When a piece of chewing gum gets stuck in the fibers of carpet or on your favorite piece of clothing, resist the urge to pick at it or try to pull it out of the fabric. Instead, let the gum dry out, then place a freezer pack or ice cubes (in a plastic bag) on top for 20 minutes to freeze and harden it. The consistency will change from sticky and chewy to rock-hard, and it'll be easy to scrape off. Use a credit card, dull knife or even your fingers to scrape it clean.

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While your donation of a lightly used (and loved) dining room table and chairs to charity may seem like a generous gift, there's a reason why many won't take it: They simply don't have the storage or floor space for it. Furniture is bulky and heavy, and it's one of the top items to fill landfills. While some charities will take furniture, it's best to try to use a furniture resale site near you to find a home for your old pieces. You can make money, and some even offer "white glove" pickup and delivery to make it as easy as possible.

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One of the best things you can do to extend the life of perishable produce is to keep ripening fruit away from other vegetables and fruit. Ripening fruits are those that get sweeter over time, like apples and pears. As they ripen, they emit an odorless gas called ethylene that can cause even hearty produce like squash and onions to yellow, wilt and even rot. Just keeping these items separated from each other can extend the life of your produce by weeks.

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