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16 ways to get more from household basics

Kathleen ElkinsJul 25, 2015, 22:00 IST

ShutterstockLemons are handy for much more than adding zest to a recipe.

From lemons to sponges to last night's leftover beer, there are a lot of household basics laying around that could be repurposed and put to use in smart, cost-effective ways.

Before you head out to buy new cleaning, beauty, or gardening products, take a look at this list of products and ingredients that may do the trick.

Here are 16 household items that could save you an errand run and some cash:

Mandi Woodruff contributed to an earlier version of this article.