26
Sep
This one comes from a subscriber. Thanks again! Do you have a nasty odor you can’t get rid of? Sprinkle some unbrewed coffee grounds on the source of the smell and it will absorb the odor, depending on how bad it is, in minutes. It works on pet odors, around the toilet odors, fridge odors…just [...]
25
Sep
Turn your thermostat down one degree, and consider using a programmable thermostat. That one degree adds up. Furthermore, when you’re not home, why heat the home? A programmable thermostat can save home heating costs and conserve energy. Check your duct work for leaks and for ineffectiveness. Seal those air leaks in attics and crawlspaces where [...]
24
Sep
You can save money and conserve energy by simply turning down your hot water heater to 120 degrees. This temperature is hot enough for most household tasks. That drop in temperature can save money and conserve energy, because the tank won’t be on as often or need to reach as high a temperature. A hot [...]
23
Sep
A simple landscape tip that can save money and energy inside the home is to plant trees around your home that can shade your home from the heat of the sun and create a wind block. Summer or winter, evergreen trees can offer savings to the home owner, and deciduous trees can offer summer shade. [...]
22
Sep
In your bathroom, consider a low-flow shower head to reduce the amount of water it takes for showers. In addition, if you switch to taking more showers and fewer baths, you can also save water and save money. Remember when folks used to put a brick in the toilet tank to conserve water with each [...]
21
Sep
Even if you don’t have an infant in the house anymore, keep a small package of cheap disposable diapers handy. If you have a spill on your upholstered furniture or the carpet, take a disposable diaper and place over the liquid. Apply firm pressure and you will be amazed how the diaper will suck up [...]
20
Sep
Do you have oily skin and like using the little oil absorbing papers you can buy at the drugstore? If so, you know the price of those little packages can be pretty expensive. The next time you are in a public restroom, stick a couple of the paper toilet covers in your purse. When you [...]
19
Sep
Use hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach in your laundry. It is safe for colored items and works like magic. It is not damaging to septic systems like bleach, either. The first one is short so here’s another: Want to lower the fat content of your ground beef? After browning it in the skillet, wad up [...]
18
Sep
Every household needs to keep Band-Aid Brand Liquid Band-Aid in their medicine cabinet. Have you ever heard of Dermabond that they use at the ER when you cut yourself? You know, the glue that they use to mend cuts instead of stitching them? Guess what? Liquid Band-Aid is the same thing as Dermabond! It’s even [...]
17
Sep
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are not only good for removing marks and writing from surfaces; they work amazingly in the bathtub! With little effort, you can remove every trace of soap scum and buildup without using harsh chemicals and cleaners. Simply wet the tub down and wipe it down with the eraser and rinse! And [...]