We hold certain shortcuts to be self-evident: Masking tape works just as well as a lint brush, blush can be used as eye shadow, and a pint of ice cream is a completely legitimate source of calcium. Here, we found a few other common household items with super double-duty powers.
In the last few centuries we've come up with thousands of uses for this amazing substance—uses that go far beyond mere seasoning. Here are a few of the more practical ones. Download a PDF of this article
You probably have a box of baking soda deodorizing your fridge, but it has lots of other uses that solve a variety of common problems. Download a PDF of this article
Do you think of white vinegar simply as a salad dressing ingredient? This household staple, which is really a mild acid, can be used for many cleaning, deodorizing and other jobs. Download a PDF of this article
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