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Chaya K

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  • Photo of cinnamon by Adam Verwymeren courtesy of Networx.com. http://www.networx.com/article/8-household-uses-for-cinnamon

4 Household Uses for Cinnamon

Did you know that cinnamon can be used as an air freshener, a bug repellant, and a mouth wash?

Moth Repellent: Replace foul-smelling mothballs with cinnamon-stuffed sachets. Combine the cinnamon with a handful of other spices, like cloves and bay leaves, and you'll have a moth-free house that smells great.

Ant Repellant: Has an army of ants invaded your home? Apartment Therapy suggests using cinnamon to keep the little critters at bay. Sprinkle the powdered ...»

version of the spice around any openings or crevices that give insects entrance to your home and they will steer clear, perhaps heading for the more welcoming environs of a neighbor's home instead.

Air Freshener: Combine water and a few drops of cinnamon oil in a spray bottle and you've got an instant air freshener that's both economical and all-natural.

Mouthwash: Mouthwash is one of those products that's so easy to make, it's a wonder we ever buy it. For an effective cinnamon-flavored mouthwash, simply add nine tablespoons of cinnamon to a cup of vodka. Let the mixture sit for two weeks and then strain through a coffee filter.

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Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 12, 2012
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    Marie S 2 days ago
    I am diabetic type 2 and it does work for me also.
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DIY Baking Soda Underarm Deodorant (!)

I wanted to talk about another use for baking soda: deodorant. I have tested natural and DIY deodorants for years, and almost none of them work. HOWEVER: I found one that works, and it is the simplest of all. The most effective deodorant out there is plain baking soda. Apply baking soda under your arms after bathing. You can even apply it after *not* bathing, because it is so ...»
effective that it actually destroys body odor. No perfumes, no harmful chemicals, jut good old baking soda. I have been using it for about a year, and every time I go back to regular deodorant, I notice that I smell *less* when I am using baking soda. You can apply it with a powder puff, a Kabuki brush, or a crumpled piece of toilet paper. I keep mine in a little Tupperware box with a lid, right on my dresser. It really is the best, and you will never have to buy deodorant again once you try it. Some folks mix baking soda with coconut oil, and they say it works really well, but I like to keep things simple. It's especially simple when you buy bulk bags of baking soda at a club store...you'll never run out of deodorant again.

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Chaya K New York, NY on May 13, 2013
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  • The ingredients of my DIY laundry detergent recipe
  • Final product: Powdered laundry detergent!

DIY Laundry Detergent Recipe -- Really Works!

I made laundry detergent from washing soda, baking soda, Borax, and castile soap. Here's the recipe: Now you need to measure with a tin can (just a regular tin can, like the kind that ...»
corn comes in). In a large container with a tight-fitting lid, mix 3 cans of Borax, 3 cans of baking soda, 3 cans of washing soda, and an 8 ounce bottle of castile soap. I found that stirring didn't work very well, so I put the lid on the container and shook it up really well.

I have been really pleased with this detergent. Dissolved in hot water (it is not as good in cold water), it actually removed stains and oils, and it makes the laundry smell really clean and fresh.

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Chaya K New York, NY on Jan 13, 2013
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    Paula Englert on Apr 14, 2013
    Is there anything that gets collars and cuffs of men's shirts really clean? I have tried every ...»
    commercial pre-wash product there is, as well as OxyClean in the wash and even bleach. Collars and cuffs still look grimy. Help!!

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  • Bottles and mud are the materials used in this wall at an Earthship community in New Mexico. Photo: KMS Woodworks/Networx.com.
  • This beer bottle clock is on display at the Philadelphia International Airport. Photo: waitscm/Flickr
  • A beer bottle stuffed with a string of white lights makes for romantic lighting. Photo: nanny snowflake/flickr
  • This is a bottle tree. Photo: redagain Patty/flikr
  • How to cut a beer bottle to make DIY beer bottle votive candle holders
  • This video teaches you how to cut a beer bottle.
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Cool and Crazy Uses for Empty Beer Bottles

Got empties? You could recycle them...or you could: make a vase; make a candle holder; store olive oil; make votive candle holders; make beer bottle oil lamps; make a hummingbird feeder; ...»
bury them in a line to create a translucent garden border; break them and make mosaics; or make a bottle tree. Please share your own creative uses for empty beer bottles!

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Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 13, 2012
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    Mary Ruth on Nov 14, 2012
    Oh no, I will email the photo to you and here is a link to where I found the product photo ...»
    online: @http://www.freixenetusa.com/cordon-negro-brut-extra-dry-sparkling-wine.php I hope this works!

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  • Vinegar is present in all three recipes for DIY fabric softener.
  • Baking soda is in one of the recipes.

3 DIY Fabric Softener Recipes: Vinegar! Baking Soda! Hair Conditioner!

I learned 3 DIY fabric softener recipes from one of my favorite bloggers, Sayward Rebhal. The first: Add vinegar to the rinse cycle of your wash. The second: Mix 6 cups vinegar and 1 cup ...»
baking soda. Add 1/2 to 1 cup during the rinse cycle. The third: Mix 6 parts water with 3 parts vinegar and 2 parts hair conditioner. Mix it all up in a container (stirred, not shaken) and then use ½ cup (or less, as needed) per load.

Learn more: http://www.networx.com/article/3-easy-homema...

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Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 19, 2012
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    Linda K on Apr 05, 2013
    That's right, Steve. I have been using vinegar for the rinse for a long time. It helps for ...»
    removing odors and the detergent remains and my hard water deposits. I use it in place of Rinse Aid in the dishwasher too, and my dishes never were so clean. The costly rinses didn't help a bit and my dishes and silverware just came out awful! I filled the rinse dispenser with half vinegar and half water and my glasses immediately were improved. No more spots on the silverware (stainless steel). It's great! Even the old glasses that were looking permanently etched are improving and I figure some day will be clear. I can buy 2 gallons of vinegar for what one teensy bottle of rinse aid would cost.

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  • Chervil grows in a clay planter. (Photo: fred_b/Flickr)
  • Caraway is technically a fruit! (Photo: liveandfeel.com)
  • Can you smell this chocolate mint? (Photo: Jade Craven/Flickr)
  • Epazote is delicious in beans and stews. (Photo: Vegan Feast Catering/Flickr)
  • Hyssop grows wild in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
  • Lemon basil must be smelled to be believed. (Photo: boboroshi/Flickr)
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6 Unusual Herbs to Plant in Your Spring Garden

I am #itching4spring because I cannot wait to plant my herb garden! These 6 herbs are fragrant and exotic; they can transport ...»
you to another place. Hyssop evokes the Mediterranean, and chervil will remind you of Paris. Lemon basil and chocolate mint will entice you with their super fragrant leaves. Savor the fresh flavor of Mexico with fresh epazote, or go on a journey to Ireland when you smell your caraway plants.

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Chaya K New York, NY on Feb 14, 2013
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    Sondra A on Feb 18, 2013
    Well, I have a couple of these in my yard, but the others sound really good too. Will have to ...»
    find a spot for them as well.

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Make Your Poinsettias Bloom Year After Year

Poinsettias will bloom year after year if you care for them properly. The Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service published a fantastic, simple chart that details how to make a poinsettia reflower. Simply, in March, remove the flower and cut stems to 6 inches. In June, repot the plant in a larger pot. Then plant it (in the pot) outside. In July, pinch off the lateral shoots. In late August, take the plant inside. From September 20th to December 1st, keep your poinsettia ...»
in light from 8 AM to 5 PM only. Keep it in darkness from 5 PM to 8 AM. This will cause the poinsettia to flower by Christmas.

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Chaya K New York, NY on Dec 04, 2012
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    Judy H on Dec 09, 2012
    I had one that was about 3 years old and 4 feet by 4 feet. But it got so big that I finally ...»
    just had to leave it outside and let the Ohio winter take its course because I just didn't have room in the house anymore for such a giant plant! It sure was pretty, though.

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  • This is the dryer that suddenly stopped working.

Home Maintenance & Repairs: My gas dryer stopped working! Help!

Even though I work for a home improvement website, I am an idiot who just overloaded her dryer. It stopped. My old (I have no idea what year, but it is old) Whirlpool gas dryer stopped mid-cycle, and won't start again. What do I do? Can (how?) can I fix it myself? Should I call a repairman?
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Chaya K New York, NY on Apr 09, 2013
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    Homestar Electric Inc. on Apr 10, 2013
    If it happens again, I would have it checked by an electrician for loose connections. Circuit ...»
    breakers trip when they overheat-Sometimes they overheat because of a loose connection.

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  • After the hydrogen peroxide and scrubbing

Tip: Spray hydrogen peroxide on nasty mildew stains.

Let it sit for a half hour. Scrub it off with a stiff brush. Check out my before and after photos -- it really works and it is EASY!
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Chaya K New York, NY on Jun 17, 2011
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    Priscilla E on Jun 18, 2012
    Great Idea
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  • Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner. Learn more: http://www.networx.com/article/we-tested-it-cleaning-with-only-one-pro

We Tested It: Cleaning With Only One Product

Phil Schmidt, a professional DIY manual writer, tested out cleaning his house with only one product. The result of his research? He surmises that you really only need one all purpose cleaner to get the whole house spic-and-span. His all purpose cleaner of choice? Mrs. Meyer's Green Day All Purpose Cleaner in Lemon Verbena scent.

Learn more about his experiment: http://www.networx.com/article/we-tested-it-...

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Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 12, 2012
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    Marilyn M on Jan 01, 2013
    How is it in killing germs and viruses? ...»

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