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Household tips and tricks and things I should have invented

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Getting Scratches out of Stainless Steel

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GENIUS! Top of a plastic bottle wrapped in end of bag, screw on a lid for instant pour spout for chocolate chips! (or other things)

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Take a spray bottle, fill it about 1/8th full with rubbing alcohol, add a drop of Dawn dishwashing soap, a few drops of scented oil (optional, but makes it smell so good), fill the rest of the way with water, shake together, and you're good to go! It makes your granite (or any countertop) shine and feel so smooth at a fraction of the price~I have loved it and use it on my appliances as well.

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I always direct anyone asking me about my camera (and how to use it) to this site. Its all explained so simply, and taught me how to start using my DSLR. My sister printed it out and keeps it as a reference in her camera bag. Great idea!

from Flickr

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Two easy ways to remove jar labels--I need this since I have been saving tons of jars!!

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How to clean off the labels.....so you can then get crafty with the container, of course

Kitchen organization tip: Hang pot-holders on a hook, saves on drawer space.

by Goodbye, House! Hello, Home!

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The "miracle" of baking soda and peroxide. Put 1/4 cup of baking soda in a bowl.....add enough peroxide to make a paste. Rub on with fingers or sponge. Cleans EVERYTHING! Stove, oven, pans, stainless steel applicances, even the white handles of the refrig door.

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Glad Press 'n Seal for Vinyl Transfers. Amazing brilliant and CHEAP!!

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21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know

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Easy way to clean a microwave: heat a bowl of water and vinegar for 5 minutes, and the steam will dissolve stuck on stains. Then simply wipe off.

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Amanda Hammond Works well!

Martha Stewart's Tub Scrub--works better than any other cleaning product to get off hard water and soap residue

great idea for no sticking when painting

Quick-n-Dirty Tips for Taking Great Holiday Photos

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upside down command hook. How to hang a Wreath on a cabinet door

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@Kate Robinson - this is SO you!

by katies handmade

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Mind blowing cake decorating tip! Oh the time this would have saved me. And the icing bags...

by KarensCookies

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Kim A I tried this last night and it totally worked. Changed my life even! No more cleaning greasy icing bags and no more buying them in bulk!

To remove hairspray from walls and floors: spray a mixture of one part rubbing alcohol, two parts water and a dash of dishwashing liquid on the area and wipe clean.

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pennies are also good in the garden for repelling slugs and making hydrangeas blue. who knew?

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How to take better pics in front of your Christmas tree.

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for rings that don't fit anymore

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Votive Cleaner Candlelight may be romantic, but there's nothing lovely about prying or scraping melted votives out of their holders. Not only is it ineffective; you also risk scratching or breaking the delicate glass. Instead, try this trick: Place the glass candleholders in the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen, the wax will shrink just enough to pop right out.

daily, weekly, monthly, seasonally cleaning checklist... genius!

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Car Wax as Sink Polish - Polish faucets, sinks, tile, even shower doors with Turtle Wax, which leaves behind a protective barrier against water and soap buildup, so your hard-earned sparkle will last past the next tooth-brushing.

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I can never go through a bunch of green onions before they spoil - didn't know you could freeze them!

by Biggie*

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Martha Stewart's Tub Scrub

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Mix one part Dawn dishwashing liquid (the plain old blue kind, in the big bottle that usually sits on your sink), with two parts hydrogen peroxide (available at any drug store), pour it directly on the stain, and watch it disappear like MAGIC.

foaming baby wash! stretch your baby wash...

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Use mayonnaise to remove a water ring from wood.

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Genius - use a Mason jar in place of your blender carafe. Make sauces, dressings, etc. and just pop the lid on to store.

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Cornmeal absorbs grease on light colored fabric or upholstery. Pour enough on to cover the soiled area and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Vacuum to remove the grains.

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How to fold plastic grocery bags so they don't take up so much space! Excellent idea!

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what a good idea! Board games hanging on wall (no glass front in frame), baggie on back to hold pieces (or as in comments, screw eyelets in corners of board and hang with ribbon)

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magazine holder can storage- clever

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Used dryer sheets can remove soap buildup from glass shower doors. Interesting

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Use a mason jar on your blender (salad dressings, marinades, dips, spreads etc)

Take one of your ring clips and turn it around the corner so that it’s hanging on the bracket rather than the rod. Then run the rest of your clips on the rod like normal - SOOO CLEVER

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Pack a travel size container of baby powder when you & your little ones are heading to beach. Takes the sand off! How smart!

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arrange flowers in a big bowl....smart!

Make your own single use antibiotic packs! Genius!

by bfgreen

Cornmeal absorbs grease on light colored fabric or upholstery. Pour enough on to cover the soiled area and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Vacuum to remove the grains.

How to take good pictures of your Christmas tree.

from Flickr

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Blender and Mason Jar: Many of the traditional blenders can be used with a standard mason jar. This is a handy way to blend up whipped cream, peanut butter and grinding spices. I'm glad I didn't donate my old beehive blender!

Pop top as picture hanger, clever.

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Cutting Board w/ Built-in Scale -- WHAT? need.

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Secret message bananas: write on them with toothpicks and as the day goes on message appears

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