Homemaking

Fruit flies are a pain to get rid of, especially if they seem to have taken over your house. These annoying flies feed on rotting food, plants (like bouquets) or any other food left out around...

When canning at home, sealing the glass jars properly is extremely important. Not only does it keep the contents inside fresher for longer, it also keeps the contents safe from harmful bacteria....

Composting is a great way to 'go green' by finding a use for garbage waste. Composting turns organic kitchen and yard waste into an extremely useful nutrient-rich soil. Composting occurs in nature...

Stainless steel pots are durable cooking utensils that will last a long time when maintained properly. You can store food in stainless steel pots for short periods. According to Clemson University...

How to get rid of fruit flies can be a pressing question if these little pests have taken up residence in your kitchen. It's amazing that something as small as fruit flies can create as big of a...

CorningWare is a material made from a combination of ceramic and glass. Pyroceram, the resulting product, can withstand wide variations in temperature. Originally developed for use by the...

Ants are social insects that are part of the Formicidae family. Although they cannot fly, they are distant relations of wasps and bees. Ants are very easily identified by their distinct shape -- a...

Food mites are a part of the Acaridae family. They are attracted to stored foods such as dried fruits and vegetables, cereals, flours, pet foods and other grains. They can also be found in stored...

Vacuum seals stop the circulation of air in canned goods and sealed food products so bacteria cannot grow. It's good for the food, but bad for you if you can't get the darned thing open when you...

Tupperware is a trusted, name-brand cultural icon that has existed for more than 60 years. It was the first company to manufacture plastic food-storage products. Although many other containers...

Ants! They send out a scout to find food. Once the scout finds food in your home, it goes back to the nest and gathers the troops to invade your home. Before you know it you see a trail of...

Everyone who has done more than a few dishes has had this experience. You scrub and you scrub but try as you might, that pan will not come clean. Follow the super easy steps in this article and...

Planning meals for a food menu a week or more in advance has many advantages. You can save time and money at the grocery store by knowing what you're looking for and avoiding unnecessary...

Silverfish find many good food sources in the average home. These small, silver insects eat paper, cardboard, grains (including breakfast cereal) glues and even mold or mildew. Although these...

Both the food chopper and food processor have advantages for the home cook. However, each has distinct features that make it appropriate for specific kinds of cooking tasks. A cook usually...

Rock salt, chemical abbreviation NaCl, is sodium chloride that has precipitated out through either mechanical or natural processes. This chunky, block-like salt has had many uses throughout human...

Cockroaches have been around for centuries and you could use professional pest control companies or make your own bait to get rid of roach infestations in your home. One of the cheapest and...

In 1962, the U.S. federal government started the Food Stamp Program to help low-income individuals and families buy food. In October 2008, the program changed its name to the Supplemental...

According to the USDA, the average amount an American family spends on a month's worth of food for a family of four is between $771.10 and $916.30. Children up to 14 years old cost an average of...

You can help the environment and make your everyday cleanup easier by following a few simple tips to minimize waste.

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 required standardized labeling of all packaged food sold to consumers. Before that, figuring out food values required persistence and...

Cast iron skillets are often overlooked in our world of modern conveniences, yet this cookware of yesteryear is a gem when it comes to cooking and is even ovenproof. It diffuses heat evenly, stays...

If you hear the sounds of tiny feet scuffing in your cabinets and behind the stove, and if your cat or dog has taken to staring intently at walls or under the refrigerator, chances are that you...

Wooden spoons are used for cooking and stirring batters before baking. The spoons work well for stove top cooking with high temperatures, because the wood protects you from burns from an...

Grill pans are great if you don't feel like firing up the grill. You can do all your grilling right on the stove. Cleaning them isn't that difficult if you don't have the remains of burned on food...

A food dehydrator is a small kitchen appliance that's usually round in shape. It has a base where a fan and a heater are located and a top area where the food is placed inside the appliance. Many...

Cockroaches are not only creepy, they can ruin food stores and spread disease. Boric acid is a distillate of boron, which occurs naturally in the Mojave desert. It has been used to safely combat...

If your son or daughter is away at college and begging for some homemade goodies you can ship food from the post office quickly and easily. When sending food, there are a few extra steps needed to...

Spring time is here and for a lot of people that means those little visitors in your kitchen, bathroom and other places throughout the house. They can be annoying a a possible very gross when...

Mice can be a major problem to a home. They can spread disease with their droppings. They can contaminate food. In addition they can destroy furniture and books with their teeth and potentially...

Creating a food stockpile may seem like a daunting task when money is low and bills are high. Some websites advocate having a stockpile of at least three months built up, while some say at least...

Hard anodized cookware is made from aluminum that is dipped in an acid bath and then subjected to electrical charges. The result is a cooking surface that is stronger than stainless steel and...

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...

They can be a real pain to deal with once they get settled into your house and especially the kitchen, but follow these steps to help get rid of those ants.

Have you underestimated the amount you needed to budget for food and meals eaten out? Your money management skills may seem to be failing you. Cutting your food expenses may seem like a game. Yes,...

Not thinking, when you buy, can cost you a lot of money over a period of time. Large boxes, for food are sometimes provided to trick you. Getting home with a half a box of food and a half a box of...

These days everyone needs to save money at the grocery store. If you practice the following tips you’ll not only save money; you’ll have fun seeing how much money you can actually save. Make it a...

Wooden cutting boards, especially those made of butcher block, are highly prized and a useful addition to any kitchen. Since the cutting board comes into contact with food, the glue used becomes...

Just can't get rid of the cockroaches? Well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Here's how to love and live happily with roaches.

We all know that we can save money shopping when items are on sale, but do we really pay attention to the monthly sale trends? There are times when we can wait even a week and get items on sale....

With costs rising and bills a plenty, your food budget is one way to cut costs. An easy, no-brainer way. In this article you'll find some yummy tips to save a few bucks here and there.

The food mill, or mechanical sieve, is a little-known but very useful kitchen tool.

All food is organic and contains cells that grow and die. We use food when it is ripe or mature. Anyone who's ever grown tomatoes or any other vegetable understands how quickly a ripe tomato can...

What's a staples pantry you ask? It's your own in-house grocery store, so to speak. A kitchen pantry full of all the things you need to make many delicious meals without ever leaving your house or...

A meal can be cooked with great skill and prepared with delicious seasoning. But even if a meal includes my very favorite dish, one concern can float over my head as it has since I was merely a...

With all the pressure today to "green up," recycling has never been so important. Glass baby food jars can be used in so many ways that seldom do you need to put them in the trash or recycling...

Whether we like it or not things are changing and we are all being forced to change our lifestyles. High prices of food, gas, and housing, etc., mean changes in our lifestyles because our incomes...

Food prices are skyrocketing. Here are some ways to cut your food budget.

Food is a basic need that people cannot deny themselves. People spend a lot of money on groceries to for nourishment, but sometimes, amidst all the dizzying food displays, it is possible to spend...

These days it seems everyone is trying to be more "green." An added benefit of reusing, reducing and recycling, is that you will save money as well. Here are some ideas for ways to use glass food...