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Photo : etorres ( Shutterstock ) During the Great Depression , peanut butter’s low cost and high protein content made it an indispensable ingredient in countless meals and sandwiches. The nut spread—and newer, more allergy-friendly variantions —remain a popular food to this day. But peanut butter has plenty of uses outside of cooking and eating. In fact, it can come in handy for several jobs around the house. Here are a few to know about. Household uses for peanut butter Most people know that peanut butter can be used to help remove a piece of gum stuck in someone’s hair, but that’s only the beginning. Generally speaking, smooth peanut butter is preferable for these household tasks, but in a pinch, you can make chunky work if you have no other options. Some of the ways to use it include: Lubricating tools Home and garden tools that open and close —like wrenches, pliers, and shears—typically need some lubrication in order to work properly. If you don’t have any lubricant around,...