Sat Oct 31 - Weekend Special Edition - Tipsbulletin Newsletter

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Joan Clark
October 31, 2026

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Hi there,
Welcome to your Weekend Special Edition, and Happy Halloween! Of all the wonderful content we brought you in the Tipsbulletin Newsletter last week, these three articles rose to the top. We think you're going to love revisiting them or catching up if you missed them the first time around.

In this recap:

  • Banish Mold From Your Dishwasher

  • Make Your Own Fabric Softener

  • How to Remove Stains and Refresh Fabric Car Seats

  • Top Tip: Winterize the Garden Hose

CLEANING

We discovered mold hiding in our dishwasher's rubber seal after noticing a musty smell on supposedly clean dishes—turns out, warm, damp appliances are mold's favorite vacation spot. These six simple tricks take less than 30 minutes and use supplies already sitting under the kitchen sink.

Thank You To Our Partners

Popsmith Passed $1M. Its Final Community Raise Is Closing

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This is Popsmith's second and final planned equity crowdfunding raise. $350 investment minimum, under 5 minutes to complete. All investors also receive 25% off Popsmith purchases for life.

If you're considering an investment, don't wait until the deadline.

CLEANING

We stumbled onto homemade fabric softener after a friend admitted she'd been making hers for years with three pantry staples, and the towels at her house always smelled like a spa. These 10 recipes prove store-bought bottles are optional when softness, scent, and savings are all within reach.

CLEANING

We once spilled an entire iced latte on our passenger seat during a road trip, and that's when we learned that club soda and a microfiber cloth can work miracles in under five minutes. These seven tricks will help restore fabric car seats to their original condition without expensive detailing appointments.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Garden Hose Maintenance

Drain every drop of water from your hose before storing to prevent freeze damage. Disconnect the hose from the spigot and walk it across the yard in a straight line, lifting one end high to force water toward the other.

Coil it loosely in 2-foot loops and hang it on a wall hook in your garage or shed where temperatures stay above freezing. Water expands when it freezes and will crack rubber or vinyl from the inside out.

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THANK YOU!

Thanks for spending part of your Saturday morning with us and letting us be a small part of your week. We hope you found something here that made you smile, think, or feel just a little more inspired.
Have a fabulous weekend,

Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team

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