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By eHow Home & Garden Editor 6 comments
It seems that when we check the origin of products we use everyday, it's rare to find products that are still made in the USA. But don't fret. If you'd like to support our national economy with your spending dollars, here are some companies that ... more »
By crazycatlady 0 comments
Despite popular belief, there are only two ways to fold bath towels – a right way and a wrong way. Follow these easy steps to correctly fold towels that stack nice and always look neat and orderly. This is a great method to use if you store ... more »
By OOOObubblesOOO 1 comments
Learn to fold a fitted sheet smoothly. Make your linen closet lovely, not lumpy and bumpy... more »
By brandy1123 5 comments
freeze apples for pies.. more »
By Paulsbride 0 comments
When you find milk on sale - or even better, on managers special - buy more than you need to freeze for a later time. Milk is an essential item in our home, and at nearly $4 a gallon I definitely stock up on it when it gets marked down to ... more »
By bar10dr98 2 comments
Is your home in need of a little freshening up but you don't like chemical sprays? It's simple, easy, and affordable to freshen your home with these simple tips... more »
By Paulsbride 1 comments
Having a large amount of coupons is one of the key factors to making couponing -and therefore saving money - efficient... more »
By rumblebug 1 comments
'Tis the season for canning apples to use through out winter. Making applesauce, apple-pie filling, or simply canning apple slices will keep your cravings for fresh fruit at bay all winter. Here's how to get the apples for canning and ... more »
By AskLucy 8 comments
You went out to the local garden center and saw ladybugs for sale. You thought it would be a good idea to use the ladybugs instead of regular chemical pesticides so you bought a pint. You came home, released the ladybugs in your garden and... ... more »
By disconnect0123 1 comments
These can be quite disturbing and I tried shout and spray and wash they didn't work. My son had a light blue adidas coat and went to his friends for a couple of weeks when he came back I seen the black all over. I thought that was the end of that ... more »
By EdenSharpe 3 comments
Running out of room on your paper calendar? If you'd like using something bigger than your Blackberry or cell phone, something smaller than your date book or DayPlanner, and have frequent access to a computer and the internet, you can finally get ... more »
By HairCrazy 1 comments
Cigar and cigarette smoke embed themselves into fabrics of all kinds. Try this to get it out... more »
By KLMeire 2 comments
If you have spider problems like I did, you probably can't be in your home comfortably. Here's a simple solution... more »
By TeresaShay 1 comments
Ever notice that hours and sometimes days after you slice a jalapeno or other hot pepper, your fingers still burn? These quick tips will help you rid your fingers of that irritation... more »
By jamilanette 5 comments
Admit it. You have, at least, one. A junk drawer is a catch-all place where anything you don't feel like putting in it's proper place, or you have not given a proper place goes. It serves no purpose except to give you a headache every time you ... more »
By Kat Yares 2 comments
BTU, or the British Thermal Unit, measures the heat value of an energy source. When it is used to measure the heat value of wood, many factors come into play. Taken by the pound, all woods produce the same amount of heat. Firewood should be ... more »
By leannec71 11 comments
Cut way down on the amount of household products you use... more »
By Cindy Thomas 6 comments
When a hurricane hits, the affected area and surrounding areas are often left without electricity and water for several days, if not several weeks. The first days of an emergency situation like a hurricane are usually the most difficult if you ... more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 0 comments
Wine is great with dinner--but it's murder on your good linens. Try the professionals' secret for removing those nasty stains... more »
By BlakeXRain 5 comments
Ok now you've finally gotten your kids to clean their room if you haven't yet visit this http://www.ehow.com/how_2353117_kids-clean-their-room.html.. more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Grocery prices are going up. It seems like every time you go shopping you find higher prices. In addition, the more people you buy for, the more difficult it is. You can make your grocery budget process easier by sticking to a routine and doing a ... more »
By Mike 4 comments
Going green is the in thing these days and now you can do your part. Here are some ideas you can use to make a difference... more »
By Nemlee 2 comments
Simple Tips and Information on how a few easy changes at home can help the environment and save you money along the way... more »
By Sholeh 1 comments
With food shortages, economic downturns and the world's resources stretched tighter as population increases, small changes can add up to a big difference. Going green is easy.. more »
By greenliving 0 comments
With a little planning you can conveniently green your grocery shopping and lighten your personal ecological footprint while saving some money at the same time... more »