If Your Dishwasher isn't Working Properly

If Your Dishwasher isn't Working Properly

• Have you cleaned it, in addition to the regular dish cleaning? Dishwashers need a good cleaning too. The cleaner it is, the better it will work. To remove stains, sprinkle instant powdered orange or lemon breakfast drink on them. Let stand for about an hour. Wipe off.

Proverbs

Need More Storage Space in the Garage?

Need More Storage Space in the Garage?

• Utilize the air space. Hang a hammock up there to store light items, such as holiday decorations or seasonal items. This will work in your children's rooms, too, for teddy bears or other items.

Proverbs

Computer Screen Needs Cleaning?

Computer Screen Needs Cleaning?

• Dust with a lint-free cloth. You can also buy commercial cleaning pads and be sure to let the screen air-dry. Do not apply window cleaners or any kind of spray or liquid cleaner on the monitor screen; they can damage it.

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Easy Cinnamon Butter

Easy Cinnamon Butter

• Spread this yummy mixture on toast or rolls: 1/2 pound of butter or margarine, 3 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1/2 pound of confectioners' sugar. Mix well and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Words for the Soul

When You Buy a Carbon Monoxide Detector

When You Buy a Carbon Monoxide Detector

• Purchase one that is certified by the Underwriters Laboratories. The packaging should have the UL letters in a circle logo. Do NOT ever buy a used detector.

Brain Teasers

Ice Cream Stains on Blouse

Ice Cream Stains on Blouse

• Read the care label first! Soak the garment in cold water and then hand wash in warm soapy water and rinse. If the stain is still there (chocolate ice cream), sponge the stained area with cleaning fluid/spot remover. After the stain is removed, launder as you normally do.

Proverbs

Gift Wrap Bows Crinkled?

Gift Wrap Bows Crinkled?

• If your beautiful bows have gotten scrunched up and look bad, don't throw them out. Use a curling iron to straighten them out. They will look new and pretty again.

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Coffee Burned on the Bottom of the Pot?

Coffee Burned on the Bottom of the Pot?

• Pour table salt, along with a little hot water, into the pot and allow to stand for several minutes. The burned crust should come loose and you can then wash the pot as you usually do.

Health Tips

Towels Have a Sour Smell?

Towels Have a Sour Smell?

• Put them in the washer again by themselves, and use the high-water level. Add regular amount of detergent to the hot water, along with 1 cup of ammonia in the rinse cycle. Put them into the dryer ASAP. You may have to repeat this several times to get rid of the smell.

Cool Quotes

How to Remove Window Decals

How to Remove Window Decals

• Apply a couple of coats of vinegar on them and let soak for several minutes. Wash off. If this doesn't work, squirt a petroleum-based prewash spray on the decal, soak and pull off.

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