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Turn on your car A/C

Submitted by Mrs_Tip_a_day on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 14:23

Instead of opening up the windows when you drive, it would be a better idea to instead turn your air conditioner on and roll up the windows. Why, you ask? Because a rolled down window actually reduces the aerodynamics of the car, making it less fuel efficient, especially when driving at high speeds (like on the highway). Tip: Driving with the windows rolled up will increase the fuel economy by 20%.

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Feed the birds!

Submitted by Mrs_Tip_a_day on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 14:18

Got old or stale bread in your pantry? Don't just toss them away! Tie a piece of string around the bread or bagel and hang it in a tree either in your backyard or at the park. Tip: You can spread some peanut butter on the bread and roll it in bird seed to give them an extra treat!

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Organic Gardening

Submitted by Mrs_Tip_a_day on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 14:13

A few tips for you avid gardeners:

- Got slugs in your garden? Make a beer trap by digging up a glass jar or container in your garden, and pouring beer up to about 1/2 inch from the top. The trick? Slugs are attracted to the beer, which acts as a great bait for these pesky critters.

- What to get rid of pesky aphids and spider mites from your plants? Use 1 tablespoon of dish soap to 2 litres water. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and spray your plants where they are infected with the bugs.

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Black spots on leaves

Submitted by Mrs_Tip_a_day on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 13:59

Here is an easy and effective way to cure the black spots on leaves of your roses, flowers, and other plant leaves.
Make a solution of 1 part milk to 2 parts water. Pour this solution into a spray bottle. Spray on rose leaves or other leaves.
The trick? The lactoferrin in milk, which is a subfraction of whey protein, works great as a defungicide, inhibiting a wide range of fungus, bacteria and yeast.