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Prevent Pilling — How to keep sweaters, bedding, and other items from pilling
Read More . . .No matter the age of a fabric, once it starts pilling, it looks old. And not in a good way. Those little balls of fiber that party on your sweater (or workout pants or sheets) happen when fibers rub against each other (and other fabrics, zippers, buttons, etc.). Short fibers are more prone to pilling, […]
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7 Ways to Make your Tires Last — Simple steps to take to get the most mileage out of your tires
Read More . . .It’s easy to take car tires for granted. At least it was for me when I owned my first car, a sweet ’67 Buick Skylark. As long…
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Essential Home Repairs Anyone Can Do — Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything
Read More . . .Well, “anyone” is a bit of a stretch, at least for some of the directions. When the instructions for fixing a running toilet say, “Remove the diaphragm…
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Shine on! — How to take good care of and refurbish stainless steel flatware
Read More . . .Next to visiting with guests, my favorite part of entertaining is setting a pretty table. Lovely linens (ironed or wrinkly), flowers (or other natural elements) from the…
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When your Home’s Needs Exceed your Budget
Read More . . .I fantasize about being able to take perfect care of our modest, 128-year old home. Nothing extravagant—just TLC. Install a flawless new roof when it needs one.…
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How to Keep your Sewing Machine Purring — Simple sewing machine maintenance
Read More . . .You know that sound your sewing machine makes when it’s running perfectly? No surprise that it coincides with pretty stitches on your sewing project, too. Taking the…
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Keeper — Citrus juicer
Read More . . .I’ve only had this beauty for a month or so, but I already know it’s a keeper. Why? It’s wonderfully functional, it’s pretty, it’s made of glass,…
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Coffee Care — The best way to store coffee beans and ground coffee
Read More . . .Want to brew your best cup o’ joe? Start with good water and fresh coffee! Choose Fresh That “fresh coffee” part can be a bit of a…
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TLC for your Tilly — How to care for your air plants (Tillandsias)
Read More . . .No plant thrives on neglect, but air plants are very easy to grow, and they’ll flourish with just a little TLC. No, air plants are not maintenance…
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Keeper — Ona’s hand chopper
Read More . . .This rugged little hand chopper is older than my grown children. In fact, it’s been my go-to cooking tool for over 40 years. It’s my pastry dough…
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