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Simple Fly Trap

Are flies invading your kitchen and home? Try this trap you can make with common items in your kitchen.
Take a wide mouth jar, such as a canning jar or empty mayonnaise container, and place a piece of bait such as a piece of bread, fruit or any solid sugary substance in it. Then insert [...]

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Use Odds And Ends To Make A Delicious Meal

Do you have a few odd and end ingredients in your refrigerator or cupboards and can’t think of a thing to make out of them?
Go to http://www.cookingbynumbers.com and type in what you have on hand. The site will instantly find a recipe tailored to your ingredients.
Have fun with it!

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Prevent Chips In The Dishwasher

Have you ever washed your dishes in the dishwasher and have a plate or bowl come out with a chip?
Here’s a great trick to prevent those chips from happening.
When loading the dishwasher, alternate between large and small plates as well as bowls. This will prevent chips that occur when the same size dishes knock up [...]

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Get Rid Of Germs In The Kitchen

Whether we want to believe it or not, the kitchen is still the room with the most germs in our houses. Take these steps to germ proof your kitchen.
Avoid the mistake of using your handy dishtowel to dry your clean hands. If you use it, you take the risk of putting bacteria right back on [...]

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Easy Cleanup In Your Kitchen

Use storage containers and other items in your kitchen to make cleanup a breeze.
Store spatulas and spoons in a dishwasher safe crock. Then once a month toss everything in the dishwasher to clean.
Use a plastic dishpan or caddy under your sink to store cleaning supplies.
Keep your packets of salad dressings and sauces in a clear [...]

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