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 Sunday, October 12, 2008
Tip of the Day Categories » Gutters and Downspouts

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Plastic wrap for lids and caps

"Rocky and Bullwinkle" made its debut this day in 1959. Always up for problem-solving, Rocky defeated snafus with ease -- like the day Bullwinkle was reopening a can of paint. After struggling and bending the lid, Rocky noted "There is a better way." "You don't say," said Bullwinkle. "I'll show you," Rocky said, pouring the paint into a new container -- in this case, an old spaghetti jar. He then covered the top with plastic wrap before replacing the lid. "Makes a better seal and keeps it from sticking" Rocky noted. "Works on any type cap or lid?" asked Bullwinkle. "Uh-huh" answered Rocky. "Even keeps gas caps from leaking -- like when you tip a lawn mower or chain saw over to work on it?" the moose further inquired. "Yep," said Rocky, "But don't tell Boris and Natasha, right? Loose lips sink ships. Do they really need to know how to better seal caps and lids? "Or that plastic wrap under gas caps stops drips?" added Bullwinkle. "Naaaah!" And that's the On The House Tip for today.

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