Home & Garden

Recently I read where over time we waste a tremendous amount with leftovers in bottles. Especially with those liquids that are thick, like shampoo and hair conditioner. So, rather than throwing away unempty bottles

I'd been trying to figure out how to keep the squirrels from eating all the food in our bird feeder and I came across this tip that suggested rubbing petroleum jelly on the pole which causes the squirrels to

Are you interested in having a more eco-friendly holiday this year?  Do you have a friend, like me, who would appreciate a ‘green’ gift? Would you like to green your children’s lunches?  

When my daughter returned from a trip to Denmark one of the souvenirs she brought us was this soap bar shaped piece of stainless steel. It even came with its own soap dish. I had no clue what to do with it

I'd been noticing recently that for some reason mold had accumulated in some of the grout way above the towel bar in the shower. Why there? Who knows? In addition, I also noticed that what I originally

Earlier today I got a splinter and my wife said that she heard all I needed to do was pour on a drop of Elmer's Glue, let it dry and then peel it off. It worked like magic. So of course I started looking for

I searched online for ideas on how to decorate my daughter’s room with a horse theme.  I found the perfect bedding and curtains, but didn’t like any of the prints to hang on the wall – not

This article explains exactly how to check your roof to make sure there are no places where water can leak in or heated air can leak out. The article includes:"Roofs are actually the first line of defense against

Oh my goodness, why didn't I think of this?! If you have a glass cooktop, you have noticed the light stays on indicating that the cooktop is still hot, and it stays on for a very long time. I just had someone

From my money saving e-zine:   Broken Picture Frames I have often had to replace broken glass in frames. I take my frames to my local glass store. The staff is always helpful. They can often use scrap pieces