Top 10 Common Household Items with Surprising Proper Uses

3. Vaseline

Best places to buy: Amazon, drugstores, Walmart. The average product price is $14.99 for a 13oz. jar at Walmart. Vaseline, a common household commodity, can be used for DIY home repairs. Squeaky door hinges may be extremely bothersome, and if your hinge squeals time you open or close the door, you should fix it as soon as possible.

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Vaseline Hack @StayAtHomeMum / Pinterest If you don't have enough WD-40, a little Vaseline or petroleum jelly will suffice. Work a generous amount of the jelly into the hinge. It should adhere nicely, so it does not run or leave a mess like other lubricants. Obviously, if you want a permanent solution, you'll need to remove and replace the hinge.

4. Lipstick

Best places to buy: Mac, Sephora, Target, and Ulta. Average product prices range from $5 to $80, depending on brand. Picture the scene. You're getting ready for a night out when you realise you've completely ran out of blush. If you need a little boost in your cheeks but highlighter isn't cutting it, this can be devastating for your appearance. To save it, you may need to be inventive.

Lipstick is Rouge ©Africa Studio/Shutterstock. Lipstick can be used as a cream blush on the cheeks. The best part is that it will last a long time. Pink or light red lipsticks work best, and you should start with a small quantity and work it in thoroughly. Excessive usage of this trick may lead to acne, according to Skincare.com.