If you think you’d just be a hermit because you’re too paranoid to get out afraid that something just might catch you, think again. Many accidents happen indoors - right in the comfort of one’s home or office. Here are some tips on how to accident-proof your home.
Everyone thinks that hammering is something that anyone can do. But remember the first time you’ve tried and ended up with bent nails or damaged wood? Here are some tips on hammering and doing it safely.
Is your home a mess? Having trouble with furniture arrangement? If you don’t live in a mansion then maximizing space in the house is always a challenge. Even if you’re not an interior decorator, you can always rely on good arrangement principles to help you work out your home. Here are some tips on [...]
Here are some money saving tips when going to the grocery:
Shop alone. Kids could lead you astray from your prepared budget.
Shop when full. The hungrier you are, the more food items you will tend to put in your cart.
Familiarize yourself with your grocery store’s layout. Look on the higher and lower shelves. The expensive items [...]
It’s time we think a little more for our environment. And one call that we’ve heard about all these years is to reduce trash through the proverbial 3Rs - reuse, reduce and recycling.
One of my observations with regard to this matter is that consumerism has affected the environment. Now that’s a grand claim [...]
Yes, dishwashers can only go as far as, well, dishes that can’t go in them. So for your fine crystals and what have you, face it, your hands are getting wet. But don’t worry. Here are some tips on washing dishes by hand.
Vinyl floors is also referred to as “resilient flooring.” Vinyl floors are quite cheap and they clean easy. Unfortunately they tend to get scratches easily too. Dirt and grime tend to chunk up in these scratches too. Here are some tips on cleaning vinyl flooring.
A home’s orderliness and cleanliness contributes to every dweller’s state of mind. So a messy and cluttered home can really stress you out. So here are some tips on keeping you home clean and orderly. Remember, your home is a sanctuary and not an asylum.
Fruit flies and yellowjackets can ruin your otherwise blooming orchard. Spraying fruits with chemicals is an alternative but quite unhealthy and dangerous. The best way to get rid off bugs will always be through natural means. Here’s a neat bug trap you can make on your own using all-natural materials (save for a bit of [...]
Parties can be grand or simple. If you’re holding a party, food is always a consideration. In any occasion, it’s always the food that seems to be the make-or-break factor for a good time. Here are some food planning tips that I hope would help for your next party.
Size does matter. Knowing how many [...]
Gone from home most of the time? It’s always better being safe than sorry. Be sure not to follow these few tips:
Don’t leave your spare key in traditional places like mailboxes, doormats, under pots, inside the pots. Find another ingenious way in hiding it. Putting it in a zip bag and buried under a [...]
Everything is bound to be smudged or dirty. Even your precious laptop screen is vulnerable to your fingers or some dust. And personally, I used to get so irritated by smudged marks on my screen. If you’re particularly obsessive-compulsive, that’d bug you.
You may find a whole lot of cleaners in the market but again, [...]
When you’re been working in the kitchen and dealing with food items that tend to smell (i.e. seafood, garlic and onions), the odors tend to stick to your hands. Plain soap and water would seldom do the trick. And just going about your daily business with some strong odors lingering in your hands may [...]
One of the more horrid things that can get stuck to your clothes (aside from coffee, paint and grease…) is gum. It’s sticks and stays there. Unless you do something real quick about it.
Gum removal is quite easy. And the secret lies inside your refrigerator. So here’s what to do when you’ve been unfortunate enough [...]
Many would claim that cast iron cookware is the best kind of cookware you’ll ever own. Many of the cast iron cookware in our homes are actually hand-me-downs from generations and generations of loving moms. Yep, they sure last long, with the proper care that is.
Cast iron is non-toxic and has great heat retention and [...]