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To remove rust marks from clothing, squeeze lemon juice on the spots, pat with salt and hang the garment in the sun to dry.

Line freezer baskets with net so that small items do not fall through. A full, tightly packed freezer runs economically.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Key chains sewed into the collars of children's coats and jackets provide strong hangers.

Roll sausages in flour before you fry them. This will prevent them from shrinking and breaking up in the pan. Alternatively, boil them first for eight minutes.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To make your own liquid hand soap, you need one (3.5 ounce) bar of soap (choose soap which contains moisturizing cream) and three cups of water. Grate soap, add water and microwave on high until well dissolved. Stir every two minutes. Cool and pour into a dispenser.

Change the color of cut flowers by adding a little food coloring to warm water and placing stems in the solution. Use light-colored blooms and not too much coloring.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To dry the insides of children's winter boots or summer rubbers quickly, put the hose of the vacuum cleaner into the boot and turn on the blower.

If peanut butter dries out, adding a spoonful of liquid honey will make the peanut butter moist again. Stir the honey in well.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Before you wear a new garment (or even on old ones) touch the center of each button, front and back, with clear nail polish. This will seal the threads and the buttons will stay on much longer.

Freeze leftover coffee in ice-cube trays and add cubes to iced or too-hot coffee.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Save empty plastic bread bags for storing other foods.

To save space on lines, hang pairs of socks on a hanger. This will also enable you to remove the socks quickly if it rains.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

When using honey in a recipe, run hot water over your measuring spoon or measuring cup first. The honey will then slide out easily.

Sweaters will not stretch on a clothesline if you string an old pair of hose through the arms, and pin the pantyhose - rather than the sweater - to the line.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Throw a dry bath towel into the dryer when drying a load. Laundry will dry a lot quicker, therefore saving power and wear on the dryer.
 
Mayonnaise is good conditioner for dry hair. Apply 1/2 cup to unwashed hair, cover with foil or plastic wrap, and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mayonnaise, then shampoo.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Close off heat and doors to unused rooms.

Get rid of lingering bacteria in dish towels by placing them, newly washed, in a microwave. Turn on at high setting for five minutes, then remove the cloths.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Apply some paint to a piece of heavy white paper. Carry the swatch with you when shopping for furnishings that will match the paint.

Pour a few drops of Pine Sol in your wash water to remove grease or oil from clothes.