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If you suffer from restless leg syndrome or leg cramps at night, place a bar of soap under the bed sheet near your legs.

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Glue pieces of broken china back together using canned condensed milk.

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Keep glasses and goggles fog free by spraying with a solution of 8 parts water to 2 parts baby powder, then wiping clean.

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For fluffy meatloaf, add 1 teaspoon baking powder.

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Get rid of snails in your garden by setting out a dish of beer. They will be attracted to it, fall in and drown.

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Make cut flowers stay fresher longer by adding a couple of tablespoons of hard liquor, such as whiskey or vodka, to the water.

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Cut a fresh cake with a wet knife.

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Freeze egg yolks by stirring in 1/2 teaspoon of honey to every 6 yolks. Freeze in a small container. Thaw and use as you would fresh yolks.

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While warming up a parked car, crack one window an inch. The interior will heat quicker and the windows defrost faster.

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Tip #2,426 • 13 people found helpful

If you've locked an electric car key in the car, you may be able to open the door by calling a family member with another key to that car. Read More

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If cotton thread is breaking off in your sewing machine, put the thread in the freezer for a few days. As it thaws, it attracts moisture and becomes pliable again.

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Keep ants out of the house by drawing a line with a piece of chalk along the threshhold of your door.

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Find out exactly how old you are to the second at http://www.mathcats.com/explore/age/calculator.html.

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Remove a stamp from an envelope by putting a few drops of water on the stamp, placing in a microwave-safe container and microwaving on high for 20 seconds.

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Limit the amount of red you wear to a job interview. Red is a dominant color and is symbolic of power and aggression. It can give too strong of an impression.

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If you are pregnant and tend to experience morning sickness, eat a Starburst first thing in the morning.

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Repel lice by mixing 1 part dog shampoo with 1 part regular shampoo and wash hair as normal. Be sure to first read any precautions on the dog shampoo.

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Pour a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid into the detergent cup of your empty dishwasher and run it. It will clean the lime deposits and rust stains on the inside of the dishwasher.

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A ball of nylon net cleans and smoothes cucumbers when making pickles

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