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Checking your holiday lights can save time and prevent fires.  Use a light tester to test your lights before putting them up.  Prices range from $8 to $25 depending on its features.  They can be purchased online through sites such as Christmas lights etc. and Improvements catalog.

Ever wonder why when you shower so much water seems to end up on the floor.  Well, a regular shower curtain will billow when there’s steam and cause water to escape.  Say goodbye to that.  Consider using a weighted shower curtain.  Its hems are weighted which prevents the curtain from billowing and keeps the water in the tub instead of on your floor.  They cost between $84 and $118 and can be purchased online at AdaptMyBathroom.com

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Caring for your feet is very important, however, people with arthritis and or back problems may have a hard time bending to clip their toenails.  This No-bend toenail clipper may do the trick.  It has a 16” handle is rust and mildew proof.  They can be purchased online at LivingXL.com for around $90.

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Now that Thanksgiving is over, you may be ready get out your holiday decorations.  Well, if you suffer from Arthritis and have a hard time grasping small objects, opening some of your storage or other household containers, or have difficulty unplugging electrical cords, consider using an Adjustable Gripping Tool.  It is lightweight, made of plastic and has texturized rubber jaws.  It also adjusts 13 different widths and fits items up to 3-1/4″.  It cost around $30 and can be purchased at online stores such as North Coast Medical.

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Does arthritis or hand weakness prevent you from doing simple daily activities like opening your milk carton?  Consider using a Milk carton opener.  It allows you to open a milk carton in two easy steps.  Split the opening to open the carton flaps and then pierce.  Now you can have your cereal.  A Milk Carton opener can be purchased at sites such as North Coast Medical for around $19.

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Do you love to do crafts and other hobbies but have a hard time seeing what your working on?  Consider using the Needle Nose Pliers.  It has magnification that allows you to look at small objects while its rubber grip also allows for a secure hold while working.  It can be purchased at Shop Low Vision.Com and cost around $8.

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Do you have low vision or, are you a diabetic that does a lot of cooking?  Well, keep your fingers safe as you slice and dice your foods by using a culinary finger protector.  It’s made from strong plastic and will keep your fingers safe while you prepare your meals.  A culinary finger protector can be purchased for $5 at Shop Low Vision.com

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This week’s tip was about using long handled cleaning tools to reduce the amount of bending and reaching needed to clean your house.  Well, here are a couple of sites you can order these long handled cleaning tools.  They include: Amazon.com and Improvements Catalog.com.  Prices range from $12-$40 depending on the brand features.

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Are you all set to go but just can’t get that annoying zipper.  If you have arthritis, your hands may hurt too much to grasp that small zipper.  Well, a zipper pull can help.  The zipper pull snaps onto the zipper tab, allowing for easier grasp and continued independence with zipping.  They cost about $5 and can be purchased at Life Solutions Plus.com.