Contact: McGraw Media Enterprises, Inc.
Phone: 315.423.0555
E-Mail: mrsfixit@mrsfixit.com

Sample 1:

Keeping it all Together

            Have you ever found yourself gluing something together only to find out that you don't have a clamp that will hold it?  Traditional clamps aren't always the answer, that odd shaped vase, the broken chair spindles and the little knick knacks call for some ingenuity.  Here are a few ideas to help you keep it all together!

            For an odd shaped vase, glue the broken piece and stick it back in place.  Then mold some clay on either side of the repair.  This will hold it tight and fast while the glue dries!

            A broken chair is a tricky repair; you need tension all over to hold it right.  So, grab some bungee cords.  They're stretchy so they provide a lot of force for the repair.  All you have to do is mend the broken parts and then stretch a least four bungee cords around the chair to hold it in several different directions.  This steady all over hold will help ensure a solid repair. 

            Old-fashioned mousetraps come in a variety of sizes and have more than enough support to hold a repair.  Along that same line a tiny repair can be held steady will some spring clip clothespins.

            If you find yourself with a project where you have to hold two ends together, slip the project into a caulk gun. The tool is designed to push caulk out of a tube so it's the perfect substitute for a clamp.  Put some felt buffers in either end of the gun and slip your repair into place.  Then just squeeze the trigger until it's nice and tight!

            See there is no need to worry if you don't have the right clamp for the job. Use a little creativity and you'll be keeping it all together too!  And remember, it's just that simple!

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            If you're trying to make a repair yourself on dishes or pottery, put the piece in a basin of sand.  The sand will hold it steady so that you have two hands free to make your repair!

For more great tips, or if you have a question or a tip that you want to share, please visit my website at www.mrsfixit.com!  You can also write me at Mrs. FIXIT, McGraw Media Enterprises, Inc., 333 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, New York 13202.  It's just that simple!

Contact: McGraw Media Enterprises, Inc.
Phone: 315.423.0555
E-Mail: mrsfixit@mrsfixit.com

Sample 2:

Take the Frustrations out of the Kitchen

            In today's fast paced, demanding world little frustrations ca turn into big headaches, here are some ideas that should make your kitchen frustrations disappear and help you move on to the fun stuff in life!

            Keep a few inexpensive toothbrushes on hand in the kitchen.  When you're washing dishes a toothbrush's small size and bristles are perfect for scrubbing hard to clean items like graters, colanders, muffin tins and beaters.  They also come in handy for scrubbing tight spots on stoves, sinks and appliances.

            For quick clean-ups on all of your kitchen surfaces, keep some baby wipes under the sink.  They will clean and shine in one quick swipe!

            If you drop an egg, don't try to wipe it up it will just smear all over.  Grab a turkey baster, squeeze the top and put it on the egg.  It will suck the egg right inside so you can squirt it out in the sink.  Then a quick wipe will clean the floor!  If you don't have a turkey baster, sprinkle a generous amount of salt over the egg and let it sit for a few minutes.  The salt will harden the yolk so it can easily be wiped up.

            If you find yourself with a jar lid that just won't come off. Grab you rubber gloves.  They will give you a non-slip grip that will help you loosen that lid in no time. 

            If slicing onions has you in tears, light a candle before you start.  The flame will burn off those toxic fumes before they reach your eyes. 

            Finally, if a recipe calls for you to sift flour and you don't have a sifter, grab a sieve.  Just shake it back and forth over the bowl to sift that flour with ease.

            These quick and easy tips should help eliminate little frustrations in your life!  It's just that simple!

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Those toothbrushes can help in places other than the kitchen, try them when washing windows and cleaning bathrooms.

For more great tips, or if you have a question or a tip that you want to share, please visit my website at www.mrsfixit.com!  You can also write me at Mrs. FIXIT, McGraw Media Enterprises, Inc., 333 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, New York 13202.  It's just that simple!

Sample 3:

Patio Perfection in Very Little Time!

            If the warmer weather has you looking forward to back yard barbecues, but not to cleaning up the patio, I have some quick and easy ideas to get you moving in the right direction.

            Patio furniture can get filthy in storage; add a squirt or two of dish soap and a half a cup of ammonia to a bucket of warm water.  Spray the furniture down so it's nice and wet, and scrub with the ammonia mixture.  It may take a little elbow grease, but that grime should come right off!  This solution works on most kinds of plastic or plastic coated furniture.  Now, if the cleaning took the shiny finish off of the furniture, you can buff the shine back with some automotive paste wax.  Just apply a thin coat and shine it up with a soft cloth. As an added bonus, if your furniture is colored the wax will protect it from fading over time in the sun! 

            Full strength white vinegar will clean any glass or plastic tabletop with ease.  For a fast cleanup you can pour the vinegar into a spray bottle.  Then you can just spray it on and wipe it up.

            The best way to clean cushions is to vacuum away dust and cobwebs, and then scrub them with a simple soap and water solution.  When they're all scrubbed, rinse them down and lay them in the sun to dry.

            Before you clean your patio, spray a light mist of water over the area.  This will keep dust to a minimum when you sweep, making the task a whole lot easier. 

            Now that you know how easy that back yard clean up can be, go ahead and plan that barbecue!  It's just that simple!

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            Whether you're sweeping the patio or raking the lawn, a length of pipe insulation slipped over the handle will cushion your grip and prevent blisters.

For more great tips, or if you have a question or a tip that you want to share, please visit my website at www.mrsfixit.com!  You can also write me at Mrs. FIXIT, McGraw Media Enterprises, Inc., 333 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, New York 13202.  It's just that simple!