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RE: Wooden Table Damaged By Pine-Sol
The streaks are probably either furniture wax disSOLved (the "SOL" in Pine-Sol), or water damage.

I would try a furniture polish, such as Old English, as mentioned by Carol. Mayo, composed mostly of oil, may also work. Good luck! ... View related article.
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Light Emitting Diodes are cheep!
Now, just because it says "digital" doesn't mean that it is! However, most small lights on appliances are LEDs, or light emitting diodes, and if you know how to SAFELY open up the device (and solder), you can replace one easily.

I am only writing this to replace an LED - it will look something like a fuse or a christmas light. If it looks like a tiny light bulb... it is a tiny light bulb! A bulb would need to be replaced with the same wattage bulb, and fit into the enclosure.

LEDs are cheap and they use very, very little power. Very thrifty! I just found an assorted 20-pack of them at Radio Shack for under $3. This might actually be cheaper than buying the exact same one.

If you're repairing electronics, you need to know how to solder, so I'm assuming you can do that. It's relatively easy to learn, and as long as you don't burn yourself, pretty fool-proof.

The main thing to keep track of when using an LED is that *D*iodes are *d*irectional - LEDs will have a little ring around one end. When you take the old one out, put the new one in with the ring marking on the same side. Should be a relatively easy replacement. ... View related article.
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RE: Saving Money on Baby Food
I wanted to add that an ALL-NATURAL way to preserve baby foods, if they are being stored for any length of time, is to mix in some lemon, lime, or even orange juice.

This is already done in 'natural' store-bought baby foods and many 'organic' adult foods, because lemon and citrus juices are high in ascorbic acid, which is Vitamin C! The acidity prevents many common molds and bacteria from growing in the stored food.

Just a drop or two per tablespoon should help keep foods fresh - as an added bonus, it will also help keep colorful foods vibrant, as it will prevent oxidation.

You can even use freshly squeezed lemon juice, as long as you make absolutely sure there are no seeds or large pieces in it. ... View related article.
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RE: Saving Money on Baby Food
I wanted to add that an ALL-NATURAL way to preserve baby foods, if they are being stored for any length of time, is to mix in some lemon, lime, or even orange juice.

This is already done in 'natural' store-bought baby foods and many 'organic' adult foods, because lemon and citrus juices are high in ascorbic acid, which is Vitamin C! The acidity prevents many common molds and bacteria from growing in the stored food.

Just a drop or two per tablespoon should help keep foods fresh - as an added bonus, it will also help keep colorful foods vibrant, as it will prevent oxidation.

You can even use freshly squeezed lemon juice, as long as you make absolutely sure there are no seeds or large pieces in it. ... View related article.
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RE: Turn Shower Off When Lathering
This also works for hand-washing. If you change your habits, the savings start to add up.

Some similar tricks I learned while growing up:

Don't run water while brushing your teeth! I have been amazed at how many people do this, without any reason to. Also, for men, if you run the water while shaving, try filling the sink up with water instead.

My mother put bricks in our toilet tank. It reduces the water by the volume of the brick. As long as the toilet still flushes clean, the only difference is water savings. Most toilet systems now have an adjustable float, so you can control the amount of water in the tank that way. If the toilet doesn't flush clean, readjust for a little more water until it does. ... View related article.
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