Vinegar can be used to shine patent leather and be added to boiled rice to make it fluffier. WD-40 removes the residual gunk from places duct tape once stuck, protects silver from tarnishing, and gets rid of black scuff marks on floors. Coca-Cola tenderizes and adds flavor to pot roast, kills slugs, neutralizes jelly-fish stings, [...]
“Take a 3,000-square-foot house on a summer day — only about 3 percent of the cooling power from the central air conditioning is going for people cooling.”
On the morning of the Fourth of July, an incident occurred in my kitchen that first caused me great aggravation—and that later, after I’d had a cup of coffee and could view the situation with some perspective, gave me reason to smile and give myself a little pat on the back. So what happened?
Use the discount code SWIMVS20 to get an extra 20% off already-discounted swimwear during Victoria’s Secret’s Semi-Annual Sale. The code is valid for purchases made through Thursday, July 8.
“It’s like creating the F.D.A. and then denying it authority over pain relievers.”
Also: Is it better to invest or pay off your mortgage early? Is Hulu Plus worth the $10 a month they’re asking for it? Are you paying too much in property taxes?
On Monday, July 5, customers get a free Jr. Deluxe at Arby’s with the purchase of any drink. The offer is limited to one sandwich per person. More details here.
Also: stuff you should never pay for, including certain insurance policies, brand-new technology, checking accounts, and ridiculous plastic surgeries. Cankle liposuction anyone?
Do-it-yourself projects taken on by couples can save money and be wonderful bonding experiences. Then again, such projects can also wind up costing more than hiring a pro and causing humungous arguments, especially when the Ys in DIY don’t see eye to eye or don’t have a clue what they’re doing.
This Saturday, July 3, a “Feeting Frenzy” promotion offers flip-flips for just a buck at Old Navy (thanks FatWallet). A Facebook coupon is required to get the $1 flip-flops, and there’s a five pair maximum.
