8 At List DIFFERENT TRICKS & TIPS

1. On your refrigerator, post a noticeable piece of paper with the phone numbers of your neighbors, an emergency contact number, and instructions or directions to the nearest emergency room.

2. Mesh from veggie bags. If you buy veggies that are bagged in nylon mesh, you can use that mesh for various cleaning jobs around the house and yard. Just wad up the bag and use it as scrubber.

3. Store matches in mason jar. Add a piece of sand paper on the jar lid to strike the machines.

4. If you wish to know whether your coffee is pure floats, the adulterated article sinks to the bottom and discolors the water. This is a simple but effective test.

5. Cut a slot along the center of the longer length of an empty toilet paper roll to stand your phone in. Insert four paper tack pins below the roll to act as stand and elevate the roll.

6. Use a piece of tape to make hanging pictures a breeze. Place tape between holes on the frame. Then place that tape on the wall. Drill holes on each end and then mount your picture.

7. To remove ink stains on cotton, gently use rubbing alcohol, then wash. If it's on polyester, spray liberally with hair spray and pat with a clean dry cloth, before throwing the item into the machine.

8. To make a homemade ice pack, add 1 part rubbing alcohol to 3 parts of water and freeze. It gets really cold, but never hardens so you mold it into shape you want.