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The first tip is a good reminder to closely monitor the amount of products you use. She mentions laundry detergent as an example. I’d like to add that when using liquid detergent, the cap is not meant to be filled. By force of habit, many people simply fill it. The measurement lines are on the inside of the cap and are often hard to see, and instructions for …
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I like the first tip, which shares a creative reuse for a lazy Susan. They make great organizing solutions. Use an old lazy Susan for your household cleaners, children’s art supplies or when serving meals that have a lot of toppings such as tacos, salads, sundaes, condiments, appetizers or baked potatoes, too.
EASY ORGANIZING: I had one of those over-the-shower-nozzle-organizer things, but did not need it in the …
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Old dressers have many uses. Use one in the garage as a potting bench or to hold miscellaneous tools. Add one to a mudroom to hold winter gear. Or use an old dresser to hold games, craft supplies or books.
Have you recycled an old dresser? Tell me about your project.
The first tip is a great idea for using the drawers.
REUSE DRESSER DRAWERS: I was …
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You can dry your washed baggies on a jar or glass filled with chopsticks. Or simply fold back the zip tops so the bag is strong enough to dry upside down on your counter. You can make your own drying rack with a block of wood and dowels, too. The first reader tip is another great way to dry baggies and double your reusing efforts.
MULTIUSE BOTTLE RACK: …







