Synopsis
Discover wonderful old ingenuity in this clever guide that's packed with ideas to help you extend the life of household objects. Each month more than 2 million readers turn to "Yankee" magazine for its resourceful advice, traditional wisdom, and inspired creativity. The editors at the magazine have honed ingenuity to a fine art, and now they show off their considerable talent for making things last longer and work better. "Don't Throw It Out" features more than a thousand ways to maximize the value of everything you own, from furniture and fishing reels, to mobile phones and ceiling fans, iPods and earrings, lawn mowers and linens, area rugs and air-conditioners, and much more.A wealth of practical, money-saving ideas for making things last longer-from giving batteries staying power to keeping a washing machine at its best; fix-it-fast tips for making simple, inexpensive repairs when belongings go on the blink; inventive new uses for things that wear out, such as transforming an old shower into a hothouse...or an old sheet into a great rainy-day activity. From the secrets that smart shoppers use to advice on saying good-bye to possessions when it's time, whether by recycling, donating, selling, or tossing, this wealth of ideas is certain to save homeowners and apartment dwellers alike considerable time, money, and frustration.
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About the Author
LORI BAIRD has been helping readers solve everyday problems for more than 10 years. She has written and contributed to many books, including Rodale's Cut the Clutter and Stow the Stuff and Yankee Magazine's Vinegar, Duct Tape, Milk Jugs, and More. She lives in Astoria, New York.
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