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Frugal Household Ideas

20-Jan-08

I found this list and wondered if anyone tried the following and found them to be true or false.
1. Mayonnaise - will KILL LICE; it will also condition your hair
2. Elmers Glue - paint on your face, allow it to dry, peel off dead skin and blackheads
3. Shiny Hair - use brewed Lipton Tea
4. Sunburn - empty a large [...]

Getting Organized: Storage

01-Jan-08

Decorative Container Ideas such as craft-supply holders and plastic-bag dispensers can be inexpensively made using detergent & cracker boxes.

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Common Household Appliance Energy Use

01-Jan-08

Listed at this website are some common appliances, their wattage and an estimate of operating costs. There is also a simple formula for calculating operating costs. Note: I do not know how current that website is.

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