The idea of fabric softeners is great. Who doesn’t want softer clothing and sheets? You don’t. And your little kids …
Computerized toilets – In Japan it’s a thing!
As I just discovered, toilets in Japan are generally more elaborate than toilets in other developed nations. There are two styles …
Make your own coconut oil toothpaste & deodorant
So the craze for coconut oil has spilled over into oral hygiene. Have you heard of oil pulling? You swirl …
Neat oven cleaning trick with soda and vinegar
Quick and simple. Basic ingredients = cheap and easy on your skin. What you need: Baking soda Water Vinegar Sponge or …
Doing your laundry with magnets not soap?
Have you seen this? Apparently putting a couple of mega-powerful magnets in your laundry causes the surface tension to alter …
5 Tips to Get More Out of Your Backyard
Once warmer weather arrives, there is nothing better than spending time outside on your deck or patio. But before you …
Battling mosquitoes? Eliminate standing water to deprive bugs of breeding spots
Malaria, West Nile virus and heartworms — as if you didn’t already have enough reasons to fear and loathe mosquitoes …
Getting yucky stuff off clothes and carpets
Blood: Salt is good on fresh blood. Pour it on and leave to absorb. Use peroxide on dried blood. …
Make your own refillable wipes
Cool cost-saving idea from E-How. And remember, if you don’t like chemicals, use filtered water and essential oils instead. These …
DIY Drain Tips and Hacks
When it comes to fixing household clogs, don’t be afraid to do it yourself. With proper maintenance and the right …
Clean hard water deposits with this cheap household item
How to remove hard water deposits from faucets and sinks. There’s no need for special cleaners or chemicals, just plain …
Make a broom from soda bottles
Those two-liter bottles of soda are cheap so we buy them. But then we feel dirty for having to throw them …
Tips for going green, saving green, with greywater recycling
Water conservation isn’t just for Californians and others who live in dry climates. Although the Golden State’s water woes grabbed …
Strangely weird but fascinating video of how your toothbrush wears out
Watch exactly how and why your toothbrush wears out. Using an array of microscopes, the guys at Applied Science show how toothpaste, an …
The household cleaner you’d NEVER expect
Bet you didn’t guess this– it’s soda! Carbonated soda has been proven to be an excellent household cleaner, used from …
Does the Woof Washer 360 work?
You’ve seen the ad on TV. It’s that circular spray for washing your dog that fits to your hose. Did …
Contact lenses: Don’t let bad habits affect your eyes
Proper lens care guidelines and hygiene should always be followed to help preserve contact lenses, as well as one’s eyes …
Your Home: How to organize your closet
By Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman Sometimes the closet takes on a life of its own. The clothes seem to dive-bomb …
103 Handy household uses for baking soda
Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you …
Aerators. Save water. Save money.
We’ve written before about the water snoops. As America faces a water shortage issue across most of the country, the …
How to make your own soap
Homemade Soap This is a nice body and face soap and it is also luxurious and gentle. It’s a lot …
How to unclog your drains
Fixing a slow-emptying bathroom lavatory Usually the problem is hair and soap curds caught in the stopper. Check first to be …
Random tips for household chores
If you’re ever in a pinch, look here and see if any of our ingenious problem-solvers apply to you! -Use a meat …
Five ways to choose upholstery that will stand up to anything
…even your kids! Is your family room a place where everyone can be comfortable? Or are you constantly worrying about …
How to effectively clean your drinking glasses
Your Editor was watching the age-old “Cascade” commercial…you know, where the evil spirit called the “Spot-maker” dashes about the dishwasher …
Cleaner Cleaners!
Non-toxic cleaners Do you sometimes feel as if you’re killing yourself to keep your house clean? You literally may be, …
Make your own hardcore laundry soap
Making homemade laundry soap is so incredibly easy to do, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn how to make it …
How to maintain your sink drains
Care and maintenance In sinks or tubs where hair is washed, use a plastic or metal “hair catcher” or screen to …
Doing your laundry by hand
The thought of having to do laundry by hand strikes terror in the hearts of launderers everywhere. The list of …