17 Tips To Make Your Life Easier
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I received this as an email and instead of saving the email, I decided to post it here so that I know I always have these great tips on my site. I plan on trying every single one of them too. I actually just tried the dryer tip (#17) at the bottom, so we’ll see how that one works out. Oh yeah, I probably won’t be trying the hair conditioner on my legs for shaving either since, well…I’m a guy. A lot of these tips are things that I can actually use on a regular basis too.
1. Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove , set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
2. Easy Deviled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing roughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.
3. Expanding Frosting
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving.
4. Reheating Refrigerated Bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated , place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
5. Newspaper Weeds Away
Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers.
6. Picking Up Broken Glass
Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can’t see easily.
7. No More Mosquitoes
Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.
8. Squirrel Away!
To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn’t hurt the plant and the squirrels won’t come near it.
9. Flexible Vacuum
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
10. Reducing Static Cling
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and — ta da! — static is gone.
11. Unsticky Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
12. Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!
13. Reopening Envelopes
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily.
14. Smoother Legs With Conditioner
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It’s a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It’s also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn’t like when you tried it in your hair…
15. Goodbye Fruit Flies
To get rid of pesky fruit flies , take a small glass fill it 1/2″ with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid , mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!
16. Get Rid of Ants
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it “home”, can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains , but it works & you don’t have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!
17. Info About Clothes Dryers
The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load clothes.) He told us that he wanted to show us something; he took the filter over to the sink, ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material – I’m sure you know what your dryer’s lint filter looks like.
WELL…the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn’t go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that’s what burns out the heating unit. You can’t SEE the film , but it’s there. It’s wha t is in the dryer sheets to make your clothes soft and static free – that nice fragrance too, you know how they can feel waxy when you take them out of the box, well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (& to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long!
How about that!?! Learn something new every day! I certainly didn’t know dryer sheets would do that. So, I thought I’d share!
Note: I went to my dryer & tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water & a nylon brush & I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it the water ran right thru the screen! There wasn’t any puddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about!
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Those are REALLY GREAT comments! I’m definitely going to try the one with the dryer. Also, recently, I had been having a squirrel problem where they were finding some really creative ways to get into my bird feeder, so I made a mixture out of cayenne pepper (a pepper spray, essentially) but it only worked for a short period of time before the squirrels came back in full force and actually ate my bird feeder! You wouldn’t happen to know of any special types of bird feeders that squirrels can’t get into, would you? Thanks again for the advice
I’ve never seen a feeder that a squirrel can’t access. I once tried hanging a coconut in the middle of a washing line. The squirrel tightrope-walked the single strand about 8m, bit thru the wire and dragged the coconut off while I watched from the window.
Wow, I tried the dryer tip and I was completely amazed to see the water pooling on my mesh lint trap! Soap, a toothbrush and 45 seconds later it ran through the screen with no problems
. My dryer thanks you!
Well, I’m glad I could help! I just couldn’t keep these tips all to myself. The dryer one worked for me too, by the way. I don’t have to dry my clothes 3 times in a row anymore.
Great site! I’ve heard of several of the hints, and have used the “conditioner to shave legs” hint for many years (and love it), btw.
Can’t wait to try the dryer hint. Thanks!
Don’t bother trying to find a feeder the squirrels can’t get into. Fill the feeders you have with safflower seeds, not mixed seed. The squirrels don’t like safflower seeds and they won’t go near the feeder. A guy in a garden-supply store told my mother this years ago, and I’ve never had a squirrel near the bird feeders since. (And yes, the birds love the safflower seed. They must just taste funny to mammals, or something.)
thank you so much!
The dryer tip alone just completely made my dad.
As a single mom, I need to save money where ever I can…
Thanks again.
Tip 3 does NOT WORK. I tried this and you end up with a big sticky mess and not more frosting. You break down the frosting… DO NOT TRY THIS.
I do eggs in a cup in the microwave – doing them in a bag is wasteful!
I’ve recommended friends plant chilis when they plant their flower bulbs to keep the squirrels off.
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Thanks for taking the time to upload that email!!!
The best squirrel proof feeder I’ve found is this:
http://www.yankeeflipper.com
My whole family has them. Not only does it keep them from getting the bird seed, it’s pretty entertaining! Just watch some of the youtube videos!
The cayenne pepper thing works until you get the one squirrel with a taste for hot food. I tried this and all the squirrels avoided the bird food except one who crawled inside the feeder and had a feast.
Wow! Cornmeal to get rid of ants! I gotta’ try that! Nothing gets rid of ants. Those little black ones that bite! Mrs Washington’s cornmeal is gonna put and end to that!! WAhoo!!
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Dryer sheets are toxic for many people- Most commercial dryer sheets are impregnated with all sorts of toxic chemicals including Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Chloroform and Linalool; none of which are good for the environment – or you. Some of these compounds are known carcinogens.
they also can trigger asthma attacks. Dont use them learn about alternatives on my site or elsewhere.
My favorite alternative to dryer sheets is vinegar in the rinse cycle of the washer. Cheap white vinegar in an old Downey ball = no more static cling, blacks hold color longer, and it doesn’t smell like vinegar. Brilliant!
These are some great tips! I will have to try cleaning our lint trap. We sometimes have to run the dryer twice just to get clothes dry! I wonder if this has something to do with it!
great tips. love the fruit flies trick, used it for a long time. just got done with the lint trap dryer screen thing. worked like a charm
thanks for the hints
Great! I’ll definitely use them in my life some time or another
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Those pesky squirrels certainly make short work of sunflower seeds in my bird feeder. That’s the ones with the outer husks removed. maybe you have to stick to the whole ones .I’ll try them next time
you can also use dryer sheets [old or new] to wipe down all the metal and stainless steel in your home. like faucets and shower heads. really great for the hard to reach nooks and crannies of faucets. makes them sparkle better than windex.
The frosting trick Does work.
I have used it for a few years now.
It almost doubles the frosting you get.
It can cause kind of a whipped texture with some frostings, though.
To keep it creamy I sometimes add a tablespoon or so of margarine.
I too cleaned my lint filter as soon as I read #17 and was amazed that I never realized that before.
I can’t wait to try some of these others tips.
Thanks so much for sharing.:)
Great tips!
Last year we brought some fruit home from the farmer’s market and a few days later we noticed a few fruit flies. Then a few more. 24 hours later there was a SWARM of fruit flies in my kitchen and it took us multiple tries, time and money to get the pesks out. I am going to file away the easy solution above (I searched and searched the internet and never saw this tip!) for the next time we get fruit flies, they won’t stand a chance!
Nice article… and great blog… This is a great tips for life…
Hint #7 for mosquitoes. Also try spraying/spritzing Listerine on your clothes or in your yard they will stay away.
Ady (comment #20)its safflower seeds squirrels don’t like. They love sunflower seeds. Totally different seed.
These are great tips– I needed all of ‘em. Especially the ant one; we used to have tons of lizards that seemed to control ants and other bugs, but the cat hunted them all down:( Thanks!
About the dryer sheet…
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I wouldn’t reheat pizza in a non-stick skillet. The coatings they use on those pans are quite toxic, especially if heating a pan with little in it. In other words, you don’t want to be heating one of those skillets if there’s a large area of dry exposed area. It’s quite dangerous to your health.
Use cast iron. I do this with pizza (although I usually do it in the oven) and it works great. Cast iron skillets are cheap and work great for many things. For most things I use my trusty All-Clad skillet; it was quite expensive, but well worth it.
Another tip for your dryer is pull the dryer out and clean out the vent tube. You will be amazed at what comes out of there. Also, sometimes the tube gets kinked so be careful when you push the dryer back.
My husband is a handyman. I learn some things from him
We solved the squirrel in the birdfeeder problem by wrapping the post of the birdfeeder with aluminum sheeting. It is far enough from branches that the squirrels cannot jump to it. They have plenty of food from the seeds that the birds spill. At first the look of the aluminum bothered me, but now it has just faded into the backdrop, and we love feeding ALL the wildlife.
I’m sooo grateful for the dryer tip. I’ve been having to turn it on 2 or 3 times just to dry one load of laundry. Thank you for sharing this!
We had problems with squirrels getting to our birdfeeder, too (even hanging upside down from the eaves to get that the feeder hanging below!). A friend of mine recommended petroleum jelly – worked like a charm! Placed on the fence, eaves, wherever. They figured out pretty quickly that there was plenty of seed below the feeders…
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Bummer about the mosquito thing
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Thanks for the tips, especially the one about the dryer lint. I’ll have to do that soon.
These are some really great tips! The only one that concerned me was the cayenne pepper thing to get rid of squrrels, etc. This substance is EXTREMELY irritating, and should the animals NOT be immediately deterred, (which they often aren’t) it can cause them serious trouble when they get it on their paws and transfer it to their eyes and nose. I sometimes have an issue with critters digging up my bulbs in the spring; I usually put a few mothballs (literally, 3 or 4 a few feet apart, not too many as they aren’t really envoronmentally friendly)towards the edges of the garden, and VOILA! Gonzo! I’ve watched them from the window; they get a whif and won’t even approach! It’s great, and much more humane then burning their little faces off! Good luck!
PS: The dryer thing? TOTALLY TRUE! Heard this a few years ago and sure enough, our filter was invisibly clogged too! Everyone should check…
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First, thank you for these great tips! As for using hair conditioner as shaving cream, perhaps you could use it on your face if you shave your facial hair!
Wow, this has some very useful tips! Thanks a lot. I am getting my first home and this definitely gave me more confidence. Great blog!
Ok… here in Canada they sell these squirrel proof bird feeders that are amazing! they’re hard metal so the squirrels can’t bite through, but the best part is the trap. When anything heavier than a bird tries to eat from the feeder, the landing drops and snaps the door on the feeder shut. therefore, there is no access to the food.
We bought one for my grandmother, who has a bad squirrel problem, and she’s had it for almost a year with no trouble.
Thanks for sharing! Great tips!
@Montana, that sounds like a good idea. I think my grandparents would love one of those. Time to do some searching
@NotJustAMom, no prob! I love your site by the way. Lot of great tips to making money from the comforts of home. I’m not a mom, since I’m a guy and all, but I can still use the info you blog about.
conditioner for shaving cream does NOT save money, they both cost about $1.5o. If you use conditioner for shaving cream, you just wind up buying twice as much conditioner, which is the same you would have spent buying the shaving cream.
I haven’t tried using the conditioner yet, but I wouldn’t imagine that I’d have to buy twice as much conditioner. It only takes a dab. That would be for my face though, not legs
The shaving cream that I buy for my face is also much more expensive than the conditioner I buy for my hair.
These looked so interesting, I had to try one. I tried the pizza on the oven thing and it worked perfectly! Thanks for the tricks.
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poor ants:[
ants dont deserve to killed
because they dont have a soul, so they dont go to heaven
i would only kill fire ants and killer ants with cornmeal
i have an ant farm of my own
no fire ants or killer ants
So, Alex…
Did you know that this particular blog comes up on Stumble Upon in the homemaking section? I thought you’d be amused
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Homemaking? Ha ha, and all because of this one blog post, probably… I’m not sure how I would categorize this blog, but I though it would be more relevant to the internet/technology topics. Oh well
Nice DIY home and garden tips, worth saving.
Great tips! I’ve been doing a couple of them already. Definitely going to be trying sharing the dryer one. And the newspaper as a weed repellent too. Thanks for sharing
cool tips for everyday homemaking
Lots of great tips..but this one using conditioner to shave your legs is one I have used for years! Excellent!
thanks for the tips but just to note that the squirrels don’t leave the cayenne alone but agonize after being exposed and don\t come back after the agony
Awesome tips; thanks for sharing. As for the dryer one — I don’t use dryer sheets anymore. I read about this on another blog, tried it, and liked it! It works even better than dryer sheets – no more static in my husbands work shirts!
Take your favorite liquid fabric softener and soak an old hand towel or flour cloth completely with it. Wring it out and let it dry completely, then throw it in with your next load. This mega-fabric softener sheet should be good for at least 40 loads of laundry WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!
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Liquid fabric softener does the same thing as dryer sheets. Use a little vinegar in the rinse cycle for fresh soft clothes with no waxy residue and no perfumy smell. I’ve heard you can put a couple of balls of aluminum foil in the dryer to eliminate static cling but I don’t really have a problem with that so I haven’t tried it myself.
If you are going to take the time to get out your mixer anyway, why wouldn’t you just whip up really great frosting? Canned frosting is so disgusting, I can’t understand why anybody ever uses that stuff. It takes just a couple of minutes to make the real deal!
Interesting tip, thanks Barbara
That’s an awesome tip Kristin. Probably better for the environment too, since you don’t have to throw away anymore dryer sheets.
Good to know kduperron. I definitely won’t be using cayenne if it’s hurting those poor little guys.
Our dryer sheet is over 20 years old, never cleaned it off, and it didn’t pool up at all! The water ran right through…
I’m surprised not to see my favorite household tip on here–
It’s a little-known fact that ants won’t cross cinammon. Sprinkle it across any window or doorway where they come in and you will have no more ants. Don’t believe me? Test it out. If you already have a line of ants, sprinkle a circle of cinammon around them and see what happens. The only downside is that you then have a strip of brown powder to deal with, but it’s a small price to pay, I think.
Also, my favorite squirrel-proof feeder is one I saw in Arizona a few years ago–it has a motor in it, so when a squirrel jumps onto the rail, it triggers the powerful rotating motion and sends the squirrel flying. It’s not strong enough to hurt the little guys, but it sure is funny.
That’s interesting Dani. I’ve heard that ants won’t cross a chalk line either. And I’d love to see that squirrel-proof feeder in action
Some of these are true and will work… most will not.
The oils used in dryer sheets AND fabric softener build up, not only on the lint trap, but other parts of the dryer as well. I had trouble with my new-ish dryer getting the clothes dry, and called the repairman. He took off the front panel and used his screwdriver to scrape off the oil/lint combo that was coating the motor fan. He said he says that on almost every call. Said to use fabric softener in the washer but never in the dryer, and stay away from the dryer sheets. Just an FYI.
*sees
Ants love cornmeal, but it doesn’t kill them, it’s just food. Now mix some Borax in there and you’ll have something.
And a better way to reheat pizza is 1 minute in a microwave, then transfer to a toaster oven to crisp up the crust.
Also, try breathing in that cayenne powder yourself, kinda burns right? So yeah, it will deter a squirrel, but if your pet snorts it up you’re hurting them too. The only truly effective squirrel deterrent I’ve ever found is hunting hounds, and they only work at ground level.
The squirrel-proof feeders that Montana mentioned are sold at Lowe’s. They work perfectly. Every year we watch the young squirrels try to beat it, but they soon learn that they don’t get a free meal here.
The dryer vent is one I’m going to try right away! Ours uses so much electricity and I never thought to try cleaning the filter. There are a bunch of other great ones on here too!
Another good tip for glass is if you get it in your hand or whatever, Apply a small amount of white glue and let it dry (works for splinters of wood and iron too) when dry peel splinter off!
Using left over conditioner for shaving works great! Been doing that for years!
Conditioner for shaving works for sure – but I also just use body wash (the gel kind) to wash and shave at the same time… 2 for 1 and doesn’t ‘waste’ extra soap.
Last summer we trapped and relocated (to a state park) 18 squirrels in our backyard. We live in town. To me, these are not “cute little guys”–they are destructive, disease-bearing tree rats.
Any tips for daily headache?
The dryer sheet tip is great . I had heard this years ago. It does make your dryer last longer. I have never used them in my dryer. My dryer is 31 years old. It is a Knemore. It came with our single wide trailor we bought in 1981. We have only had to replace the heating element once or twice. My husband cleans the back of the dryer once a year!
Dryer sheets are good for sticking in your car to elimate smells!
Great tips. I totally agree about the dryer sheets. I don’t use them at all with towels or things like that because the residue that dryer sheets prevents towels from “drying” things like dishes well.
Try the cayenne pepper for ants. They won’t cross it. It works especially well across the opening of outside doors – you can set a thin line down in the grooves of the base of the frame. People and pets won’t track it inside but ants wil not cross. Also works at windows. When the ants go away run your vacuum hose across and voila! no ants and no mess.
Here’s another tip about ants for you. We used to live in Georgia and had a problem with fire ant beds in the yard. I would sprinkle a bit of grits around and on top of the ant bed. The ants take the grits into the bed, they eat them, when they drink water the grits expand and kill them. Didn’t take long at all for the ant beds to basically disappear. It worked great.
I keep a separate feeder for the squirrels. They’re lazy. “Why go over there for food when I can get it over here?” Squirrel food is not too expensive, and I love watching their antics in the yard. Guess I just feed everything. My cats go tell the neighbors’ cats that I feed good over here, too. I also have a couple of possums that eat the left-over scraps from the cats’ plates. A goat and a sheep over the fence, also. Nothing goes to waste around here.
To those that are complaining about having to turn your dryer on 2 to 3 times to dry clothes….It is the lint built up in your lent tube and vent not the lent filter in your dryer…as the wife of a fireman…this is a major fire hazzard…and only takes a few minutes to clean out and you will be back to running it only one time!!
another way to get rid of ants is to use the sugar that comes in the little pink packs at diners. it was originally made as ant killer, but was found to be a delightful zero calorie sugar substitute as well. just put some out and they swarm it and die. a little messy but better than having ants all around.
MaMaKat, Be careful, my parents always fed the birds, squirrels, chipmunks etc.. and discovered to their horror that they were also feeding a family of rats that moved in for the yummy vittles!! Now they only feed a little at a time, (the squirrels come to the back door for food now!) and clean up anything not eaten before dusk.
Juel, Thanks for awesome tips!!
Great tips! FYI…a piece of bread works FANTASTIC on those lil shards of glass you cant see or the ones you just can’t seem to pick up with the dust pan. Sticks right to it
Despite trying several times, I’ve not had success with the newspaper keeping weeds at bay or using conditioner to shave my legs. The tip about fruit flies is spot on! Works every time.
When planting flower bulbs we have found that throwing out bloodmeal and burying it with the bulbs is a great deterant for squirrels and deer…not how sure it will last though…so far it has been 2 yrs, I can only imagine that eventually Ill have to do it again, but so far so good!
The reason the water “pools” on the dryer screen is due to property of water called “surface tension”. It’s one of the properties that allows plants to suck water all the way to the tippy top and water beads to form. Soap breaks down the surface tension, giving the illusion of a “clean” screen.
Dryer balls work get too, they dry the clothes faster and they keep static away without any chemical and you didn’t have to keep buying them. However if you over dry your clothes they may still have some static. I have 4 in my dryer, you can get them a target or make your own wool ones. I haven’t bought dryer sheets in a few years.
Shaving with hair conditioner I been doing since my husband was laid off ! Much cheeper and softer
I’ve know about the Dryer trick and its a goodie.. Everyone needs to know this
Thanks for a great list of Tricks!
Tennis balls stand in for expensive dryer balls. Vinegar gets rid of the detergent residue and is a great rinse-aid/fabric softener. Especially good for families that have allergies…clothes just smell clean, not perfumey and there are fewer potential allergens remaining on clothes. Highly recommend for families with eczema or allergic dermatitis…works great for us.
You may also want to remove your dryer from the backside lint filter and clean that every 3 months. The outside lint filter will cause more damage thenthe inside lint filter.
To add to the ‘shave with conditioner’ comment- Use baby oil!!! I have been using it for at least 6 years and its great! It doesn’t wash off in the shower, leaves my legs smooth soft and conditioned, and is very inexpensive. I use one big bottle of Target brand every 6 months. Plus, it doesn’t irritate my sensitive under arm skin.
Our dryer was taking ALL day to dry clothes. We cleaned the filter and still had the problem. A friend said it was the heat element for sure. Before calling a repair man we cleaned the vent from inside the dryer (wish I had the paper towel roll or wrapping paper tube tip before doing this) – then I thought of checking the vent from the outside to see if there was anything we could clean there. We climbed on the roof to remove the vent outlet cap and removed – no joke- almost half a plastic grocery sac full of soggy lint clumps that had been collecting. Out of a 12″ square box only about two inches of air flow was coming out through the bulky blockage. Make sure you have your dryer running if you test yours so that you can measure the air. Never knew to do this before. Dryer runs fine now – no repair needed.
BTW if using conditioner to shave your legs, be very careful in the shower….it makes the tub VERY slippery!!
The cayenne pepper works for ants….it doesn’t kill them but they do stay away from it. Sprinkle it around your windows and door ways or any place else you don’t want ants (or any other insect for that matter.)>Another insect repellent is diatomaceous earth. The insects stay away from it, but if they do crawl through it they die from dehydration.
I have a couple tips that might interest you….dryer sheets have a variety of great uses other than just making your clothes smell nice & static free…I use them to remove caked on grease & food from pots & pans….fill pot with warm water & throw a sheet in & let sit overnight & it should loosen up all that grime. I also use them to tame down my hair on those bad hair days…you know how sometimes, especially in winter, your hair gets super staticky?? Brush your hair & run a dryer sheet over your locks to tame down those fly aways. It also works for static electricity on your clothing…run a sheet over your legs, skirt, pants, etc…it will help your clothes not stick to you. I also have a couple uses for toothpaste…I use regular, not gel, to clean my jewelery..just take a little bit on a brush & gently clean your rings, diamonds, necklaces…it makes them sparkle. I also use it when I get a mosquito bite that really itches for a little relief..just dab a little right on the bite. I hope you find this helpful…I have tons of tips that I use everyday….I had to frugal it up after having 6 kids
Newspapers dont work for weeds…I tried that last year. But most everything else seems to work. I have been using conditioner to shave my legs for years!!
Another trick for ants is ground clove….this however does not kill the ants but they will not go near it. I place it around all the baseboards in my home. It is very potent and I don’t usually have to reapply it very often. You can test it for yourself….find an ant whether it be in your home or outside and surround it with ground cloves….it will go crazy trying to get out but will not walk over the cloves.
Use wool dryer balls no chemicals and reduces drying time
I agree with the comment about feeding birds, squirrels, etc. Much as I love the birds, squirrels are quite destructive and the fool does attract roof rats, reg. rats and field mice. Just not worth it — I now stick to hummingbird feeders and very small amts. of bird seed that can be consumed quickly with no leftovers at night for varments.
Another tip for getting rid of tiny flies that hang around houseplants: fill a spray bottle with rubbing alchohol and spray the soil around the plant — won’t harm the plant, but kills off the pesky flie.
Brilliant! Thanks for the great tips.
These tips are great. We really enjoy deviled eggs –I can’t wait to give this a try.
Thanks!
If stirring a pitcher of tea (or whatever?) put the pitcher in the sink. You can stir away without pain! (My arm won’t go up as far as it used to due to surgery, and this has really helped me!)
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Love the foggy windshield idea #12, never could get a better solution than a cloth, so now I know! Great pin!
[...] of a great Top “10″ type post doing well on Pinterest is “17 Tips to make Your Life Easier”. They’ve simply pinned one of the images in the top 10 style post and added a [...]
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