Muddling Toward Maturity Blog

"I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT" - HOUSEHOLD HINTS AND PRACTICAL TIPS

From an email:  (Be sure to click "continue reading..." below)

 Place a rubber band around an open paint can to wipe your

brush on, and keep paint off the side of the can

 

Use bread clips to save flip-flops with split holes.

Use a post-it note to catch drilling debris

HOW TO SEAL A BAG AND MAKE IT AIR-TIGHT

From an e-mail:

How to seal a bag and make it air-tight!

Cut up a disposable water bottle and keep the neck and top,
as in photo.

Insert the plastic bag through the neck and screw the top – to seal.

The bottle is made to be air-tight, such that water will not leak,
the secret lies with the top and screw!

DO-IT-YOURSELF APPLIANCE REPAIR

This short article explains how the following websites can help someone (like me!) with product repair needs:  FixYa, Wilson Electronics Forum, or Manage My Home. For this last one, click on "Home" and then on 'Products and Manuals" in the drop-down menu.