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When you take down your Christmas tree trimmings and other seasonal decorations, store them in egg cartons. The partitions separate fragile items and help keep everything neat until next December.
All That Glitters
Since my husband and I moved to Pattaya nearly one year ago, we have not gone to any glitzy parties or even fancy [...]
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Bananas too ripe for your taste? Don’t toss them. Instead, peel them, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or in a baggie, and store them in your freezer. They will be ready next time you want to make a banana smoothie or shake, or when a recipe calls for bananas.
Drinking Buddies
Dear Andy, How do I [...]
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Overwhelmed by the stench of sweaty sneakers and other smelly shoes? Stuff the reeking footwear with old socks or pantyhose into which you’ve poured a mixture of kitty litter and baby powder. Let sit overnight or longer. It makes a wonderful odor remover that absorbs, dries and freshens all at the same time.
Keep It [...]
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Got a zipper that’s constantly sticking? Rub the zipper teeth with the edge of a bar of soap.
Dear Andy, you’ve given us solutions for removing crayon marks and other stains from furniture, walls and things. But my kids have gone nuts with permanent markers. Are they really permanent? Is there an easy way to [...]
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Set up a dedicated file folder so that you can keep in one place all instructions, receipts, warranty cards, etc., for appliances, equipment, electrical devices and so forth.
Going Bananas
Instead of buying three bananas for 30 baht or more at a supermarket, Andy, I would rather buy an entire hand (10 or 12 bananas) for [...]
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Rotate your car tires every six months or every 12,000 km. Transfer the right front wheel to the right rear, and the right rear wheel to the right front. Do NOT switch tires from one side of the car to the other. This will ensure even tire wear and will extend the overall [...]
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Save that old vinyl shower curtain to use as a drop cloth for your next painting project.
In the Pink
Dear Andy, I have a lot of pink shirts that should be white as a colored shirt was put into the wash by mistake. Is there any way to remove the colour as pink is not [...]
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Don’t leave fans running in an empty room. Fans don’t cool rooms; they cool people by creating a wind-chill effect. A fan left running could actually make a room warmer because of the heat produced by its motor.
Light Minded
Khun Andy maybe you can tell me something? Is better to buy halogen light for my [...]
Quick Tip
To keep butter from sliding around on the butter dish, submerge the dish in hot water for a minute or so, then quickly dry it off, put the butter stick on the dish and place in the refrigerator. When cooled, the butter will not slide around on the dish. That’sbecause the bottom layer of [...]
Before you wear a new garment, put a little clear nail polish on the front and back of each button. Buttons will stay on longer when their threads are sealed.
Dream Weaver
Can you help me please, i have 4 outside metal table chairs that are very comfortable but the plastic wicker has gone and need recovering [...]
