Creative Uses for Household Items

TIPical Mary Ellen points out unusual ways to use ordinary household items.

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Figure A

Use shower caps over a pair of dirty shoes to keep from dirtying the floor when entering the house (figure A).

Figure B

Use an unused shower cap as a cover for a bowl (figure B).

Figure C

Before watering a hanging plant, place a shower cap over the bottom to catch drips (figure C).

Figure D

Weave ribbon through berry baskets and fill with candy (figure D). These carriers are great for the holiday season when hostess gifts are frequently needed.

Figure E

Pull an old pair of nylon hose over a small fan to prevent small fingers or pets from reaching into it (figure E). Tie a knot in the nylons where the excess begins and then cut off excess. Use the remaining piece of nylon as a bungee cord.

Figure F

Pour boiling water into muffin tin cups and use to warm up baby food jars or small baby bottles (figure F). Let them item sit in the water for about five minutes, and it should be good to go.