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Cloudy Glassware

Cloudy Glassware

November 14, 2014

If you usually wash dishes by hand and you have a batch of cloudy glassware, fill an empty plastic liquid…

Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute

Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute

November 13, 2014

If you’re out of laundry detergent and you need to do a wash, DO NOT use dishwashing liquid! Use this other common household cleaner instead…

Nontoxic Toilet Cleaners

Nontoxic Toilet Cleaners

November 7, 2014

Stains on your toilet interior can come from mineral deposits, bacteria or organisms in your water (yuck!). Wherever they come…

Keep Curtains Crisp and Wrinkle-Free

Keep Curtains Crisp and Wrinkle-Free

November 5, 2014

Washing sheer curtain panels is such a daunting task—you don't want them to lose their stiff crispness. But they do…

November 2014 Checklist
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November 2014 Checklist

October 27, 2014

Change clocks: Standard Time begins at 2 am on Sunday, November 2. Set clocks back one hour. Boost your immunity:…

Wear This Before Things Get Messy

Wear This Before Things Get Messy

October 25, 2014

Maybe you're finishing up a last-minute painting touch-up or you're starting your Thanksgiving food prep and you need a quick,…

Get That Burnt Smell Out of the Kitchen

Get That Burnt Smell Out of the Kitchen

October 21, 2014

Here’s a fun way to get rid of lingering burnt-food smells. Wet a dishrag with plain water, wring out the…

Unshrink Your Wool Sweater
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Unshrink Your Wool Sweater

October 21, 2014

If you have a wool sweater that has become too snug, we've got a tip that'll bring it back to…

Better Than Brillo

Better Than Brillo

October 17, 2014

Broiling provides great flavor, but the high heat does a great job of searing food onto your pan! You could…

Taming Plastic Wrap

Taming Plastic Wrap

October 15, 2014

It's a common kitchen hassle—wrestling with your plastic wrap as it tries to tangle and cling to everything in sight.…

6 Fixes for Scratched Furniture

6 Fixes for Scratched Furniture

October 13, 2014

Thrift shops and Craigslist can be frugal outlets for furniture...but sometimes the wood looks a bit beat up. If it's…

Clear Those Paint Smells

Clear Those Paint Smells

September 30, 2014

To eliminate strong paint odors, the obvious thing to do is open a window and air out the smell. But…

Red-Wine Stain Remover

Red-Wine Stain Remover

September 24, 2014

Yikes! Someone just spilled red wine on your carpet. Grab a bottle of white wine, but make sure it's champagne!…

October 2014 Checklist
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October 2014 Checklist

September 23, 2014

Get your flu vaccination: Everyone six months old or older should get the annual vaccination. Age 65 and older: The…

Heavy-Duty Mold Remover

Heavy-Duty Mold Remover

September 23, 2014

We usually like to err on the side of gentle, nontoxic cleaners, but, when dealing with mold or mildew, sometimes…