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Monday, October 26, 2015

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy


I you have to run the water forever until it gets hot, wrap your hot water pipes in an easy-to-apply foam blanket, available at hardware or building supply stores. Not only will you save on the water bill, but your hot water heating costs will be reduced too.

A small amount of oil or butter added to the water when cooking pasta prevents it from boiling over or sticking together.