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MANAGE YOUR COLLECTION
If you don't remember what a book is about, it doesn't belong in your collection. Donate it to your local library.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.5 out of 10 based on 25 reviews
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KEEP YOUR KITCHEN TIDY
Never buy a kitchen appliance (like a bagel toaster) designed for only one kind of food.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 27 reviews
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QUITTING SMOKING
Remember that the craving for a cigarette lasts only as long as it would take to smoke one.
Thomas Dixon, Writer/Film Maker/Photographer, Newport Beach, CA, United States
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-10)
Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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RULE OF THIRDS
When shooting a landscape photo, mentally divide the photo vertically into thirds. Shoot so the horizon sits on the line above the bottom third.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.7 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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RATTLESNAKES
At best, a rattlesnake can strike 2/3 of its length. For example, a three-foot snake can strike two feet.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 7.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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KOSHER SALT
When substituting kosher salt for table salt in a recipe, double the salt.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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NEVER GIVE AWAY THE ICE CREAM
Even if you already intended to give them a treat, make them work for it.
Swampdog
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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EARWORMS
If a song gets stuck in your head, don't try to ignore it. Listen to it four or five times in a row. You'll be able to put it behind you.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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LANDSCAPING
It takes ten years for planted trees or shrubs to add value to your property.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.0 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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DATING RULE
Never date anyone who owns more than one weapon. NOTE: Multiple throwing stars count as one weapon.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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ESTIMATING A DIY HOME PROJECT
Always double your original cost estimate and triple your original time estimate in work hours. Add a week of elapsed/calander lag time per 12 hours of work estimate.
Mr. Matt, Stuff and Junk, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-10)
Current Rating: 6.0 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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