Now Here’s a Tip – October 24, 2023
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It’s (past) time to weatherize your home. Temperatures are dropping, and if you haven’t done it yet, don’t sweat it. We have a few ideas for you. Here ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 17, 2023
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“I like to keep a few needles threaded with black, white and neutral thread for quick repairs. I keep them on a ribbon in my kitchen. I stuck the needles into the ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 10, 2023
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Fill your salt and pepper shakers a fourth of the way with uncooked white rice. Dry rice will allow the salt or pepper to flow more freely from the shaker. If your shaker ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – October 3, 2023
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You can use self-stick notes to organize your errands. Use a note for each location, with instructions or shopping lists on each. Then put the notes in order: e.g., drop ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – September 26, 2023
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Cellphones get dirty, especially touch-screen phones. Be sure to wipe the surface of your phone daily during cold and flu season. Use an approved antiseptic wipe for ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – September 19, 2023
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You can plant deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the fall) strategically in order to reduce your heating and cooling costs. Their leaves grow in the spring, ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – September 12, 2023
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Be sure to comb the leftovers from back-to-school sales. Pick up supplies that will need to be replenished as the school years moves on. Also, there are many imaginative ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – September 5, 2023
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When I need to dust the ceiling, I don’t have a fancy contraption; I just use my broom. If you have popcorn ceilings, you can rubber band a feather duster to the ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – August 22, 2023
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R.L. in Utah writes: “Do onions make you cry? Tip: Cut off root first. Cut off top second. Remove outer skin and discard the first outer layer of the onion. Slice/dice/rings. ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – August 15, 2023
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Glitter cleanup can be a hassle. Here’s my tip for getting it up quickly with no mess left behind: Use play dough. Just press it into the stray glitter and it will ... Continue Reading →
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