Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Save On Water In The Shower

Place a bucket, marked in gallon increments, under your shower head. Turn the shower on at the normal water pressure

To prevent banana slices from turning brown, toss them with some lemon or lime juice first. Or freeze them, and

Liquid dish detergent makes a great degreaser and spot remover for clothing.

Next time you need tires, save money by looking online or at salvage yards for slightly used tires in your

To sanitize your kitchen sponges: Microwave wet kitchen sponge on high for 60 seconds to kill germs. (Use caution when

To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of water. If it sinks, it’s fresh, but

Simply pour white vinegar and table salt onto the copper, rub with a soft cloth, and rinse.

Mix half a quart of 7-Up or Sprite with an equal quantity of water and 1/2 tsp. chlorine bleach to

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to 1 cup of boiling water; stir well and gargle while mixture is still

Hang brooms and brushes when not in use – they will last longer.