Fish Odor Removal, Paint Film Prevention, and Other Country Lore

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Ashes spread in her garden turned out to be an effective root crop pest deterrent.
Ashes spread in her garden turned out to be an effective root crop pest deterrent.
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A dab of toothpaste lathered up in your hands will wash away fish odor.
A dab of toothpaste lathered up in your hands will wash away fish odor.
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Snow won't stick to a snow shovel blade if you coat it with a thin layer of wax.
Snow won't stick to a snow shovel blade if you coat it with a thin layer of wax.

The following housekeeping tips and other bits of country lore were submitted by readers.


Fish Odor Removal 

If you’ve ever handled fresh

  • Published on Feb 1, 1994
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