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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts
August 4, 2020

Anyone having issues with produce spoiling much quicker than they should? I have made a few Costco trips and each visit I'm always left with something spoiling much sooner than they should (especially oranges).

Two boxes of oranges with different pack dates.

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 969 Posts
August 4, 2020

I was tired of the roll of strapping tape and the twine falling out of the pantry every time I needed something next to them. So today, I saw and empty jar and went "Hey!".

A roll of tape on top of a recycled glass jar containing a roll of twine.

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The sock on a long pole with cobwebs.
Improvised Cobweb Duster for LessNeed to get rid of those high cobwebs? Here's an inexpensive way that's worked for us.

 
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Grabbing laundry from the dryer with a reach extender.
Save Your Back with a Reach ExtenderI have a reach extender hanging in my wash room. It makes getting the clothes out of the dryer much easier.

 
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Four jars of baby food on a counter.
Baby Your Food BudgetWhen I can get baby food for free with coupons, I buy it even though my babies are all grown up. I buy the applesauce and use in my baking or for a snack. I also use it and other fruits to flavor plain yogurt. The puréed vegetables are excellent to add to soups or to add to yogurt or sour cream for a savory dip.

 
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Chair legs with yellow tennis balls on the bottom.
Replace Chair Slides with Tennis BallsI had a problem keeping slides on the feet of my table chairs. Call me a redneck. I replaced them with tennis balls and they work so much better.

 
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Apple Cider Vinegar to Prevent Fleas and Itching50/50 Apple Cider Vinegar and water. Put the mixture in spray bottle and spray on your dog/cat. This will stop itching, kill any bacteria/fleas and shine their coat. I use several times a day on my dog. It works great. It can also be sprayed on furniture or mattresses to kill fleas and disinfect.

 
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Black accordion shades on a west facing window.
Hanging Temporary ShadesYou have probably seen those temporary paper accordion shades in your home improvement store. They are great while you are planning permanent window treatments in a newer home, but they come with a caveat about using on delicate surfaces and freshly painted walls, as they are hung with double faced tape. My tip is how to install them without damage when you are removing them.

 
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Paper scraps cut in the size of the box.
Note Box Using Recycled PaperI recently found this cutie at a thrift store for .25. I loved how it looked like a an office supply box, even down to the little label spot on the front! But it was an odd size and shape.

 
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The wrought iron table after being painted.
Paint Touch Up on Side TableJust a little color can change the look of something and add a new "feel" to your decor.

 
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Baby Shampoo or Dawn for Fleas on KittensI have had a problem with fleas. I have kittens that are not at the age of weaning as of yet. So I did the Dawn bath, with the kittens, and then simply didn't rinse. I patted them dry. It is warm where they are. This is a good way to get fleas off of kittens. I have also done baby shampoo baths, where I didn't rinse them off.

 
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A hammock swing hanging in a sunny location.
Protecting a Hammock Swing from the WeatherI love our hammock swing which we have on our screened in porch. I want it to last a long time. I have a cover to help protect it from rain and night humidity. I made the cover by cutting the bottom off a commercial size trash bag and cut the side to open it up. It gave me a 71 inch by 58 inch piece of plastic.

 
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A storage basket filled with useful items.
Save a Trip With a Storage BasketThis tip is actually universal whether you live in a single story, two story apartment, etc. For me, I am always running up and down stairs for important essentials especially misplaced car keys and wallets. I bought this set of 2 drawer storage organizer mini bins, 10.3 x 6.5 x 2.4 inches at Walmart for only 96 cents!

 
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Disposable Sport Water Bottle to Hold Dish Soap - clear bottle with blue dish soap
Disposable Sport Water Bottle to Hold Dish SoapIf you purchase dish soap in bulk, you'll know that the container is huge! It is heavy to pour out on a daily basis and it's not very convenient.

 
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A pad of paper that says "Goal Getter" at the top.
Journal For Organizing And Daily PlanningHere is a good way to organize, plan, and set goals. You can do this with a journal, calendar, notebook, or even a chalkboard. This organizing tool is helpful to write down thoughts and goals. You may want to save money for a future item.

 
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Removing dye from a marker to add to a body scrub.
Alternative Dye for ProjectsWhile looking on Pinterest, I find cool bath bomb recipes, body scrub recipes, etc. They all had something in common, they required some kind of dye. Either soap dye or food coloring. I didn't have any of that, and so I thought of what I could use instead. I came up with the idea of cutting open a marker and using the ink out of that!

 
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Naval Jelly for Removing RustThis tip is from many years ago, use Naval jelly. Hardware stores have it. Read the bottle well, know what you are using, and if it's appropriate. This requires ventilation, use it weather permitting. Turn on the exhaust fan, open windows and close the door while it does the job. Follow the directions.

 
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A clipboard with lots of different sized papers.
Keep Smaller Papers Up Front on ClipboardI live by my little clipboard. But today, I had two pieces of paper that I didn't want hidden behind the main tablet. So I offset one so it shows in the back.

 
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Make Bananas Last Twice as LongKeep your bananas in the bottom crisper drawer of the refrigerator. They will keep for about 2 weeks. They will turn black and look utterly disgusting but inside the flesh will be white and firm. You get a perfect banana a week after everyone else has throw theirs out.

 
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Preventing Gas with Homemade Baked BeansWhen the food shortage started some things were hard to find locally and when they became available they were considerably higher in price. I have made Boston Baked Beans twice. Beans are filling and also a good substitute for meat.

 
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Supplies placed in the bottom of a tool box.
Tool Box for Car StuffNow that we can travel a little more now, I hope this will help you stay organized on the cheap. I got a small tool box at a thrift store, and simply filled it with things I had in the house or in the car but could rarely find.

 
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A headband being used as a rubber band around an open bag of potting mix.
Using Sturdy Head Bands Instead of Rubber BandsI can't afford good rubber bands. And if I had a nickel for every time the ones I had broke just when I needed them . . .

 
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