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I have been using the old 9 volt plug in thing from my old sega master system from the 80's for my casio keyboard (which, though bought a few years ago is also "from the 80's" genetically)

I also have this tape of some hotshot guitar guy that I use only to tune my guitar to. 


anyone have any things like this going on?

I use binder clips to hold potato chip and other snack bags shut.

We use wooden clothes pins for the same purpose

Yup . . . we've done that too . . . but not for several years.

I buy bits of jewelry from Ebay that comes in these little sparkly pouches, I then take the ribbons off and tie them in my hair.  :teddyr:

I used to store my pot in a baby food jar.
Does that count?   :tongueout:

We use a coathanger for out TV antenna.  Stupid cable and satellite; too expensive.  :hatred:

I use a clothes hangar as a back scratcher

We use a giant pretzel container as a piggy bank. 

I use duct tape to repair almost everything.
I use a Bowie knife as a back scratcher.
I save plastic containers from cool whip and such to use as storage containers.

Fingernail polish remover to remove glue

I use just about anything as a drum stick while driving...pens, cellphones, etc. 

I use a fork for a back scratcher.
I used to use it to pick dirt out from under my fingernails, but then my mom got me one of those teeny weeny little Swiss army knives with a nail file in it.

I've heard duct tape is good for just about anything, except repairing your heating ducts.

Yep.  It didn't work for us at all.  :bluesad:

 :bouncegiggle: Yeah. I use a toothbrush to scrape the crystal from my grinder :twirl: 

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 :bouncegiggle: :twirl: :bouncegiggle:

Pretty much a given but:

Defective DVDs and CDs as coasters.

Use clothespins on chip bags too.

Hmmm...'off-label' uses for things: I have a lot of these, but most have to do with farm/horse applications.

Toothpaste as metal polish - ketchup for copper.
Pool noodles as 'bumpers' on sharp/hard edges.  Split them down one side and shove them on. Pipe insulators work too, in smaller areas.

A thin film of toothpaste on CDs or DVDs.  It fills in scratches.

I remember when people were using mane and tail shampoo for their own hair. 

Indeed they do!  I recall when they began actually marketing Mane and Tail for that purpose...but it seems that did not last long.

WD40 removes chewing gum or tree sap from pet hair quite nicely; though shortening does just as well and is organic.
Bounce dryer sheets as insect repellent: just tuck one in your belt or pocket.
Avon's 'Skin So Soft' is a staple ingredient for many home-made bug sprays.

hmmm,

hubby uses football gloves (the tacky ones) as patrol gloves on duty (helps you grab people)

oil funnel (clean new one) to funnel oatmeal into baby bottles (perfect width)

plastic pickle jars(empty and cleaned) with screw tops to hold salt for your trunk in the winter (up here in NE)

dishwasher to clean your rubber car mats (don't put in on high temp!)

magic sponge to clean leather interior of car (works great....but may be an anticipated use...)

Sometimes, I'll cut an old soda bottle in half & use it for an oil or antifreeze funnel.
It's kinda handy if you like to see what you're doing.

I use undies for things other than what they're normally used for.  :buggedout:

I have used exposed x-ray film to make patterns for cookies: not cookie cutters, just flat templates to cut around.  Now I cut them out of those thin plastic cutting boards from the dollar store.

I put tennis balls on the bottom of the legs of the chair I sit on when I'm working on the computer.  That way, I can slide around without marring up the linoleum tiles. 

I use Jon Bon Jovi posters as toilet paper.  :wink:

those guys are prob. into scat anyway...

Remind me not to eat at your house.   :teddyr:

I use a box and my computer tower at work for a foot rest. 

I use those bright colored pony tale ties for cat toys.

I use the Internet to communicate with like-minded people, instead of just using it to download porn.

 :buggedout: CRAZY!!!!  :bouncegiggle:

Depending on your interests, those two are not always mutually exclusive.

I use nail scissors to open my new DVDs. They slice through the foil like a warm knife through butter.

I use used bottles as a coin bank (got $1400.68) :teddyr:

Really? 

Damn, you have more in coins than I have in actual money...  :bluesad:

If you ever get burgled, just tell the cops to look for the car with its rear bumper dragging on the ground  :teddyr: