Before you go out and spend big bucks to stock up on household supplies yet again, you might want to take a second look in your cabinets. Many standard household items actually have far more than one use and you could save tons of money by doing just a bit of research. That baking soda that's a little too old to bake with? It'll make a great cleaner. Those cookie sheets that are all scratched up from years of use? We've got a use for those too. Read on to discover which six items you have in your home right now that can be repurposed around the house.
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Spice rack bookshelf
Not sure what to do with your grandma's old spice rack, but feel bad throwing it out? Transform it into a bookshelf for your little one. Or head out to the store and pick up a few cheapo racks to start from scratch.
Baking soda to clean pans
Plain baking soda has an abrasive quality similar to that of Comet or Ajax. Sprinkle some on dirty pots and pans, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub off any stuck-on food–a perfect way to use up that box you bought to make a batch of cookies a year ago.
Coconut oil as furniture polish
Coconut oil is a super-trendy ingredient in food right now, but if you bought a jar and are getting sick of all your food tasting like coconut, there are plenty of other uses for it. Try combining it with a few drops of lemon juice, and using it to polish furniture.
Magnetic board
Take that old scratched up cookie sheet, spray on a coat of paint and hang on your kitchen or office wall for a cheap, fun and functional magnetic board.
DIY citrus cleaner
Wait! Don't toss those orange and lemon peels. Place them in a jar full of vinegar, seal it and let it sit for a couple of weeks, then strain and pour into a spray bottle and you'll have an all-natural all-purpose cleaner that cost you just pennies.
Velcro to hold down rugs
Hate that your throw rugs won't stay in place but don't want to shell out the money for a pricey rug mat? For just a few bucks you can pick up a roll of adhesive velcro from the craft store, then just attach one side to the floor and one side to the rug. Brilliant!
