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Amber
@AmbiePam (120871)
• United States
16 Mar 16
I used to use a product called Goo Be Gone, which was great at getting things like stickers completely off the surface it was attached to (even bumper stickers off cars). Unfortunately, I haven't seen that product offered in a...
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Rohvannyn Shaw
@Rohvannyn (3098)
• United States
5 Nov 15
Everybody knows about duct tape (or duck tape) but packing tape is great too. Here's some great ways to use clear packing tape!
As lamination for cards and small pieces of paper. Looks surprisingly good!
As protection for...
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cynthiann
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
30 Jun 10
loads of books in airtight plastic containers. Somecowgirl's discussion prompted this action. Thought it was time to donate some more to our local Cancer Society. So I thumbed through one very old (38 years) book on household...
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rosepedal64
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I have been writing and posting comments on mylot for about 6 weeks now. I would like to share with you some ideals that work for me when it comes to the common bathroom item. It is nothing more than the hair conditioner. Do you...
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jer31558
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
5 May 08
I have always heard that you can use hairspray to remove ink from cloth, you can also make your own icepack for injuries by combining alcohol and water in a zip lock bag, it will only freeze to a mush and not solid. So, what are...
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BinKsBaBy
@BinKsBaBy (505)
• United States
29 Nov 07
I am going to try and post Helpful Hints from time to time and hope to get lots of all of your guys tips in return. I will also like any comments on how these ideas worked or FAILED for you. Im looking forward to hearing from...
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songbirdnaimh
@songbirdnaimh (1422)
• United States
7 Apr 07
...without leaving any waxy residue.
I'm doing some "cleaning out" and found a half burned candle in a pretty round antique looking jar. I don't want the candle anymore but I remember that I actually bought it so I could use...
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Refinish Antiques or Revitalize Wood: Use equal parts of linseed oil, white vinigar, and turpentine. Rub into furniture (or wood) with soft cloth and lots of elbow grease.
For Ease in Sliding: Rub wax along sliding door,...
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