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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

The Eye Of The Needle:

The Eye Of The Needle:

  • Squirt a bit of hair spray on your finger and apply it to the end of a thread. The thread will stiffen just enough to ease it into the eye of the needle.

 

 

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Carpet Areas Worn?

Carpet Areas Worn?

  • Purchase waterproof colored markers that match the worn spots. Then color the backing of the carpet that's showing through. It works well on Orientals with dark-color patterns.

 

 

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Saturday, January 19, 2008

Permanent marker

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Permanent marker

  • Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on a paper towel.

 

 

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Sealed envelope

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Sealed envelope

  • Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmm...)

 

 

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Washing Windows

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Washing Windows

  • Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.

 

 

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Opening brand new jars

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Opening brand new jars

  • Opening brand new jars can be a feat in itself. Well, I have found a way to make it the easiest thing to do. Instead of banging a jar of jam, pickles, etc., with a knife until it loosens up, I simply reach into the drawer and pull out the handy nutcracker. It adjusts to the size of the jar and I simply give it a good twist and off pops the lid! [Someone's nutcracker is a lot bigger than mine!]

 

 

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Monday, January 07, 2008

For icy door

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For icy door

  • For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze.

 

 

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Friday, January 04, 2008

Getting Down/Feather Comforters Ready For Use

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Getting Down/Feather Comforters Ready For Use

  • If they have been stored and gotten a musty odor, just put them into the dryer (turned to the air cycle) with a fabric-softener sheet and a tennis ball or two for several minutes. The smell should be gone.

 

 

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Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Clean artificial flowers

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Clean artificial flowers

  • To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!

 

 

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