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Protect Furniture From Cat Claws With Aluminum Foil

Is there a specific part of your couch that your cat just won't stop clawing? If so, cover that area up with aluminum foil. The uncomfortable sensation of the foil against their claws should be unpleasant enough to deter them in the future.

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The More You Know

  • Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.
  • When you go to the beach and take your cooler with you, sprinkle salt on the ice so that it stays frozen for much longer.
  • Ever make a complete mess of your microwave when melting butter? Repurpose your butter wrapper as a cover for your microwavable dish.
  • 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.
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