From the man who's been called the Mad Scientist of Home Improvement--who taught Jay Leno to shave with Jif Peanut Butter and helped Rosie O'Donnell condition her hair with Reddi-wip--here is another irresistible volume filled with fun, offbeat ways to fix things around the house and garden using brand-name products already on hand. Readers will delight in this treasure trove of quick, inexpensive fixes such as how to: -fix a broken dishwasher with Kool-Aid-remove water stains from wood furniture with Miracle Whip-spackle holes in walls with S.O.S.steel wool pads -remove wallpaper with Heinz white vinegar -clean driveway spills with Coca-Cola-repair scratched woodwork with Maxwell House coffee -start a car with Bayer aspirin Organized from A to Z by topic and area of the home and jam-packed with "Strange Facts" and fascinating sidebars, this fun-to-read book presents nearly 1,000 cleaning, organizing, and home-repair problems that cover everything from barbecues to bathtubs, carpets to ceiling fans, sprinkler systems to swimming pools. It makes a great gift and is a practical guide for anyone looking for a simple way to tackle everyday problems and repairs.