Tips for Easier Gardening

No-stick shovel

Whether you're dealing with wet snow or mucky soil, a dose of spray lubricant on your shovel will make the sticky stuff slip right off. Use a lubricant that contains silicone or Teflon and recoat the shovel occasionally.

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Clever Cleaning Tips

Clean dirty, greasy, gummy surfaces
The results of a simple surface cleaning with mineral spirits may amaze you. Polish buildup and the dirt embedded in it can muddy the finish, but will wipe away. Don't use stronger solvents; they might dissolve the finish.

Soak a coarse, absorbent, clean cloth with mineral spirits and wipe the finish. Keep applying and wiping until the cloth no longer picks up dirt. Then do a final wipe with a fresh, clean rag.

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How to Get Rid of Bugs

Disrupt the ant trail
Disrupt the ant trail so more ants won't follow it inside. Mix vinegar and water, then spray it where you've seen ants to cover the ant scent.

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