Three Helpful Household Cleaning Tips

The writing on the wall: You can remove crayon marks from walls and tables using solvents such as Endust and WD-40. Spray directly on the marks, then scrub with a stiff, nonabrasive brush. Wipe with an all-purpose cleaner and a clean cloth.

Blender blasting: No perfect tool has ever been made to clean the sharp blades and awkward spaces inside your blender. The best solution? Fill the blender about halfway with hot water, add dish soap and turn it on. The churning action usually removes the mess, no matter how encrusted.

Spackle in a pinch: Ever needed spackling compound in a hurry? Here's a recipe for homemade spackle that's good enough to fill small nail holes (not recommended for large cracks). Mix one-half teaspoon each of cornstarch and salt; add enough water to form a paste. Fill the hole, let it dry, sand lightly, and paint.

For more ideas, watch Home & Garden Television (HGTV) on cable or satellite. HGTV presents some of America's best home builders, decorators, gardeners and craft experts as they provide helpful hints and how-to information. For more information point your web browser to http://www.hgtv.com.

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