Storing summer clothes? Keep whites away from direct sunlight -- they often have colorless dyes that can turn yellow when exposed to sunlight for a long time.
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Short on closet space? Attach a wooden rod or metal pipe to attic rafters to hang out-of-season clothing. Just don’t overload it.
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Ready for winter? Store metal shovels and garden tools in a dry space with the heads pointing upwards to help prevent rusting.
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Storing dry cleaned clothes? Remove them from their plastic bags and put them into ventilated cotton bags. Plastic can let mold or mildew form and cause leather or suede to dry out.
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Got firewood? Store it at least 15 feet from your home's foundation, so if termites get into the woodpile, they won't spread to your home.
Shoveling snow? Reduce the risk of injury by running in place and then stretching for a few minutes before you start.
Back pain? Invest in an ergonomic snow shovel; they're lightweight and have a contoured handle that's designed to reduce bending and decrease lifting.
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Snowstorm coming? Apply a de-icer to your walkways and driveways before it starts to snow to reduce accumulation by 2 to 3 inches. Use an eco-friendly product that won't harm pets or plants.
Need extra freezer space? Consider adding a freezer to your garage. Just check the temperature occasionally, especially when the seasons change -- it should always be between -5 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Want dry firewood? Cover and elevate your woodpile a few inches off the ground to keep it from soaking up water and to improve air circulation.
Installing a ventilation fan in your garage? For maximum cooling, put it high on the wall directly opposite the garage door.
Cleaning your fireplace? Sprinkle the ashes with wet coffee grounds before you remove them; they'll be easier to sweep up, and you won't get ash and dust all over the room.
Tough spill in the fridge? Sprinkle baking soda on a damp dish towel and gently scrub the spot. It will remove the stain without harming the surface.
Want to boost your window air conditioner's power, but don't want to boost your bill? Put a fan in front of the unit to help spread the cool air without having to raise the settings.
Scruffed-up wood floors? Camouflage scratches with a wood-repair wax stick or wood-stain marker.