Tag: household tips
member name: sonia v.
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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 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 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 06:33 AM EST --
When you have allowed your paint brushes to harden with paint on them, you can easily soften them by placing them in hot vinegar until paint loosens and the wash them in hot soapy water.
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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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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 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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November 29, 2007 07:21 AM EST --
I got this from one of my emails
Never use liquid fabric softener in your clothes washer! By doing so, you will cause yourself more service calls (repair costs!), and ultimately lessen the . . .
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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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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 14, 2009 08:25 AM EST --
Here is a great inexpensive and ozone friendly tip for cleaning windows and mirrors. Alcohol vinegar is found in almost every household and is a very good cleaning agent. Instead of using expensive and . . .
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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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January 15, 2009 07:35 AM EST --
You can save on cleaning products by using white vinegar and newspaper to clean your windows, windows come out sparkling clean. You can also use white vinegar for washing your floors, add 1/2 cup white . . .
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January 16, 2009 09:41 AM EST --
After years of trying to make perfect boiled eggs for Deviled Eggs, and ending up with chunks out of them, I have finally found the answers. Begin by placing your eggs in a single layer in a pan and covering . . .
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May 25, 2007 10:43 PM EDT --
Avoid Using Soap for Shampoo
Don't use soap for shampoo. Most shampoo is slightly acidic. Soap is alkaline. In an acid solution, the cuticle cells shrink and harden; in an alkaline solution, the cuticle . . .
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May 26, 2007 07:43 PM EDT --
Summer is just around the corner and you will probably be wanting to take some deviled eggs to those family picnics. I have found an easy and quick way to have perfect evenly sliced eggs every time without . . .
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May 28, 2007 04:02 PM EDT --
Appliances: To shine chrome, use vinegar or window cleaner.
If the numbers on your oven dial are worn, take a yellow crayon and rub it all over the number on the dial. Gently wipe off the excess crayon . . .
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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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November 29, 2007 07:29 AM EST --
A great way to clean canvas sneakers is to lay them on an old towel on top of the washer. Spray them with foamy carpet cleaner (you can get it for $1 at the dollar store) inside and out. Let them sit for . . .
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