If you're leaving home for a period of time, unplug your garage door opener and lock the door. Thieves may patrol the area with an opener of their own testing to see who's door opens. Another good idea is to reset the "factory" code on your opener to a personal one.
Rub a paste of salt and vinegar into the stain; leave it to stand for 30 minutes, then wash as usual.
Sprinkle sand through a kitchen strainer on an icy sidewalk to distribute evenly
Coat a snow shovel with floor or auto wax to keep snow from sticking to it
In an area where a large amount of oil has dripped, lay several thicknesses of newspapers. Saturate the paper with water and press flat against the floor. When dry, remove the newspaper and spots will have disappeared.
You may need to repeat this process more than once.
To keep your extension cords from getting tangled, insert them into a empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls to store them.
To prevent mice from gaining entry to your garage or shed, stop up any openings with steel wood pads. Mice will not chew through these!
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