Yes, you can tear them apart and litter your neighborhood. But, what can the more civilized among us do with those stacks of phone books sitting on front steps all over town?

Once wet and frozen, they make a rugged doorstop. They can be used as a booster seat. Crafters have been known to use them for applying glue, testing stamp pads, and paper mache projects.

Over at Universal Hub there are annual conversations begging the distributors to STOP delivering them.

With some folks really annoyed. Even a report of a City Councilor weighing in on the issue.

But, our question is, have you found a way to make use of at least one or two of the phone books that land on your doorstep?

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Words: Penny Cherubino

Photos: © 2011 Penny Cherubino