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home remedies and handy tips


created: Jun 12, 2008

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about home remedies and handy tips

I have always loved those old tips from my mom and grandmother.  Some are a bit on the wild side, but some actually work great.  I thought I'd compile a list of some handy tips.  I welcome tips from others. 

I'll start with Bathrooms today and add more later! 


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Tips for the handymen/women (posted Aug 2, 2008)
Apple Cider Vinegar (posted Jul 4, 2008)
An olio of useful tips... (posted Jul 1, 2008)
Handy Tips: Miscellaneous (posted Jun 29, 2008)
Handy Tips: Cooking (posted Jun 17, 2008)

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handy tips: miscellaneous
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Jun 12, 2008

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I need help with something and I hope someone out can come up with a solution. One thing tho, this is a project I will be doing by myself, so try to keep in mind I can't lift anything real heavy or awkward. Can anyone tell me how I can get large mirrors down that have been glued to the wall? I have 3 of them 48"x36", 36"x 24", and 2 are 48"x48". The walls behind them are plaster. I sure hope someone can help me on this!
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May 3, 2009 7:39 p.m.
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OK one last one from me for today! For cleaning spots out of carpeting, I have a product that is absolutely amazing! It works not just on new spots, or fresh spots, but even on spots that have been there for many years! And it uses no chemicals whatsoever! Straight tap water! It's a Super Steamer. I don't know if any particular brand is better or worse than the other. I've had mine for about 6 or 8 years and just recently discovered how well it works on spots!
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April 29, 2009 6:25 p.m.
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I hope Lynddsy got more information before she tried the recipe for weed killer she mentioned. I don't know yet if it works, because I'm just now trying the vinegar part. But I did read that the salt is to be used ONLY in areas where you don't want anything at all to grow for a minimum of 2 years! I plan on using that on my gravel driveway. But from the information I got, the same recipe minus the salt is supposed to work in the rest of the yard. Just not next to your plants as it'll kill them too.
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April 29, 2009 6:18 p.m.
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I saw where somebody had asked how to get rid of dandelions. I found one product that worked fantastic in my front yard. It's a weed & feed type fertilizer. I also got a hint from somewhere else that I'm trying on one dandelion now. Someone said to put a vinegar/dishsoap solution on it. I didn't use the dishsoap, but I poured some straight vinegar on one. I'll let you know if it works! I hope so because I'd rather use that in the back yard where the dogs are.
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April 29, 2009 6:14 p.m.
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Oh Momof3inNC! I'm so glad to hear somebody else is like me with bugs! I am absolutely terrified of them and can't stand to step on them either. In my ears and on my feet (even if I wear ear plugs and 16 layers between my foot and the bug!) that crunch sound and feel will set me off so bad I have nightmares! I will go thru it seems like a half a can of spray on one bug! I've even been known to spray one that's bigger than usual till the can runs out, then covering it with a cup that I can't see thru and leaving it there for 3 weeks till my husband comes home! Then I get HIM to pick it up and insist that the cup goes in the outside trash with it! And yes, my husband is convinced I've got more than one screw loose upstairs!
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April 29, 2009 6:11 p.m.
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alright-one more. got this off of craiglist-yes i did!!! lol free recipe for weedkiller. 1-gallon of white vinigar-1 cup of table salt- 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap. mix well and don't get it on anything you don't want to kill. IF SOMEONE TRIES THIS BEFORE ME, LET ME KNOW HOW IT DID!!
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January 26, 2009 12:53 a.m.
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hmmm....good group. my 2 cents for now-when i had a new shower and glass door put in, i used rain-x before i even used it. i use arm and hammer shower spray every time i use it. ya all might not believe me or think it is gross but, no soap scum, no water spots and i haven't had to clean it yet. the shower yes but not the door. i would imagine it would do the same thing if used after the door has been scrubbed down really good.
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November 18, 2008 12:23 p.m.
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Does anyone know an inexpensive way to kill dandelions? My yard is getting overrun with them. Have tried weed-be-gone, but they just shrivel up for a while, but come right back. I tried digging them up, but after the 20th one, my arms gave out!! Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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October 17, 2008 12:51 a.m.
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I am a newbie, but having to pinch pennies and kill bugs bought about this - we had flies in the house, whenever we opened the door, they would just pile in. It was horrible. One day I was in the bathroom fixing my hair and this fly would not leave me alone. In desperation I sprayed it with hairspray! It worked! I guess since it is sticky, it made him unable to fly (thus making him a "walk" instead of a "fly") Anyway, he dropped to the floor, I took some toilet paper, picked him up and tossed him down the drain. Now it is all I use to kill flies with. Just be careful not to spray randomly or else everything in the room will end up sticky!!
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