Homemaking

One factor of which many of us are in the habit with regard to meal preparation is in using traditional plates. Granted a good many of us have diswashers however it still takes a great deal of...

Porcelain dinnerware is known for its elegance, as well as its fragility. Due to these qualities, many people choose to use their porcelain dishes only on special occasions. Other forms of...

One day while washing the dishes, you catch yourself washing and rewashing the same spot on a dinner plate. Upon closer inspection, you find that your beloved dinnerware has become a victim of the...

A beautifully set festive table with polished silverware, shining glassware and glowing fine china is truly elegant. Once the meal has ended the question arises of how to wash the dinnerware. Most...

My area of the country has been having a long drought, and we have been asked to cut back on use of water. If you would like to reduce your use of water in the home, save money, and help the...

Adhesives of different varieties are used on everyday home products and in maintenance around the house. It's no wonder some of these glues and gunk find their way to kitchen utensils and dishes....

Cooking in a clean kitchen may seem like a no-brainer for a lot of people. However, there are many people out there who don't have a clue about what I am talking about. Cooking in a clean kitchen...

Knowing the correct measurement of dishes can be helpful for several reasons. When purchasing a china cabinet it is good to know plate sizes before buying the piece. There should be ample space to...

Cooking at home every night instead of eating out is obviously a great way to save money. However, with our busy lives, it can be very hard to do. Here are some tips to help you cook at home...

Mismatched china adds a quirky and fun touch to meals or entertaining. When you collect mismatched pieces, you're ensuring that you'll have a collection that is unique, yet one in which you'll...

Sometimes, buying the more thrifty brands of a product can pay off, as quality and quantity are very similar. For some items, however, it doesn't seem to be worth the lower price, for a variety of...

If all foods would just dissolve in water, there would be no need for soap to clean dishes. Unfortunately, many foods contain fats, oils and grease, and no amount of rinsing will clean those sorts...

Have you ever been frustrated because you just opened your dishwasher and your glasses have water residue on them? From my simple instructions you will be able to make your own rinse wash thus...

A well stocked kitchen pantry can ensure healthy eating for a long time should famine or economic stress arise. The great thing about a pantry is that everything contained therein is either non...

Trick yourself into getting the dishes done. You know they need cleaned, but you KNOW you don't want to do it. Here are a few tips to get them done and move on to having more fun.

Thinking about throwing out some chipped Fiestaware dishes? Fiesta can be expensive, but you can buy it cheap if it has chips or flaws. Follow these simple instructions to fix your chipped...

Any cook or housekeeper knows that enjoyment of the finest meal can be dampened by rediscovering the messy kitchen and pile of dirty dishes left afterward - particularly grimy pots and pans. ...

Scrubbing for hours and giving it some elbow grease is one way, or you can follow these steps to make washing dishes by hand a slightly less horrible task. :)

Does the pile of dirty dishes in your sink make you panic? Does it keep growing like a monster because you feel too overwhelmed even to get started? Here are some tips to help get you out of this...

When you call your family to the dinner table are you met with blank stares or comments like, "not this again" or "I'm tired of this"? If you are stuck in a rut and find...

Do you just hate looking at the kitchen sink full of dirty dishes after a meal? Well start a new routine of cooking your meals and washing all those preparation dishes at the same time.

Corelle is a manufacturer of glass based dishes and has been in business since the 1970s. Corelle dishes are made up of three layers of glass with a protective enamel at the top. The process ...

Recipes are appealing and easy for home cooks to collect. But, they quickly end up cluttering the kitchen and getting lost. Recipe books can take over shelves that could be more efficiently used...

Getting right to the heart of the matter -- yes, some of us do prefer to do them by hand, because I believe it is faster and cheaper and probably greener depending on how you do them. Okay,...

It's a common scenario after a filling home-cooked meal : The mess of greasy dishes stacked in the kitchen. It's sometimes nerve-wracking when the only soap that removes the stuck on grease, is so...

If you don't have a dishwasher, and you have to wash your dishes by hand, then you may be missing germs that a dishwasher ordinarily eliminates with it's use of heat and steam. To get rid of these...

The summer is a scorcher and you just don’t want to turn on the oven when your air-conditioning is already working overtime. Instead of turning to a string of fast-food stops, pizza delivery and...

As this generation becomes aware of "being green" they are looking not only forward to saving the environment for the future but should also look backward at how things were done the...

Stop spending so much time cleaning your pots and pans. It is easy to remove burnt on food from dishes with one simple ingredient...and it isn't dish soap. Plain old white vinegar will do the...

Washing dishes by hand is a green-friendly way to do dishes. When you hand wash dishes, you help the environment by using less water and electricity. Going green is something we can ALL...

Acetone is one of those things in the chem lab that has more uses than one could imagine. The thing is, few people realize it's many advantages in being a readily available, highly non-polar...

Using dishwasher detergent with hard water can be a challenging task. Dishes tend to come out of the dishwasher dirty. They may have a white film that’s caused by minerals in the water. Or the...

Here are some easy tips on how to recycle and reuse old towels in smart, new ways!

Washing dishes by hand is not difficult. Surprisingly, though, perhaps due to the prevalence of the dishwasher, few people know hoe to do it properly. I myself strongly prefer the dishwasher to...

Dishware gets lost, broken and damaged all of the time. Cracks, chips and breaks destroy some pieces while leaving their matches in tact. The good news is that there are ways to recycle dishware...

With prices constantly rising, most of us will take every opportunity we can to save.

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...

This is a clear instruction on how to wash dishes by hand.

If you have a dishwasher in your home you know how convenient these appliances can be. Instead of toiling over the sink scrubbing dishes and irritating your hands, you can simply load the dishes...

Though everyone loves clean, sparkling dishes, there might be times when you have to wash your dishes without soap. Whatever the reason, you can wash dishes with just water, and you'll be...

If you're tired of reaching for the soap and ending up with a handful of slime, don't fret. A simple solution can rid your home of slimy soap dishes. Invest in a few common yellow sponges to...

Dreading that stack of dirty dishes in the sink? Here are ways to extend the time between cleanings, and keep that stack manageable.

Having a dishwashing machine is a great convenience, but it can deprive you of life's simple pleasures. Yes, washing dishes can be enjoyable. In today's world of multitasking, washing dishes can...

Throwing your first dinner party can be a little bit daunting...cleaning, cooking, and being a gracious host take practice and time. However, simplify the steps in order to make your first party...

With automatic dishwashers doing all the work for us, you may have forgotten how to do the simple task of washing dishes by hand. Here's a quick review.