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Do Just One Thing for August 01, 2017

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | August 1st, 2017

Has your garden hose sprung a leak from a small tear or hole? There’s no need to replace the hose when you can simply repair it yourself -- and it’s a lot easier than you think. Turn off the faucet and thoroughly dry the area where the tear is. Cover the whole tear with rubber cement, and let it dry completely before wrapping the area with electrical tape; it should be wound very tight around and around the hose to help secure the rubber cement fix. Voila! Good as new.

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Do Just One Thing for July 31, 2017

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | July 31st, 2017

The next time you make a big batch of pasta, consider saving the pasta water. The water you used to cook up a box of linguini is full of protein and natural starches that can be used to thicken sauces, gravy, stews and soups. To save your pasta water, simply ladle portions into ice cube trays. Freeze them and store them in freezer bags. To use, simply toss a few cubes into whatever you’re cooking.

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Do Just One Thing for July 30, 2017

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | July 30th, 2017

When it comes to workout clothes, one caveat of getting a good sweat on is that the fabric can hold onto both moisture and odor. Chlorine bleach is one way to freshen clothes, but many fabrics aren’t designed for bleach, and it’s not the greenest option either. After you wash your workout clothes, consider hanging them out to dry on a very hot, bright day. A dry, hot day can do wonders to deodorize clothing; the sun’s natural UV rays and ozone can kill odor-causing bacteria. If the day is even slightly humid, the technique won’t work; in fact, it can just encourage additional bacterial growth on the clothing instead.

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