Stop losing socks

Stop losing socks
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Stuff a strip of foam pipe insulation into the space between your washer and dryer or along the wall. That way, socks can’t slip into the abyss.

If you have too many unmatched socks, try these clever uses for old socks!

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Don't throw away that lint

Don't throw away that lint
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To properly build a fire, you need to have tinder (easy-lighting material), kindling (finger-size sticks) and fuel (logs). To make fire starters, stuff empty toilet paper tubes with dryer lint. These dryer lint “logs” light quickly and will easily burn long enough to light up the kindling.

Here are more clever ways to use dryer lint around the house. 

Quick drying laundry hack

Quick drying laundry hack
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Waiting for clothes to dry is annoying. Especially if you’re in a hurry. A solution is to throw in a dry towel with the rest of your  wet laundry to speed up the process and get on with your day.

Clean your machine

Clean your machine
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Your washing machine does need to be cleaned regularly. Every couple of months, set your washer to the largest load setting and hottest water temperature. Add a quart of white vinegar and a cup of baking soda and let the washer agitate for a minute. Then open the lid or pause the cycle and let the mixture sit for an hour. Scrub any parts, such as the lid, with a toothbrush to remove build-up. After an hour, let the cycle complete and run a second cycle on hot to remove any residue left behind. Your clothes will thank you.

Watch out for these 13 silent signs that your home is an unhealthy place to live. 

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Source: Reader’s Digest Canada

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