Household & Cleaning Archives

Keep Bugs Away!

To keep bugs away, replace your outdoor white light bulbs with yellow LED or CFL bulbs. Yellow light contains less

For small surface scratches on your dark wood furniture or floors, gently rub a walnut half over the scratch. Let

To conserve water, use a broom or rake to clean away leaves and debris from your driveway and patio rather

Grab a couple of mismatched socks, put them over your hands, and use them to dust around the house. The socks

To keep bathroom mirrors from fogging, coat them with shaving cream and wipe them with a clean cloth before your

To sharpen a dull pair of scissors at home easily, use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Simply cut through the

Dry indoor air can wreak havoc on your skin. To add moisture to the air in your home (and save

Your plastic shower curtain liner can get moldy and grungy over time. But there’s no need to throw it away. Simply wash

Mix equal parts Epsom salts and liquid dish detergent to create an effective tile and grout cleaner. Apply this mixture

A bay leaf slipped into a container of flour, pasta, or rice will help repel bugs. Either dried or fresh