January 7, 2014

Hello Everyone,

Do you ever wash your washing machine? You should and here's a quick and cheap way to clean your machine: Pour two cups of vinegar or lemon juice into the tub, and run the washing machine through a complete cycle on the hottest setting to remove odors, stains and detergent build up.

Handy Hints Holly


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Hint 1: Storing your wreath in a box can easily bend it's delicate needles. Here's a quick solution:

Hang it up. Slip the hoop over the neck of a coat hanger, then store upright in a closet so it keeps its shape perfectly. Shield it from dust and dirt by covering it with a plastic garbage bag. Poke a small hole in the bottom of the bag and gently slide it over the hanger.

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Hint 2:

Liberally apply cooking spray to both sides of a plastic or
metal shovel before clearing away snow, and ice will slide
right off instead of building up.