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Show When opening a can of paint, jab two holes on either side of the can near the top. Stretch a wire through the holes and it can then be used to remove excess paint from the brush without causing the paint to harden on the sides of the can. Used crankcase oil may be used to paint fences and gates. Paint only during dry weather. Dusting with talcum or cornstarch corn-starch will help keep rubber gloves from sticking together on the inside. The powder is dusted both on the inside and on the outside. out-side. This should be done to any rubber material that lies folded. Squeeze a little lemon juice through the meat grinder before grinding dates, figsK prunes or raisins rais-ins and they will leave the chopper chop-per more readily. By cooking in dishes that you can bring right to the table, food will stay hot longer and you will save yourself dishwashing. A soap shaker may be made by fastening together two worn prewar pre-war tea strainers of same size. This homemade gadget makes it oossible to whip up an excellent suds in the dishpan in a short time, thus utilizing all soap scraps as they accumulate. To avoid fatigue while you are ironing or doing any work where you remain long' in one spot, stand on a heavy rug or rubber mat. Eggs which are very cold separate sepa-rate more easily. Break them as soon as they come out of the ice aox if the yolks and whites are to be used separately. When making pancakes, here is a useful tip: Rub a little salt wer the frying-pan when it is hot. The batter will not stick then. |