Another Use For . . .; 101 Common Household Items

Why discard a milk carton when it makes an ideal charcoal lighter? Why buy a special houseplant duster when a paintbrush works perfectly? These are just two of the dozens of ideas in this third edition of Vicki Lansky's popular book of household hints. Now including a 10-page index, this book lists each item alphabetically, followed by five to 10 additional — and often surprising — uses for it. Whimsical line drawings add humor to this clever compendium of sensible suggestions for recycling, reusing, or rethinking common household items.

Vicki Lansky has collected and shared her practical hints and tips for years through her numerous parenting books, media appearances and feature columns. She is a contributing editor to Family Circle Magazine