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Cathy W

Portland, OR
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  • After attempting to clean with Comet and Liquid toilet bowl cleaner I still had this nasty hard water build up scuzzy ring. 10
  • This is the AFTER picture :) 1
  • The lemon Koolaid works in the dishwasher too for removing the soap scum build up from the insides.  Just put in in place of the soap and run an empty washer on it's regular cycle...  The before and after will amaze you!
  • I know this looks nasty, but remember it's just Koolaid :) 1
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How to Clean that Stubborn Toilet Bowl Ring for .25 cents

Chemical free trick to clean that nasty toilet bowl ring.. http://anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com/2012/0... ...»

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AnyoneCanDecorate
AnyoneCanDecorate Beaumont, CA
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  • Cathy W
    Commented on May 11, 2013
    Comet and bowl brush.... leave overnight. Voila! no more ring. This should be done weekly or ...»
    as necessary. For upkeep after removing the stains, (read above)!

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Power Washing A Deck

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Nicki Parrish Bridgeport, WV
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  • Borax is a natural laundry booster because of it's unique ability to clean, by converting some water molecules to hydrogen peroxide.
  • The high alkalinity of washing soda helps it act as a solvent to remove a range of stains.  Also adding Fels-Naphta helps eliminate residual stains. It works as a stain remover, for tough stains
  • Download this free printable to make your laundry detergent into cute gifts or just look cute in your laundry room! 1

Homemade laundry detergent and why it works so well

Homemade laundry detergent is all the rage these days but do you ever wonder if it really works? I love the idea of homemade laundry detergent, that costs a fraction of the price but I ...»
want to know that my clothes are actually getting clean, before I jump on the bandwagon!

The 4 basic ingredients of homemade laundry detergent are Borax, Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and Fels-Naptha bar soap. I also added Oxi Clean and doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil, to give it a little extra cleaning power, and a delicious citrus scent. Check out my full post to see how/why each of the ingredients work to create the best, most effective laundry detergent. Click here: http://askannamoseley.com/2013/05/the-best-h...

Edit: This detergent can be used in a front loading washing machine, there are instructions if you click on the link above. It is also safe to use if you have a septic system, I researched all of the individual ingredients and they are all safe to use. My sister has been using this for years on her septic system and she has never had any problems.

#diy #homemadecleaner #laundrydetergent #budgetfriendly

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Anna M Redding, CA
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  • Take your light and check it out closely as some are different. 1
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DIY Fix for Spring

Kathe With An E (Kathe)
Kathe With An E (Kathe) Aurora, CO
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  • Finished Mason jar solar light.
  • Supplies Needed: Solar lights, duct tape, Mason jars and outer lid, spray paint and painters tape. 3
  • Screw off the top of the solar light and put painters tape on the top of the solar panel.
  • Spray paint the solar light tops and lids.
  • I folded the duct tape in half to create double sided tape. I used duct to keep the light from falling into the jar. Duct tape is also weather proof.
  • I wrapped the duct tape around the light. Make sure you don't put the tape to close to the top. You don't want the tape to stick out of the lid. 4
  • I stuck the light with the duct tape inside the jar. You don't need to push the light in too far, just enough to make it snug. The lid will make it more secure.
  • It was an easy project that didn't cost very much money. I had all of the resources with the exception of the lights. 1
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Mason Jar Solar Lights!

Don't you just love all of the things you can make and do with Mason jars? I have been wanting Mason jar solar lights since I saw them in a catalog three years ago, but for $40 a jar ...»
there was no way I would allow myself to buy them. I knew I needed to figure out a way to make them myself. I bought some solar lights at the dollar store and was able to come up with my own Mason jar solar lights. Please visit my blog to see all of the details.

60 Minutes Easy
Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate
Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN
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  • Cathy W
    Commented on Apr 21, 2013
    How about adding larger acrylic rhinestones to the stabilizers? Interesting look for day time!
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  • Frog tape carefully place above and below where you want your caulk line to be.
  • Overlap in the corners.
  • Apply caulk and smooth with finger. 2
  • Caulk and Grout in a tube. 1
  • Perfect caulk line very time.
  • Missing and damaged grout repaired in under an hour. 2
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How To Caulk A Bathtub/Repair Grout

A fool-proof way to caulk a bathtub...or anything for that matter. My dad showed me this method years ago and it has never failed me! Plus introduction to grout in a tube. #DIYChallenge
Ann @ On Sutton Place
Ann @ On Sutton Place Findlay, OH
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  • I found these beautiful hydrangeas at Costco for $8.00. At the checkout the lady told me to make sure I put them in ice cold water. This intrigued me because I always thought that warm water was best for flowers. 6
  • First I cut the off the ends of the stems, making sure the cut was on a slant. Hydrangea stems are quite tough, so they need to be poked with something sharp to help with the water up-take. 2
  • I did a little research to find more tips on how to care for them and was rewarded with beautiful fluffy flowers that lasted for days and days!

How to care for freshly cut hydrangeas! Come learn some surprising little tips!

When I bought these hydrangeas they were packaged up in floral cellophane so tightly that they sure didn't look very impressive. I was a bit hesitant to take them, but since they were so ...»
reasonably priced I went for it! The lady at the checkout gave me a surprising tip on how to care for them so I decided I needed to find out more and did a little research.

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Keeping With The Times
Keeping With The Times Canada
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  • Cathy W
    Commented on Apr 12, 2013
    Haven't tried vinegar (The Staple of the House)! We didn't have any use for it in the flower ...»
    shop. That's why I tried Clorox! And vinegar is less expensive!! Thanks Charlene!

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  • Make a paste of baking soda and water and spread it over the entire oven.  Let sit for an hour to overnight.  Then wipe it clean.  {You can also spray some vinegar over it once it has dried for some extra cleaning power} 2
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How to Safely Clean an Oven

Jennifer Lifford
Jennifer Lifford Canada
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    Commented on Apr 01, 2013
    "Somebody" clipped the self-cleaning clock and disabled it..... so I will try these quick ...»
    tricks! Thanks!

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