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Easy Jar-Opening Trick
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Easy Jar-Opening Trick

September 15, 2014

Vacuum seals on jar lids are great for keeping food fresh...but they can really be a hassle when you're trying…

New Use for Your Tissue Boxes

New Use for Your Tissue Boxes

September 12, 2014

Instead of having plastic produce bags taking up lots of space in a drawer waiting to be recycled or floating…

3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Fridge Bins Clean

3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Fridge Bins Clean

September 11, 2014

Do you hate pulling out those cumbersome fruit and vegetable bins to clean them? So do we! Here's what to…

Clean Your Pewter with Cabbage?!

Clean Your Pewter with Cabbage?!

September 10, 2014

Did you just inherit a beautiful candelabra (or maybe a set of tankards) that looks tarnished beyond repair? Don't despair!…

Easily Disinfect Your Countertops

Easily Disinfect Your Countertops

September 8, 2014

If you like your countertops and other kitchen surfaces clean and disinfected but don't like that harsh, bleachy smell, here's…

How to Clean Your Fake Flowers

How to Clean Your Fake Flowers

September 3, 2014

We have transitioned from houseplants that need little care (succulents, spider plants) to realistic-looking artificial flowers that need very little…

De-Stink a Lunch Box

De-Stink a Lunch Box

September 1, 2014

No one wants to go back to school with a smelly lunch box! Here's how to brighten up the food…

Easy, Inexpensive Dishwasher Gunk Remover

Easy, Inexpensive Dishwasher Gunk Remover

August 29, 2014

Is there strange gunk on the walls of your dishwasher...or a slightly foul smell emanating from within? Don't seek out…

6 Life Hacks Everyone Should Know
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6 Life Hacks Everyone Should Know

Julie Edelman | August 26, 2014

Shoe polish…adhesive remover…wood stain…what do these have in common? You can replace each of them with something in your fridge…

Arrange Flowers Like a Pro

Arrange Flowers Like a Pro

August 25, 2014

Do you have a lovely crop of roses or daisies or chrysanthemums (or any other flower) that could serve as…

September 2014 Checklist
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September 2014 Checklist

August 22, 2014

Protect your home during Mold Awareness Month: Don't let plumbing and other water problems linger. Quickly clean up leaks and…

Easy Protection for Oven Mitts and Potholders

Easy Protection for Oven Mitts and Potholders

August 22, 2014

You try to be as careful as possible, but that cheesy casserole spilled over onto your attractive fabric oven mitts.…

6 Clever Jewelry Organizers

6 Clever Jewelry Organizers

August 20, 2014

We have one or two very nice jewelry boxes, but they're not quite deep enough to store our long heirloom…

Kill Aphids the Natural Way

Kill Aphids the Natural Way

August 19, 2014

Certain critters can be the pestiest of pests, especially on precious houseplants and hanging potted flowers that make our homes…

How to Grow Wonderful Radishes

How to Grow Wonderful Radishes

August 8, 2014

Radishes are a very easy vegetable to grow, and they love coolish weather. So you can start a very successful…