Fertilize a garden or houseplants. Work Maxwell House Coffee grounds into the topsoil.

Repair scratched woodwork. Mix a teaspoon instant Maxwell House Coffee with two teaspoons water. Apply to the scratch with a cotton ball.

Prevent dampness in closets. Fill an empty Maxwell House Coffee can with Kingsford Charcoal Briquets, punch holes in the plastic cover, and set on the floor in the back of the closet.

Repel ants. Sprinkle dried Maxwell House Coffee grounds outside doors and cracks. Coffee deters ants.

Relieve a hangover. Drink a couple of cups of Maxwell House Coffee. Coffee acts as a vasoconstrictor, reducing the swelling of blood vessels that causes headache.

Spread grass seed or fertilizer. Punch holes in the bottom of an empty can of Maxwell House Coffee, fill with grass seed or fertilizer, cover with the plastic lid, and shake the can as you walk through your garden.

Transport live fishing bait. Keep worms in a Maxwell House Coffee can filled with moist coffee grounds.

Keep toilet paper waterproof while camping. Carry a roll of toilet paper inside an empty Maxwell House Coffee can.

Protect baby tomato plants. Remove the top and bottom from Maxwell House Coffee cans, place a can over each plant, and step on the can toset firmly in the soil. Remove cans when plants are a few weeks old.

Grow better melons. Raise melons off the ground by resting them on top of upside-down empty Maxwell House Coffee cans pushed into the soil. The metal cans accumulate heat, making the fruit ripen earlier and repelling insects.

Highlight brown or red hair. Rinse your hair with Maxwell House Coffee for a rich and shiny color.

Deodorize the refrigerator and freezer. Place a bowl filled with Maxwell House Coffee grounds on the back shelf.

Patch woodwork. Mix dry instant Maxwell House Coffee with spackling paste until you achieve the desired brown tone, fill the crack or hole, and smooth with a damp cloth.

Clean a restaurant grill. Pour left-over brewed Maxwell House Coffee over a hot or cold grill and wipe clean.

Flavor spaghetti. Add one-quarter to one-half teaspoon of instant Maxwell House Coffee to spaghetti sauce. Coffee gives store-bought spaghetti sauce brown coloring and a less acidic flavor.