Tag: repurposing

Double Win: Saving Money & Saving the Planet
March 5, 2025 Off

Double Win: Saving Money & Saving the Planet

By The Admiral Staff

This article encourages readers to reduce waste and save money by repurposing common household items instead of throwing them away. It provides 16 specific examples, categorized by use (for kids, around the house, in the yard, and for self-care). Ideas include using toilet paper tubes for crafts, produce boxes as bath toys, old towels as rags, wine bottles as vases, and even coffee grounds as fertilizer or skincare. The article also highlights additional money-saving opportunities through tools and services like auto

Beyond Burgers: 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Ketchup
July 2, 2024 Off

Beyond Burgers: 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Ketchup

By The Admiral Staff

Beyond being a condiment, ketchup has a surprising number of uses. It can loosen burnt food from cookware, shine copper, silver, brass, and car rims, remove rust from cast iron and outdoor furniture, and even eliminate bugs from car headlights. Other unexpected applications include acting as a mini ice pack, neutralizing green tints in blond hair, creating fake blood, soothing insect bites, and serving as an ingredient in a DIY facial scrub. Empty ketchup bottles can even be repurposed for pancake mix or paint.