11 Totally Unexpected Uses for a Crock-Pot

Most people think a slow cooker is good only for making a huge vat of chili or a warm, comforting pot of stew. Well, as it turns out, there are a lot of other uses for a Crock-Pot, including pursuits as esoteric as making your own soap or removing paint from metal hardware. The gentle, even heating provided by a slow cooker makes it an ideal tool for conquering all sorts of projects. So, dust off that unused appliance and put it to work with some of these fun and out-of-the-ordinary activities. | By Donna Boyle Schwartz, BobVila.com