Book excerpt: Mrs Fixit offers hundreds of ways to use everyday household products and tools to repair, clean and maintain a home; Information is presented in three sections: 1) alternative uses for everyday products, 2) better uses for everyday tools, 3) creative ways to re-purpose items; Dozens of options for using what's on hand -- from dental floss to waxed paper -- to get jobs done rather than wasting time or money on specialised products; Shows how to salvage broken or outdated furnishings with style.