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  • COOL SHADES
  • Beat summer heat by hanging white curtains or shades. They can reduce solar heat gain by up to 50 percent and cut down on air conditioning costs.

  • SOFT SHOE
  • No need to shine shoes with those toxic polishes. For leather of any color, apply olive oil to a soft cloth and buff to a shine. For tan or black leather, try lemon juice.

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