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How to Remove Gel Nail Polish Without Going to the Salon
There are no two ways about it: Gel nail polish is amazing. To be able to leave the salon with dry nails you don’t have to worry about accidentally smudging, denting, or uplifting altogether while the polish hardens, and then have colour strong enough to withstand multiple showers, countless dishes, and kid’s baths, and still…
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How to Clean Your Discolored Vent Covers With Hydrogen Peroxide
There’s a difference between something being dirty and discolored — and plastic vent covers can be both. While many homes feature vent covers made of metal, plastic is also relatively common. And one of the downsides of white plastic vent covers is that they yellow over time, ending up discolored.
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You Should Bring a Ball of Dryer Lint on Your Next Camping Trip
The best part of any camping trip is the campfire, but if you aren’t an expert at arranging your logs and kindling, building one can be an uphill battle. But with a ball of dryer lint and a few other tools, you can make a handy firestarter that will serve you well on those cool…
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What to Use in Your Pool If You Can’t Find Chlorine Tablets
Masks may be coming off, and shots may be getting in arms, but we’re still feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on manufacturing and shipping. Along with things like appliances and lumber, there’s also a shortage of chlorine tablets for swimming pools. Here’s why that happened, and what you can use instead of the…