My cat won’t stop marking territory inside the house.

Thoroughly clean the sprayed spot to remove the smell. Products like OdorLogic CleanAway ($5.99, drsfostersmith.com) are designed to permanently eliminate scent and discourage re-marking, as harshly scented products may entice them to just spray again.

Next, identify the problem. If your cat spies another feline out the window, he may feel the need to mark territory inside. Close blinds when possible, and move your cat’s favorite furniture away from windows or purchase a cat tree for a corner to encourage him to relocate and stop creeping on the neighbor’s cat.

Cats don’t like change, so they sometimes spray to cope with stress. Just redecorating a room or changing work hours could weird out your pet. If you know you have an anxious cat, consider a pheromone spray or di user to calm him down during stressful periods. Be sure to stick to his routine as much as possible and provide extra lovin’, too.

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My pressed makeup powder broke.

We’re not supposed to cry over spilled milk, but a dropped, cracked eyeshadow palette? Tears are permitted in this case. But now you can take those busted blush and powder compacts out of the back of your makeup drawer and revive them in minutes. 1

Grab your isopropyl alcohol and some plastic wrap. Round up all the broken pieces into the bottom of the makeup pan, winding plastic wrap around the whole compact to keep them securely inside. 2

Using your fingers, gently crush the powder pieces into loose powder. Unwrap veeeery carefully. 3

Add a few drops of alcohol until the powder is saturated and malleable. Press it back into shape in the pan, and allow it to air dry completely before use. It should be good as new!

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My dog is shedding. Like, a lot

According to a survey in 2010, shedding is the second biggest downside to having a pet (second only to death of the pet, mind you). Hair on your clothes, your floors, your car interior and, occasionally, your food. How can you bring the shedding level down a notch?

1

Bathe your dog weekly. Yes, weekly. Vets used to recommend only occasional bathing to prevent stripping pets’ skin of natural oils, but when gentle shampoos are used, more regular bathing helps rinse away loose hair without causing irritation. And of course, brush often!

2

Trying to get loose fur o of upholstery?

Dampen a rubber glove and wipe—all the hairs will gather easily. Or, spray the fabric with liquid fabric softener and water before wiping. You can use a squeegee, too!

3

If your vacuum isn’t corralling your pets’ left-behind hairs, gently rub a pumice stone over the top of carpets. All the hairs will

yellow from too much polish.

Don’t feel like you have to hide the yellow with more polish. Instead, banish it entirely.

First things first, always use a base coat. Not only does it extend the life of polish, but it protects nails from staining and yellowing. Next, decide which method of whitening works for you—you may already have the supplies at home.

Mix a few drops of lemon juice into 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide. Dip cotton balls into the solution, and rub onto nails until staining is gone.

Got baking soda and peroxide on hand? One tablespoon HP stirred in with 2 1/2 tablespoons of baking soda creates a cleaning paste. Cover each nail in the mixture, leave for three minutes and rinse. You can repeat this every six to eight weeks to keep nails looking naturally healthy. You can also simply bu nails using a store-bought bu ng tool, and the stain will bu right o .

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There are water rings on my table.

First, find the audacious fool who ignored the stack of coasters nearby. Once they’ve been lightly smacked about the head, consider your options and choose a removal method to try.

1 Break out the petroleum jelly. Apply it to water marks, and allow it to sit overnight. In the morning, the mark should wipe away with the jelly.

2 Mix a teaspoon of salt with drops of water until it becomes a paste. Work that paste into the water marks with a sponge or cloth until the mark disappears, and finish by polishing the wood.

Dryer Sheets Do Everything

3 Mix equal parts baking soda with white, non-gel toothpaste. Scrub the mixture into the wood following the grain. Wipe o , and polish.

4 Stir together equal parts vinegar and olive oil, and rub into wood, paralleling the grain. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away.

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FRIZZY FLYAWAYS RUINING YOUR HAIR DAY?

TAME THEM BY RUBBING THEM DOWN WITH A DRYER SHEET. YOU CAN ALSO DO THIS TO ELIMINATE STATIC CLING FROM YOUR CLOTHING.

CLEAN YOUR IRON'S SOLEPLATE. RUN THE IRON OVER A DRYER SHEET ON LOW AND WATCH THE RESIDUE COME RIGHT OFF.

SOAP SCUM CLOUDING UP YOUR GLASS SHOWER DOORS? LIGHTLY DAMPEN A USED DRYER SHEET, AND USE IT TO SCRUB RIGHT THROUGH AND RESTORE SHINE.

A USED DRYER SHEET RUBS DEODORANT MARKS OFF CLOTHING WITH JUST A LITTLE BIT OF ELBOW GREASE.

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