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5 Essential Tips to Unclog a Blocked Drain

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Laura
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May 09, 2020 10:47 AM
Drainage blockage is a nuisance that every homeowner experiences at some point or the other. Drainage issues are difficult to deal with, cause great inconvenience and make homeowners extremely uncomfortable due to their malodor and backflows. Besides making you uneasy, a blocked drain is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can have endless negative impacts for you and your family’s health. If not addressed properly, blocked and broken drains also cause water damage to your home’s structure. Wh...
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5 Awesome Life Hacks That Will Simplify Your Life #4. Natural Mouthwash, Citrus candles...

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Laura
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May 06, 2020 10:48 AM
1. Natural Mouthwash Chew on an apple to get rid of your bad breath in a pinch! 2. Citrus candles Make your home smell good for hours by lighting a lemon or orange candle. You can make one at home easily. Learn more here. 3. Open a stuck lid Jar lids can be stubborn and hard to open. Simply run it under hot water for a minute, wipe it down and try again. Soaking the jar lid in hot water also works. Jar lids can also be opened with duct tape. 4. Keep pots from boiling over To keep your pot...
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5 Awesome Life Hacks That Will Simplify Your Life #3. Clean the shower head, Keep buttons from...

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Laura
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May 04, 2020 11:42 AM
11. Clean the shower head Clean shower heads and bathroom faucets by putting them in a plastic bag and pouring white vinegar inside it. Secure the bag with a rubber band and keep it overnight. In the following morning, it’ll be good as new! 12. Keep buttons from falling off Secure buttons by painting a little bit of clear nail polish over the threads. 13. Remove body odor naturally If you’ve forgotten your deodorant, cut open a fresh lemon or orange in two and rub the halves onto your skin. The ...
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5 Awesome Life Hacks That Will Simplify Your Life #2. Start a fire, Find small lost items...

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Laura
Laura
May 03, 2020 10:03 AM
6. Start a fire Chips are not just a tasty snack. Fat, oil, and the chemicals in potato (or other) chips make them a perfect fire-starting material. 7. Find small lost items Use your vacuum cleaner to find tiny items you’ve lost, such as earrings. Just cover the end of a vacuum cleaner with a stocking or pantyhose, and start your search. Check from time to time to see if the object you are looking for is already there. 8. Time-marked water bottle Here’s a great way to keep track of your daily wa...
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5 Awesome Life Hacks That Will Simplify Your Life #1. Grow roses from cuttings, Waterproof shoes...

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Laura
Laura
May 02, 2020 09:21 AM
1. Grow roses from cuttings Here’s a great tip for growing roses from cuttings. Before planting, push the bottom ends of the cuttings into small potatoes. Moisture and nutrients in the potatoes will allow the cuttings to develop healthy roots. Learn more  here . 2. Waterproof shoes To turn your canvas shoes into waterproof ones, you need nothing but beeswax and a blow dryer. Spread beeswax all over your shoes. Next, use the blow dryer to melt the beeswax until you can no longer see it. Voila...
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4 Unique Uses for Pantyhose #3

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Laura
Laura
May 01, 2020 10:53 AM
Step 10: Duster Dust your bookshelves easily and quickly. Cover your hand with a pair of pantyhose and just run it along a shelf, molding, or window sil. Step 11: Stuffing When dogs attack stuffed animals with their sharp teeth and cats maul your teddy bears arm with their razor claws - perform some light surgery by replacing the stuffing with pantyhose. Step 12: Test Sanded Surface for Snags Ned to test your sanded surfaces for snags, but scared of getting splinters? Try the pantyhose...
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4 Unique Uses for Pantyhose #2

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Apr 30, 2020 09:22 AM
4 Unique Uses for Pantyhose #1 Step 5: Pot and Dish Scrubber No need to keep buying new dish towels when you have SO many old pantyhose. Clean cooked on food and oil spills off your cookware. Just add dish soap and a bit of man power. Step 6: Store Magazines Tidy up your shelves and craft stations. You can use pantyhose to neatly store magazines and rolls of paper. The long thin shape of pantyhose is perfect for storing cylindrical objects. Just roll the magazines up and put in the pantyhose ...
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4 Unique Uses for Pantyhose #1

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Laura
Laura
Apr 29, 2020 09:23 AM
The life span of your average pantyhose is, what, 2 months? I have actually had some pantyhose for years, but thats because I only wear them a couple times a year. So lets say you get 5 good uses out of a pair of pantyhose - what else can you do with them? I did a little research and found a bunch of ways to reuse your old, tared, lots 'o runs pantyhose. Step 1: Arm Tattoos I love this little trick. My friend was as basketball player for halloween and wanted need fake tattoos to complete her costume. S...
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