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		<title>Kitchen Q&amp;A: Is It Ok To Reuse Cooking Oil? (And More)</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/reuse-cooking-oil/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Kitchen Q &#038; A tackles questions on reusing cooking oil, if there&#8217;s a difference between white and brown eggs, testing the temperature in your oven (and refrigerator), how to darken gravy and more!
Kitchen Q&#038;A: Is It Ok To Reuse Cooking Oil? (And More)
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Is it ok to reuse cooking oil after deep frying? Deep [...]

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		<title>Do You Wash Your Broom?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brooms are an essential tool for a clean home, we use them on a daily basis to sweep up dirt, dust bunnies and spilled bits that accumulate on our floors. But when the broom bristles are full of grody bits, aren&#8217;t we just spreading dirt and germs around when we use them for cleaning?
ou don&#8217;t [...]

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		<title>Kitchen Q&amp;A: How Much Is A Knob Of Butter? (Plus More)</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/kitchen-answers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tipnut&#8217;s Kitchen Questions &#038; Answers is a new weekly feature I&#8217;ll be running for the next little while. Each week I&#8217;ll list a dozen random questions and their answers pertaining to the kitchen (cooking, baking, ingredients, etc.). Some already have full articles of tips on the subject here on Tipnut but it&#8217;s a nice way [...]

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		<title>Christmas Cactus: Houseplant Notes</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/christmas-cactus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden & Plants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Soil: Does well in almost any good garden soil. Needs no feeding except when buds begin to set.
Water: Avoid overwatering. The plant needs to be gently pushed into dormancy at the beginning of November to ensure Christmas blooms, allow the plant to dry out between light waterings during this time. Keep soil lightly moist during [...]

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		<title>13 Budget Friendly Headboard Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Projects]]></category>
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Hang a decorative quilt or tapestry panel. You can either frame it or hang on a pretty decor rod (such as ornamental or brass).
Hang a large framed mirror or framed picture above the bed or make an arrangement of smaller framed pictures.
Hang an old door sideways.
Attach a narrow shelf to the wall above the bed [...]

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		<title>Do You Grow Dishcloths?</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/grow-dishcloths/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you never have grown your dishcloths&#8211;try it!
he dishcloth gourd, Luffa acutangula, is easily grown from seed, and produces a very satisfactory, sanitary dishcloth. Most seed catalogs list it.
Plant the seed of the Luffa vine about the middle of May, or the time you plant your cucumbers should be right.
In the fall the gourds produced [...]

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		<title>Hiding Valuables &#8211; Sneakier Uses For Everyday Things</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/hiding-valuables-sneakier-uses-for-everyday-things/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/hiding-valuables-sneakier-uses-for-everyday-things/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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More Hide and Sneak
When you think of sneaky you usually think of something that is secret or hidden from you. Actually, the most common sneaky-use application is hiding your valuable belongings from others.

Hollowed-out candle
Figurine
Tissue container
Trash container base
Video or audio cassette shell
Pen
Watch case
Inner pocket
Shoestring
DVD case
Between magazine pages
Inside a candy box
Ironing board padding
Bag within a bag

Source &#038; [...]

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		<title>12 Kitchen Tip Quickies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Haven&#8217;t had one of these lists for awhile! Here&#8217;s a mix of vintage and newer tips from my collection of kitchen tips:
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You can use water and lemons to steam clean a microwave easily, why not an oven too? Place a shallow pan of water and fresh lemon juice on the middle rack of the oven. [...]

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		<title>Vacuum Bag Sachet Fresheners: How-To</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/vacuum-bag-sachet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homemade Cleaners]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slip these fragrant sachets into your vacuum bag and enjoy the pleasant fragrance when you vacuum the floor. They&#8217;re easy to make using just a few simple ingredients and best part is: they don&#8217;t make a mess!
How To Make Vacuum Bag Sachets
Ingredients:
1/4 cup dried lavender*
1/4 cup dried rosemary*
1 TBS cloves*
1/2 cup cedar shavings
1 TBS baking [...]

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		<title>Quick &amp; Easy Homemade Ice Packs: How To</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/quick-easy-homemade-ice-packs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few different options for having ice packs and ice bags on hand as well as frugal ideas for keeping your lunchbags and camping coolers nice and chilled.
Reuseable gel type ice packs:
Method #1
2 cups water
1/3 cup vodka (80 proof)
Food coloring (any color you like)
Ziploc Freezer Bag 

Pour liquids into ziploc freezer bag, add food coloring [...]

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