\u2022Sprinkle it on tangled jewelry to get knots out.<\/p>\n
\u2022Put talc on your hairbrush and brush into your roots as a dry shampoo.<\/p>\n
\u2022Dust into stale-smelling books to freshen their scent.<\/p>\n
\u2022Leave around doors or windows to repel ants.<\/p>\n
\u2022We know to stick a box in the fridge, but sprinkling baking soda in a stinky hamper also helps with odors there.<\/p>\n
\u2022Use it to scrub the grate of your barbecue grill.<\/p>\n
\u2022A study found that a baking soda-and-water solution was the most effective method of washing pesticides from produce.<\/p>\n
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Clear nail polish<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Women have been using it to stop runs in their stockings for years, but it also works to keep buttons from unraveling. Just dab a tiny drop onto the loose thread at the center of the button.<\/p>\n \u2022Paint over inexpensive jewelry so it won\u2019t turn your skin green.<\/p>\n \u2022Give handwritten labels a coating to make them smudge-proof.<\/p>\n Coconut oil<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Remove price tag residue by rubbing a 50-50 mixture of coconut oil and baking soda on the problem spot.<\/p>\n \u2022Season cast-iron pans: Its thick consistency is easy to work with and holds up well.<\/p>\n \u2022Try it as a cheap, natural moisturizer. Bonus: Some people love the smell.<\/p>\n \u2022Use emery boards to sharpen small things like utility knife blades, tweezers and sewing machine needles.<\/p>\n \u2022Remove stains on suede shoes, clothing and more by very gently buffing them with an emery board.<\/p>\n \u2022If your sweaters are pilling, try running an emery board over the little bumps to remove them.<\/p>\n Lemons<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022We all know running a lemon rind through your garbage disposal will freshen the smell, but did you know that lemons can also deodorize your microwave? Zap a bowl of water and half a lemon for five minutes.<\/p>\n \u2022The acid in lemon juice is also effective for cutting through soap scum on shower doors and other bathroom spots.<\/p>\n \u2022Remove coffee and tea stains from mugs by filling them with lemon peel and warm water and letting them soak.<\/p>\n Mayonnaise<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022If you have water rings on your wood furniture, Bob Vila himself says a legitimate way to tackle them is by dabbing on little mayonnaise, letting it sit for an hour, then wiping with a soft cloth. Repeat if necessary.<\/p>\n \u2022This slippery condiment is also effective for removing gum from your hair.<\/p>\n \u2022Others swear by mayonnaise, which is rich in oils, for healing hangnails.<\/p>\n Newspaper<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Yeah, yeah, we in the newspaper business know about the birdcage liners .\u2009.\u2009. but did you know you can shine dark shoes by balling up newspaper and briskly rubbing them with it?<\/p>\n \u2022Make newspaper balls, spray them with water and stuff them in your refrigerator to soak up bad smells.<\/p>\n \u2022The Oregon State Extension Service says that wrapping green tomatoes in newspaper helps them ripen faster. Just be sure to wash before eating \u2014 and be sure to finish reading this article before wrapping!<\/p>\n Pennies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Dropping a pre-1982 penny and a pinch of sugar into a vase helps cut flowers last longer because the copper acts as a fungicide. (In 1982 the composition of pennies was changed from mostly copper to mostly zinc.)<\/p>\n \u2022Check your tire tread depth by sticking Lincoln headfirst into the tread. If his entire head is still showing, you need new tires.<\/p>\n \u2022 Pennies can stabilize tippy tables and other furniture, too. I have a small fountain in my yard, and the installer stuck a couple of pennies between basin and base to level it.<\/p>\n Rubber bands<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022If a screw gets stripped as you\u2019re trying to remove it, stick a section of rubber band into the stripped area and it gives you just enough grip to get the job done.<\/p>\n \u2022Stick rubber bands over the ends of hangers for a cheap but effective way of keeping strappy tops and slinky sweaters from slipping off.<\/p>\n \u2022Stretch a rubber band from the bottom of a can of paint up over the open top and use it to wipe your brush to remove excess paint and prevent drips.<\/p>\n Rubber gloves<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Use them to get a better grip on tough-to-open jars. You don\u2019t even have to put them on.<\/p>\n \u2022Do put them on to pull poison oak or ivy and emerge unscathed. (You should probably dispose of them afterward.)<\/p>\n \u2022Don the gloves, dampen them slightly, and run your hands over your upholstered furniture to remove pet hair.<\/p>\n Straws<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022String chain necklaces through drinking straws to keep them from getting tangled while in storage.<\/p>\n \u2022Use straws to support delicate flower stems when you make a homemade bouquet.<\/p>\n \u2022When storing food in a zipper bag, close all but a quarter of an inch, then stick a straw in and suck the air out of the bag before closing all the way. This should prevent freezer burn.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Toothbrushes<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022We\u2019ve all probably used an old toothbrush to clean around faucets or scrub grout, but it\u2019s also the perfect tool to clean mud out of the treads of your shoes.<\/p>\n \u2022You can use an extra toothbrush to clean your cheese grater without grating your fingers.<\/p>\n \u2022Try using a toothbrush to remove silk from corn.<\/p>\n Vinegar<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022The acetic acid in vinegar can kill weeds, although expert gardeners suggest using it just on those in the cracks of your pavement because it can also kill your plants.<\/p>\n Source: washingtonpost.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most of us could use more storage \u2014 or less stuff. What if you could keep fewer products in your house by choosing items with multiple uses? 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