Thursday, March 13, 2008

200 problem solving tips for your home and your health (3)

41. Easily Reduced Ashtray Smell.

Keep a small amount of baking soda in ashtrays at all times.

42. Messless Painting From Bucket.

Punch several holes around rim of can with small nail.

43. Take Lumps Out Of Paint.

Cut a piece of screen to fit inside of can or bucket, it will float to bottom,
taking the lumps with it.

44. Keep Bugs Out Of Paint.

Pour a little insect repellent in the paint. It does the trick.

45. Prevent Flowers From Fading.

Use a few drops of chlorine bleach in water, add an asprin for life.

46. A Simple Roach Formula- It WORKS.

Crumble cigarette butts in water, let dry then spread in roach areas.

47. Save Painting Clean Up Time.

Cover roller tray with aluminum foil, then just throw away.

48. A Novel Paint Can Cover.

Use plastic lid from a coffee can.

49. Keep Piano Keys Looking New.

Keep cover open, ivory turns dark if exposed to darkness.

50. How To Remove Grease From Rugs.

Pour ample amount of baking soda on it, brush in,
let stand for a day, vacuum off.

51. Destroy Desire For Nicotine.

Take before breakfast 1/2 tsp. each of rochelle salts and cream of tartar.

52. Destroy Desire For Alcohol.

Mix goldthread with golden seal tea. It creates a violent taste for alcohol.


53. Excellent Insomnia Formula.

One tbs. powdered milk, 2 tbs. honey, 1 tbs. brewers yeast,
stir into cup of warm milk. Take before retiring.

54. Famous Diet Formula Plan.

Mix 1tbs safflower oil to 2 tbs. grapefruit juice, take before meals.

55. The 40.00 Beauty Facial.

Spread milk of magnesia over face, let dry, cover again, let dry,
remove with damp cloth, then apply some warm olive oil, then apply
some ice cold witch hazel.

56. How To Improve Your I.Q.

Hydrocotyle asiatica teas are a noted brain food.

57. Make A Pantyhose Last Longer.

One tbs. alum, 1 quart water, rinse, let dry, the wash with soap, rinse dry.

58. Remove Blood Stains From Carpet.

Sponge immediately with cold water, then use a bit of soap, rinse dry.

59. Make Your Guitar Really Shine.

Rub some toothpaste on, let dry, then buff it. It will shine!

60. Keep A Burn From Blistering.

Apply ice cubes to burn immediately.

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