It is frustrating to find a leak in a water hose. Depending on the size of the leak, you could be wasting up to a hundred dollars worth of water during the average year. Fortunately you can use a sachet of Sugru to repair just about any type of hose leak. via Use Sugru...
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So, you’ve decided to cook a special dinner for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day. Did you know that by keeping things in their place you can make the entire time you are cooking dinner a fabulous and enjoyable experience? Below are 5 tips for creating a clutter free dinner workspace. No longer will cooking...
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Sometimes the simplest little cleaning task can seem overwhelming, especially if you have to wade through mountains of clutter before you can even begin. via Feng Shui Strategies Can Get You Ready To Clean Your House | Hillbilly Housewife.
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Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you’ll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you’re in between cycles or haven’t had your sealing done recently, a stray spill can turn your countertop an unwanted color. Thankfully, the fix is probably already in your...
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Every psi that any one of your tires is below the recommended maximum costs you 1/8% of your fuel efficiency. So, if all of your tires are 4 psi below the recommended maximum, your fuel efficiency goes down 2%. If they’re 6 below, you lose 3%. via The Simple Dollar » Air Up All...
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Whether you’re renting or you own a home, it’s easy to let repeated tasks of home maintenance slip your mind. Over on Apartment Therapy they’ve outlined the five repeating home maintenance tasks most people forget and a simple way to remind yourself to do them. The tasks you’re probably forgetting are: via These Are...
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Speaking of Netflix, I’m curious as to what my readers did when Netflix announced that the streaming and DVD-by-mail were becoming two separate programs.  We had been using Netflix for about two years when that change occurred. via Netflix And Movies – Is The Library A Better Option? » » Frugal BabeFrugal Babe.
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How will I ever attempt this?  I can’t tolerate the whole house ripped apart for spring cleaning, yet I want to get the job done quickly. via Room By Room Cleaning Guide – How To Avoid Total Chaos | Hillbilly Housewife.
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If you like the idea of a date night at home, here are a few game plans that require little time and money to pull off. via Three Game Plans for a DIY Valentine’s Day.
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You can make a simple detergent that works well in dishwashers by mixing a cup of borax and a cup of baking soda or washing soda and storing it in a tub. Use a tablespoon or two of this mixture (depending on the size of your dishwasher) along with a bit of Oxiclean or...
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