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    Discover the genius $15 IKEA office item that's transforming kitchens everywhere

    I kept my spuds in the fridge because I was sick of throwing them out. I noticed they tasted different, sort of sweet but still nice. I googled how to store them. Apparently when they are kept in the fridge the starches convert to sugar. I’ve moved them into a cardboard box in the pantry.
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    Government crackdown on online gambling - credit card use no longer allowed?

    I don’t gamble, but I know a number of families whom have compulsive gamblers in their family. They are all the bread winners. I don’t think anything will stop them unless they get help. However, if they take away the convenience of doing it over the phone or online it might slow them down.
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    Protect yourself: Here are three sneaky warning signs of online scams

    I have a particular ring (Waltzing Matilda) for my friends and family. They are the only calls I ever answer. I would be on the phone for hours everyday if I answered all the spam calls.
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    Telstra scam going around. This one is very real looking. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!!!

    Spotted that as a scam after reading the first line ”the last owing bill”. I’m sorry people get caught in these scams but surely we have been warned enough to know not to click on any links in emails. Most scams have something, grammar, spelling, sentence structure wrong with them.
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    Pillow Talk: Expert Tips for Keeping Your Pillows Fresh and Clean

    When I’ve tried to wash pillows in the machine the casing fills with air and they wont submerge themselves in the water, I have a top loader.
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    This shopping method could save you hundreds on your grocery bills!

    Me too, I hate grocery shopping. I just pay whatever I have to, I’m not wealthy but I’m not poor either.
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    This shopping method could save you hundreds on your grocery bills!

    My dad did this after he retired, it was an interest for him. He lived in a country town. He would study the catalogues, write a list and off he’d go. My mum never needed to shop. He would keep all of his receipts and once a month he would add it all up and work out how much money they needed...
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    This unlikely LEGO hack can boost both your home decor and your brain health!

    Mmmm not my taste, but to each his own.
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    Expert Reveals 3 Household Filters You're Probably Not Cleaning

    You shouldn’t use dishwasher tablets on aluminium. Many range hood filters are aluminium . They are easy to clean by soaking in hot water and detergent.
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    Scam Warning: Bunnings / Delonghi Coffee Machine Scam Targets Bargain Hunters

    Yes I saw this on FB, I pretended I was going to buy one and as soon as I saw they wanted bank details I knew it would be a scam.
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    ‘Your behaviour is absolutely appalling’: Local man calls out neighbour over ‘disrespectful’ dog waste disposal

    Like I said I have no problem with it, you are quite welcome to deposit your bagged dog poo in my bin. You will have to be quick though my husband brings our bins in pretty early.
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    ‘Your behaviour is absolutely appalling’: Local man calls out neighbour over ‘disrespectful’ dog waste disposal

    I don’t have a dog but walk my granddogs and a neighbour’s dog regularly. I always pick up their poo and tie the bag before putting it into my bin. Our bins are emptied weekly, I have never detected any poo odour coming from them. As long as the bag is tied I can’t see how the smell would...
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    ‘Your behaviour is absolutely appalling’: Local man calls out neighbour over ‘disrespectful’ dog waste disposal

    Are you saying the dog poo is bagged? I have absolutely no problem with anyone putting their bagged dog poo in my bin.
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    ‘Your behaviour is absolutely appalling’: Local man calls out neighbour over ‘disrespectful’ dog waste disposal

    What can I say, this is worse than disgusting. It’s hard to believe there are people in this world capable of such a despicable act. Where I live and walk I’m constantly dodging dog poo. I think most people pick it up but there are always some who don’t.
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    How This Woman Keeps Her Shower Sparkling - A Simple Trick You'll Wish You'd Known Sooner

    I did this once only. Honestly I would prefer to give the shower a good clean once a week. By cleaning it weekly it’s really quite easy to clean. I just use a magic eraser, no chemicals needed.
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    Woolworths Faces Criticism Over 'Invasive' Store Surveillance as AI Self-Checkout Trial Widens

    I don‘t have a problem with it. I remember when the price of bananas went through the roof I looked over at the customer beside me, she had a bag full of bananas. I was curious as to how much they cost, she had scanned them as carrots. It’s because of dishonest people that WW have to take these...
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    This unlikely hardware store purchase will make your kitchen sink shine

    I’ve used this on my sink, it did make it shinier than my usual bleach and water. However it required a good bit of elbow grease compared to bleach. Can’t say I’d recommend it.
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    Coles shopper shares a budget-friendly, two-ingredient cleaning tip to transform your dirty bathroom in no time!

    No I won’t be trying it. I don’t like wipes, they are too thin and small. They go into landfill or our waterways. I clean my bathroom with a reusable cloth and a bucket of water with some disinfectant.
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