Home and Garden 2025, January

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Instead of buying jewelry cleaner, use baking soda! It is a gentle cleanser that works great for cleaning a wide variety of jewelry types, including gold, silver, synthetic gold, and gold-plated items. Make a paste of baking soda to rub into dirty jewelry, or soak slightly soiled jewelry in the baking soda solution.

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Removing smudges from glasses can be difficult, especially if you're worried about damaging them. You may try to clean your glasses with spit or a t-shirt, but this is not recommended as it often doesn't work and can cause permanent damage to the glasses.

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If you have a problem with fleas at home, lemon is a great way to get rid of them and kill them. Many natural flea spray products contain a citrus extract, D-limonene, which is effective at repelling and killing these biting insects. Making your own lemon-based flea spray is simple, and you can keep these annoying bugs away from your home and family.

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Woodpeckers use their sharp beaks to make holes in trees, then insert their long, prickly tongues to eat insects, and dig nests to rest at night. Woodpeckers also peck at wood to mark their territory and find mates. If a woodpecker sees your house as its nest, it can cause exterior damage and annoy you with its rattling noises.

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Microfiber is a fabric material made from very thin man-made fibers. This material is useful for making items with very high absorbency, such as dishcloths or rags, towels and the like. Cleaning microfiber material is very easy, learn how below.

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If your home's plumbing system freezes in the winter or leaks in the spring, the supply will need to be cut off so it can be repaired. You will also need to stop the flow of water when changing fittings, changing pipes, and performing maintenance.

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A bathroom fan is necessary to remove moisture and bad odors from the bathroom in your home, as well as prevent mold and mildew from growing. By removing moisture from the air, you can also prevent wallpaper and paint from peeling and prevent doors and windows from warping.

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One thing you may need to deal with nosy kids running around is a homemade alarm. In fact, in general this tool can also be used to protect homes that can surprise thieves. Alarms will prevent theft of objects and/or make you safer. Step Part 1 of 3:

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The use of decorative pebbles will give a different color and texture to the garden. Gravel can fill an empty space, leaving a visual impression that is more appealing than just soil or mulch. Gravel also has other uses, for example as a decorative divider, for walkways, or as a pretty ground cover.

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Feeling overwhelmed by having to complete a myriad of responsibilities in a limited amount of time? Personal and professional responsibilities that overlap each other are prone to trigger stress, especially if extreme busyness often makes you forget something important.

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Often refrigerators need to be cleaned inside and out. Refrigerator shelves should be washed to clean up spilled milk, and food should be discarded if its shelf-life is too long (expired). While cleaning the refrigerator is not a pleasant task, knowing how to do it efficiently and effectively will save you a lot of time and hassle.

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Dragon fruit or pitaya is a cactus plant fruit which consists of three types. The skin can be red or yellow. Varieties with red skin have white or red flesh, while those with yellow skin have white flesh. For either type, you can determine if the fruit is ripe by looking at or holding the fruit before eating it.

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Leeks are part of the delicate and delicious onion family, which are great for soups and quiche (a type of French baked pie) or simply sautéing. They can grow well in all climates, though require extra care if planted in areas with low rainfall.

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Cleaning the kitchen seems like a very tough task. The best way to deal with tough tasks is to break them down into chunks that can be done little by little. Even more exciting if you while listening to music. See the instructions below. Let's get started!

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You may need to iron your clothes to make them look presentable. Ironing is a fairly easy process, although it can be a bit tricky if you've never done it before. To iron, you need to sort the clothes first. Different types of fabric require different ironing techniques.

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Growing ginger yourself is a very easy and useful thing. After planting ginger, you don't need to do anything except water and be patient to wait for the ginger to be ready to be enjoyed as a delicious spicy dish. The guide in this article focuses on the edible types of ginger, but most ornamental ginger plants can also grow well under the same conditions.

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Having a vegetable garden is a fun and profitable activity. Plan to grow vegetables the family loves, then find the best location in your yard (or patio, garden in the middle of your house) to grow them. With a little time and attention, ripe and delicious vegetables will be on the table in your home.

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Irises are the perfect flower for gardeners and growers, both beginners and experienced. This tough flower is easy to grow in a variety of climates, relatively drought tolerant and low maintenance. When in bloom, irises are beautiful, ranging from the common purple to white and yellow patterns.

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Mushrooms grow faster than most fruits and vegetables, and don't take up much space in the garden. Most hobbyists start mushroom cultivation with oyster mushrooms, the easiest mushroom species to grow. However, once you learn the basics of mushroom cultivation, you can try growing a dozen species of mushrooms yourself.

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Hard water that is high in minerals (such as calcium and magnesium) can be softened in several ways, usually by boiling or chemical treatment While there are no studies that show any health risks associated with hard water, it can be uncomfortable to have it.

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Chestnut trees can thrive in a variety of climates and can be grown from seeds or seedlings. For best results, choose a variety that is resistant to damage and can adapt to the climate in your area. Step Part 1 of 5: Planting Basics Step 1.

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Swimming pool water can go bad over the years–so bad that the chemicals are no longer effective. With this information and an empty weekend, you (and a friend) can drain and refill your swimming pool without spending more than 2.5 million in wages (not counting the chemicals needed for the new water).

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Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can save your life in an emergency. The key in extinguishing a fire using a fire extinguisher is to apply the PASS strategy, namely: P (pull) pull the pin, A (aim) point slang, S (squeeze) press the lever, and S (sweep) sweep the hose.

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Papaya is a perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical climates where there is no possibility of freezing or below freezing. A number of species can grow to 9.14 m in height, and most have attractive yellow, orange or cream flowers.

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Growing plants in the garden is a great way to save money and produce healthy vegetables for your kitchen. If you are a tomato lover and want to start using tomatoes from your own garden in your cooking, try growing tomatoes from seed. The steps are quite simple, and it will be a lot of fun for you while producing lots of delicious-tasting tomatoes.

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Sometimes your little one and pets wet the bed and, in certain situations, you may need to remove urine from the mattress. Although it may sound difficult, you don't have to worry! All it takes to make your favorite mattress look like new again is a few simple household products.

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Mosquitoes are insects that are commonly found during the dry season. However, mosquitoes can carry diseases far more severe than just hives. Nor can you do much to prevent mosquito bites. Therefore, the best way to deal with the problem of mosquitoes is to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

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Fresh flowers are often a part of happy moments, whether they are given to you after a special appearance, or the ones you carry as you walk down the aisle on your wedding day. Although beautiful, fresh flowers will not last forever. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can use to preserve its beauty after its freshness has worn off, for example through air drying, pressing processes, or silica gel drying.

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So you want to flaunt your favorite band on the sleeve of your jacket, or brag about a skill you just learned during your scouting education? Iron pads are a great way to express your personality, and are quite useful for hiding rips or damage marks on your clothes and accessories.

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Castile soap, also called plant-based soap, is a soap that does not contain animal oils. The soap is mainly made from olive oil but also sometimes added other vegetable oils. Making your own liquid castile soap can save you money and give you peace of mind knowing that it doesn't contain any harmful ingredients.

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To help maintain general health and hygiene, it is important to clean the dust regularly. Dust can cause breathing problems and make the house feel messy. You need the right equipment to work. A high-quality duster and duster can be a mainstay.

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Concrete has many uses. Among other things, to build an open porch (patio) and vehicle lane protectors, and also to make statues/sculptures and ornaments. Besides being versatile, concrete is also weather resistant and inexpensive. However, to make use of concrete, you have to be willing to expend the necessary effort.

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Plant transplanting is essential to keeping your plants and garden healthy. When your plant is larger than its pot, the plant's roots may be damaged or stuck. Damage to the roots can cause growth retardation or a change in the appearance of the plant.

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Which do you prefer, curly lettuce or lettuce? Whichever variety you prefer, lettuce is a hardy plant and can thrive in almost any place. Start by planting the seeds indoors, then plant the seeds before the first frost (if you live in a country with 4 seasons).

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Pruning the plant helps it grow strong and look neat and attractive. Pruning plants is useful for removing damaged branches, thus allowing the growth of new shoots or creating a special shape. It is very important that you do the pruning properly so that you don't damage the plant.

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The beautiful jasmine flower has an exotic and sweet fragrance that permeates the air on a warm summer afternoon. They bloom all summer on vines or shrubs, depending on the cultivar. Flower buds can be harvested to make a fragrant and refreshing tea.

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Cucumbers are an easy vegetable to care for and bear a lot of fruit if grown properly in the garden. Read this article to learn how to grow plump, delicious cucumbers in your garden. Step Part 1 of 3: Preparation Stage Step 1. Wait for the soil to warm up Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold temperatures, and even frost will kill cucumbers, especially if the plant is already in critical condition.

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Does the thickness of your lawn appear uneven with certain thinning sections? Fertilization can help the lawn grow as thick/thick and green as you hope. To apply fertilizer properly, you must prepare the soil, choose the right fertilizer, and use a method that will give your lawn the best chance of growing stronger and healthier.

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Oleander (Nerium oleander, butterflower) is a beautiful evergreen shrub with colorful flowers. If not pruned, oleander can grow to a height of 3-6 meters. Pruning will make the size of the plant more manageable and force the stems to branch so that the oleander becomes thicker and looks more attractive.

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In fact, you don't need to buy seeds from a plant store to grow an apple tree. Just use the seeds from your favorite apples! Keep in mind that growing apples from seed takes years, and the resulting fruit may not be the same as the apple from which the seeds came.