Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things

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Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jun 22, 2013 13:48:25 GMT -5

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www.rd.com/slideshows/13-amazing-uses-for-wd-40/?trkid=outbrain-all#slideshow=slide1

I saw the above article about "unconventional" uses for the household product WD-40, and many of the suggestions seemed worth sharing. Rather than just title this discussion about WD-40, though, I thought it might be nice to have a discussion thread where we share various "household hints." Feel free to contribute your ideas!

"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it."
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Mayleng Administrator Administrator I'm chillin Posts: 15,921	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jun 25, 2013 7:05:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mayleng on Jun 25, 2013 7:05:14 GMT -5 Here's one for Hydrogen Peroxide www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/09/hydrogen-peroxide-magic.html
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Mayleng Administrator Administrator I'm chillin Posts: 15,921	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jun 25, 2013 7:07:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mayleng on Jun 25, 2013 7:07:57 GMT -5 How to Use Epsom Salt in a Garden www.interiordesigninfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=538:how-to-use-epsom-salt-in-a-garden&catid=44:outside&Itemid=76
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Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jun 25, 2013 7:09:19 GMT -5

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I have used this one and loved it. My burners, oven racks, grill grates always clean easy and looks new with Ammonia. Leave the grills, pans, racks, grates etc in a garbage bag, pour some ammonia in the bag, close it off and leave it overnight. The baked on grease, food etc comes of with very little scrubbing. YOu can put a cup of ammonia overnight in a ELECTRIC oven too and clean it the next day, but DO NOT do it with a GAS oven.

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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jun 25, 2013 9:33:03 GMT -5 Mayleng likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Jun 25, 2013 9:33:03 GMT -5 Thanks for these!!
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jul 8, 2013 16:53:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Jul 8, 2013 16:53:46 GMT -5 homes.yahoo.com/photos/20-who-knew-hacks-around-your-home-1372467798-slideshow/20-who-knew-hacks-around-your-home-photo--1921848653.html
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

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Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jul 28, 2013 12:58:41 GMT -5

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homes.yahoo.com/photos/pests-gone-10-natural-ways-slideshow/pests-gone-11-natural-ways-home-critter-free-photo-220457943.html has a lot of great suggestions for natural ways to minimize bugs around one's home.

"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it."
"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you."
"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon
“Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Aug 17, 2013 15:13:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Aug 17, 2013 15:13:05 GMT -5 There are some new ideas I'd never seen before. (see attachment) Attachments: Some very useful ideas-2.doc (866 KB)
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jan 3, 2015 9:42:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Jan 3, 2015 9:42:34 GMT -5 This article has some nice suggestions: www.yahoo.com/diy/14-genius-double-duty-organizing-ideas-105550302895.html
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Mar 31, 2015 20:49:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Mar 31, 2015 20:49:22 GMT -5 Here are a few more: www.yahoo.com/makers/9-smart-hacks-for-laundry-day-111297250095.html
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Dec 8, 2015 0:24:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Dec 8, 2015 0:24:50 GMT -5 Here are some other uses for baggies: www.yahoo.com/makers/11-seriously-surprising-uses-for-a-1303756017852470/photo-1-office-organizer-1448303596554.html
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Dec 17, 2015 8:41:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Dec 17, 2015 8:41:23 GMT -5 Surprising things that can benefit by being kept in a freezer: www.yahoo.com/realestate/photos/10-unexpected-things-put-freezer-slideshow-235448909/?ref=gs
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Apr 13, 2016 18:00:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Apr 13, 2016 18:00:09 GMT -5 Lots of alternative uses for over-the-door shoe organizers: www.yahoo.com/news/20-nifty-uses-hanging-shoe-144736839.html
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

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Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Jun 22, 2016 14:53:52 GMT -5

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Here are suggestions for what to do with the little absorbent silica gel/ desiccant packets that come with certain purchases to keep them from being damaged by moisture:
www.businessinsider.com/why-you-should-never-throw-away-silica-bags-again-2016-2

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"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it."
"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you."
"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon
“Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

healthy11 Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 13,191	Household Hints/ Unexpected Uses for Things Mar 5, 2017 16:23:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by healthy11 on Mar 5, 2017 16:23:26 GMT -5 Don't throw your used coffee grounds away! www.businessinsider.com/coffee-grounds-throw-away-uses-fertiliser-exfoliant-flea-skin-recycle-green-use-2017-3
	"Courage is not the lack of fear, it is acting in spite of it." "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." ― John Lennon “Death is Inevitable. Living a life we can be proud of is something we can control.” - Claire Wineland

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