The general helpful thread, tricks that can help everyone

[MrsSunshine]

my tip.. place tea bags in mason jars.. the 'air tight' seal helps maintain their freshness.

[avoncallingu]

Itchy eyes or a stye on your eye? - Lie down and put a used tea bag on it and squeeze a little tea onto it. (Orange pekoe is what I use.) It will help heal and soothe your eyes.

[Silk]

Used dryer sheets are good for shining up chrome fixtures.

Silk

[Natalka]

Dryer sheets are great for shining shoes, too.

Also, for those with longer haired kitties, great to get the static on them down - so they don't run around with the 'invisible itching' thingee they tend to do...

[tasha313]

I can't think of anything right now but great thread !

[vesper]

50% of computer problems can be solved by turning off your computer and then restarting.

[nicolthepickle]

Spritz your bread dough with water before baking. That way the heat has to evaporate the water before it "sets" it and gives it a crust. It'll give your loaf a jump in the oven.

[Redneck Charger]

In my experience best before - they're territorial. Also Home Hardware and $$ store sell these for about $2 pr spand have grey wasp nest shaped ones.

I use the store bought one, and have for a few years now, and have had NO wasp's problems, matter fact have a few of them around the house and garage..

[Redneck Charger]

If you have a puppy or dog that is scared of thunder.. before a storm, rub him/her down with a bounce sheet, helps with them being frightened through a storm.. Also rubbing a bounce sheet on a fresh mosquito bite helps with the itch..