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Household Items:Kitchenware
Clean a Greasy Sink with Tea Leaves
Posted at 18:16, 09/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
If you enjoy loose leaf tea, don’t throw away the leaves after seeping! You can do a lot with them, for example...
Deodorise Your Garbage Disposal with Vinegar Ice Cubes
Posted at 23:53, 07/01/2009 by LauraWilliams
I’ve found a lot of uses for vinegar in my time, but this is by far my favourite - probably because my garbage disposal smells like gym socks…in a sewer…with a skunk no matter what I do.
How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
Posted at 12:24, 17/12/2008 by FionaLemon
You prepare a lovely dinner - complete with Shiraz and candle light. Then you realize your corkscrew’s missing. Don’t panic! You won’t have to become a teetotaler.
How to Recycle Absolutely Anything
Posted at 19:19, 18/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Yesterday’s MyThings blog was all about recycling for cash. Great minds think alike; Real Simple created a similar list with eight pages of ideas, including...
Use Ground Pepper to Stop Bleeding
Posted at 19:39, 18/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you’ve just cut off your index finger don’t be a tough guy—it’s not a flesh wound and pepper won’t help you. For little cuts that won’t stop gushing, try this idea from TipNut.
How to Protect Delicate China from Hot Tea
Posted at 21:38, 18/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
TipNut readers share their suggestions to protect China teacups when drinking hot tea.
Restaurant Tip for a Safe Cutting Board
Posted at 18:58, 11/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Chef Pam shows you how to keep your cutting board from sliding around on a smooth counter.
Stainless Steel Removes Odours
Posted at 20:42, 31/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
No one wants to be the girl who smells like fish...or the guy who reeks of garlic! One reader at About.com explains how to remove these odours.
Clean Dirty Pots and Pans with Alka-Seltzer
Posted at 20:51, 27/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
We brought you some handy tips for Alka-Seltzer before. This video covers a lot more ground!
Sharpen Your Scissors with Foil
Posted at 20:24, 24/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you have really expensive scissors for hair cutting or crafts you may have them professionally sharpened. This quick-fix could help you between sharpenings.
Remove Stains and Spot-Clean Shoes with Toothpaste
Posted at 21:29, 24/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
Once you’ve removed the scratches from your discs you can use your toothpaste for other pursuits, like actual tooth-brushing or…
Make a Long-Lasting Ice Pack with Dishwashing Liquid
Posted at 21:58, 23/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
This MacGyver tip comes from a Lifehacker reader: My wife pulled her sciatic nerve last week. An ice pack was recommended but one of our friends gave us a great tip...
Use Apples to Make Avocados Ripen
Posted at 22:49, 22/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
We’ve discussed the dangers of ethylene gas before. Certain produce emits it, causing other items to spoil. Why not use that to your advantage?
Prevent Silverware Tarnish with Chalk
Posted at 21:21, 15/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
Some people save their good silverware for special occasions, like a surprise visit from Madonna or the dinner party you’ll throw when you win the Nobel Prize. However often you use it, you’ll want it pristine and untarnished. Here’s what you need to.
Member Tip: How to Open a Stuck Jar Lid
Posted at 18:30, 09/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
MyThings member MT2439420 has a great idea to loosen that stuck jar lid, and we found some other suggestions to go along with it.
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