You’ve been taught from childhood to turn off the lights when you leave a room to save energy and money. …
DIY Gifts: Bath bombs
Got lots of people on your list? Got no money? Want to make something rather than buy? Try these fizzy …
Cold weather and critters are coming! Sensible steps to keep unwanted animals out of your environment
Depending on where you live and what weather forecasting service you listen to, the upcoming winter may be brutal. Weather …
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 …
Make your own space in a dorm, barracks or living room. Also great for kids!
If you ever played forts, you’ll love the Privacy Pop. And if you ever have to share sleeping space you’ll know that …
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 …
101 Uses for Duct Tape
Is there a man in the country who doesn’t believe that duct tape is the answer to every problem? And …
All fixed up: A guide to common household problems that need fixing
While love craftsmen and women, we don’t always love paying them for simple household problems, and we’re willing to bet …
VIDEO: USA power grid attacked every four days
About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid — a system whose failure could leave millions in …
Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at …
VIDEO: The difference between a face cord and a cord of firewood
The word cord probably comes from the amount of cord or string it takes to tie this bundle of wood. …
DIY Project: Go bats and protect your home from bugs
I live in Virginia. Through the mosquitos that share these wetlands (swamps!) with us we are at risk from West Nile …
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 …
Defending your home with a firearm
The typical scenario we mostly worry about is the night-time break-in while we are all snug in our beds. While we …
Outage? Charge your phone with body electricity (or do it an old fashioned way!)
Watch the video and you’ll see how you can charge your phone using your body electricity by making a capacitor …
How replacing your water heater can help curb energy consumption
Family Features: Water heaters are energy intensive appliances. In fact, they are the second largest energy user in the home, and …
Readers share resourceful saving tips
Letters to Jill Cataldo My frugal readers often share some of their favorite moneysaving and couponing tips with me, and I …
Life Lessons: Education you can use in the real world
Right now, kids across the country are headed back to school. Why not take time to focus on learning yourself? After …
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 …
How to help — and 9 other things to know about the wildfires
By Evan Bush, The Seattle Times reporting from Washington where wildfires are ripping through the state. This article contains information …
Portland tiny house made of reclaimed refrigerator panels
By Janet Eastman, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. With all the talk about tiny houses, in a nutshell it comes down …
Experience a totally new (and cheaper) shower
Showers are the third highest consumer of water in the home, expending an average 17.2 gallons with every use. We …
Pet First Aid
Can you give your pet emergency assistance until professional help is available? Do you know what to do for your …
Basics: How To Reset a Circuit Breaker or Fuse Box
Located inside or outside of your home is a circuit breaker box (sometimes called a fuse box) that contains circuit …
Be prepared with a Disaster Plan for your pets
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their …
Pet’s Best Friend – Tips to consider when adding a second pet
By Dana Grove, The Brandon Sun, Manitoba, Canada Having a pet can bring so much joy to our lives. It is …
From lemons to egg oil – getting rid of stretch marks
Stretch marks or striae (singular stria), as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing …
Do you qualify? Will the government help to repair or improve your home?
Want to add an addition onto your home? Renovate your bathroom or basement? Learn about programs to help pay for …
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 …
How to make a candle in an enamel cup
(Guardian Web) Fragrance your home with a scented candle in a mug – this one is simple to make. You …