Tag: household tips
member name: sonia v.
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November 29, 2007 07:30 AM EST --
I had a really bad sty on the under portion of my eye. I did an internet search that said you needed to go to a doctor. for antibiotics. I found that by using my Neosporin (it has antibiotics in it) it . . .
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January 08, 2009 03:02 AM EST --
Lay pieces of Peppermint Icebreakers chewing gum still in wrappers inside your cabinets to repel bugs.
Flies hate the smell of basil. Grow this herb around doors or in pots around doors to repel them. . . .
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January 14, 2009 03:17 PM EST --
Snow was sticking to my snow shovel until I coated the blade with silicon. The silicon spray I used was for my knitting machine but I've seen cheaper silicon spray at the hardware store. Now the snow . . .
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November 29, 2007 07:27 AM EST --
Cheap and easy feed for houseplants. When you boil eggs - save the water. Sieve out any pieces of egg that may have busted out during boiling. This water, when completely cooled, contains lots of minerals . . .
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December 21, 2008 03:57 PM EST --
Inspired By Don Aslett
I read in a book written by Don Aslett (the great cleaning guru) something that made so much sense that I am sharing it with everyone.
If It Can Be Hung, Hang It! Things . . .
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January 01, 2009 04:50 PM EST --
http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/storage/organization-basics/storage-solutions-using-labels/;jsessionid=P2IZIVOP1JFYRQFIBQSCBHQ?page=2
Chalkboard paint is a simple way to leave your mark on drawers . . .
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January 01, 2009 05:32 PM EST --
http://www.hgtv.com/organizing/quick-tips-for-everyday-organization/index.html
Only have 15-30 minutes to spare each day? Try one of our 14 simple fixes to get a more organized home, fast!
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January 08, 2009 03:00 AM EST --
Acetone nail polish remover will revive an old marker pen when it gets dried up. Just dip the tip part in the acetone. Recap. Can use it again to write, draw, or color with in a couple hours
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January 14, 2009 08:28 AM EST --
I found this and thought some of you could use it
If you need to salt your driveway or stairs, try this. My salt from last winter absorbed some moisture during the fall, and the salt bucket had as . . .
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December 15, 2007 12:14 AM EST --
I was getting tired of digging through the bathroom drawer to find my tweezers. So I attached a magnet to the inside of my bathroom cabinet door, to hold the tweezers. No more searching!
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October 18, 2007 03:18 PM EDT --
Toothpaste is great for scuff marks, marker on flooring, brush marks on skidoo or on the visor of helmets even when someone bumps your car and leaves some of their paint on yours. You can take a small . . .
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September 25, 2008 07:57 PM EDT --
With the ever rising costs of keeping clean and clean laundry, I tried to come up with ways to cut costs in every part of the house (I guess that's why we are tuned into "Thrifty Fun"). . . .
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November 04, 2008 12:04 AM EST --
I have found it best to wash only in hot water, and then rub some vegetable shortening on the inside of each one after washing. This keeps them rust-free with that beautiful black sheen. This also makes . . .
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December 03, 2008 06:51 AM EST --
If I go to a thrift store or garage sale, I love to look at purses, lol, and so when I find what I like I purchase it take it home. Then I find the fabric softener sheets that you can buy at any store . . .
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December 20, 2008 07:35 PM EST --
I got this in another email and I had to share this with you
A wonderful, inexpensive, lovely idea for Christmas gift giving. Purchase a measuring cup, preferably glass. Tie a ribbon to handle . . .
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December 21, 2008 03:07 PM EST --
Many hospitals are now using white vinegar to clean and disinfect everything. With cut backs, it has become more economical. With germs (all over the world), that have become immune to cleaning solutions . . .
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December 21, 2008 03:59 PM EST --
Instead of buying foaming soap refills, try this: Buy one container of foaming hand soap. When it's empty, refill with 2 Tbsp. liquid hand soap for every 1 cup water. So simple, so easy, and cheaper. . . .
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December 21, 2008 05:49 PM EST --
We have now joined the ranks of people with the dreaded problem of removing melted crayon from the clothes dryer. After my brief crying spell, we were able to devise a removal plan based on other people's . . .
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January 09, 2009 02:34 AM EST --
For stickers on glass use vegetable oil. Soak the item in oil for a couple minutes to remove the sticker easily.
For plastic use WD-40 and let it soak on the item for a couple minutes to remove easily. . . .
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January 15, 2009 08:16 AM EST --
Easy storage for grocery store plastic bags: Save your metal coffee can when finished with them. Cut a medium size "X" in the middle of the plastic lid. As you accumulate your plastic bags stuff . . .
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