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Make your own shoe-stretcher spray 24 May 2013 | 11:54 pm
Dear Sara: There is a spray that is used with shoe stretchers. Do you know what is in that formula? — Carol W., email Dear Carol: You can use equal parts water and rubbing alcohol on the inside of the...
Remove detergent residue from clothes 24 May 2013 | 11:37 pm
Dear Sara: I have lots of used clothing I want to give to a close friend, but she is chemically sensitive and unable to wear them, even though I’ve washed them several times in fragrance-free detergen...
Remove salt from boots 24 May 2013 | 11:31 pm
Dear Sara: How do I remove winter salt stains from my boots? — Kara, New York Dear Kara: I brush off my boots to get any loose particles off. Then I mix vinegar with water and apply it to the boots wi...
Uses for witch hazel 17 May 2013 | 10:07 pm
Witch hazel is a cheap product that has multiple uses. Many people use it for sunburn or bug-bite relief, apply after shaving or use as deodorant. Use it to clean chrome, glass and mirrors or to clean...
Remove odors from luggage 17 May 2013 | 09:58 pm
Dear Sara: My relative just gave me a nice set of cloth luggage, but the cases have a musty odor. Do you have any suggestions for removing it? — Kay G., email Dear Kay: I would leave it open outside o...
Pack lightly when traveling 8 May 2013 | 12:42 am
Dear Sara: My friend informed me that although she and her husband are beyond tight with money, they are going on a trip to Europe. She just spent the past year slowly updating her wardrobe, swapping ...
Use free product samples 8 May 2013 | 12:29 am
Free product samples let you try before you buy. While some samples are full-sized, many are trial-sized or single-use. They’re the perfect size for travel, and they make nice add-on gifts or donation...
Save money with a toaster oven 8 May 2013 | 12:05 am
Toaster ovens are a great alternative to regular ovens. They cost less to operate and won’t heat up your kitchen as much. You can cook or bake most anything in it that you would in a regular oven, but...
Uses for croutons 21 Mar 2013 | 07:46 am
Croutons can be used for more than just a salad topping. They come in a wide variety of flavors, so add them on top of soup or cook them into your omelets or breakfast casseroles. The first reader tip...
Use up leftover buns 21 Mar 2013 | 07:39 am
Leftover hamburger or hot dog buns are delicious toasted or grilled. Save them to make garlic bread, bread pudding, strata, grilled sandwiches (such as egg or ham and cheese) or mini pizzas, which can...
