Tag: hints
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August 05, 2007 04:00 PM EDT --
If you want to keep pets off the furniture (and you have no small children), tuck mothballs under the seat cushions.
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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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August 16, 2007 03:46 PM EDT --
Starting a new Tip of the Day column--Beauty Tips. LOL--try these at your own risk---not everything works for everyone!
Add a drop or two of water to a mascara wand (water-soluble) when . . . more
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May 13, 2007 09:31 PM EDT --
Before capping leftover paint for storage, mark the label at the level of the remaining paint so you will know how much is left with opening the can. Label the can by rooms so that there's no question . . . more
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May 20, 2007 11:52 AM EDT --
By placing unusable remnants of soap in a ventilated plastic bag and pack this soap in with your seasonal clothes, instead of moth balls. You will eliminate the smell of moth balls and keep the moths away. . . . more
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June 08, 2007 12:14 AM EDT --
Sponging stains with peroxide will remove many simple stains. Peroxide will not injure wool or silk and is not dangerous to use. It may affect the color of the material, so test on fabric first.
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June 17, 2007 01:59 AM EDT --
Vacuum your carpet at least once a week, even if it doesn't look like it needs it.
The dust, and dirt, gets ground into the carpet and will slash the fibers. Have
your carpets professionally cleaned . . . more
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June 25, 2007 11:35 AM EDT --
To keep buttons from dropping off: Dab a drop of clear nail polish onto the thread the secures the buttons. This will harden and make it more difficult for thread to break off.
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June 28, 2007 01:18 PM EDT --
If you have problem with slippery shoelaces which refuse to stay tied rub them with a candle. The wax will make them less slippery so that knots stay put.
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July 05, 2007 11:49 AM EDT --
Don't want to spend a lot time on oven cleaning? Place ammonia (about 1 cup) in an aluminum pie pan and place it in the oven overnight. In the morning, simply remove the pan and wipe the oven clean . . . more
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July 10, 2007 02:47 AM EDT --
Attach a stick-on air freshener in your favorite scent to the top of one of the blades on your ceiling fan. Turn on the fan (use the low setting so as not to dislodge the freshener) to circulate the fragrance . . . more
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August 05, 2007 04:27 PM EDT --
Attach a stick-on air freshener in your favorite scent to the top of one of the blades on your ceiling fan. Turn on the fan (use the low setting so as not to dislodge the freshener) to circulate the fragrance . . . more
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August 07, 2007 11:15 PM EDT --
If you have stubborn grease stains on your work clothes: Add a bottle of Coke with detergent. It'll help loosen the grease.
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August 07, 2007 11:41 PM EDT --
Spray food container with Pam cooking spray to prevent tomato sauce and red stains. Rinse container in cold water to prevent red stains. Hot water will set the stains.
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May 16, 2007 02:48 AM EDT --
If you keep your candles in the refrigeratorfor several hours before you use them it will slow down dripping and make them last longer.
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May 17, 2007 10:47 PM EDT --
To sharpen the blades in your coffee grinder, place a handful of dried rice in the grinder and grind until the rice fully ground.
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May 18, 2007 08:33 PM EDT --
To remove cooked-on spatters in your microwave heat a half-cup of water for two minutes on high. The steam will soften the food and the mess will wipe right out.
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May 19, 2007 11:55 AM EDT --
Plants love the yeast in stale leftover beer, so after your next party share the leftover beer with your garden.
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May 21, 2007 10:05 PM EDT --
Sprinkle ground pepper, cayenne, even cinnamon, in the path of any ants, and you’ll stop them in their tracks.
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May 23, 2007 09:56 PM EDT --
Throwing a handful of salt on the fire in your wood burning fireplace will help keep your chimney cleaner.
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