Tag: houseold tips
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August 24, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
When watering your lawn or plants, early morning or night is the best time, to reduce evaporation. To help control where your water goes, water when it's not windy.
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January 06, 2008 04:10 PM EST --
Clean your blender by filling it halfway with water and adding a few drops of dishwashing detergent. Turn the blender on and let it clean itself.
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March 16, 2008 01:26 PM EDT --
Clean your counter and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Put a little on your dishrag or spray it on the counters. It's less expensive than those other disinfectants and . . . more
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March 20, 2008 12:29 PM EDT --
Use plastic grocery bags as packaging material instead of styrofoam peanuts when sending packages to friends or family.
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August 15, 2008 05:45 PM EDT --
If you throw a clean bath towel into the dryer, the towel will absorb moisture and the clothes will dry faster.
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August 18, 2008 05:06 PM EDT --
To get red wine stain out of a carpet, pour salt in the spill imediately. The salt will absorb the wine. Then vacuum it up!
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July 03, 2008 11:34 AM EDT --
Use an old shower curtain under mulch in your garden to help deter weeds.
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July 03, 2008 11:44 AM EDT --
If you are making a floral arrangement with freshcut flowers and the stem of a flower is damaged or too short for your vase, attach a drinking straw to the bottom of the stem, cut to the desire length . . . more
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July 04, 2008 11:57 AM EDT --
To remove dried paint from paint brushes, put 3/4 cup of lemon juice in pot, bring to boil, put brushes in & let sit for 15 minutes--the paint will dissolve & you have usable brushes . . . more
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August 17, 2008 09:03 PM EDT --
Crush burrs with pliers before combing out of your pet's hair. This makes removal much easier.
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April 14, 2007 01:45 AM EDT --
Looking for ideas to freshen up your home? here's a few quick fixes that won't break the bank or take alot of time!
1. Rotate Art--Are your walls all cluttered with stagnant . . . more
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June 29, 2007 08:09 PM EDT --
Always use tongs when turning meat on the grill. This way, you'll avoid piercing the meat, which causes it to lose its natural juices.
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July 05, 2007 11:36 AM EDT --
Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
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December 30, 2007 05:15 PM EST --
To prevent car doors from freezing shut, wipe or spray the rubber gaskets with a heavy coating of vegetable oil. The oil will seal out water, but will not harm the gasket. This is especially . . . more
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December 30, 2007 05:27 PM EST --
To open a frozen lock, heat the key with a cigarette lighter or match. Never force the key. Turn very gently.
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July 04, 2008 11:38 AM EDT --
Use the microwave and crock pot on hot summer days. They both use less energy and keep the kitchen cooler.
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July 08, 2008 12:48 PM EDT --
To refresh your garbage disposal from nasty odors, add baking soda and sliced citrus peels, and grind away.
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April 16, 2007 12:39 AM EDT --
Here are some more wacky uses for common houseold products. If you try one and it works, let us know!
1. Bursitis--Heat olive oil and massage into the shoulder or upper arm daily.
2. Canker . . . more
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July 07, 2007 07:45 PM EDT --
To remove corn silk, dampen a paper towel, and brush downward on the cob, and all the silk should come off.
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July 13, 2007 09:37 PM EDT --
Old pantyhose makes a great scrubber for the bathtub and sink
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