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Showing posts with label paint. Show all posts
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Monday, June 8, 2015

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Stick masking tape around the rim of the paint can to prevent paint from getting into it. The lid will still fit securely when closed.

Save tangerine peels and dry by laying peels loosely on a cookie sheet with the insides facing up. When dry, buzz the dried pieces in a blender and use in recipes calling for orange peel.


Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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.