We’ve all heard of getting your recommended five-a-day of fruit. Indeed bananas, kiwis, melons, pineapples and all the rest sure are tasty and nutritious for your body, but did you know that there’s a lot of other reasons to have more fruit in your life? Everything from art and skin treatments to homemade beer kegs and kitchen cleaner are possible with a few bits of fruit and proper knowhow. So here are 17 unique and unusual alternative uses for your fruit!   

1. Watermelon Keg

Probably the coolest thing to do with a watermelon. Slice off a thin layer from the bottom end, open up the top, scoop out the flesh and jam a spigot in the front. This works for pumpkins too!