This is a staggering statistic: Two billion disposable plastic razors are thrown away in the United States alone every single year. There are steps you can take to cut back on this waste and save some money, too. First, always dry your razor after use, since residual water on the blades can rust them and make them dull. Or, better yet, invest in an electric or straight razor, which has a much longer shelf life.

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Yes, your canvas reusable shopping bags need to be washed on a regular basis, but the good news is, it’s easy. Just wash them in the washing machine in cold water with detergent. When the bags come out of the machine, they're likely to be very wrinkled and crumpled up, but don’t worry. Just unfold them (tug to get the wrinkles out) so they're flat. Don’t put them in the dryer; instead, let them air dry. A little use will work out any remaining wrinkles over time.

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Here’s a “Do Just One Thing” Hall of Fame tip. There are many unusual and clever tricks to keep squirrels from raiding the bird feeder in your backyard. But one simple item really works: red pepper flakes. Rodents like squirrels hate the spicy, sharp taste of red paper flakes and quickly learn to avoid stealing the seeds. Our feathered friends, on the other hand, can’t detect heat from red paper flakes and will devour them along with the seed. And if another animal ingests red pepper flakes, they may not like the taste, but it won’t hurt them, either.

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