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Mason Jars To Store Excess Paint

Paint cans are cumbersome, unsightly, and, if improperly sealed, can dry your paint out prematurely. So, if you want to keep any excess paint contained, use a mason jar instead. Just pour the paint in and make sure the lid is screwed on tightly for a better alternative to those enormous aluminum cans.

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The More You Know

  • If you know you'll need to bake with brown sugar soon and it's too hard to use, stick a piece of bread in with the sugar overnight and leave the two in a sealed plastic bag.
  • Run your wrists under cold water or rub an ice cube on your pulse points to cool down all over quickly when you get overheated.
  • For easy cleanup, use a quick spritz of cooking spray on your cheese grater to keep the cheese from sticking.
  • In a pinch, like when you're traveling, you can spruce up wrinkled clothes by hanging them in the bathroom while you shower.
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