Many things that we've got lying around the house have a lot to offer, more than we give them credit for. In fact, the more we come to learn about their uses, the more we realize that there is no one specific function for household items.
Take WD-40, for instance. While it is usually used to grease an old hinge, this spray makes for a fast and easy solution for many other common problems too (for example, it can be used to restore the color of your old plastic furniture).
Below are some of Ba-bamail's best list of tips and alternative uses for things you've got lying around your house.
Hover over the different pictures, then click on the pop-up image to learn more about each item and their alternative uses.
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Remove Blackheads From Your Skin Using These Sure Methods
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Is Perfectionism Running Your Life? Here's What to Do
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The Ultimate Makeup Guide You Need in Your Life!
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When it comes to washing dark clothes, you've got to be careful. Here's how to wash your dark clothes without ruining them!
If You Have Glasses, Here Are 12 Tips You Should Know...
Broken hinges, misplacement. These occurrences mean we sometimes need assistance in the vision department .These are 12 hacks to get by without spectacles.
10 Useful Guides to Help You With Your Clothes
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12 Home Maintenance Mistakes I Wished I Knew Earlier
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Plants are both beneficial to our health and make our homes look better. Here are 11 easy steps to having fabulous potted plants in your home.
Make Your Daily Life Easier with These Great Home Tips!
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Guide: How to Reduce the Risk of Accidents at Home
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Extend the Shelf Life of Your Groceries with These Hacks!
Here are 12 super useful grocery life hacks that will make your groceries last longer and ensure no food is wasted!
10 Reasons Why You Should Drink More Chamomile Tea
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6 Surprising Mistakes You Probably Make When Cooking Pasta
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These 12 Colorful Fish Can Be Easily Kept In Your Home!
Whether you've always wanted to raise fish in your home aquarium or you already have one and you're looking for new varieties to add, this is the article for you!
Here’s Why You Should Start Saving Pasta Water
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If You’re Taking Apple Cider Vinegar, You Must Know This
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Bananas Can Do So Much More Than Just Being Food...
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Safe & Natural Recipes to Add Scent to Your Home
Forget those fake, unhealthy air fresheners and chemical-packed scented candles. Make your own natural scents and keep your home fresh.
This DIY Solution Can Clean Even the Dirtiest of Bathtubs
Nobody likes getting down on their hands and knees to scrub the grime off the bathtub. Thankfully, this fantastic concoction will do all the hard work for you!
A Coffee Filter Can Be the Most Helpful Item in the House...
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FINALLY I Get to Use My Leftover Butter!
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Solve Your Everyday Problems with These Time Saving Tips
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