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How to Remove Grass Stains from Clothing, Shoes and More

Getting out and being active during warm weather is wonderful, grass stains are not. Are you discouraged when your kids come home with green knees? Do you throw the sneakers in the trash rather than try to clean them? The secret to removing grass stains is patience! They may not come out the first time around but as long as you don't throw the offending pie ... Read More »

The Ultimate Guide to Laundry and Stain Removal

Laundry is something everyone has to do. Everyone also likes to look nice, and clothing can be expensive. It's best to take care of it as well as you can!!! To make laundry easier, keep a hamper in every bedroom or bathroom. Kids can place their own clothes easily in the hamper. A basket also works well for this. It also helps keep wet towels off of the flo ... Read More »

Liquid Soap Vs. Bar Soap

Liquid soap continues to gain on bar soap in popularity with the sharpest divide occurring between men and women users. Men are sticking with bar soap by as much as 83% or more while women tend to prefer the liquid version with its pretty packaging and scents and its beauty promises. Bar soap might be expected to prevail given that it usually costs much les ... Read More »

7 Fantastic Uses for Lemon Juice You Probably Never Thought Of!

Ah! Lemon juice. I like to put it in my iced tea, squeeze it on my salads and sprinkle it on fried fish to help cut the grease. Lemon juice actually has many uses besides being a tasty food and drink additive that you may not know about. Here are 10 fantastic uses for lemon juice you probably never thought of! 1. Give Your Hair a Beautiful Shine You probabl ... Read More »

Buying a Cutting Board

When it comes time to buying a cutting board, I don't believe many people give it much thought. They simply go out and pick one off the shelf. Well, that is one way of doing it, but there are some things about cutting boards you may want to keep in mind the next time you need one. Buying A Plastic Cutting Board Buying a cutting board made of plastic is the ... Read More »

8 Products to Make Measuring Serving Sizes Easier

8 Products to Make Measuring Serving Sizes Easier #1: Measuring Cups If you want to get the proper serving size, measuring cups are essential. Measuring cups ensure that you get an actual cup, rather than a cup and a half. When measuring serving sizes, you cannot just guess, you must use the proper tools. 8 Products to Make Measuring Serving Sizes Easier # ... Read More »

Ten Reasons Why You Should Not Buy Brand Name Products

Some people may think store brand products are inferior. That they must buy brand name products in order to get good quality, but this just isn't so. In fact, there are 10 reasons why you should not buy brand name products. 1. Brand name products are overpriced. The price isn't always reflected by the quality of the product, but simply the name. For exampl ... Read More »

10 Household Tricks that Call for Used Dryer Sheets

Take your dryer sheets beyond the laundry room. You already know that a couple of these clean-smelling sheets can spruce up the olfactory appeal of the gym bag. Yet did you know that it is also possible to use dryer sheets for cleaning? Before you envision a sudden spike in the laundry budget, rest assured that this type of cleaning is done with old used-up ... Read More »

3 Tips to Make Your Home Look Professionally Cleaned

Growing up, my mother paid a cleaning service to come by our house once a week. She always said that no matter how much she cleaned the house, it just looked more polished when the professionals did the job. She was right but I knew that I probably wouldn't be able to afford professional cleaners when I moved out on my own, so I started taking notes. Here ar ... Read More »

5 Carpentry Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

The basic tools for home repairs include a Philips screwdriver, a tape measure, a utility knife, and a hammer. Frequently overlooked are the carpentry tools that come in so handy when repairing busted railings or installing new flashing. While carpenter's tools have gotten a bad reputation for frequently being too specialized -- what else will you ever do wi ... Read More »