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Reader Tip of the Week: Bring these along to the gas pump

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Online Editor
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 Editor’s Note: We received an email from Darryl J. Haefner, a retired lieutenant from the Bolingbrook Fire Department and Fire Science Coordinator, College of DuPage, Ill., who advised us that this week’s tip deserves second thought. He writes: “If you … Continue reading →

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Reader tip of the week: Quick car wash

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jamie Wilson
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For a 12-minute car wash, you just need to deploy a bucket of sudsy water, an old-fashioned string mop, thirsty towels and a garden hose, says Jean Elam of North Augusta, S.C. The mop can swab across the top and … Continue reading →

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