Hints

Until the gardening starts I thought I would post some hints on using everyday things to help make life a little easier.

Salt:
*Add 1/2 cup salt to the wash cycle to prevent colored fabrics from running.
*Toss an occasional handful of salt into your fireplace when you've got a fire burning to help loosen soot inside your chimney. An additional benefit is the salt produces a cheery bright yellow flame.
*Fill a small cloth bag with salt and hold tightly. Dampen bag with water. Rub it on the outside of your windshield to keep snow and ice from sticking.
*Remove tea or coffee stains from light-colored cups and mugs by rubbing stained areas with salt and a little water. Wash as usual.
*Pour a strong solution of 1 cup salt and 2 cups hot water sown the kitchen drain to eliminate odors and break up grease.
*Prevent white wicker furniture from yellowing by scrubbing it with a stiff brush moistened with salt water. Let dry in full sunlight.

Hope this is useful. I know I have tried some of them.
More hints to come.