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(editor’s note: Rae specializes in common sense advice. Here she passes along some sites that have proved useful to her.)

Having plumbing problems? At Ask the Master Plumber, you can email a question and get free answers from a master plumber with over thirty years experience. You can join a chat room or participate in a forum for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning problems.
clickit.com/bizwiz/homepage/plumber.htm

Home Improvement and Repair offers help in categories such as decks and patios, landscape and garden, paint and decorating, flooring, and much more.
hometime.com

The Fabric Stain Removal Guide lists the treatments for individual stains, like fingernail polish, chewing gum, or tar.
chemistry.co.nz/stain.htm

At The Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Site, you click on a room, such the bathroom, and you’re presented with helpful hints on cleaning that room. Did you know you can clean and deodorize a shower curtain with baking soda? At the kid’s room, you’re given instructions on how to make play clay crafts or simple science experiments using baking soda.
armhammer.com/

Ziploc Brand Bags offers Ziploc tips, freezer and refrigerator tips, and recommended shelf times.
ziploc.com

At The Mining Company’s Interior Decorating site, you will find do-it-yourself projects, wallpaper and paint estimators, and more.
http://interiordec.miningco.com/

Toiletology 101: A Complete Course in Toilet Repairs shows how to test for leaks, preventive maintenance, emergencies, and anything else you could possibly want to know about toilets.
toiletology.com/index.shtml

Ask the Builder offers hints to everyday building and remodeling problems, manufacturers for specific products, etc.
askbuild.com/

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is now on the Net, with their usual advice for gardening, weather, and more.
almanac.com/

Do you have a time or money saving idea that wasn’t included in this article? Please send it to tips @stretcher.com. We get the best ideas from our readers!