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Illustration of a rolled newspaper used as a paper shim around a door hinge pin to silence a squeaky door

Home & Cleaning

November 25, 2025

The newspaper rolled up that silences squeaky doors : how paper shims stop metal rubbing

Discover how a rolled newspaper acts as a paper shim to silence squeaky doors, damping metal friction, with quick methods, materials, and permanent fixes.

Illustration of a vinegar-and-oil mixture being applied to wooden spoons to condition and feed dry wood without chemicals

Home & Cleaning

November 25, 2025

The vinegar + oil mix that conditions wooden spoons : how it feeds dry wood without chemicals

Revive wooden spoons with a vinegar-and-oil mix—feed dry wood without chemicals. Ratios, best oils, step-by-step conditioning, care and safety tips.

Illustration of a paintbrush drying with a rubber band gently compressing the bristles to prevent splaying

Home & Cleaning

November 25, 2025

The rubber band on paintbrushes that keeps bristles perfect : how it stops splaying while drying

Learn how a simple rubber band keeps paintbrush bristles aligned while drying, with science-backed tips, step-by-step use, and advice on bands and storage.

Illustration of a chopping knife being rinsed with a warm salt-and-water solution to remove lingering odours

Home & Cleaning

November 21, 2025

The salt-and-water rinse that freshens chopping knives: how saline lift removes everyday odours

Discover how a simple salt-and-water rinse neutralises knife odours. Learn the science of saline lift, step-by-step method, and care for carbon and stainless.

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