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Noisy Drip Stopper
Is there a noisy drip coming from the downspout that’s driving you nuts? I discovered an easy way to stop the drip — just push a kitchen sponge into the bottom of the downspout. It muffles the dripping noise without blocking the water flow. — Susan Dahl.
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Sponge Ice Pack
Ice packs are a great way to keep your lunch cool, but they’re expensive to replace if you lose them. This DIY ice pack hack is reusable so it’s good for the environment as well.
First, purchase an inexpensive pack of sponges or just find some old ones around the house. Grab a big bowl of water and let the sponges soak up as much water as possible. Then put each sponge in a small sandwich bag with a zip close. Freeze the wet, bagged sponges overnight. In the morning, just toss the frozen bag into your lunch container.
These bags serve two purposes. As the ice melts, the bag holds the water so there’s no mess in your lunch bag. And it allows the melted sponge to reabsorb the water so it’s ready to refreeze for the next day.
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Screen Cleaner
Fiberglass window screening becomes spotted and discolored after a few seasons in the sun. Bring your screens back to life with an automotive vinyl protectant like Armor All or Son-Of-A-Gun.
Hold a sponge behind the screen when you spray to catch the spray-through, then wipe over the entire screen on both sides. It will make them look like new for several more seasons. — Jim Maurer.
