SIMPLE HOME SOLUTIONS

‘Hot’ trick for holiday decorating on brick surfaces You’d like to hang outdoor holiday lights on your brick exterior and chimney to add a touch of festive flair. The secret to getting them to stick: hot glue! It’s great at holding light strands in place, and when the season is over, you can use a scraper to pry the glue off the brick. (Note: This works for metal surfaces too; just secure strands with painter’s tape until the glue hardens.) HELP YOUR TREE STAY FRESH LONGER If you love having a real pine tree, but it seems to struggle by the time Christmas rolls around, try this: The first time you water the tree, use boiling water. The reason? When the tree is cut, the sap in the trunk starts to harden, but…

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