With spring around the corner, your outdoor window boxes and garden pots may still have last year's old potting soil inside. So the question is, is the old soil still good? If you are repotting a household plant, can you reuse the old soil? The answer is no, unless you are absolutely certain the soil is free of any disease. Since it can be impossible to tell, the best way to reuse potting soil is to sprinkle it in the yard, where the sun will have a chance to "bake" the soil, killing any disease. The soil eventually will blend right into the ground.

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When storing leftovers in the fridge, there are a few easy tips to help you do it right and extend the shelf life of your food. Start by dividing cooked leftovers into smaller reusable containers; this will help them cool down quickly and prevent bacteria spores from germinating. Place new leftovers in the back of the fridge and bring older ones to the front; consume those in front and work back so the freshest stays cool longest. And never leave canned food in its original container; once it's open, metal can leach into the food.

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Here’s a surprising thing gathering dust in your home that can make you some serious cash: old puzzles. As more people are spending time at home, demand for puzzles has soared, including interest in vintage and hard-to-find designs. And while you can find puzzles at thrift stores, many people are leery of buying them because they aren’t guaranteed all the pieces are there. If you can count all the pieces in the boxes accurately and guarantee they are all there, your old game is a great resell candidate on sites like eBay.

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