Don't know if you guys have seen this, but it looks like it has a lot of useful ideas. I was pointed to it by a commenter on my blog.
http://sneakyuses.com/home.html

Yes, This place looks like it is worth exploring!!

I've got a copy of it. The best thing is how to make plastic out of milk. If that wasn't in there, I'd say the book was a waste of money.

I think it is targetted more toward smart ten year olds. For that market, it is pretty good.

There is a newer book, Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things, which I just happened to see in the New Books rack at the library and brought home.

Sue