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12 Quick Home Repairs

15-minute fix-its that won't put a dent in your weekend

12 Quick Home Repairs
Hallie Burton
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Reviving Parched Cutting Boards

Problem: Dry cutting board.
Solution: Revive your board by gently warming a bottle of pure mineral oil (available at drugstores) in a bowl of hot water, then wiping the oil onto the surface with a soft cloth. Wipe off the excess four to six hours later.


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