2 for the price of 1!

Since I have been slow on getting these out, I will do 2 LETTERS today! You lucky dogs! So...here are D and E.

D
DENTAL FLOSS:
*Easy way to layer a cake--want to make a fancy, multi-layer torte? Allow your cake to cool and remove it from the pan. Take a length of dental floss and gently saw your cake into the number of layers you need. You can use this technique to slice cakes and cheesecakes into perfect, no-mess slices, as well.
*Stitch a strong hold--heavy buttons won't come off coats as easily if you sew them on with dental floss. If you need a color to match the fabric, a colored marker should do the trick. The strength of dental floss is also a plus for repairing things made from heavy-duty fabrics, like tents, duffel bags, and convertible tops.
DENTURE TABLETS:
*Bubble away toilet stains--if you've got stubborn stains in your toilet bowl, try dropping in a few denture cleaning tablets. Let it soak for awhile, scrub the bowl clean, and flush those stains away.
DETERGENT:
(If you think detergent and soap are the same thing, think again. While they may perform similar tasks, they are chemicall different. Soap is made from fats or oils and alkali, but detergents contain surfactants and builders. Surfactants dissolve dirt, and builders softenwater so the surfactants can do their job better. That's why detergents work better in hard water than soaps do.)
*Protect electric cords--rub down your electrical and extension cords with liquid laundry detergent to keep curious pets from munching on the cords and shocking themselves.
DISHWASHER:
*There really isn't anything that fantastic about dishwashers in here. It basically just says you can wash your car wheel covers, kitchen sponges, dish drainer, greasy filters, and dustpan and brush.

E
EGG CARTONS:
*Store Christmas decorations safely--when it's time to take the tree down, don't just toss your Christmas lights into any old box. Place the bulbs inside an old egg carton, and wind the cords around the outside. Next year, no breaks, no tangles.
EGG SHELLS:
*Clean stains off glassware--do you have stains on your glassware or even your china? Try soaking them in a solution of vinegar and eggshells. They should come out squeaky clean.
EMERY BOARDS:
*Rough up slippery soles--if a new pair of hard-soled shoes has you slipping and sliding, give them a few scrapes along the bottom with an emery board or nail file.
ERASERS:
*Give glass a glistening glimmer (great alliteration) --use a blackboard eraser to make all kinds of glass surfaces shine. You can clear a fogged-up mirror or wipe a car windshield clean as a whistle.

If anyone has tried any of these handy hints, let me know how they work out!