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Sarah Walker

Sarah is a homemaker and is passionate about fixing little things in and around her house. She loves to do DIY hacks and keeps on writing about those things in her blog. When she is not writing, she keeps herself busy with her twins Cathy and Mickey.

Can You Use a Toothpick as a Candle Wick? (And Clever Uses of Candle Wax)

It’s one of the most common questions I receive – can I use a toothpick as a candle wick? And because we need to get our facts right, I decided to write a massive post to tackle this question and also to answer some that directly relate to the same problem. So if you are …

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Can You Use Pool Chlorine for Laundry? (And in the Toilet?)

Many people depend on chlorine for regular laundry activities both at home and for industrial purposes. You can use it to remove stains, whiten clothes, disinfect laundry, and in pools to keep away bacteria. However, there is still some confusion as to how chlorine should be used. This post will walk you through different safe …

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Can You Use Wax Melts to Make Candles? (+7 Uses of Old Wax Melts)

You are probably a candle lover, and you feel comfortable when you light your house with candles. It’s something you probably have done for some time now. However, you’re here to learn how you can use wax melts to make candles, right?  If you’ve been obsessed with candles for some time, you’ll notice that they …

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Can You Flush Coffee Grounds Down the Toilet? (And Ways To Dispose of)

Coffee is a renowned beverage in most households across the world. It’s something that keeps us awake while getting ready to start each new day.  Regardless of the method, you obtain your coffee grounds; you’re often left with a lot of waste once you brew each cup. Good news! There are better ways to get …

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Can You Flush Newspaper Down the Toilet? (And What Not To Flush)

You will always find newspapers wherever you find people. That’s why so many people complain about their houses and officers being full of newspapers. Unknown to many, there are many things to reuse your old newspaper. One of them is to use it as toilet paper. However, there are many implications for this. And this …

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Can You Flush Cigarette Butts? (No. Never)

Smoking is a prevalent thing among different people. While many people have various reasons and appetite for smoking, there is one thing everybody agrees on. And that is the fact that cigarette butts are useless after smoking.  Yes, what else do you need them for? Nothing! This makes you want to get rid of it …

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Can You Flush Hair Down the Toilet? (Seriously No)

It’s no news that your body is full of hair. As an average human, you probably have close to a hundred thousand strands on your head. Another issue you may observe is how much hair you shed every day. Like every other human, it is normal to shed close to a hundred strands of hair …

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Can You Put a Plate in the Oven? (And How To Check if Plate is Oven-safe)

Plates and other dishes have been used for hundreds of years and at that time, different materials have made different plates. The most common ones are plastic, glass, wood, melamine and ceramic plates. Today, these plates and dishes are used in contemporary warming, baking and cooking appliances such as microwaves and ovens, bringing about the …

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Can You Use Bleach in the Swimming Pool? (And Is It Okay to Swim?)

Owning a private pool is one of the best things that can happen to you. It gets more fun until you have to maintain the sanitary of the pool. It’s only easy to use and maintain when you watch it on TV. However, we know there are ways to go about this, even with your …

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Can You Put the Stoneware in the Oven? (And in Microwave?)

The world has seen its fair share of artistic products, modeled hundreds of years ago, and continue to grace our houses, museums, and offices, among others. They can be grouped into earthenware, porcelain and stoneware. Stoneware products sit between earthenware and porcelain and as such, they are majorly compared and contrasted. This article will delve …

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15 Clever Ways to Keep Birds Out of Your Garage (And Why Birds Like Garages)

Birds are incredible beings. From time immemorial, they have played significant roles in human society as they even hold strong symbolism in some parts of the world. Sometimes, having them around can be a source of pure bliss. However, having them in some places such as your garage might create some nuisance. This is a …

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Can You Use Cotton Yarn as a Candle Wick? (Yes. You Can)

Electricity or not, candles have been an important source of light to our homes. We use it every now and then, even for aesthetic purposes. Well, the great thing is that you can make your candle by yourself. However, one thing you’ll have to decide on is what you use as your candle wick. Are …

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Can You Put Red Copper Pan in the Oven? (And Are They Toxic)

Are you one of those who is tired of having to wash your cookware because of a burn? You desire a better alternative to your other cookware. And you heard about the red copper pan, but you still have some questions. Lay your mind to rest. In this post, we have answered all your questions. …

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How To Dispose of Old Checkbook Stubs? (And How Long to Keep Them)

Checkbooks are very vital financial documents. They are paper instruments you can use to make payments. Checkbooks can sometimes be a gateway to your finances. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. And this is the reality with your checkbooks. So, what then happens when you don’t need them anymore, and they only seem to occupy space? There …

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Are Dryer Sheets Necessary? (And 5+ Alternatives)

When it comes to doing your laundry, there are many choices to make. There’s the part where you have to sort your laundry either by texture or by color. There’s also the part where you have to select the best kind of detergent to use to avoid ruining your clothes.  Perhaps, some other time we …

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