Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Got Grass Stains?

When grass stains get on clothes, coat the stains with molasses, rub in well, and let soak several minutes before

Make colorful garden planters out of gently chipped mugs or cups.

The best way to cool your palate after eating something hot and spicy is to consume milk or other dairy

Plants with clay pots should not stand on floors easily damaged by water. Clay absorbs moisture and can ruin the

About five minutes before the pasta is done cooking, throw in chopped fresh or frozen vegetables and cook both for

Instead of using insecticides, try planting marigolds, basil, savory, horseradish, mint, onions, garlic, and chives near your garden. These plants’

When storing half a bell pepper in the refrigerator, don’t discard the fleshy bulb containing the seeds – it will

Use a clean dryer sheet to dust your TV screen. The fabric softener in the sheet reduces static, and static

Here’s an easy way to always know which side of your vehicle the gas cap is on…Newer vehicles are now

Put a bucket in the shower while you’re waiting for the water to warm up, and use that water for