WD-40… apparently it fixes more than squeaky doors

I recently received a forwarded e-mail on the purported many uses of WD-40. As it turns out, this little wonder-in-a-can can be used to remedy lots of little things around the house. The list below is what was contained in the e-mail I received; I simply re-organized the information to read more logically. I have [...]

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Double duty: How diapers can prevent identity theft

Photo by futurestreet.   If you’re not a parent or at all grossed out by potty talk, you may just want to skip on to the next post in the blog. I promise not to be offended. If, however, you’re interested in an unconventional way to protect your identity, listen up. When you need to [...]

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Upcycling old tees into clothes for kids

Have you caught wind of the hype on upcycling adult t-shirts into shirts, dresses, onesies and pants for kids? I just love this idea! Now, if I was more skilled at sewing, I would attempt this project. But in reality, I’m not and currently, I don’t have the time to try. Thank goodness for the [...]

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More on alternative laundry solutions: Hydrogen peroxide

Photo by I to Eye.   In one of my last posts, I talked about the wonders of using vinegar, which not only removes lingering odors, but also works great as a natural alternative to fabric softener. One of the other cheap and natural solutions I found is to use hydrogen peroxide as an alternative [...]

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One Small Step: Spray bottle dish soap

This post was originally published on February 27, 2009 at repurposeful.   Want to stretch the use of your dish soap? Looking to reuse an empty spray bottle? I have your answers.   Fill an empty spray bottle (if using a recycled spray bottle, be sure to clean it thoroughly) half full with water. Fill the other [...]

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Natural (and cheap!) fabric softener: Vinegar

Once again, vinegar proves to be a wonder-liquid. A while back, I stopped using dryer sheets to cut back on some of the chemicals. It hasn’t been bad, but my biggest complaint is stiff clothes. Enter vinegar. Turns out, a half-cup or so of vinegar in the rinse cycle softens clothes. And don’t worry about [...]

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A pickle of a problem: How to reuse leftover pickle juice

I don’t make this stuff up, people. There are folks out there who are so resourceful that they reuse the pickle juice left when all of the dills are gone. I would have never thought about repurposing pickle juice, but a loyal reader wrote in asking, “I hate to just dump out the leftover, flavorful pickle juice — [...]

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