Homemaking

If you've ever left a couple of drinking glasses in the sink with one stacked in the other, chances are you've had to face the difficult task of unsticking the glasses. But there is actually a...

There's nothing quite like the ambiance of a burning fireplace in winter; however even a gas fireplace tends to leave an oily film on the glass doors, which can spoil the look of your crackling...

We all have them; precious treasures, be they figurines, vases or other china or glass remembrances given by family and friends or our own purchases. They define us and add to our decorating...

Let's face it. Flies are a constant pest in any home, and their presence doesn't necessarily mean you're not keeping a tidy place. Flies aren't just a nuisance, either; they can carry diseases and...

In this article, we will talk about how to get your glass shower doors spotless without doing a lot of scrubbing.

Recycling and going green seem to be just about everywhere these days. You may wonder, however, how you should separate your items for recycling and what happens during the recycling process. You...

Ceramic top ranges seemed to answer the problem of cleaning food and grease out of burner wells when they entered the home market in the 1970s. Glass tops were introduced a few years later,...

If you have glass shower doors in your bathroom, you know that they can be hard to keep clean due to the soap scum and mildew build up. Even when you do keep them clean, they can develop water...

Soap scum can make glass shower doors or other glass look old and dingy in no time. There is no need to run out and buy expensive products to remove soap scum from glass. Many items commonly...

Soap scum turns your shower's lovely glass walls into an eyesore. Fortunately, with a little work, you can have that glass gleaming once again.

Antique glassware can add beauty to any table setting, whether casual or formal. While some people prefer to collect and display glassware, it is meant to be used and can provide years of...

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...

Mason jars are made of soda-lime-silica glass, a very common durable kind of glass used for beverage and food storage and even cookware such as glass pie plate and roasting pans. Soda-lime glass...

In today's green world, recycling and reusing ordinary items for several purposes helps our environment. Empty glass jars from jelly, spaghetti sauce, pickles and olives lend themselves to various...

Hard water is nothing more than water with a high mineral content. It may contain such minerals as magnesium, calcium and other dissolved compounds like sulfates or bicarbonates. Because of the...

As many as 80 percent of all glass containers are returned to usefulness through recycling, clearly signaling that glass recycling is more than a fad for environmental enthusiasts. The reason for...

The problem with cleaning any clear glass object, including glass jars, is preventing water spots and fog from forming due to hard water. Glass items must be cleaned with very hot water and dried...

Making your own glass cleaner is a safe and cost effective alternative to the pricey store-bought cleaners. Avoid exposing your family to the unnecessary chemicals found in many store-bought...

Collectors covet it, brides have trouble choosing it and we all keep it in the cupboard. We use glass on our tables to hold drinks and food and to show off the contents. A cut-glass bowl for fruit...

Only about 28 percent of trash in the United States is recycled. This is a discouraging statistic considering that approximately half of all neighborhoods in America have access to a curbside...

This is one of the most basic fruit fly traps you will ever see, but it works like a charm and is less expensive and visually offensive than those ugly hanging tapes and traps you can buy from the...

Have you ever looked at a restaurant wine list and been intimidated? It's easy to see why, especially when some wine lists are very long.

With dishwashers so popular, most people never give a thought to washing drinking glasses by hand. It’s possible though to have some drinking glasses, such as antiques or heirlooms, that...

Glasses are one of the hardest things in the kitchen to clean properly. Dishwashers are the most effective with making sure that the glasses are sterilized properly, but most dishwasher detergents...

A lot of people throw away glass votive candle holders because they don't know how to remove wax that has melted and stuck to the sides. Have you ever tried to scrape, peel, chip away or remelt...

Are you having trouble reaching deep inside of a narrow drinking glass to clean it? Learn how to clean a tall narrow glass without breaking it. Here are top secret tips for cleaning inside of a...

If you've ever broken good glasses trying to get them separated from one another, this is the article for you. Here's a simple way to save your glasses and your patience.

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...

Glass jars are the easiest items to recycle! They are also so useful around the house for everyday storage of small items. It doesn't really matter what size the jars are but it is helpful if the...

A photo portrait can be a good alternative to an oil painting, but maintaining the image has a different set of responsibilities. Your photograph will need to be removed from its frame and cleaned...

keep in mind if the world is attacked by giant car-sized ants, you'll need a bigger magnifying glass. otherwise , regular 3 inch is enough.

Anyone with hard water knows how tough it can be to clean the rings and stains in the bottoms of your drinking glasses, particularly the frequently used water glasses in your kitchen and bath....

I am getting ready to move from a one-bedroom apartment to a two- bedroom mobile home. No one hates moving more than I do, but with these simple steps it has become less of a chore.