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Chances are, you’re not using everything in your drawers and cupboards to its full potential! These genius home hacks and do-it-yourself solutions will save you time, money and effort.

5 Things To Do with Peanut Butter

You probably use peanut butter to whip up a quick lunch to take to school or work. This tasty spread...


5 Things To Do with Jam

Jam has been the perfect companion to peanut butter for ages, but there's more to do with this sweet condiment than...


5 Things To Do with Oven Cleaner

Oven cleaner is a versatile household item that can clean much more than just your oven. Use it on curling...


5 Things To Do With Paintbrushes

Even something as ordinary as a paintbrush can be useful in more than one way. Read on to find out...


5 Fun Vegetable Oil Facts and Uses

Vegetable oil might be your cooking essential but it can also solve some of your everyday dilemmas. Find out how...


5 Things To Do with Soap

Think soap is just for cleaning grubby fingers? Here are five interesting ways to use soap around the house.


5 Things To Do with Spray Bottles

Need to spritz up your homestead? Save your spray bottles to sooth your plants, get rid of garden pests and...


5 Things To Do with Plastic Tablecloths

Does your new tablecloth have you covered? We've uncovered how your old plastic tablecloth can keep your clothes clean and...

5 Things To Do with Paper Plates

If you're only using paper plates for picnic lunches, you're only tapping a fraction of their potential! Here are five...


5 Things To Do with Popsicle Sticks

If your family loves popsicles, you're going to love the sticks even more. Discover how leftover popsicle sticks can entertain...


5 Things To Do with Toothpicks

Get that toothpick out of your mouth and get it working for you. Use toothpicks to plug hose leaks, repair...


5 Things To Do with Fabric Softener Sheets

Fabric softener sheets make our clothes smell fresh and feel soft, but they also have some other interesting household uses....


5 Things To Do with Squeeze Bottles

Don't throw your old soap and other squeeze bottles in the recycling bin. Recycle them around the house instead, by...


5 Things To Do with Sponges

Great for cleaning, sponges are handy to have around for other jobs. Here are five ways a sponge can make...


5 Things to Do with Shortening

Only use shortening in the kitchen? You've been missing out. Read on for five other things to do with shortening....


5 Things To Do with Baby Oil

Baby oil is great for soothing skin, but it's also useful to have around for household tasks. Here are five ways to...


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5 Things To Do with Berry Baskets

Berry baskets are useful to hold your small everyday knick-knacks, but have you ever tried using them in the dishwasher?...

5 Things To Do with Earrings

It's tough to figure out what to do when you lose one of your favourite earrings. Instead of getting rid...


5 Things To Do with Zippers

Zippers have been a mainstay in fashion for years, used to fasten jackets, pants, and other accessories, but they've also...


5 Things to Do With Wax Paper

A chef's best friend, wax paper is used for its non-stick properties and wrapping food to prevent moisture to soak...


5 Things To Do with Shower Curtains

Your trusty shower curtain protected your bathroom floor for many years. Don't be so quick to throw it away when...


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5 Things To Do with Window Cleaner

You use window cleaner to remove those stubborn smugdes from your windows and glass doors. But it has lots of...


5 Things To Do with Kool-Aid

This beverage mix does more than stir up tasty drinks. Kool-Aid is also cool around the house. Use it to...

5 Things To Do with Bread

Does the thought of bread make you go soft? Wait until you find out how it can remove cooking odours...


5 Things To Do with Ladders

Is your ladder hiding out in the closet? Then it's time to haul it out and make good use of...


5 Things to Do With a Mouse Pad

Who doesn't have extra mouse pads kicking around the home office? Here are some tips on what other things to...


5 Things: Fun Facts About Spices

Got a bag of cumin you never use? Here's some fun facts about spices. Put them to work outside...


5 Things To Do with Margarine Tubs

Empty margarine tubs are useful for holding everyday items, but did you ever try using them to make gelatin moulds?...


5 Things To Do with Paper Towels

Paper towels are handy for cleaning up messes. But did you know you can also use them to microwave bacon,...