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Use Baking Soda to Get Rid of Moss Growing on Your Footpath and Driveway
Not everyone is a fan of the rustic look of moss growing on their driveway, footpath, or patio. But, appearance aside, it’s a safety hazard. When moss covers materials like concrete, brick, wood, and paving stones, it can make these high-traffic surfaces extremely slippery, increasing the risk of someone falling.
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The Best (and Worst) Ways to Clean Bird Poop From Your Pergola
On beautiful, sunny days, bird poop will suddenly appear on all your pergola, railings, and outdoor furniture. Online, there are all kinds of suggestions for what you can use to remove the icky white stain once you’ve scraped away the solid part, but it’s not clear which ones work and which are just conventional wisdom…
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These Household Products Can Sub for WD-40
WD-40 has been a staple in many American households for decades, thanks to its versatility. In addition to being an effective lubricant, it can also protect metal from rust and corrosion, cut through grease and grime, and displace moisture (the WD stands for “water displacement”).
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How to Remove Blood From Fabrics and Surfaces (and What Not to Do)
If you’re looking for ways to remove blood stains from clothing, walls, or whatever other surface you may have found it on, we’re going to give you the benefit of the doubt regarding any bad behaviour and move straight to solutions — because there are quite a few. Some are better than others, though, so…