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Can’t Open a Jar?

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:09:50 +0000

When a small lid won’t budge, wrap a rubber band around it several times to give you a better grip.

Real Simple Feb 2009

Soap Scum

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:20:29 +0000

Dissolve soap scum from shower door and tile walls. Clean the surfaces with a dryer sheet.

- from an article article on January 23, 2009, on STL Today

Cleaning Your Microwave

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:20:15 +0000

Heat water and several slices of lemon for three minutes, then let sit for three minutes. Steam will soften food spills and eliminate odors.

- submitted by Rebekah E. (from a Kenmore ad)

Turn Your Clothes Inside Out

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:20:47 +0000

Turn your garments inside out before machine washing and drying to reduce wear on edges and creases

- Rodale’s Book of Hints, Tips & Everyday Wisdom

Honey Can Help Get Rid of Skin Blemishes

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:20:37 +0000

Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

- submitted by Krista K.

Squeeky Door?

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:25:54 +0000

Fix a squeaky door by using a rag or cotton swab to apply olive oil to the top of a problematic hinge.

- from an article article on January 23, 2009, on STL Today

Rainy Day Cure for a Stinky Dog

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:29:42 +0000

Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

- submitted by Krista K.

(Photo by Caryn)

Need an Easy Way to Peel Potatoes?

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:20:44 +0000

Score a potato all the way around the potato and boil for 15 minutes. Then place potato in a ice water for about 30 seconds or until cool enough to handle and the skin will literally slide off under your fingers.

Check out this video to see just how easy this technique can be.

- submitted by Rebekah E.

Problem With a Zipper?

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:27:35 +0000

Free a stuck zipper. Use a cotton swab to apply olive oil to the teeth of a zipper, then gently ease the tab down.

- from an article article on January 23, 2009, on STL Today

Sore Throat?

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:10:03 +0000

Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

- submitted by Krista K.