Better Living > Simple LivingNovember 01, 2010

Moisten String Used to Tie Packages

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Dampen string before using to tie packages. The string then will not slip during the work. As it dries, it will shrink itself tighter than you could possibly have pulled it.

By fossil1955 from Cortez, CO

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11/02/2010

This posting took me back to my childhood and watching my Grandmother make up parcels at Christmas. Thick brown paper (recycled before they knew the word) and strong string also kept for a "you never know" day.

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