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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30 Well Known Life Hacks Tested- Which is Real?
30 well-known life hacks tested in front of your eyes. Watch this video to save you the time of trial and error
I Used These 6 Natural Ways to Heal My Swollen Limbs...
Swollen limbs are painful and hard to deal with. But here are 6 natural methods that can both assuage and fight swellings in your feet, ankles or legs.
Check Out This Video Collection and Be Totally Fascinated
This interactive video collection will help you put the natural world and the achievements of mankind into perspective. Dive right in and have some fun!
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One That Really Feels Like the Real Deal: DIY Potato Chips
Enjoy your homemade potato chips, but this time they'll come out crunchy, guaranteed.
Here's How to Make Pretty Opaque Window Frosting!
If curtains aren't really your thing, then why not give opaque window frosting a chance? Here's how to make your own at home.
These Cosmetic Products are Cheap to Make & Chemical Free
Ready-made cosmetics may be convenient, but not only are they expensive, they tend to contain toxic products. Here are 8 products you can prepare yourself.
Is Honey Always Better to Use Than Sugar?
Isn't it a good idea to replace the sugar we add to our coffee and baked goods with a healthy alternative like honey? Not necessarily...
How to Use Essential Oils Without An Expensive Diffuser!
Do you love essential oils, but you’re not ready to spend a lot of money on them or a diffuser? This article will help!
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How to Choose the Best Kitchen Sponge for Your Home
What things should you consider when choosing the best kitchen sponge for your home? This video explains...
These 15 Charts Are Both Useful and Interesting!
The 15 charts cover topics like health, animals, and classical music, and they are full of useful information, perfect for a lifelong learner like you.
12 Ways You Might Be Damaging Your TV Without Knowing
These mistakes could ruin your TV—avoid them!
7 Sunscreen Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Avoid making these common sunscreen mistakes this season.
These Pickpocket Tricks Should Be Known by Everyone!
Pickpockets love to use these tricks in order to steal from unsuspecting victims. Here's what to keep an eye out for.
The Surprising Uses of Lemon Salt Outside the Kitchen
Here’s a look at some unexpected ways to use lemon salt beyond the kitchen.
10 Surprising Uses for Honey Outside the Kitchen!
While honey may be an essential ingredient to add to your diet, there are a number of other surprising uses for it too.
These 10 Rocks May Be Pretty, But They're Also Deadly!
They look pretty but they're deadly. These surprising crystals and rocks look beautiful from afar but are deadly up close.
15 Surprising Uses of Potatoes Outside the Cooking Pot
Potatoes are a great staple of many food dishes around the world, but they also have many uses outside of the kitchen. These will surprise you!
Keep Your Hair From Thinning with these 5 Natural Ingredients
While these ingredients may not sound like they belong in your blender, they have been found to make your hair thicker and your skin brighter.
Are They LIARS? 7 Signs to Look For
A regular person lies to prevent hurting someone's feelings or to protect themselves, but that's not the case when it comes to a compulsive liar...
Do You Have Dandruff? Here's How to Get Rid of It!
Do you suffer from dandruff? If so, instead of buying expensive shampoos, try these 8 natural remedies instead!
9 Mistakes We Make When Grilling that May Be Harming Us
We’ve prepared the following guide for you, in which you'll discover the 9 mistakes you should avoid when barbecuing.
8 Surprising Ways Vinegar Can Help With Pet Care
From being a natural flea remedy to cleaning the aquarium, vinegar proves to be an excellent option for taking care of your pets.
Tea Is Much More Than a Drink. It Has MANY Other Uses!
Tea isn't just for drinking, it's one of the most helpful materials in the house!
For the Good of Your Clothes, Stop These Laundry Mistakes!
Here are 9 common washing mistakes that reduce the quality and durability of your clothes.
20 Common Misconceptions That Took Me by Surprise!
We hear and are taught so many things, yet sometimes, wrong concepts get mixed with right ones and we end up with false misconceptions...
10 Handy Cleaning Tips Every Pet Owner Will Appreciate
If your pets wreak havoc in your home and you're tired of the bad smells, scratched furniture, and dirt they cause, try some of these tried and true tips!
The Perfect Morning Guide: How to Start Your Morning Right
Are your co-workers not allowed to talk to you before you’ve had a cup of coffee? You probably need to change up your morning routine!
How to Help Prepare for a Snow Storm – 11 Vital Steps
Don't let a winter storm take you by surprise. Prepare with these important steps.
What Attracts Spiders to Your Home?
Keep spiders away from your home by avoiding these common cleaning mistakes.
These 15 Surprising Cucumber Uses Will Come in Handy
Cucumbers are a very healthy addition to any diet, but they also have many other great uses that you should know about. Here's 15...
When Out Shopping, Avoid These 8 Generic Foods!
Generic foods are becoming more and more popular, but are they always a bargain? Here are 8 foods you should never buy generic.
How to Choose, Cook and Prepare a Perfect Steak!
Most of us want to know how to cook the perfect steak, and now, thanks to these fantastic guides, we can!
11 Spring Cleaning Mistakes You're Making Every Year
Most people make these spring cleaning mistakes. Do you, too?
Here Are Some Money-making Tricks That Restaurants Use
There are numerous tricks that restaurants and cafes employ to make clients spend more money. Here are 11 of these sneaky ploys.
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6 Simple and Important Flexibility Exercises for Seniors
Regain flexibility after 60 with these easy exercises.
Enhance Your Memory: What Experts Say!
Many of us tend to forget quite a few things, and to help you stop forgetting, we've collected 4 special methods and 5 tips to strengthen your memory...
10 Great Extra Uses for Charcoal Briquettes
Here's how you can put those extra charcoal briquettes to good use at home.
9 Ways to Use Coffee to Make Your Hair and Skin Shine
Caffeine, a familiar component of coffee, can stimulate blood circulation, leading to radiant, healthy, and bright skin.
Save Money with These 15 Great Fuel Economy Tips
These 15 great tips will help improve your fuel economy, saving you money in the process.
Do You Know All 22 Unique Ways to Use Baking Soda?
Baking soda is amazing - Baking soda can help clean grease off floors, freshen your breath, and even relieve insect bites!
10 Fantastic Tips for Perfectly Folded Clothes
Folding can be such a chore, and hard to get right. Here are 10 incredibly easy ways to fold your clothes fast and right!
Baking is Now a Breeze Thanks to These Terrific Tips!
Never flop a cake again. These handy charts can help you with any baking problem you might find yourself facing.
Who Knew Mustard Had So Many Helpful Uses?
10 uses you may have never known you can put mustard to.
Make Your Home Smell Amazing with These 2 Ingredients
You can make your home smell absolutely amazing by using just these two ingredients. This video will show you how to make your own air freshener.
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Did You Know Vinegar Has a Whole Range of Different Uses?
Watching this video will make you love vinegar more than you ever did before - it has loads of different uses around the house.
You Don’t Need a Garden to Grow Fruits & Vegetables!
Why not grow your own produce in your own home?
NEVER Put These 5 Things in the Microwave!
Some things should never go in the microwave, because of the health dangers. Here are 5 things you should keep out of the microwave.
