* "To keep my shower curtain from blowing around at the bottom, I
used clear packing tape to attach a few large washers along the bottom
edge. They weigh down the plastic so it hangs straight." -- T.V. in
Maryland
* To make a temporary draft buster for a drafty door or
windowsill, roll a small bath towel and secure with safety pins or tuck
it into the leg of a pair of pantyhose or tights. Then lay it along the
crack at the door or on the windowsill. Install proper weatherstripping
as soon as you can.
* "If you like chunk cheese, use this tip
to keep it from molding: Wrap it very tightly in plastic wrap, then
cover with aluminum foil. No light and no air!" -- a Reader, via e-mail
*
Finally found: A fantastic cure for foggy windows. Get a chalkboard
eraser, which can be found at an office-supply store, and keep it in
your car. When windows fog up and you can't wait for the defroster, use
the chalkboard eraser. It works better than a cloth and is easy to hold
in your hand.
* "I stapled a plastic six-pack holder (the plastic
rings that hold the cans together) to the inside of the door of my
closet. I use the loops to hold light scarves and occasionally a belt.
It's really handy." -- V.E. in Indiana
* "I had a couple of
really beautiful wall calendars last year. To save some of the nicest
pictures, I had them laminated. They make great placemats for snacks."
-- S.D. in Arizona
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