Road salt in winter is used to de-ice roads, but it can also create rust on the undercarriage of your car. After a serious storm, be sure to take your car to a car wash -- which is the most water- and energy-efficient way to wash a car -- to have the salt residue washed off, then opt for additional undercarriage cleaning. A wax seal now and then will also help create a protective barrier, which prevents the de-icing mixture from deteriorating your car.

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If you're purging and getting rid of obsolete things in your house, one thing you might have a huge collection of is compact discs. Believe it or not, CDs can and should be recycled. They are made from a mixture of polycarbonate and aluminum, and stores like Best Buy have free recycling bins to collect them. The discs are shredded and the recyclable materials are sorted out and made into new products.

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You have all the ingredients right in your own kitchen to make a DIY hair mask so your scalp and follicles are clean, vibrant and healthy. Just mix one part yogurt, one part honey and a few tablespoons of olive oil together. Then massage it into your scalp and let it sit for 30 minutes. The honey helps to moisturize and also delivers antibacterial benefits to help with a flaky scalp. And the calcium-rich yogurt helps provide strength and volume to bring back lackluster hair. Just rinse off after using to see the results!

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