I’m sure you’re annoyed when your ear phones keep dropping from your ears especially when you’re walking or working out.  Here’s the trick to make them stay put.  Reach your left arm over your head and grab the top of your right ear.  Pull the ear upward and insert the bud, then release.  Repeat ton [...]

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Mineral deposits from hard water can leave your kitchen utensils looking dingy.  To remove those unsightly stains… cork to the rescue!  Here’s how to do it:  Rinse the cork with hot water to remove wine residue.  Then dip its end in 1 tablespoon olive oil and use to scrub spots.  The cork’s textured surface acts [...]

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To keep your paintbrush bristles soft and easy to use the next time you need it for a project, the trick is to wrap it in a plastic bag and place in the freezer.   The cold temperature keeps the liquid components of paint from evaporating and hardening the bristles.  Having read about this trick the [...]

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1)  Paint the handles of house keys with flourescent paint so they’re easy to spot. 2)  Clean the fridge by taking out shelves, ice trays and other movable parts and washing with a solution of baking soda and warm water.  Rinse and dry. 3)  Refrigerate tubs of sour cream and cottage cheese upside down to [...]

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Now that summer is in full swing, I’m sure you’ve already planned out of town trips for the whole family.  Wherever you plan to go especially next week to celebrate 4th of July where roads are more crowded, remember to keep safe.  Long drives are exhausting and full attention at all times is a must.   [...]

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Oh you love it when your husband changes you car’s oil instead of bringing it in for service.  It’s more economical!  But he hates it when it comes to getting the grease off his hands because hand soap alone does not cut it, right?  To get rid of the grease easily, have him rub vegetable [...]

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If you’ve got some cologne you’ve grown tired of, don’t throw them just yet.  You can use them to to spray on mealy bugs, whiteflies or aphids that have moved into your plants,  The cologne effectively knocks out the bugs and doesn’t leave any toxic residue.

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