Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things: 2,317 Ways to Save Money and Time

Save the day with over 2,300 clever, ingenious, smart ways to use everyday household products?all guaranteed to save you time and money!

Did you know that tea can hide gray hair? Or that aspirin can revive a dead car battery? How about the power of table salt to make panty hose last longer? Or that shaving cream can remove rug stains? Yes, there?s a treasure trove hidden in your pantry, medicine cabinet, garage, and basement. This remarkable book shares amazing secrets to save you time and money?and shelf space in the process. Fully illustrated and written in a clear, down-to-earth style, this practical guide contains over 2,300 handy tips about using more than 200 common household items like aluminum foil and dental floss in exciting new ways. Don?t spend your hard-earned money on expensive storebought products. Restore, replace, repair, or revive practically everything in your home with this indispensable handbook that features:

? Nearly 400 full-color illustrations
? Easy A-to-Z format to find items easily
? Clear, step-by-step instructions
? At-a-Glance section provides the Best Uses for every item
? Hundreds of sidebars full of extra tips and informative ideas
? Complete index for cross-referencing

Throughout, Did You Know?, Science Fair, and Kids? Stuff sidebars add to the wonder and fun of this easy-to-use reference. From Alka-Seltzer to baby shampoo, pepper to pillowcases, vinegar to yogurt?discover the untold value of hundreds of everyday items with Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-30-2008; A very interesting reference!; I had to replace my copy of this book -- it was stolen from me in a hospital waiting room. Anyway, the content is very interesting and I purchased copies for my kids for Christmas. We can always use good tips for using the things we...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-25-2008; Nice reference guide; I was looking for something that would refer me to less toxic ways to clean my house. I use it a lot and am constantly surprised by the many uses of vinegar and baking soda. I find it very helpful and use it frequently.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-13-2008; It delivered as promised; This book delivered as promised. There is much that I already knew, some I had forgotten, and a great deal that was knew to me and extremely helpful. I will keep this book close and refer to it often. I have passed along many helpful...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-05-2008; Great Resource for Frugal Families; Fantastic! "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things" by the editors of Reader's Digest doesn't just provide a list of uses for household items that many of us are already familiar with; items such as vinegar, baking soda and dare I say...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-30-2008; A very interesting reference!; I had to replace my copy of this book -- it was stolen from me in a hospital waiting room. Anyway, the content is very interesting and I purchased copies for my kids for Christmas. We can always use good tips for using the things we...; read full review | report as inappropriate