Best of 10 Uses for Common Household Products

Ripe for Reuse

With a little creative repurposing, you can breathe new life into many common household items—including those destined for the trash heap.

These clever recycling tips, are good for the planet and your wallet, too.

Use Charcoal to Keep Air Fresh

Place charcoal, in open bowls or perforated plastic bags, in your fridge or drawers to banish odors.

Use Yogurt Cups to Catch Paint Drips

Cut a hole in a lid large enough for a paintbrush handle. Slip the handle through the opening, and paint mess-free.

Use Vinegar to Revive Old Paintbrushes

Soak gunked-up nylon brushes in hot vinegar for up to 30 minutes to remove paint and soften the bristles. Afterward, wash them in hot, soapy water, brushing off paint as needed, then rinse and let dry—good as new.

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