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" 1. Entertain your pet  Cut an old dishtowel lengthwise into 2&amp;quot; strips and knot them together at one end. Braid the strips together, then knot the bottom. Use this dog toy for a game of fetch or tug-of-war. See the video below for even more shortcuts perfect for pet owners.    2. Stop stains If you don&amp;#039;t have an apron on hand, use a length of ribbon or a thin belt to secure the end of a dishtowel around your waist. It will keep clothes splatter-free while you&amp;#039;re cooking. 3. Protect fine china  When handwashing delicate dinnerware or antique items that are easily breakable, line the sink with a large dishcloth. The padding will help prevent cracks and chips. 4. Clean cobwebs Tackle those hard-to-reach spots by draping a dishcloth over the end of a broom. The cloth will grab the cobwebs and dust, and protect the walls from being damaged by the broom&amp;#039;s bristles. 5. Keep out the cold  Have a drafty window? Spread a dishtowel out on a flat surface, pour 1\u00BD cups of dried beans on top, then roll up the towel lengthwise and secure with a rubber band every few inches. Position this DIY draft guard along the gap above the windowsill.   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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