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A chart to show what went wrong with your cookies.

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Get Scratches off of dishes

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Is it SPAM? by ProVision IT. Tired of getting confused over messages that look legitimate but aren't? This video explains one way to check those emails and figure out if they are SPAM or not.

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Great idea- use for broken skirt hangers.

10 Cleaning Solution DIY's...I'm going to have to try these

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Tub and Shower Magic: 12 oz. white vinegar, 12 oz. liquid blue dawn detergent. 1) Heat vinegar in microwave until hot and pour into squirt bottle. 2) Add Dawn soap. Put the lid on and gently shake to incorporate. 3) This is a powerful cleaning product that will melt soap scum, tub and shower buildup, clean sinks, appliances and just about anything. Just spray it on, scrub, rinse and be amazed. For tough soap scum build-up, spray on and allow it to sit as long as overnight. Then, scrub and rinse.

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DIY foaming hand soap

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Use a door mat to cover the air vent. Brilliant idea!

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Tub & Shower Magic (Dawn & White Vinegar.) Oh my gosh I made this stuff and it's fantastic! You should see my sinks, showers and faucets They look brand new! Must try.

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tips for soaking out those tough stains!

by MamaLaundry

Homemade "Shout" Stain Remover . . .

How to Remove Scratch Marks from Dishes

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Step-by-step instructions (from a veteran "cleaning lady") on how to clean your bathroom like a PRO!

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175 Uses for White Vinegar.

Why haven't I ever thought of this?

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Directions to make your own household cleaners and candles

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Showerhead Cleaner -1/3 cup baking soda -1 cup white vinegar -1 plastic bag -1 large bag twisty tie Let sit several hours or overnight.

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Organizing gift wrap - Plastic bag holder from Ikea.

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How to fill a piping bag. How did I not think of this??

How to remove the stench from sippy cups

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

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Homemade carpet powder for a great smelling home. @Amanda Mirabella-we need this!!

Tips on how to make the perfect cookie. Shows you what is going wrong and how to fix it. >> this is very helpful!

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cleaning burnt pans, baking sheets, etc

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Recycle Altoid tin and keep earphones from tangling around everything in my bag!

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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

Clean showerhead ickyness with white vinegar in a bag secured with a rubberband...

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how to clean microfiber furniture

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The only SPOT REMOVER you may ever need ~ Mix one part Dawn dish washing liquid with two parts hydrogen peroxide; pour or spray it directly on the stain, and watch it disappear like MAGIC....will need to try this out

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Use a rubber band to remove a stripped screw. SMART!

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. Got this from Melissa at granvillehouse.blogspot. She is amazing!

My bathtub has never been whiter!! Works great on glass shower doors too- no more soap residue! Martha Stewart's Tub Scrub--works better than any other cleaning product to get off hard water and soap residue

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Did you know that a parmesan cheese lid fits a regular mouth canning jar perfectly?

by plath

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hot vinegar to clean paintbrushes

Chemical-free carpet fresh recipe. Another pinner says: "This totally works. I did this in our old apartment when a closet smelled like cats". No more cat smell.

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How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Clothing- even dried paint.

Under Desk Cord Corral by Martha Stewart Living #Cord_Keeper #Martha_Stewart

Label your chargers. Seriously genius.

How to remove yellow deodorant stains from white shirts

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Smart Idea...Oh I am so going to check this out. if you put a wooden spoon over a pot of boiling water, it won't boil over?

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Courtney Cooke Not exactly... but it sure does help! :)

Dry up Grease Stains with White Chalk: Rub on greasy stains for a laundry pre-treat.

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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