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America Has Great Ideas. How About WD-40?

Wayne — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:55:34 +0000

Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.. [...]

Bounce – Not Just a Fabric Softner

Wayne — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:50:41 +0000

Bounce This Along

This is great timing for helpful information at the beginning of the warmer weather.

The US Postal Service seems to have given the mail carriers some excellent advice — put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to keep yellow jackets away.

You may find that advice useful when playing baseball [...]

More Than One Way To Use A Coffee Filter

Wayne — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:50:16 +0000

You wouldn't normally think of the plethora of uses for common coffee filters. Coffee filters are cheap. [...]

Recommended Tree Plantings for Tulsa, OK

Wayne — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:12:11 +0000

This list was compiled as recommendations for planting in the Tulsa area. [...]

Building A Better Privacy Fence

Wayne — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:49:44 +0000

In my opinion, that is one very weak link in fence building. I have thought for a long time there should be a way to stop using wooden posts when installing a privacy fence. [...]

Home Maintenance Tip – Energy Savings

Wayne — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:09:04 +0000

An energy saving tip for cooling is to use ceiling fans. [...]

What Should You Know About Carpeting?

Wayne — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:49:33 +0000

Inevitably, when consumers seek assistance with carpet problems, the first question asked of the consumer is whether the carpet is a cut pile carpet or loop pile carpet. Just as inevitable is the silence on the other end of the phone. Few consumers really have an understanding of the product they have purchased. It is no wonder that so many people have issues with carpet purchases. There is no clear starting point in explaining carpet construction, but carpet styling seems to be the easiest to explain. [...]

Maintenance Tips for Your Refrigerator

Wayne — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:47:08 +0000

You want to keep your refrigerator running smoothly, so that during the heat of the summer you have plenty of cool drinks ready to enjoy! [...]

Home Maintenance Tip for Your Washer and Dryer

Wayne — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:38:28 +0000

Your washer and dryer are designed to be simple to maintain, and there are a few things you can do that will prolong the life of the machines and reduce service calls. [...]

Save Money Now and Later with Energy Efficiency

Wayne — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:07:45 +0000

Tax Credits and Energy Efficiency are a great mix. [...]