The Traveling Continues

This has to be the longest traveling streak I've been on in a long time. Last week I mentioned I was down in Texas, visiting with my father, aunt, and sister. Well, I was able to make it back home on Thursday, and then on the next day I flew out to Tennessee to visit for a couple of days with my youngest son and his family. We just flew back home yesterday, ready for at least a week of rest.

I hope that your week has been good and that you enjoy the tips in this week's newsletter.

—Allen

Cleaning Tips for 15 September 2025

Repairing Stained Linoleum

There are times when no matter what we try, it seems like we can't get that stubborn stain out of the linoleum. In situations like this, think of repairing rather than cleaning. Repairing stained linoleum is just a little different from removing linoleum stains, and here's how.

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Cleaning a Gun Barrel

Firearms are often fairly expensive, and the higher the quality of the firearm, the more the price goes up. As an expensive item, it only makes sense to learn how to properly take care of a gun. Luckily cleaning a gun barrel isn't all that difficult if you have the right tools.

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Clean Up Soot and Your Fireplace

These neat tricks allow you to easily remove soot and ash from the inner surfaces of your fireplace. If you add salt to your next fire, it will take the soot right off of your fireplace stone or bricks. A mixture of vinegar, ammonia, and water will make a great cleaner for your fireplace door, and if you place foil in the bottom of your fireplace, it will allow you to pick up your ashes with ease.

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Removing Nail Polish from Carpet

If nail polish is spilled on the floor, don't panic: try one of these ideas to remove the stain from your carpet. Even though spilled nail polish might seem like a death sentence for your carpet, it doesn't have to be. Try cleaning it yourself and you might be surprised by the results.

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