Homemaking

Spring steel is strong, flexible carbon steel. This is a good steel for knife blades that must hold up to a lot of abuse without breaking; quality spring steel will bend significantly before it...

A clean home is a healthy home, right? Wrong. Harsh chemicals are dangerous for your health and hazardous for the environment. The true tools you need for cleaning are natural, inexpensive and...

Oven is said to be the heart and soul of the kitchen.With festivals coming just round the corner and cooking dinners and baking ,it is very likely that the oven will get a lot more messy this...

Green clean recipes are the entire rave! Not only do you save money, which is essential in this day and age, but you also keep your environment clear of harmful chemicals that can cause health...

This will show you how to use aluminum foil in 10 different ways

Plastic bowls, such as Tupperware, retain the odor of the foods that were stored in them because plastic is a porous material. Although plastic bowls are useful for storing food and leftovers in...

When carving a pumpkin for Halloween we are often quick to throw away the insides but they have a use! Well at least the seeds do. With little effort you can bake them into a nutty salty treat.

Kenmore is one of the leading brands of large household appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves and stoves. Because you cook food and other items on the stove, you have to clean it on a...

Baking soda and washing soda are two entirely different products. Both baking soda and washing soda are alkaline (bases), with washing soda being the stronger of the two products. Although they...

Ever wonder how to get the smell of garlic and onion off your hands after cutting them up for cooking? And, how about those smells that remain in dark clothes after their cold water wash. Here's...

Sodium bicarbonate is an incredibly versatile substance. Commonly known as baking soda, sodium bicarbonate has many uses than extend beyond cooking. Sodium bicarbonate can be utilized for a...

You can clean your home without all the harsh chemicals easily and cheaply. Cleaning this way is not only nontoxic, but helping out planet at the same time. You may think all the chemicals clean...

Whether you are stocking your first kitchen, a college student settling in, reorganizing, or moving into a new home, there are a few essentials that will help with basic kitchen functions. Food...

You have just picked some beautiful flowers and you reach into the cabinet to pull out a vase or bowl to place them in, only to find the beautiful glass is streaked and dirty. Solve this problem...

You can easily clean various metal surfaces like copper, brass, and silver with common household ingredients like vinegar, salt, baking soda, and lemon juice. Clean metal surfaces on a regular...

Silver flatware is often passed on from one generation to another within a family. Silver spoons, knives, and forks are cherished items. Since these items can be family heirlooms it is important...

I think we've all done this at least once. Put something on the stove, walked away and forgotten about it. For me, I didn't remember putting the pasta on until the water had totally evaporated. ...

You can use a silver polish but if you don't have that on hand....you might want to try this quick fix. This works as well as a commercial polish without the expense and the added bonus of being...

Baking soda isn't just for baking. It is for cleaning and deodorizing as well. Baking soda is a natural product that is safe for you and your family. It cleans and freshens your home so that you...

If your bowl is silver plated, it's actually mostly made of another metal, and the silver occupies just a thin layer on the outside. When you care for it properly, it can last a long time. If...

It's spring cleaning time! House cleaning tasks await us to refresh and revive our homes. Simple house cleaning tasks over a weekend or two will give new life to all of your home's rooms and...

Polishing silver is about as popular as paying taxes - but the time still comes when you need Gramma's favorite serving dish. Learn how to use science instead of elbow grease to polish your...

Clean most of your pans with simple hot water, soap and elbow grease. This is by far the most gentle method for your pans. Loosen grease and bits of food in your dirty baking pans by boiling 1 or...

Many of the chemicals found in common household cleansers are bad for the planet and bad for your health. When you factor in the wasteful packaging and inflated price of commercially marketed...

Homemade cleaners have been around for generations and have stood the test of time. Many people purchase name brand cleaners because of the effective marketing and advertising of name brand...

Baking soda is an all around great household or house cleaning item to solve many cleaning problems. Here are a few common baking soda uses.

For most of us, we use either butter or margarine,eggs,dryer sheets, baking soda, corn starch, paper towels and honey or sugar. There are so many other uses for these products after they have done...

Dryer sheets contain harmful chemicals that can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions, especially to those who have allergies, eczema and asthma.

Keeping your silverware beautiful doesn't have to be a big chore and with these tips you will save time and money. No more tarnish!

In this how to you will learn how to clean your home using environmentally friendly, nontoxic products and save yourself money by not buying all those expensive chemical cleaners.

Laundry detergent is expensive, and you don't always know what's in it. This homemade recipe is one I've tweaked so that it works perfectly, and very cost effective.

There's no need to struggle to remove burnt on food from pots and pans. It doesn't even take as much elbow grease as you think. Here's a simple way to remove burnt on food from pots and pans!

Your carpet is usually one of the largest floor coverings in your house. Therefore, if there or stains or spots on your carpet it can effect the overall look of your house. It can also effect the...

If your kitchen sink is a disaster, you don't have to use harsh chemicals to get them clean. Here's how to clean sinks with natural products and make them look like new again.

Baking Soda is not just for cooking! It's so versatile it can be used around the home for things you just never imagined. No home should be without at least three boxes! The best part about Baking...

Carpets really have it rough with with spills, dirt and everyday wear and tear. But don't use harsh, environmentally harmful chemicals when treating carpet. Instead opt for cleaning products that...

Plastic has become a daily part of life. You dispose of garbage in plastic bags, buy children plastic toys, drink out of plastic mugs and store food in plastic containers. Because plastic...

Are you looking for ideas to further slash your electricity bill? Learn the most energy efficient ways to cook, wash dishes, bake, use a slow cooker, and more. Here are some great ways to save...

Browse the cleaning supply aisle of any grocery store or home improvement center, and you will be bombarded with choices as to which air freshener is best for you. Which fragrance smells the best?...

Baking can be intimidating if you try and tackle everything at once. Prepare yourself by reading great, technique oriented cookbooks and then take the time to practice making recipes. Before you...

While everyone wants their home, as well as their clothing, to smell as fresh as the spring breeze, the infinite forms of room and fabric deodorizers on the market are expensive and full of...

After vinegar, baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) is one of the most versatile and inexpensive ways to clean up around your home. What's more, it is a non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaner. Read on to...

Join the 'Go Green' movement by making your own air freshener spray and save money in doing so.

If you’ve ever tried scrubbing burned-on tomato soup or oatmeal from the bottom of a sauce pot, you know that you’ll run low on elbow grease and wear out your scrubbing sponge long before you’ll...

Baking soda is effective in eliminating odors, but the power of lemon will add a fresh scent and remove odors faster than baking soda alone. This is another way to keep your kitchen eco-friendly!...

There are a few things in life that are big pest and ants are one of them but I found a quick way of getting rid of them

Baking soda, also called bicarbonate of soda, is organic, non-toxic and cheap, and it doesn't spoil. Good for cleaning and removing odors, baking soda works wonders around the house. Buy it in...

Cream of tartar is a common household baking ingredient, used as a baking powder replacement and to improve texture in baked goods like cookies. Baking isn't its only use, though. It's also a...