Use a Pizza Stone, Clean Galvanized Metal, Remove Moss & Bug Spray Recipes
Joan Clark
October 24, 2025
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We gathered a few simple, feel-good fixes to make the day run smoother. From crisp pizza nights to a calmer backyard, we keep it simple and smart.
In today’s issue:
Pizza Stone Tips for Crisp Crusts
Make Your Own Bug Spray
Clean Galvanized Metal Without Damage
Remove Moss from Retaining Walls
And more…
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CLEANING
We’re serving up five clever ways a trusty pizza stone makes life in the kitchen easier, tastier, and a lot more fun. We love that a preheated stone stores and radiates heat like a mini brick oven—hello, crackly crusts—so even leftovers, veggies, and cookies get an upgrade.
CLEANING
We know the power of a five-minute refresh, and we gathered 7+ quick ways to clean galvanized metal so it gleams again without harsh scrubbing. Fun fact: galvanized metal is wrapped in a zinc coating that sacrifices itself to protect the steel—even at tiny scratches—so a gentle touch can deliver beautiful results.
TIP OF THE DAY
Is Your Spin Cycle Serving Mildew With a Side of Mystery Gunk?
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CLEANING
That soft, green fuzz creeping up the retaining wall doesn’t have to steal the garden’s spotlight. We’ve used these four clever tricks to turn a slick, slippery wall into a clean, safe backdrop in a single weekend.
FUN FACT
Big Blue Trades the Tie for a T‑Shirt
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BUG CONTROL
After a backyard bonfire turned into a mosquito buffet, we learned that a quick kitchen mix of lemon eucalyptus and lavender can save the night. We collected 11 easy make-your-own bug spray recipes to keep the glow and lose the bites.
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THANK YOU!
From pizza stones pulling double duty to DIY bug sprays, shining galvanized metal to showing moss the exit; look at you , handling life’s grit and critters with grace. Keep your tools hot, your sprays smart, your scrub swift, and wall moss-free. I’m cheering you on every step, all day.
Stay crispy and critter-free!
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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