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Cleaning Tip of the Day
Camphor is one of the best natural insecticides. It has been used by homeowners for more than a century.
Keep food put safely away in glass jars or plastic containers.
Sweep up all crumbs.… Continue Reading
Pet Tip of the Day
Baking soda is a pantry staple that helps provide natural relief for itchy skin and other problems dog owners face every day.
A baking soda paste can be applied to itchy rashes, insect bites, … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
Keep a refrigerator smelling fresh and clean with any of these simple, inexpensive tricks.
Baking soda is the traditional refrigerator freshener, but other everyday kitchen items are also helpful. These items do a great … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
Potato water that results from boiling potatoes is usually just poured down the drain. It is much better to use it for other dishes. The potassium level of potato water is high from the … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
Besides making delicious corn muffins, bread, pancakes, and other goodies, cornmeal has other useful purposes around the home and garden.
Add small amounts of cornmeal to a working compost pile. Bacteria and other organisms … Continue Reading