According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average U.S. family of four wastes 180 gallons of water a week from household leaks, or 9,400 gallons…
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Light Switches Just think about how many times a day you switch on the lights. No matter how clean you think your hands are, each time you…
– by Alicia Chilton Not Making Organization Part of Your Routine Skipping decluttering when you clean means your surfaces may sparkle, but the visual mess is still there. Neat…
Flour To The Rescue Spilled oil on the floor or counter? Take a deep breath and don’t panic—it will be okay. Just sprinkle some flour immediately…
– by Adrienne Koziol from lifehack.org Before I dive into the dinner ideas for kids, here are some tips for getting young kids to eat and…
Clean Smelly Shoes with Baking Soda Baking soda has many superpowers, neutralizing unpleasant odors chief among them. Simply pour some into your shoes and let them…
– by Mary Marlowe Leverette – thespruce.com/ Sanitize Sponges in the Microwave Like many hacks, this one is based on a bit of science. Yes, high…
Cleaning Copper Vessels Traditionalists have always advocated the benefits of using copper instead of commercialized steel. From storing water to mixing up a great stew, copper…
Store tomatoes with the stem end down Want to make Tomatoes Last Longer? Well, air and moisture are mostly responsible for the fast rotting of tomatoes.…
Vinegar in the Tank Old is gold, and using vinegar is as old school as it gets. Vinegar is non-toxic, biodegradable, and leaves behind a pleasant…