If you live in hurricane country, put important papers and photos in ziplock bags the dishwasher when a storm is approaching. The home appliance is heavy, attached to the house. and waterproof, which makes it easy to find after a storm.
By Ron from Cortez, CO
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If you ever need to leave in a hurry because of a flood approaching, a good place to store important items is in your dishwasher.
