Strain Heated Cooking Oil to Reuse
Re using coffee filters. It is a relatively slow process, but works best if the oil is pre-strained through a tea strainer, old clean cotton rag, cheesecloth, etc. At the cost of good oil, esp. if using peanut oil, its worth it!
Disposable Cameras for Auto Accidents
I recommend using a disposable electronic camera. No film to go bad, you can see the results, easy to download to your computer to help documentation, etc.
Car Snow Shovel
Two comments: One be sure its a plastic or rubber (preferred) dustpan to avoid scratching the cars finish. Another idea would be to use a small pushbroom with a toilet plunger handle (or cut down regular broom handle).