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I use this all the time for hot weather -- which is ALL THE TIME in Florida

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Custom address stamps with really cool fonts.

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WD-40 USES: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. (I love this one!) 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewelry chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers... 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.. 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. 37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.' 38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P.S. The basic ingredient is Fish Oil. google.com

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silverware drawer trays used as jewelry organizers in closet.

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Get rid of indoor ants

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Clean your silver jewelry and serving pieces with a cool homemade solution of salt and baking soda!

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Homemade handsoap.

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Top 50 iPhone apps for children

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what you can & can't freeze - absolutely great info!

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I really love this idea

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If you have trouble keeping your home clean and tidy, help is on the way. Our handy checklists break the process down into workable parts, starting with the chores you ought to tackle daily and working up to weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks. Maybe I can do this?

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50 iPad tips

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Crap baskets....take your crap upstairs!

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Jt Jim Mulvey How do I get my children to do this? :-)

love this idea! Don't know how many weddings I have been to and wish I would have had some flip flops!!

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For the pantry

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Bathroom storage

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Bathroom organization, top to bottom: Bedding, medicines, towels/washcloths, sheets, misc. personal items.

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Ripe Avocados? Don't throw them out!

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Dry shoes without the 'clunking' and undergarments without the tangling!

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spoons for handles for the pantry!

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Hair Dryer as Sticker Remover - A little hot air quickly loosens price labels—with zero fingernail-chipping frustration.

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stenciled dresser.

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Use candle wax before spray painting to give that worn look.

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Line a small dish with aluminum foil, a hand full of baking soda, toss in your silver and top with boiling water. It instantly removes tarnish chemically free.

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Lisa H I have read that this also removes the antiquing that is supposed to be on silverware, etc. Anyone tried this?

A tiny and adorable little printer for personal use. Print out notes, reminders and updates!

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silverware drawer trays used as jewelry organizers in closet.

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Quick waves from braids! Helloooo! why didn't I think of that before!?

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Liz Chico So easy to do too Kerri! You can also create the wave bigger or smaller by adjusting the size of the braid!! :)

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Susan Cagle my daughter and I can't believe how cool this is!

Use a Pringles can to store unused uncooked spaghetti. Then mod podge it!!

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cereal canister trash can for the car

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Vintage silver trays

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Annie McCreary Love it! I was just about to sell some of my silver trays. I think I'll keep em.

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Kerri Weems Oh good -- I love this idea!

Crock pot all winter. Tons (literally tons) of Crock Pot Recipes...the jack pot of crock pot recipes.

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DIY "Canvas" pictures for less than $7 each for 12x12.

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Mason jar soap pumps

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Hankie for daddy on the wedding day. oh my word

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Instead of a huge pile building up in the corner of the room: a laundry basket dresser BRILLIANT!!

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Future organization plan for keeping it together with kiddos

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Brilliant! Why didn't I know this already? -- This link is actually for breakfast sandwiches (which you can freeze, who knew?!) but I also love the idea to cook eggs in muffin tins if you have a lot of people to feed and don't want to slave over a hot stove the whole time.

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Poster paper cut in circles, spraypainted, layered into a fishscale pattern on fiberboard, trimmed out, and hung in a dining room. Great (and cheap) graphic statement!...what's even cooler is the pattern upside-down and stapled (with each piece covering the staples) and the shaped flaps used to hold pics and ticket stubs!

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How to pack light (not a skill I excel at!)

Make an ugly closet door look like a piece of furniture-love this idea

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iPhone projector...

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magazine rack on cabinet door to store cutting boards

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love the pull out drawers, would be great for any closet, not just the pantry. Crafts, clothes, household cleaners, etc.

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ornament storage - glue cups to the cardboard cut to fit the box.

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Flower-Arranging Secrets - Martha to the rescue once again

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Make it yourself Storage!

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