Did You Know?
SALT LINES ON SHOES
Get rid of salt lines on shoes with a mixture of white vinegar and water, dab on salt lines. Then use a damp cloth to whip off. Let dry away from heat.
LOSING HEAT
80% Of houses built before 1980 are under insulated. (Department of Energy)
SPACE HEATERS
Space heaters cut heating bills only if you turn down the temperature in the entire house.
HOT WATER CONTAINS MORE LEAD THEN COLD WATER
Heat releases toxic metals such as lead in plumbing
SQUARE FOOTAGE
Measure the length by the width
ENERGY VAMPIRES
75% of the electrical use by home electronics occurs when they are turned off, according to the Department of Energy. Solve this problem by plugging them into power strips that can be shutoff.
BETTER HOME IMPROVEMENTS:
How to waterproof the basement, repair leaky faucets, add insulation, build a deck and make other enhancements. Check out www.handymanusa.com
BREAD CAN HELP
Gently press a slice of bread over an area where you've broken glass, and you'll pick up the slivers. Carefully throw the bread away.
Take a slice of bread and use it to wipe away the dirty hand prints or pencil marks left on a wall.
Use a slice of white bread to wipe away lipstick stains from fabric, or try nongel toothpaste instead.
Onion tears bye-bye, just stab a small square of bread and push it down to the handleof your paring knife. When you start to cut, the bread will absorb those eyewatering fumes.
USE OLD BELTS AROUND HOUSE
Hanging your ladder in garage can save lots of space. To ensure it doesnt fall when bumped screw or nail old belt into wall, then buckle it around the ladder to hold it in place.
Take that belt and nail to wall in your garage or work area putting several nails at even intervals, leaving loops for holding tools.
Belts make excellent pet colors cut to length then put new holes in for proper fit.
Make a temporary hinge, You can fix broken hinge temporaily by nailing a short piece of a leather belt to the door and door frame.
CANDLES CAN BE USEFUL IN ADDITION TO LOOK AND SMELL
Candles make a perfect pin cushion for sewing table. The pins and needles will glide much easier when you pull them out of the wax.
Help that sticky drawer open. Remove them and rub the glides with a candle. You will be amazed.
Weatherproof your labels. Rub a candle over a handwritten address label to keep the ink from smearing. Wax is waterproof.
Squeaky door driving you crazy. Take off door and rub a candle over the hinge surfaces that touch each other.
HANDY CARPET REMNANTS
Tool insurance. Place pieces under workbench area. This help prevent containers and tools from breaking when hitting cement floor.
Vehicle ever get stuck in snow. Keep a few pieces in trunk they are great for traction under tires. A bigger piece would be useful if you need to get under vehicle.
Paint under doors. Use a remnant under door and you can paint it where it is. Also works as drop cloth and paint can holder off floor.
Bang For your Resale Buck
Decks-- provide the best payback among home improvements. At resale, a deck returns 85% of what it cost to build.
New furnace or upgrading attic-- insulation also 85% ROI
Siding replacement and minor kitchen remodels--83% ROI
Window replacement--81% ROI
WORST ROI (return on investment)
Bathroom --66% ROI
Addition--66% ROI
Sunroom--59% ROI
Home Office--57% ROI
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