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Can WD-40 Really Do All That?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 1, 2007 Do 45 life hacks listed here, including deterring pigeons, only require a can of WD-40?
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Book, Food, Candy

Bounce Sheet Household Uses Tips

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 1, 2005 Are Bounce brand fabric softener sheets effective for a variety of household uses?
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During a Hurricane, Should You Store Important Items in Your Dishwasher?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Sep 8, 2017 Appliance experts and flooding victims advise against storing valuables in a dishwasher during a ...
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Do Mattresses Double in Weight Every 10 Years?

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Kim LaCapria
Mar 10, 2015 Rumor holds that a typical mattress will double in weight after 10 years due to the accumulation ...
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Can a Crayon Be Used as a Candle?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 25, 2015 A children's coloring crayon can be used as a candle in an emergency, for maybe 15 minutes or so.
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Will a Vinegar and Water Mixture De-Ice Your Windshield?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 16, 2013 Spraying a mixture of vinegar and water on your car's windshield may help prevent the glass from ...
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Do Color Codes on Toothpaste Tubes Identify Their Ingredients?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 21, 2013 The colored squares on toothpaste tubes supposedly identify the composition of the toothpaste en ...
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cucumbers

The Amazing Cucumber

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 13, 2013 List details a number of helpful uses for cucumbers.
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Bedbugs Clothes Dryer Extermination

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Oct 3, 2010 Article provides information about the spread and extermination of bedbugs.
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CFL Bulb Fire Risk

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 30, 2010 Do CFL bulbs pose a significant fire risk with ordinary use?
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Does Club Soda Kill Fire Ants?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec 29, 2009 The carbon dioxide found in club soda will reportedly suffocate a mound of fire ants.
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Aluminum Foil Locking Tabs

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 29, 2008 Boxes of aluminum foil commonly include lock tabs to help hold the rolls in place.
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Tips on Pumping Gas

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 16, 2008 Four refueling tips supposedly help consumers get the most from their gasoline dollars, but how ...
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Hotel Drinking Glasses Expose

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 18, 2008 Do some hotels not properly wash and sterilize the drinking glasses placed in guest rooms?
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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Do Cell Phones Have These Five Lesser-Known Features?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 14, 2007 A list purports that various phone numbers and code sequences purports that hidden features and ...
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Purell Hand Sanitizer Burn Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 21, 2007 Gel hand cleaner is often difficult to ignite and can be extinguished relatively easily.
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Formosan Termites

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 28, 2006 E-mail warns that buying mulch from home improvement stores may spread the Formosan subterranean ...
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Does a Clean Lint Filter Extend the Life of a Dryer?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 17, 2005 Helpful tip claims that washing the lint filter in your clothes dryer will help enhance the perf ...
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Glade PlugIns

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 19, 2004 Do Glade PlugIns air fresheners pose a greater-than-usual fire hazard?
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Triangle of Life - Earthquake Survival Tips

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 15, 2004 Does a 'Triangle of Life' article provide good advice about earthquake safety?
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