How to reuse ordinary household items

Everyone has certain items laying around their house, that are simply going to waste. Everyone also has needs for special items. But what if you were able to figure out away to use your items that are going to waste, instead of buying a new item? This blog will help you use your items you have lying around the house, or help you save money so that you don't have to buy a brand new item. 

Below is a chart my dad found that has a list of common household items.

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More can be found at Breaking the Chain

• Puffiness under your eyes... use preparation H
• Congestion... chew a few altoids
• Splinter... put a tab of Elmers Glue on it, let dry and peal off
• Stinky wet dog... wipe down with a dryer sheet! 

I found the following uses for paper towel tubes on another blog

• Stuff with grocery bags and store in your car- great for dirty clothes, wet bathing suits, and trash
• Papers you want to display, but not yet, can be rolled and safely stored in one 

I found even more as a yahoo answers question

• If you buy expensive (or sometimes less expensive) liquor and have a pretty bottle, reuse it! Stick a bottle pourer in it (great for parties for their intended use as well) and use it as a very attractive soap dispenser, or for bubble bath.
• Reuse plastic sprayers by filling them with water and vinegar and spraying down your shower after you shower. Or with just vinegar as a natural weed killer

Simply googling household items uses or some version of this will help you find many more uses for your house hold items that will go to waste.