Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Things

moanymoany

I have seen this book advertised on TV. It is by Readers Digest and I have to say it does look interesting. Does anyone have it or has anyone seen it. I wonder if it is worth buying - it is expensive.

I was (virtuously) breadmaking when I saw the ad and can't remember many of the ideas they gave.

What does everyone think?

Skint_Catt

There are three on eBay

"DESCRIPTION OF BOOK Flip flops are for the beach; dental floss cleans your teeth and brolly keeps off the rain.Wrong; wrong and wrong again.A new book; Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things; has identified more than 2;000 ways to save time and money using ordinary household objects.Did you know that tea can hide gray hair? Or that aspirin can revive a dead car battery? How about the power of table salt to make panty hose last longer? Or that shaving cream can remove rug stains? Yes; there's a treasure trove hidden in your pantry; medicine cabinet; garage; and basement. This remarkable book shares amazing secrets to save you time and money-and shelf space in the process. Fully illustrated and written in a clear; down-to-earth style; this practical guide contains over 2;300 handy tips about using more than 200 common household items like aluminum foil and dental floss in exciting new ways. Don't spend your hard-earned money on expensive storebought products. Restore; replace; repair; or revive practically everything in your home with this indispensable handbook"

Aril

I borrowed this from my local library. It's got tonnes of info in it and is divided up alphabetically. It is a good book but personally I would borrow it again rather than have a permanent copy on my bookshelf. Definitely worth a good root through tho!
Aril

Olliebeak

Aril wrote: »

I borrowed this from my local library. It's got tonnes of info in it and is divided up alphabetically. It is a good book but personally I would borrow it again rather than have a permanent copy on my bookshelf. Definitely worth a good root through tho!
Aril

Very OS Moneysaving, Aril. Besides that, once you buy something from Readers Digest, you can NEVER get rid of them - then they seem to pass your name and address on to other Book groups!

chocolate.orange_2

I just bought this book off Amazon from a seller £7.95 delivered.
Now i thought that was ms

qwiksave

My in-laws had it on their bookshelf when I went visiting for a few days, it is quite good but a lot of the tips I knew already! I did however, spend sometime (I was bored!) copying all the best ideas into my notebook!

moanymoany

chocolate.orange wrote: »

I just bought this book off Amazon from a seller £7.95 delivered.
Now i thought that was ms

I've just had a look choccy-orange, I did put it in by basket - then I remembered our house is going up for sale in a couple of months and as we are downsizing and having to rent in the middle I think I will wait.

I think I will do the same as you for now Olliebeak (where's Fred Barker - not under the patio I hope!) and get it from the library.

rosh12

www.realsimple.com has loads of articles on 'new uses for old things' in terms of cleaning, storage etc... they may not be new to everyone, but it's a great site to get lost in anyway!

moanymoany

I've just rung the library and ordered a copy. Sadly, the only copy in the county is being repaired, so I have to wait,

rosh12, I've just looked at realsimple and it is fantastic. Thank you for the link. I got myself into a routine with flylady, this is full of routines and tips that will be easy to do.

I would say to anyone - have a look. It is nicely laid out and easy to follow.

happyhappygal

moanymoany wrote: »

Sadly, the only copy in the county is being repaired, so I have to wait,

Perhaps this ordinary book was used for the extraordinary task of jacking a car up and changing the tyre.... :rotfl:

Sounds fab, I shall wonder over to Amazon now. x