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To restore finished wood furniture, steep two tea bags in hot water for 10 minutes. Let cool, then dampen a clean soft cloth with tea and wipe over wood furniture. It will bring out the woods natural color and shine.

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Hint 1:New life for an old battery

After you take a dying battery out of a camera, try reusing it in a low-energy appliance - an alarm or a wall clock, for example. (But never mix old batteries with new ones.) Better yet, invest in rechargeable batteries.

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Hint 2: Maximize your morning cup

Instead of throwing out used coffee grounds, leave half in the filter, then add half of the freshly ground coffee for a second pot.n its entirety, to others.