Tips & Tricks *: September 2008

Soak the carton in lukewarm water, just long enough to loosen uncracked eggs. Then cook or refrigerate them immediately. NEVER use cracked eggs because they can become contaminated when cracked.

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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.

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If you take nails out of the wall, you can fill the holes in white plaster walls with a paste of crushed aspirin and water or white regular toothpaste pushed into the hole.

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To remove dirt, wipe with a mixture of one teaspoon of mild liquid detergent and one quart of warm water. Rinse and wipe dry. Dust or vacuum regularly to prevent a dirty buildup.

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Write the brand of paint, color and amount used in the room on the back of the light-switch plate in that room. You won't have to try to find that information when you need to repaint — it will be right there.

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