Do a Double Take: These Products are Multitasking Miracles


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.




20 Surprising Uses for Salt
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
20 Unexpected Uses for Baking Soda
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
20 Surprising Uses for Vinegar
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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