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White vinegar can be mixed with water-base inks to make a wonderful stain for wood. The resulting finish is the color of the ink with a silvery sheen. Simply pour vinegar into a mixing jar, add the ink until the desired color is achieved, and apply to the wood with a brush or rag. Wipe […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice 2 cups (500ml) water Newspaper Here’s a lemon-fresh way to clean your windows to a streak-free shine. Mix the lemon juice with the water in a large spray bottle (double the formula if the bottle is larger). Spray directly onto windows and mirrors and wipe clean with a crumpled wad […]
Snails do not like sand, lime, copper or ashes. Put a line or barrier of any of these around an area you wish to keep snail free.
Here’s a really sneaky way to get rid of fire ants. (All’s fair in love and the war against insect pests.) The only way to get rid of an infestation is to assassinate the queen. Wait until a dry spell is about to end. Sprinkle instant grits on the fire ant hill. The workers will […]
1/2 cup (125ml) vodka peel of 1 lemon During cold and flu season, germs thrive on frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs and toilet bowl handles. When someone in the house is under the weather, minimize the risk for everyone else by keeping this easy sanitizing spritzer on hand. Pour the vodka into a spray bottle […]