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Nana @Nana49 (3399) • United States 18 Mar 19

2 baking soda uses Here is 2 great baking sofa uses .. The first is to.use in your toilet or sink if it starts to drain slow Or is stopping up .. Just pour some baking soda in and flush. Then add a little each time you use it...

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The many uses of peroxide

Nana @Nana49 (3399) • United States 22 Feb 19

The many. Uses of peroxide Peroxide is staple in almost everyone's home ..because it has so many uses.. I use it to pour over scraps and cuts and it dont burn like using rubbing alcohol .. It is also good to take blood or wine...

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I Need Some Advice About Super Glue

M. K. Albus @MKAlubs (455) • United States 18 Aug 16

I don't use Super Glue very often. Maybe once every 4 to 6 years. Well, I used it today to fix a brace on an end table. I think it's going to work and save that little piece of furniture but in the process of being a handy dandy...

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Martha Stewart Horse's kitchen tip #1

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 25 Jun 16

If you have a friend who gives you a paper bag full of apricots from his tree, and you eat two or three apricots a day, and are delightfully regular, not to mention happy with the taste, and then realize after five days that you...

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How to Optimize Your Experience on MyLot

Ann LeFlore @poehere (15123) • French Polynesia 16 Dec 15

Here many old timers (not saying you’re old) understand how to optimize their experiences on the site. However, some newer members have some problems understanding all of this. I have read where some new people wished there was...

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How Do You Boil An Egg

NailTech @NailTech (6874) • United States 20 Nov 12

OK so all along I have been boiling eggs the way my mother taught me. I put the water in the pan, cover the egg with it, and start the pan to boil. After it starts to boil let it stay on the stove for 10 minutes. Then I empty the...

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The wonder of vinegar

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 21 Jun 11

I was reading a discussion about line drying towels. A lot of the responses to make the towels softer were to put vinegar in the rinse water. This got me to thinking about all of the different used for vinegar. There has to be...

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What do you wish you knew about Associated Content when you first started?

AnythngArt @AnythngArt (3302) • United States 16 Sep 09

A prolific writer over on Associated Content today published an article about what he wished he had known when he first started writing for the site. What have you learned while writing on AC that you wish you had known...

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Do you prefer to use fresh garlic when you're cooking?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 May 09

Sometimes, I like to use fresh garlic in my cooking cause the taste is better; more vivid. But other times, I use garlic powder cause it's more convenient. Do you prefer to use fresh garlic or dried garlic when...

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Do you put salt in your food when cooking?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 May 09

For years, I didn't add salt to my cooking, mostly for health reasons. Just recently, I bought some salt to use when making mashed potatoes and it's really made a difference in how things taste. Salt is unhealthy, that's...

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Smart Ideas to Make Life Easier

FlaKNMB @FlaKNMB (831) • United States 22 May 09

Here are some helpful tips to make your life easier. Do you have any helpful hints to share? To keep your car neat and clean, use an empty tissue box as a trash receptacle. It's perfect for throwing away small items such as...

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Helpfull Kitchen Hints.

chrislotz @chrislotz (8136) • Canada 4 Dec 07

Have you ever burnt popcorn in your microwave? Boy what a horrible smell. It takes forever to get that smell out. I have washed the inside of the microwave several times and still I have not gotten the smell out. Every time I use...

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How long do your kids keep their rooms clean?

jenseyedea @jenseyedea (579) • United States 27 Nov 07

I am pretty sure I am not the only parent who has problems with kids and their rooms being messy...Am I? lol My kids seem to destroy their rooms as soon as it gets clean. I try to give them a list of chores to help take care of...

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Do you have fleas?

gapeach65 @gapeach65 (805) • United States 31 Aug 07

My husband is a "bugman", no, not half bug, half man, but rather a pest control technician. When his clients tell him that they have fleas in there homes, he will tell then to buy a cheap flea collar (for dogs, they're stronger)...

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antidepressents and memory

desertdawn @desertdawn (13) • United States 8 May 07

I've been taking antidepressents for many years. I probably will all my life and I'm OK with that. I'd much rather feel good (not be depressed or anxious) than have a sharp memory. Please don't misunderstand me. Is this real...

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agfarm @agfarm (930) • United States 23 Apr 07

Okay so...I'm a nut about learning new stuff. I love to learn anything new , especially when it can help me around the house. For example....I read in my Grandma's cook book ( which was very , very old ) a hint for reducing...

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What's your favorite kitchen tip?

twilight021 @twilight021 (2059) • United States 10 Apr 07

This dosen't have to be a cooking tip...but any tip that has saved you time, money or even general annoyance in the kitchen. One of my favorite tips is about how to keep your plastic tupperware from getting stained but tomato...

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Hey Bakers, I need your help

Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 9 Mar 07

When baking fruit pies. Mine always look like such a mess! do you have any helpful tips to prevent the over boil? or how to remove the baked on fruit juice from the crust? Just look at this cherry pie, this is what I am talking...

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great painting tips

mom2adopted @mom2adopted (56) • United States 11 Feb 07

I have known about this tip for a long time, but I used it for the first time yesterday. I am slowly painting my house, room by room. When I am finished for the day, I put the paint brush into a zipper plastic bag and put it in...

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Do you have any tips or hints to fight food cravings??

tndj143 @tndj143 (28) • United States 24 Jan 07

Ok, when you're trying to lose weight, what do you do to keep from snacking, picking, or down right stuffing your face? A few I try is don't go food shopping hungry! Chew gum Brush your teeth and use mouthwash right...

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