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Paperclip To The End Of A Roll Of Tape

Instead of wasting tape by folding it over to mark where the roll ends, use a paper clip. With this method, you still won't have to feel around with your fingernails, but you also won't have to cut off that inch of perfectly good tape that you've folded, either.

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The More You Know

  • Bubble wrap is a powerful insulator. While on the road, keep your Chunky Monkey from melting by wrapping the pint in plastic bubble wrap. It’ll stay firm for hours.
  • Garage floors are puddle prone: springtime floods, melting ice from tires, you name it. You can keep that water away from your tools and toys with a dam made of expanding foam.
  • If your kids have gotten creative with their crayons and your walls, there's an easy fix. Simply heat the offending portion of the wall with a hair dryer for a few seconds to soften the crayon's wax and wipe the writing away with a soft cloth
  • After you've given your stovetop a thorough cleaning, apply a thin layer of car wax and then buff it off with a clean towel.
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