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Paper Plates as Microwave Helper
By Mary Ray
I store a stack of paper plates on top of my microwave. When I put something like soup in the microwave, I slip a plate under the dish.
By janicelpace
Cleaning mold off leather is easy, using glycerin soap and warm water and a soft rag. Wipe off excess soap with a dry rag, then hang item out in the sun if it's a nice day, or put in the dryer on high heat for 3-5 minutes. Smells great too!
By tiffanytallent1981
I think it's safe to bet that we've all lost a sock or two before in our lifetime. We come home from a hard day, rip off those socks, and toss them in the hamper, where they get mixed with all the other dirty clothes. And somewhere between the wash cycle and the dryer, socks magically disappear! Well, I have found the easiest way to keep up with my socks. In fact, I haven't lost a single one in over three years! Here's my easy method:
By ShirleyE
Here are 2 tricks to encourage other members of your household to use less toilet tissue.
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