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DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 20 Nov 20

Over the years I've found vinegar to be a great product to have around the house. I've come across many articles touting the various ways one can use the product. White and Apple Cider are the best to use. So, my question for...

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Household Tips

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 21 Jul 16

My sister-in-law sent me some household tips on email, so I thought I would share a few of them. 1. Everyone knows that two aspirin can cure a headache, but did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve...

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How you can reuse berry baskets in your home

CookingIsMyPassion @CookingIsMyPassion (653) • United States 7 Feb 12

During the course of the year berry lovers purchase fresh fruits of all shapes, sizes and types. Some are strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries. These fruits are enjoyed eaten as is and others are incorporated...

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Going to the beach?

squaretile @squaretile (3778) • Singapore 2 Dec 09

I know I've spent much time trying to dust off all the beach sand before getting into a car, so that I don't dirty the car mats too much. Here's a good solution to it! also great since I've got lots of baby powder as gifts that I...

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Cucumber Household Tips

brothertuck @brothertuck (1257) • United States 22 Oct 09

The Amazing Cucumber 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium,...

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tips, tricks and hints for dealing with laundromats?

fruitcakeliz @fruitcakeliz (2638) • United States 31 Jul 09

Anyone else out there have to go to a laundromat to do their washing? I live in an apartment and we are not allowed to have a washer in our apartment (due to high risk of water damage etc.) My landlord has put in a small laundry...

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Ketchup Surprise!

greeneyedlady @greeneyedlady (1439) • Netherlands 30 Jun 09

As yes ketchup! What can you say about ketchup? Well the most obvious to me is that many people absolutely drowned their fries with that tomato concentrate, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, corn syrup and various spices concoction...

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Household Tips...

cortjo73 @cortjo73 (6498) • United States 28 Sep 08

I have some household tips to share with you. They work and have been very helpful for me so, I thought I would share them with you and hopefully they will make things a little easier for you in the future too. 1. I got a...

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Useful household tips.

BYOLA2871 @BYOLA2871 (4371) • South Africa 20 Aug 08

Here are some simple tips to help you in the house when you mistakenly get some stains on your clothes. 1. Always use hot water 2. You can use some dish washer rubbing it in 3. Get some wrapping paper and put it over the...

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Household tips--- things we have heard or learned the hard way to make life easy

whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 1 Jun 08

We all have household hints to share These two hints came from my apartment complex's newsletter... How to get coffee out of fabric-- Rinse it with cold water. Work in a drop or two of dish washing liquid or hand soap and...

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Some Good Things To Know ......Tip Follow up

Angelwhispers @Angelwhispers (8978) • United States 2 Apr 08

A few days ago, I started a discussion about household tips to stretch the dollar. This is a follow up on the Tip about the Elmers school glue and using it to peel away black heads and dead skin. I just tried it and I have to...

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Article: Money Saving Household Tips

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 30 Jan 08

Thanks to the member who started a discussion on money saving tips around the house. This prompted me to write an article for Triond. http://www.gomestic.com/Homemaking/10-Money-Saving-Household-Tips.78535 Note: I didn't use...

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Household Tips To Help You Around The House.

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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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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Where Are Those Garden gGoves And Tools When You Need Them?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 17 Jul 07

Mailbox For Garden Tools Where are all your garden tools? I mean the small ones and your gloves? Do you have trouble keeping up with them or are they in the garage far from where you need them. A great way to keep Small Garden...

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Add extra bags!

makingpots @makingpots (11915) • United States 8 Jul 07

I picked this quick tip up from a website on organizing. At the beginning of each month, put extra trash bags into your trash baskets around the house, like they do in hotels. When it's time to remove the filled trash bag, you'll...

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Blogging or writing for $$$?

gmakesmoney @gmakesmoney (2923) • United States 6 Jul 07

Do you blog for money? I've read a lot lately about it and I'm thinking about it myself. I was wondering if anyone could reccomend sites that pay for blogging, that you actually profit from nicely? My blogs are new so I don't have...

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Removing a candle from a jar

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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Removing Dog Odor

carpenter5 @carpenter5 (6782) • United States 3 Apr 07

Here is a simple rainy day cure for dog odor. Next time they come in from the rain, simply wipe down your pet with a Dryer Sheet! I prefer Snuggle or Downy, but you can use whatever smells great to you. It will soak up the...

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An inexpensive flea bath

carpenter5 @carpenter5 (6782) • United States 3 Apr 07

Dawn Dishwashing Detergent will remove fleas instantly. I used this last week, when my little Yorkie decided to follow the big dog into the woods. She came back just covered in sand fleas. Use it just like shampoo and the fleas...

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