Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Recycle Cooking Water For Plants

After you boil eggs, potatoes, or other vegetables, don’t pour the water down the drain! Save the cooking water (be

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

Repel groundhogs! Plant basil, chives, lemon balm, lavender, mint, sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano in your garden.

Use a cardboard egg carton as a paint holder for children. When they are finished painting, the carton can be

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

Keep a 20 lb. bag of clay kitty litter in the trunk of your car during the winter months. The added

To make perfect, hassle-free crispy bacon, turn on your oven! Simply lay bacon strips evenly in a single layer on