Schools back in session, so if you have to buy your kids new lunch boxes, grab the old ones; cause I have some ideas to put them to use.
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Cola
If you have some cola in your refrigerator, pull out a can because it can help with all sorts of household tasks. |
Olive Oil
Olive oil is used in hundreds of recipes, but did you know it can be used for so many other household tasks? |
0811-01 Swag Light
A swag lamp is the perfect solution for a spot where you need overhead lighting but you can't hardwire it. Well all you really need is a lampshade and a swag kit.
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6 Pack Containers
Don't have enough hands to carry everything to the table - need an easy way to organize some supplies? Look in the refrigerator, and grab a cardboard bottle carrier (the type you get a six pack of soda or beer in).
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Accordion Files
Accordion files can come in handy for a lot more than a little filing. I have some ideas!
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Address Labels
Do you find yourself with an abundance of free address labels? Well, they're not just for envelopes; there are so many uses for them. |
Alternative Uses to Household Chemicals
From drains to toilet bowls, it seems like you need a nasty chemical to
clean just about anything. I have some alternatives that are not as harsh.
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Ammonia
Pull out the ammonia; from crystal to carpets, you won't believe how handy this can be. |
ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH
Antiseptic mouthwash is designed to kill germs in your mouth and keep your teeth clean, so why not use it to clean and disinfect other things like your bathroom?
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Aspirin
A couple of aspirin will do more then alleviate your headache! They can help with fresh flowers, laundry and even mosquito bites. |
Baby Oil
Bring the baby oil out of the bathroom! You can use this little bottle to get you out of some sticky household situations!
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Baby Powder
Baby powder keeps diaper rash in check - sure but even if you don't have kids, you should have some. It has so many alternative uses! (Be sure to choose a talc-free, cornstarch based powder) |
Baby Wipes
If you think baby wipes are relegated to the changing table, think again. There are so many great uses for them all over the house. |
BAGS
Grocery bags, lunch bags, shopping bags, every time you turn around there's a bag to deal with! Well, I have some great ways to put those bags to use! |
Baking Soda
Baking soda is one of those things that we just take for granted but you can put it to work all over you house. |
Baking Soda To the Rescue
Baking soda is a must have in any household. It can be used in every room in the house. No exaggeration! |
Bar Soap
Who would think that a plain old bar of soap could be used everywhere from the laundry room to the workshop? Well it can, I'll show you! |
Batteries
It seems like we use more batteries than ever these days, I have some tips to keep yours lasting longer. |
Beautiful Tools
Looking for beautiful tools, check the make-up bag. Many make-up tools can be used for simple home repairs! |
Bed Sheets
Bed sheets aren't just for a cozy night's rest anymore, I have some alternative uses to bed sheets so gather them up and follow me. |
Beer
Beer in the bushes? Well, maybe not specifically the bushes, but did you know that beer can really help out in the garden? |
Binder Clips
Binder clips are an office staple, but think outside the box. There are so many other uses for them too! |
Can It
Can it be done? Can we find alternative uses to these empty tin cans? Of course we can! |
Candle Stubs
If your candles have burned down too far to look good, save the stubs! There are so many alternative uses for them around your home! |
Cardboard Tubes
Paper towel and toilet paper tubes aren't a throw away item - I can show you so many uses for them around your home. |
Carpet Scraps
When you install carpeting, chances are there are some scraps left over. It's always a good idea to keep them in case you ever need a patch, but there are some other uses for them as well! |
Chalk
Chalk has so many great alternative uses and its as easy as 1-2-3. |
Characoal
Don't just pack your leftover charcoal away. I have some great alternative uses for you! (NOTE: These tips are for the lump charcoal and not the treated briquettes!) |
Cheesecloth
From cooking, to cleaning to home repairs, cheesecloth is an indispensable tool that you should have in your home. |
Clothespins
Clip type clothespins are a handy little tool all over the house, so grab a bunch and follow me. |
Club Soda
Do you know what product can remove stains, shine surfaces and clean cookware? It's club soda; I have some easy ideas for this inexpensive little gem. |
Coffee Curiosities
Coffee is more than an early morning caffeine fix; it can fix problems in your house and garden too! |
Coffee Talk
If you can't get through without your morning coffee fix you're going to love these tips! |
Cooking Oil Spray
Cooking oil spray has made working in the kitchen a little easier, but did you know that it can help around your house?
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Cork Rolls
Keep a roll or two of this cork at your house; it's easy to work with and great for several household projects. |
Cornstarch
Sure cornstarch is great for thickening gravy and making perfect puddings, but did you know it can help clean silver and freshen carpets?
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Dental Floss
Sure dental floss does a great job at cleaning you teeth, but did you know there are lots of uses for it around the house too. |
Denture Tablets
If you don't think you need to stock your medicine cabinet with denture tablets you should reconsider, you mix these things with a little water and they will scour and shine all sorts of surfaces! |
Dish Soap
From home repair to houseplant care, liquid dish soap can get it done.
Well I have some quirky ideas that you probably haven't thought of!
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Dish Soap to the Rescue
I have some ideas on how a little squirt of dish soap can help you with all sorts of problems around your home. |
Dishwasher Detergent
Powdered automatic dishwashing detergent is an indispensable cleanser in any home - even if you don't have a dishwasher! |
Dryer Sheets
Don't throw away the used dryer sheets, you can stockpile them and use them all over your house. |
Emery Boards
I'm sure most of you have an emery board or two around your home, well dig them out, I have a some alternative uses for them! |
Envelopes
How can plain old envelopes help you around the house? Well, stock up cause I have some great ideas |
Envelopes
How can plain old envelopes help you around the house? Well, stock up cause I have some great ideas |
Erasers
Ever wish you could erase a problem? I'll show you how to use erasers to solve household problems?
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Fabric Softener
Liquid fabric softener isn't just for the laundry; I have some ideas that will help soften chores all over the house.
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Flea Market Fabulous
If you look beyond the actual purpose of things you may be able to find great furniture and accessories for your home at the local flea market. |
Floss Facts
Dental floss can keep your teeth healthy, but did you know it can actually help you clean and decorate your home? |
Flour Power
Flour's used for all sorts of recipes, but I have some uses that go beyond cookies and casseroles.
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Freezer as a Tool
Forget the ice cream and the vegetables; I'm going to put my freezer to work solving some household dilemmas.
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Fruitastic Tips
Wait a minute, don't throw away those fruit containers, take a look at the packaging, I can show you how to reuse them around your home. |
Fruity Fixes
A bowl of fruit can offer all sorts of fixes for problems around your home. |
Grooming Solutions
Have you ever thought about using your grooming items outside the bathroom? Well, if you haven't you should because there are so many great alternative uses for them. |
Hairdryer
Sure your hairdryer is a morning essential, but don't stash it back in the cabinet, holster it up and put it to good use! |
Hand Sanitizer
A couple of squirts of hand sanitizer can help in the kitchen, the bathroom and on the go! |
Hangers
Wire, plastic, wooden hangers, everybody seems to have tons of them; I have some easy ideas to put them to use. |
Home Office
If you're setting up a home office, I have some ideas to keep you organized with items you can find around your home! |
Ice
It's not just for cold drinks and hurt knees anymore; I have some alternative ways that the plain old ice cube can help you out around the house. |
Items Worth Saving
We throw so much away that we could recycle and use around our
homes. So stop for a minute and check out these ideas.
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Jewelry
Whether you have old jewelry in your house or you love picking it up at tag sales, I have some ideas for dressing up your décor with it.
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Key Rings
Key rings hold more than just keys, they hold the solution to a number of household problems! |
Labelmaker
You may have noticed there is a big trend in labeling household items to get you organized, but it can be really expensive! Well, I have some inexpensive ideas to get you on the label trail. |
Lazy Susans
Whether you have one lying around or you pick one up or even customize to your own needs, lazy susans can be a big help around your house. |
Lemonade Mix
Citric acid is a great cleanser; you probably have some in your home. Do you know where? Powdered lemonade mix! |
Lemons
When life hands you lemons... you don't have to make lemonade. Use them all over the house, for help with all sorts of jobs! |
Loose Plaster Repair
If you have a sagging ceiling or an area bulging out from your plaster wall, odds are that the keys are blobs of plaster that are embedded into the wood lathe below the surface have broken loose. Sometimes it's beyond hope and you need to have a professi |
Luggage
Wondering what you can do with old suitcases that have been cluttering up the attic? Well I have some ideas to put them to good use.
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Magnets
Magnets do more than hold a memo on the fridge; I have some ideas that you may not have thought of! |
Masking Tape
A plain old roll of masking tape can help with so many problems around your home, So keep plenty on hand.
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Milk Jugs
We probably all made a milk carton birdhouse at one time when we were young, but did you know that milk cartons and jugs can help you out all over the house. Rinse them out and put them to use! |
Mint Tins
Have you noticed the changing trend in breath mints these days? They all come in a cute little tin. Well don't throw away the tin when the mints are gone, I have some uses for them! |
Mirrors
A mirror can be a great tool in your home, whether you're trying to make a small space look bigger or a dark space look brighter.
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Nail Polish Remover
Nail polish remover is an asset to your home, from the bathroom to the workroom; I'll show you why! |
Newspaper Tips
Newspapers can do a lot more than fill you in on what's going on in the world. From helping in the garden to polishing your faucets, these papers are indispensable! |
Non-Skid Pads
You can find non-skid material in the form of rug pads, shelf liners and placemats; I have some new innovative ways to put them to use!
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Out of the Office
There are so many cool office gadgets that you can buy to help you get organized in your home.
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Oven Mitts
Oven mitts are invaluable around the house. Especially this terry cloth kind. There are so many alternative uses for them. |
Paintbrushes
Gather your paintbrushes, I have some super ways to put them to work and you don't even need any paint. |
Paper Plates
The lowly paper plate. It's only good for a quick bight or a picnic, right; well wrong. Check out the different ways you can use paper plates. |
Paste Wax
Paste wax can do a lot more than shine your car and your floors. You can use it all over the house to protect surfaces. Here are just a few of them. |
Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly, believe it or not, is useful all over the house! |
Petroleum Jelly 2
Petroleum jelly, it's a medicine cabinet staple, but did you know it can help in so many other ways around your home. |
Pillowcases
You can never have too many pillowcases so don't throw them out with your old sheets. Hang onto them because there are a ton of alternative uses. |
Pipe Insulation
This foam pipe insulation is great to have around your home; it can really help you out when you're in a bind. |
Placemats
Placemats aren't just for the table anymore. I have some clever ideas to put these mats to use! |
Plastic Wrap for Moving
If you're moving out, grab a roll of plastic wrap; you won't believe how handy it is! |
Plastic Zipper Bags
Plastic zipper bags come in handy for more than just packing lunch. Here are some ideas. |
Pop Top Bottles
If you find yourself with an abundance of these pop-top bottles, save yourself some, because there's so many ways to put them to use! |
PVC Pipe
PVC pipes are sturdy, rigid and relatively inexpensive but don't just think about them for plumbing, think outside the pipe! |
Re-Use Drawers
Drawers: simple, functional storage, right?? Sure, well I have some ideas for pulling the drawers out of the furniture and using them around the house. |
Re-Use It
Revamp it, reuse it, re-run it! I have some easy ideas that will extend the use of products around your home. |
Recycle the Home Office
So you need to organize your home office, but you're short on cash? What do you do? Check your recycling bin, I'll bet you have the makings of a great home office right there!
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Recycle for Cleaning
There are so many household items that can be recylced for cleaning when they are past their prime. These are just a few. |
Recycle Ladders
Ladders can help you do more than just reach a high place. I have some innovative ways to put ladders to use around your home. |
Recycle Sports Equipment
Almost everybody has old, worn or out-of-date sports equipment somewhere in their home. Pull it out of storage; I have some great uses for it! |
Repurposing
If you're looking for items that can serve more than one purpose, look no further; I have some ideas. |
Reuse Old Clothes
You may think its time to pack up some old clothes and get rid of them but take a second look before you toss them.
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Reusing Bathroom Accessories
You refinished your bathroom and you changed the towel bar and the toilet paper holder and the accessories, well don't throw them out. I have some ideas to put them back to work. |
Rice
Sure rice is a great side dish, but there are lots of other ways you can use it to help in your house. |
Rubber Gloves
Rubber gloves will help you with more than simply scrubbing up, put them to use all over the place! |
Rubberbands
I love rubberbands, I use them all over the house, I'll give you a couple of ideas and you'll find your self hooked too! |
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol is a great all around household cleaner. Well, I have some easy ideas to share with you! |
Salt
Salt isn't just for seasoning; did you know that it can help you all over the house? Here are just a few of the ways salt can be useful. |
Salt-More Uses
It's a good idea to have plenty of salt on hand; you won't believe how it can help around your house! |
Salty Tips
A sprinkle of salt can come in handy for more than just a meal, so keep plenty on hand. |
Sandpaper
Sandpaper is a handy tool outside the work shop, grab some and I'll show you.
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School Supplies
Wondering how school supplies can help you around the house? |
Shampoo & Shower Caps
Both shampoo and shower caps can be used all over the house, not just in the bathroom. |
Shaving Cream
Did you know that shaving can help you all over the house, in lots of ways you've probably never thought of; I have a few to share. |
Sheet Suggestions
Bed sheets can be a good solution for some household dilemmas because they offer a large amount of fabric at a low cost. |
Shelf Brackets
Shelf brackets are pretty utilitarian, but with some ingenuity you can come up with some creative uses for them around your home.
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Shoe Polish - Wood Stain
If pulling out all of your staining supplies for a small project seems like it will be a bigger mess than it's worth, grab your shoe shine kit instead. For small projects, plain old shoe polish is a great substitute for traditional stains. |
Shoe Storage Alternatives
You can pick up shoe storage cubbies pretty inexpensively at most home stores, and they can organize a lot more than your shoes!
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Shower Curtain Rings
You changed your shower curtain and rings. What do you do with the old rings? Well, I have some ideas for you. |
Slipcover Savvy
Slipcovers are a great way to update old or damaged furniture or just give a new look to your room: but how to keep them on and keep them looking great. |
Smart Storage Solutions
Before you go out and spend a lot of money on storage solutions, look around your house, you probably have some alternatives that you never thought to use for storage. |
Spice it Up
Did you know your spice cupboard holds little wonders that can help all over the house, here are just a few. |
Sponges Beyond Cleaning
Plain old kitchen sponges can be put to use all over the house; well, here are some ideas that you can put to use.
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Spray Bottles
Lately it seems like everything comes in a spray or pump bottle, but if you've had a problem with them you know it can be frustrating. Here are some easy ways to keep them working. |
Steel Wool
Sure steel wool will scrub away last night's dinner from your pots and pans, but did you know it can be used for woodworking and home repair projects? |
Sticky Lint Roller
Sticky lint rollers are a versatile, inexpensive tool that you can use in your home; so pick up a bunch and get to work.
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Stockings
If you have girls in your house odds are that you have stockings or tights that have runs in them, but don't throw them out, they can be used all around the house! |
Stockings
Don't throw away nylon stockings when they have runs! They can come in handy all over the house! |
Substitutions
The next time you run out of something, don't go to the store, look around your house. There are all kinds of substitutions. Just use your imagination. |
Sugar
Sweet! Plain old sugar can fix a lot more just than a sweet tooth! |
Summer Laundry
Summertime poses some special laundry issues. From musty odors to stains and spills. I have some ideas to help!
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Take a 2nd Look
It's always a good idea to take a second look at an item before you throw it away. You could come up with a whole other use for it.
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Tea Treatments
It's teatime. I have some smart ways to put regular tea to use around your home!
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Tennis Balls
Sure you can use a can of tennis balls to show your juggling prowess, but how else can you use tennis balls?
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Tennis Balls
Tennis balls can be used for more than just a game, I have some great alternative uses that will come in handy all over your house. |
To The Letter
Flip through any catalog and you'll find out how hot letters really are. It's elementary and they can make a big statement. So forget Picasso and think playground.
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Toothbrushes
Time to change the toothbrushes! Don't throw out the old ones, there are some ways you can re-use them. |
Toothpaste
Sure your toothpaste can give you pearly whites, but did you know it has lots of other uses. Well I have a few ideas for you. |
Toothpicks
If you're looking for an easy way to solve some common household dilemmas, grab a toothpick! |
TurkeyBaster
If you only pull out your turkey baster on thanksgiving you're missing out on some great alternative uses for these little wonders!
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Twist Ties
Saving even the smallest things can really come in handy around the house when you need them. I have some alternative uses for twist ties! |
Use It Again
When something is no longer useful for its original intention, take another look, because it might fill another need. |
Using Sponges
If you're one of those people who think a sponge is only at home with your cleaning supplies, think again. Here are some great uses for them! |
Vases
Pull out all of your old vases and hurricanes, they offer some pretty creative storage solutions around your home.
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Vases
Pull out all of your old vases and hurricanes, they offer some pretty creative storage solutions around your home. |
Vegetable Shortening
If you have a tub of vegetable shortening you only use for thanksgiving pies, pull it out because you can use it all year long! |
Vinegar
Forget the little bottle of white vinegar; buy this household wonder by the gallon! It will literally help all over the house; here are just a few ideas! |
Vodka
Vodka compliments more than a martini, I have some household solutions that may surprise you. |
Wallpaper Books
Discontinued wallpaper books have page after page of untapped potential for your home. I'll tell you a few of my ideas. |
Water Conservation
It seems like energy and water conservation are in the forefront of the news these days, a few easy changes in your life can save a ton of water . |
Wax Paper & Foil
Wax paper and aluminum foil are great to have in the house. They come in handy all over the place! |
Wine Racks
Decorative wine racks have become a favorite home accessory. So if you have a few, or if you see something you like grab them. Because they can do so much more than hold a bottle of wine |
Worth Saving
We all want to get organized and toss things out, but before you do think because these things you might be able to use somewhere else in your house.
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Zip Up Plastic Bags
If you have any of the zippered bags that bedding and linens come in? Save them, because I have some easy ways to re-use them. |
