Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Things

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Ranked #25 in Books, #2,535 overall

Best book ever - delivers promised: 2,317 ways to save money and time!

When I first stumbled upon this book, I was trying to remove mold stains from my baby's push-chair (I was crazy enough to put it into old, unused refrigerator - like it's going to be in dry place there - what a mistake!!!). I heard lots of advices and tried lots of them but they didn't work. Then one of my friends said she had this book and that it would be good to look inside for something else.

And I found a tip that worked for me! I used borax!

I read this book from cover to cover in three days and couldn't believe the ways of clever using of common things. I heard of some and used some that my mother, grandmother or friends passed to me, but there were so many tips I didn't know of!

So, after about a month I returned to my friend her copy of book and bought my own. I realized that I'm using it so often that it's worth buying!

This book promises 2,317 ways to save money and time by using products you already have in your household but don't know what they can be used for.

Really worth every dime! 

This book contains household, gardening, DIY, outdoors and many other ideas and tips.

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

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/06/2009)Buy Now

This book delivers promised! I was amazed that there were so many products that I could use for a whole host of purposes, including bread, dental floss, mayonnaise, oatmeal, sandpaper, and straws.

On of uses of vinegar: To clean your microwave, place a glass bowl filled with 1/4 cup vinegar in 1 cup water inside, and zap the mixture for five minutes on the highest setting. Once the liquid cools, dip a cloth into it and wipe off stains and splatters.

What an idea. What a book!

Did you know? 

Reader's Digest description of this book:

Did you know that a kiddy drink can clean your dishwasher? Or that ketchup can make your silver sparkle? Or that a banana peel could double as a shoeshine? With a bow to our resourceful forebears, this ingenious book that's anything but ordinary shows you how to uncap the "secret powers" of dozens of everyday items. From that jar of petroleum jelly to a roll of aluminum foil, that tube of toothpaste to a carton of milk.

Did you know that bread slice can be used to remove greasy stains of the wall?

This would make a very interesting gift for anyone. It isn't just cleaning tips but there are beauty tips, solutions for burned foods, organizing and first aid advice. This book is like a "jack of trades" when it comes to truly ordinary items.

More exceptional uses for common, everyday items! 

Hardcover copy of this remarkable book

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, money and shelf space in the process.

Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things: 2, 209 Ways to Save Money and Time (Readers Digest)

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.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

What people that bought this book said? 

Costumer reviews!

'This book is fantastic. I saved probably $50 and have only had it a month... instead of painter's Blue Tape alone saved me a lot of money.'

'This is an excellent book for those (like me) who are rather unimaginative when it comes to making/fixing/cleaning things. I was quite impressed with many of the ideas.'

'You know, I paid $30.00 for this book and I have absolutely no regrets. There are so many useful tips in that book. I have read and re-read this book several times. I always refer back to it for something because I forget what to use for certain issues. Good thing they have that glossary in the back. Just look it up and you'll be directed to the page.'

'My favorite tip, as a gardener:
Instead of buying miniature greenhouse kits to start plants, use rolls from toilet paper, paper towels, gift wrap, and other items. Cut them down to size, fill with dirt and when you're ready to plant, simply cut down the sides and put the whole thing in the ground. Simple and inexpensive.'

'I never thought I would enjoy this book as much as I have been. It is 400 pages of fun facts with all those things you would find in your home and all the normal problems you would run in to. For example, onions remove rust stains from silverware, use bananas as a face mask, nail polish to remove warts, vinegar for carpet stains and to defrost windshields, beer and salt to make windows frosty for the Christmas holidays, use a vacuum nozzle with a pair of pantyhose to find that valuable object on the floor without sucking it up, etc.. I love this book! =)'

Give your secret recipe... 

... how to reuse common household items!

Share with others one advice on extraordinary using of ordinary things that you find most useful! An vote other peoples advices!

Coca-cola like beverages

Use them to unplug kitchen or bathroom drain. Simply pour it inside.2 points

Mayonnaise

Professional florists use this trick to keep houseplant leaves shiny and clean. You can do the same thing at home. Just rub a little mayonnaise on the leaves with a paper towel, and they will stay bright and shiny for weeks and even months at a time.1 point

Cotton balls

Pad the ends of drawer runners with a cotton ball. This will prevent the drawer from closing completely and keep children from catching their fingers as the drawer slides shut.1 point

Empty boxes of baby wipes

Use them as storage for plastic shopping bags. You can put as much as 50 bags inside one container.1 point

Slice of bread

After frying a steak or else, put it on the slice of bread and it will drink all of redundant fats.1 point

Fast, easy and cheap way to clean battery cables

To get the built up gunk off the battery cables and your car battery pour some coke onto them. The acid in the coke eats through the gunk.1 point

I recommend it because:

I think it's worth the money spent on it!
I already saved more money then I paid for this book by cleverly using a common household items!

Books I found useful in organizing/cleaning household 

Solving many everyday problems and saving money in process.

This is some of the books I can say that helped me in different problems solving. If you can recommend some more, go ahead and make a contribution.

More Extraordinary Uses of Ordinary Things 

This is all about reusing different items

Before you throw something away, think: Can it be reused in my house, garden, for craft projects, on camping trips, etc. I'll bet - if you ask yourself this question, you'll find answer to be: YES, I CAN REUSE IT!

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kiwisoutback wrote...

Looks like a useful book that I might pick up. I'm sure it would come in handy on many occasions. Nice work Willow! Squid Angel blessed.

ReplyPosted June 18, 2009

caribvox wrote...

I am looking around the squid for money saving ideas. This lens seems to be highly recommended. Everyone like to save money, and now is a good time to start.

ReplyPosted June 07, 2009

Millvillagebrat wrote...

Educational and helpful. Thanks for the great ideas, your rock.

ReplyPosted March 27, 2009

Ramkitten wrote...

I love this kinda stuff! My problem is, I never remember any of it. So that book is sounding good. Not to mention the tips in that plexo. I'm favoriting this one. What a handy reference. Thanks!

ReplyPosted March 13, 2009

henzy wrote...

wow this is great.. definately a book i'l look into.

ReplyPosted March 08, 2009

 
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