Struggling to keep your bath clean, even though you're using strong chemicals and expensive cleaning products? You might not need to use such expensive products, if you use these "Bath-Cleaning Shortcuts" posted in an article on thisoldhouse.com. From this article you'll learn about five life-hacks to some of your worst bath-cleaning woes. Shortcuts include: Spray black tea on mirrors to help … [Read more...]
Safety Essentials Every Home Should Have
Are you prepared for a fire, natural disaster, or break-in? It's easy to forget to take simple steps to prepare for such emergencies, because for most of us, the assumption is that something like that would never happen to us. But it could, and if you want to be prepared, bobvila.com has a great article detailing "10 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing". Their tips to prepare for and … [Read more...]
What No Real Estate Broker Will Tell You
Real estate brokers sometimes seem like they're on your side, as a buyer or a seller. But are there things they're not telling you? thisoldhouse.com claims there are "15 Secrets No Real Estate Broker Will Tell You", including: To buyers: "I don't work for you." To sellers: "An open house is for me, not for you." "My commission is negotiable;" it doesn't have to be the standard 6 percent. … [Read more...]
Table Salt: Uses Outside the Dining Room
Most people know that table salt is useful in cooking and at the table for adding a little extra flavor to your food. But do you know these "10 Unexpected Uses for Table Salt" posted on bobvila.com? They list uses like: Use a salt solution to brighten up wicker furniture that's yellowed over time. Sprinkle salt on stove cooking spills making them easier to wipe up later. Add a pinch of salt … [Read more...]
Pull Off a Classy Friendsgiving!
Now that Halloween is over, it's time to think about Thanksgiving--and Friendsgiving! The perfect Friendsgiving takes some planning, though! If you want to host a Friendsgiving your friends will never forget, you might find some of these "12 Tips and Tricks for Pulling Off the Best Friendsgiving Ever" from brit.co to be useful! Their tips include: Make a plan and a to-do list! Create cute … [Read more...]
Christmas Decor That's Not Red, Green, and Gold?
Are your tired of red, green, and gold as the iconic color scheme of Christmas? Well, the good news is, you don't have to conform in order to make your decorations festive for the holidays! It is possible to make decorations that look Christmas-y without using the typical Christmas colors. In fact, this article posted on hgtv.com has "11 New Holiday Color Palettes That Aren't Red and Green". Click … [Read more...]
6 Regretted Renovations
Home improvements can add great value to your house if you're selling, or just enhance how you as a homeowner enjoy your home. But not all home improvements are created equal; some you may regret later, because they're not worth the cost or even because they decrease the market value of your home. According to an article by bobvila.com, there are "6 Tempting Upgrades That Smart Homeowners Avoid", … [Read more...]
Pest Control: Keep Out Unwanted Guests
Fall and winter are huge seasons for having guests over. Sometimes, though, those guests are furry and unwelcome. Rodents and bats love to break in as the weather gets colder, so what can you do to keep them out? thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "Pest Control: How to Keep Furry Invaders Out" which has some great tips for pest-proofing your house. Tips include: Reinforce your window and … [Read more...]
10 Surprising Uses for Super Glue
You probably already know that super glue is very useful thing for many household repair needs. But you might be surprised by just how many kinds of materials super glue can be used to mend. This article "10 Things You Didn't Know Super Glue Can Do" posted by bobvila.com claims that super glue can be used for: Repairing sunglasses and other fashion accessories, such as purses and hair clips. … [Read more...]
Wine Bottle Re-purposing
Recycling is great, but re-purposing is even better; it's more useful for you and usually better for the environment! So how can you re-purpose your wine bottles? Well, thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "10 Uses for Wine Bottles", which details 10 really fun and useful ideas! They include: Make a slow-drip irrigator for your garden. Use a bottle with some water to help level your wall … [Read more...]
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