When your sink or bathtub is clogged and backing up with water, rather than reaching for harsh
chemical drain cleaners, try reaching for your toilet plunger first. Place the plunger
over the open drain and work it back and forth the same way you’d unclog a toilet. Within
a few seconds, the clog will disappear, allowing your sink to drain normally, saving you time
and money.
An open cut, or blemish, is an invitation for infection, and if you don’t have antibiotic
ointments handy, you might be surprised by what you can use instead. Honey has antiseptic
properties that fight all kinds of bacteria. So just drop a dab of honey over your wound,
then cover it with something like a band-aid. The honey fights off infections, and helps
speed the healing process as well.
If your trampoline is an eye sore, and the uncovered springs are an accident just waiting
to happen, why not fix both problems at once with some cheap pool noodles. Simply cut sections
a little longer than the springs, then push the them through the holes in the centers
so they make a nice snug fit. Now hook the ends of the springs back onto the tramp, and
repeat the process with the others. If you alternate the colors, you’ll end up with
a custom pattern that will give a new life to your old tramp. Kids will think it’s
way more fun, and now your springs are padded, and protected from the elements as well.
When you’re taking out the trash, a full garbage bag isn’t a big deal if your trash
bags have built in handle ties. But what if you’re trying to save money and using the
cheaper variety? When they’re full, there’s hardly anything to work with, and tying them
off seems nearly impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Just gather opposite sides at
the top to form little handles, then spin the bag around 4 to 5 times. This will twist
the handles to the point where they can be tied together easily. And now you can enjoy
the convenience of handle tie trash bags, without having to pay for the more expensive
brands.
Before you go on vacation, try putting some leftover juice in the freezer until it freezes
completely solid. This way, it will stay in place even with the bottle upside down. Now
cut the top off another bottle and push the two together so they lock in place. Put the
container back in the freezer with the frozen juice at the top, and now you’ve got a modest
little device that will help save you from food poisoning. When you get back from your
trip, simply open the freezer and check to see if the juice is still at the top. If it
is, then your power stayed on the entire time, and your food is still safe to eat. But if
the juice is at the bottom, that means the freezer lost power, and everything thawed
out long enough to start growing harmful food poisoning bacteria.
Well now you know 5 more tricks that will help save you money, and make your life a
little easier.
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