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Creative Sink Storage Ideas

November 5, 2010

I was tired of looking at the bottle of dish soap on my sink, so I decides to get a cute pickle dish with 3 sections at the dollar store and place my sink items I use every day in it. I also got a lemon squirt bottle for my dish soap.

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Tip: Joke: A Real Man

November 1, 2010

A real man is a woman's best friend.He will never stand her up and never let her down.He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day.He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do; to live without fear and forget regret.

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Tip: Moisten String Used to Tie Packages

Ron
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 181 Posts

November 1, 2010

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.

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Clean Bathtub with Powdered Dish DetergentWhen your bathtub really gets grimy looking and the bathroom cleaners don't seem to be working, try a scrubby sponge and a bit of powder dish washer soap. It doesn't scratch, but it will get things super clean.

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Dining Out For Recipes IdeasWhen we eat in new restaurants and try different kinds of food, we take a photo of particularly delicious dishes (and the menu entry for it if it is something we never had before) with our camera phone. Then I try to find a recipe for it so we can enjoy it at home.

Fabric Softener Sheet For Static ClingWith cold weather here, static cling can be a problem. To keep socks, dresses, or even some slacks from clinging to you, lightly rub your legs with fabric softener sheet. That should eliminate the problem.

Milk to Remove Burnt Smell from FoodTo remove the burnt smell from meat or vegetables, sprinkle with a tablespoon of milk and return to oven which has now been switched off. Keep in the oven for 2-3 minutes and the smell will disappear.

Resize Jeans with Stretch DenimI have worn jeans all my life. After having a baby I went from a size 10 to a 12. After a lengthy illness, I lost a lot of weight. Now after gaining my weight back, my jeans no longer fit.

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Storing Cabbage HeadsCabbage will keep crisp and fresh all winter if you leave the outer leaves on a number of good heads and put them into a large wooden box. Then bury the box in the garden under protective boards, a layer of straw, and, finally, dirt.

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Use Wax to Replace Shoelace End (Aglet)The next time the tip comes off one of your shoelaces, dip the unprotected end of string in melted paraffin and shape it to a point before the wax hardens.

Cutting Roll RoofingRoll roofing is sticky to cut. If you'll keep a small can of kerosene readily at hand and dip your knife blade into the liquid frequently, you'll find that the tool cuts cleaner and with virtually no gumming at all.

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Join Yahoo Groups for Desired ItemsIf you can't find an item on ebay, or can't afford to bid on ebay for the item, try searching the yahoo groups in the appropriate category for the item you are looking for; i.e. toy collectors groups, etc.

Keeping Shoelaces TiedYears ago my cousin showed me a way to keep my shoes tied while on the trike. They told me to tuck the laces in the laced up part on the top of my shoes. Now you do have to make sure the laces are long enough to do this with.

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Lemon Juice Improves the Flavor of Fruit DrinksThe addition of a little lemon juice will improve the flavor of almost any fruit drink. It will also snap up the taste of banana, mince, apple, blackberry, pineapple, raspberry, and other pie fillings.

Make Open Faced SandwichesThere is no set recipe I use for open faced sandwiches. I have them for breakfast or a late night snack. Start with slice of toast and add one of the following.

Rust Removal TipsTo loosen rusty bolts, apply a cloth soaked in any carbonated drink and allow to sit awhile.

Shortening to Remove Grease From ClothesTo remove grease and automotive oil from cotton clothing, rub shortening into the stain and then overlap with a paste of water and laundry detergent, rubbing it into the material. Wash as usual.

Staggering Free Credit Report RequestsSince you are allowed to get one credit report per year free from the three major credit reporting agencies, why not request your free credit report one at a time every four months, from the different agencies?

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Uses for Celery LeavesWhen buying celery I always try to get the bunch with the most leaves. The more the better, they don't add much to the weight if you are buying by the pound, and they ensure that the celery is freshest.

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Add Storage By Going UpWhen you don't have a lot of space, try going up instead of around the room. A stacked washer and dryer is a good example. Floor to ceiling gives you lots of storage for anything. Try stacking pieces of furniture for more space.

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Check Tire Pressure in FallNow is the time to check your tire pressure. With cold nights arriving, the air in your tires loses volume. The rule of thumb is that for every 10 degrees lower, the pressure in your tire loses 1 or 2 psi.

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Cleaning Canvas ShoesClean canvas shoes with rug shampoo. Use a toothbrush to get into tight places and around trim.

Cuticle Trimmer as Alternative to Seam RipperOne of my favorite hobbies is sewing. I create new items and also do a lot of repair for my family. Today, I could not find my seam ripper anywhere. While looking for it, I found a cuticle trimmer. This trimmer worked just as well if not better than a seam ripper.

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Easy Hiccup RemedyWhen I was a child, my folks showed me the hiccup cure from the Red Cross. They told me to put a glass of water in my right hand and put my left finger in my ear. Well I did that and it's worked every time.

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Fabric Covered DecorationsHere is a list of things I plan to do in the future because after buying remnants at Walmart, I have fallen in love with certain fabrics and want them all around me all the time.

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Keeping Roast Poultry MoistTo keep the breast of roast fowl from drying out while the legs cook, cover the white meat with cloth dipped in oil after the first hour in the oven.

Link: "Shuffling" Software For Random Numbers or NamesThere is a tiny freeware computer program, "The Hat", for all versions of Windows. Basically, you type a list of names, then click the 'Shuffle' button. When finished shuffling, click the 'Stop' button.

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Protect Bottom of Metal Garbage CanPaint both the inside and outside of your new metal garbage can's bottom with asphalt roofing sealer and the container should last ten years or more, instead of the usual one or two.

Repairing Broken Links in Heavy ChainCut two pieces of sturdy flatiron the length of an ordinary link, drill holes in each end of both pieces, and join the broken chain with the chunks of strap iron and two short bolts.

Sharpen Knife on Mug BottomIf your knife is dull and you don't have a sharpener, use the bottom (rough) edge of a ceramic coffee cup. Just run the blade over it a few times and you have a sharp knife again.

Shining Stainless SteelI would love to have all stainless in my house because it is the easiest to clean. All you really need to do to clean them is use a linen towel and get it wet with hot water, wring it out then fill a spray bottle with hot hot water and add a little bleach.

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Use Your Leaves As Winter MulchAfter spending years raking up those fall leaves, I decided to make short work of the job by using my mulch mower and ran the mower over the leaves, which mulched them all and enriched my lawn happily at the same time.

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Using Press And Seal For FreezingI use Press and Seal when I want to freeze things like sauces and casseroles for future use. First I put the wrap in a microwave safe dish. Then put what you want to freeze in the dish. Place in freezer until frozen. Remove the food from the dish and put in a freezer bag.

Add Vinegar to PlasterMix a half teaspoon of vinegar into each quart of plaster you use on your next repair job, and the "mud" will take longer to set up, thereby giving you just that much more working time.

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Cleaning a Feather DusterTo clean a feather duster, place it in a paper or plastic bag and then add a box of cornstarch. Hold it tightly, so it's securely closed and then shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds, preferably outside.

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Extending MascaraI found that if I add a tiny amount of oil to a dried container of mascara and then use the lash brush to "mix" the oil with the mascara, I am able to stretch the use of the product!

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Frugal Wedding TipsWhen planning a wedding, there are ways you can be frugal. One of them is to make your invitations instead of getting them made. Buy pretty printer paper, type them up, and decorate them with your personality.

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Oven Bag for Moist TurkeyWith turkey time almost here, I have a tip for a really moist turkey. I use a baking bag (put inside roasting pan) and bake as usual. You don't have to baste the turkey, if you do it in a baking bag.

Plant Grapefruit Seeds As HouseplantsFor some cold weather greenery that will brighten the house and last all winter, try filling a flat pan with rich dirt and thickly planting the container in grapefruit seeds buried one half inch deep.

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Recycled Candle JarsI had a bunch of good candles where the wicks had refused to stay lit, so it was time to make some recycled candles. A local restaurant gave me one of their large cans (those really big ones we sometimes see in groceries).

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Stock Up Now on Toilet Paper TubesKimberly Clark is developing tubeless toilet paper, which means the other toilet paper makers will probably follow suit. So if you craft with the tubes, you might want to stock up now.

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Store Fresh Ginger in FreezerI love to make Asian food, and I like to make it with fresh ginger. I found if I blanch the root in boiling water, peel it using the edge of a spoon, then freeze the chunk in a zip lock bag, I have fresh ginger whenever I want.

Stretching Hamburger HelperMake your Hamburger Helper go further (store brand, on sale, of course). With a household of 4 big eaters, a box of Hamburger Helper is just barely enough. If the kids have a friend over, forget it.

Teapot as Alternative for Gravy BoatUse a teapot for a gravy boat if you don't have a gravy boat. It is easy for kids to pour.

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Add A Large Stone To Feed BoxPlace a large smooth stone in the middle of his feed box and your horse will no longer eat so rapidly that he throws his grain out of the container.

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Basil Olive OilSteeping basil in olive oil in a glass jar is a good way to make a good addition to sauces and soups. Add dried tomatoes, and top with a garlic clove. This sounds so good, I am going to do it, it looks prettier than just plain oil.

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Crochet Thread To Hold FlowerI get a lot of spools of crochet thread in bags at thrift stores.

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Keeping Fabric Table Linens CleanI decided a few months ago that I was tired of the clear plastic cover over my dining room tablecloth. Even though we frequently eat at our dining room table, I decided to go ahead and just use the cloth and fabric placemats without the plastic cover.

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Make Frosting From Leftover CandyUse leftover Halloween candy (or any other holiday candies) for frosting. For candy corn, add a few drops of water to the candy and microwave until it is smooth consistency. Try tootsie rolls, candy bars, or other candy.

Make Placemat With PhotosI take pictures from trips I have taken, laminate them on placemat size paper. They are always of interest when people come to dinner. I have also done this with various holiday cards, so I have placemats to go with all holidays.

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Make Tomato Soup from Spaghetti SauceYou may have heard that chemicals in the lining of some cans leaches out and may contaminate the food inside. In place of canned tomato soup, I used a jar of spaghetti sauce (any brand will do) and milk to make a delicious soup.

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Metal Fly Swatter for Locked Car Doors.I think that the metal handle of a flyswatter would work better than a wire hanger when going down through an automobile window to open the door. I am almost certain of it, and I have tried it once already.

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Pots Stuck TogetherI had 2 pans that were stuck together. After trying everything I've heard of, I finally sprayed WD-40 into the sides of bottom pan, put them in freezer over-night, dropped them on concrete this morning, and VOILA!

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Scuffs on Linoleum FloorsClean rubber heel marks from kitchen linoleum with a moist cloth dabbed in floor wax. The marks come up and don't leave a dull spot.

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Soil Acidity and AlkalinityIn order to do a quick soil test, wet a small sample of soil and put in a pinch of baking soda. If it fizzes at all, it might be too acidic for most garden plants and vegetables.

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