Homemaking

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...

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...

Glass jars can come in different colors, shapes and sizes. Collecting old jars is an inexpensive way to find decorative pieces for storing things around your house. You can purchase old jars at...

Limescale is the chalky residue you might find on the inside of appliances that hold water such as coffeemakers, kettles and metal teapots. Over time, this residue can affect the taste of any...

When preparing fresh vegetables, the produce should be washed and rinsed. Vegetables can come in contact with a variety of harmful bacteria during the harvesting process, trip to the market and...

If you have moved the animal food and still have ants invading it is easy to be rid of them; even if waiting for the corn meal to work.

Carpooling seemed like a good idea, until your coworker hopped in the car wearing a bottle of perfume. Now even though your coworker is long gone, the odorous reminder of her lingers. When odors...

House odors can come from several sources, including kitchens, basements, attics, bathrooms, pet boxes and kid's bedrooms. Odors permeate throughout a house more so during the colder months, when...

Most people don’t realize that there are a lot of imitation products on the market. I have a few tips on recognizing real products from imitation. I also have some more short cuts to use in the...

A little frugality can help out any household. Many people find themselves spending too much on bills, leading to higher stress and less quality of life. Money issues can be difficult to overcome....

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...

Mildew is often not just visually unappealing, but slimy and slippery. Getting rid of the greenish-black invader can also be extremely difficult. While cleaners that claim to remove mildew are...

You undress, get in the shower and turn on the shower. The only problem is, the shower head is so covered with lime and scale, the stream of water is barely coming out a trickle and the water...

There are so many benefits that come with living green. These include a healthier environment, home and body, but also a healthier wallet in many cases. I am going to share some ways you can go...

White vinegar, which has been made since ancient times, is a product used for cleaning, hygiene, medicine and cooking. It is economical, environmentally friendly and versatile to keep on hand in...

So, you've gone to all the trouble to pick the produce, buy the canning equipment, process the produce, and sterilize everything. The jars went into a hot water or pressure cooker process only to...

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...

With spatters and spills, your microwave can easily become dirty and stinky very quickly. But it is easy to keep clean without harsh chemicals or cleaning products.

Ever wake up to an ant problem? Here's how to get rid of the problem and get something good out of it!

Summer brings many wonderful things: tomatoes, peaches, nectarines, plums, melons, berries and bananas are around too. You know what they say, "With the good comes the bad." Fruit...

Do you have a problem getting rid of those darn fruit flies?? Yuck!! This is going to show you a safe way to get rid of them. With stuff you should already have in your home.. First you know that...

Are you sick of harsh cleansers? Hate breathing them in? Are you sick of these cleansers ruining your nail polish? Do you ware gloves when you clean so you don’t get these chemicals on you, or...

If you find yourself inundated by fruit flies, this method will rid you of the tiny pests.

I have included several ideas for different cleaning products in this article. Most of these products can be made from common household items you already have.

Soanyway.....Vinegar is one of the most amazing and versatile products ever made.It has been used for over 10,000 years! It's cheap and can be fun too! Remember the volcano's we all made in...

If you just can't seem to get rid of the fruit flies that have decided to take up residence in your home, this article is for you. Fruit flies are hard to get rid of once you have them. They seem...

Sometimes you buy a nice vase, dish or picture frame with a price sticker that won’t come off. Or, your toddler decides to see how sticky labels will look on the living room window. There are many...

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 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...

These tips are lesser known uses for white vinegar that have amazing results.

Between family, work and other obligations you may find it hard to maintain a house cleaning schedule. If maintaining a clean home is taking a back seat to everything else then follow these steps...

Homemade fly repellent sprays are wonderful for horses, livestock, dogs and people because they are easy to make from nontoxic ingredients you have around the house or can easily buy. Always shake...

Fleas are annoying pests that can actually make you sick if you get to many bites. What can we do about them? As a pet owner this has been a concern to me. I hate watching the dog and cat suffer...

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...

Collecting and using rainwater is a good way to help conserve a sometimes scarce resource. It also saves money by lowering your water bills. Whether you live in a part of the country where...

Many freezers sold now are self-defrosting, but many older models need to be manually defrosted a few times a year (sometimes even once every two months when they are near the end of their life...

Vinegar is one of the most economical products you can use around the house. It's inexpensive and has a vast array of uses from cooking, cleaning, deodorizing, health care, pet care and gardening...

Some odors are harder to get rid of than others. Odors that come from organic sources---mold, food and decomposing matter---are most often sulfur-containing compounds hanging in the air or lurking...

Anytime that you take a hot shower or bath, your bathroom mirror is sure to fog up. This can be especially annoying in the mornings when you are trying to get ready for work and are short on time....

There are a number of strong glues available for all kinds of different projects and they work amazingly well. The problem is that when you use too much glue or spill some on your wood, you are in...

Traditionally, washing machines are cleaned with bleach. These days many people are looking for non-toxic and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemicals. Vinegar removes soap scum and...

Chopping boards help protect your counters from damage and your knives from dulling. The most common materials used to make a chopping board are wood and plastic. Both types need to be sanitized...

Fruit flies, house flies and other flying insects are annoying and it seems they can be hard to get rid of. A simple and non-toxic fly trap can be made from a plastic bottle and some fruit based...

Over time and due to improper storage or other various reasons your once beautiful stainless steel flatware can accumulate rust. Having a rusty build-up destroys the image of once beautiful...

In addition to being used in food and cooking, apple cider vinegar has many uses. It is an effective household cleanser and can be used in beauty and health regimens. Cleaning with vinegar is...

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...

As rainwater percolates down through the ground, it collects whatever minerals occur locally and holds them in suspension. All water contains this unique "load" of minerals; some is lost in...

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. ...

By following this easy instruction you will stop ants from parading across your kitchen floors and counters. It will be effective in other rooms of your home as well

Doesn’t it really stink when you pull your freshly bleached socks out of the washer and they have a yellowish tint? Stop doing it! You do not need bleach in order to get your white clothes whiter....