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Vinegar works as a wood stain when you add a metal object in the mix and let it sit in a glass container for a week.  A handful of pennies will produce a beautiful pale Caribbean blue stain.  A wad of steel wool will give you a rich reddish hue.  A combination of tea and a metal object in vinegar will produce a black stain.

Turn baking soda into washing soda

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Use a can opener to open sealed plastic packaging.

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Storing fresh asparagus for up to two weeks.

To keep strawberries fresh longer in the refrigerator, use 1 Part White Vinegar to 10 Parts Water.  Soak the strawberries, leaves and all in the vinegar/water mixture for a few minutes.  Drain in a colander until they are completely dry. Place in an uncovered bowl in the refrigerator.  The vinegar/water mixture kills any mold spores on the strawberries and keeps them fresh longer.  The vinegar does not affect the taste.  Also works for blueberries, raspberries, blackberries...

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Bundle wrapping - to take up less space and minimize wrinkles in clothes packed in suitcases

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10 days in a carry on bag

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Invisible plate hanger made from a paper clip

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Freezing green onions

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Refrigerate or Room Temp

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Another pinner wrote, "Cheap way to save your car door in the garage. I used 1/2 a swim noodle I got at the dollar store. No more chips on my door."

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never have to find the end of the tape roll again!

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shower cap as food covers - cheap way to keep flies out of your food!

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Drop magnets inside a pen and stick it to the fridge!

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regular eraser can remove permanent marker from laminated materials! this is a million dollar tip!

Make your own nonslip hangers with a pipe cleaner. Great idea!

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How to get rid of water rings with blow dryer

10 Great Cleaning Solution DIYs!

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Add a 2nd curtain rod in the back to hang shower poufs, kids toys, etc. Would be great for wet swimsuits too!

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drywall mud knife...cuts squares and cakes so nicely.

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Suzanne Pham Gaytan Can't take the credit - thanks to Pinterest and "friends". Another pinner claims she even throws hers in the dishwasher.

Brand Name Foods Shelf Life

Cheat Sheet for Sketchy Food Expiration "Codes"

How to make a whole bunch of grilled cheese sandwiches at once. Yes, this is useful information to me :D

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Home Remedies to Remove Sticky Grease from Stoves and Kitchen Appliances

Make watercolor paints out of old markers!

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Use boiling water instead of tap water to make clear ice. Great for putting fruit, herbs, flowers, or surprises in.

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Simple Tricks that Make You Look Smart - fabulous ideas!

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how to get rid of hot glue strings!

Seriously clever! A headlamp around a gallon of water = ambient light for your tent and a great night lamp when the power is out. Great idea to add to our Emergency Kits.

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Use a soapbox so your camera or ipod won't get damaged in your purse - or turn itself on! Genius.

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To clean: run hot iron over plain paper sprinkled with salt

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A colander on a glass/bowl will drain the water from the ice. Perfect for parties/gatherings.

For the beach/pool. Wash out an existing sunscreen container and store phone, keys etc. Great idea!

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wow - who knew?? "One of my most important food shopping tips ever--those annoying stickers on fruits and veggies tell you A LOT! 4 numbers mean they were conventionally grown, 5 numbers starting with number 8 means they are genetically modified (GMO), and 5 numbers starting with 9 means they were organically grown (no pesticides or nasty GMOs)"

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creating circular text in photoshop elements

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Sharpen your paper punches! Fold a few layers of tinfoil and punch a couple times, then repeat with wax paper--MUST remember this!

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More vinegar cleaning tips

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This site tells you how to fix ANYTHING in your house!

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Mason Jar for keeping matches with a strike-able lid.

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fingernail saver

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40 secret iPhone features and shortcuts. This is fannntastic!

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