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BUYING A HAND TOOL
Never buy a hand tool that does not have the manufacturer's name permanently inscribed on it. The absence of a name indicates poor quality.
Dirck Z. Meengs, management consultant, Canoga Park, California
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 6 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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CARING FOR NEW WOODWORK
Rub linseed oil into new woodwork once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year, and once a year from then on.
Marilyn Rider, Body & Soul, Ithaca, New York
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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MOVING FOOD
Transportation costs are 60 percent of the price of food.
Edward Martin, Davenport, Iowa
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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CALL IN BARTENDERS
When you're scheduling bartenders for a collegetown bar, figure that 25 hard-drinking townies equal 75 college students.
Cheryl Plumb, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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BODY HEAT OUTPUT
On average, an individual will radiate as much heat as a 100 watt incandescent light bulb.
Evan Christensen, Bum, Glendale, CA, USA
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.5 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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CONTROLLING THE BOARD
You can control the board by controlling the center. If you control the center early, you control the game.
Rob, student, Stony Brook, NY
(5) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-18)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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RAIN COMING?
If the shiny sides of the leaves are up, it'll rain.
Pam Hallberg, teacher, North Mankato, m, usa
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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HARDWOOD FLOORING CLEATS/STAPLES
To lay hardwood flooring, you will need about 1000 fasteners for every 200 square feet.
Sean Pratz
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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LEARNING FROM BOOKS
If an intelligent person consistently mispronounces low air pressure dth bit, he is probably self taught.
Ann, CA
(29) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-12-16)
Current Rating: 7.2 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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BUYING A REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
It will save you money if you buy the right size refrigerator-freezer for your family. You need a total of 8 cubic feet of space for two people, plus 1 foot for each additional family member.
Jill Phillips, home economist
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 38 reviews
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SELLING COLLECTIBLES
To cover costs and show a profit, try to triple your money on things that sell for less than $5 and double your money on things that sell for more than $5.
Sam Gaben, Indianapolis, Indiana
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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