Keep Losing Your Keys, etc.? [2-10-15]

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Keep Losing Your Keys, etc.?
   

• Select a basket, bowl, dish or platter close to the entrance as THE place you empty your pockets or purse. When you get home, put your keys in this designated spot.   

 

Preserving Family Photos [15-08-15]

Preserving Family Photos

• Hurricanes, fires and floods happen. Damage from these storms can ruin many things in your home, including valuable family pictures. Make extra copies of precious photos by scanning in your computer or copying them. Store originals in a water-tight safe spot.

When You Store Linens

When You Store Linens

• Clean them all before you put them into the storage closet. But don't spray starch on them because it can cause the fabric to yellow. Be sure the closet is dry to prevent mildew or a musty smell.

 

Use Empty toilet 13-05-15

Use Empty toilet

• Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.

Need More Storage Space in the Garage? 30-06-2014

Need More Storage Space in the Garage?

• Utilize the air space. Hang a hammock up there to store light items, such as holiday decorations or seasonal items. This will work in your children's rooms, too, for teddy bears or other items.

Celery *

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Celery

• Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

 

Storing Creams, Custards, Meringue Pies

Storing Creams, Custards, Meringue Pies

• Do not leave them on the counter at room temperature, especially for any length of time. Instead, put them in the refrigerator and remove just right before serving and eating.

Storing Paint 11-04-2014

Storing Paint

• If you have extra paint, store the paint cans upside down. (Be sure to replace the lid tightly before doing this!) The heavy pigment will be on the top when you open the cans. This makes mixing faster and easier.