How often do you clean your fireplace? Not very often? I bet we can guess why — because it’s a royal pain, right? Cleaning your fireplace can be a time consuming, dirty job, but somebody’s gotta do it. If that somebody is you, here is how to get your fireplace clean with less […]
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A Month of Minimal
Some say that simplifying your life is the way to happiness. If you’ve been looking to simplify your life, you can’t beat embracing minimalism. To help you maximize your time and minimize your stress, here are 30 days of minimalist tips for a simpler, more priority-based life. 1. Unload Stuff That Does’t Bring […]
Make Your Life a Breeze With Duct Tape
You can’t argue the virtues of duct tape. For repairs, crafts, emergencies…it’s a household staple that nobody should be without. You’ve probably used it for whole bunch of things other than its original purpose (duct work), but have you discovered all the out-of-the-box uses? Here are some great ideas on how to use […]
How to Clean and Disinfect Kitchen Sponges
Your kitchen sponge is supposed to be helpful for cleaning. But what if it’s full of bacteria itself? If it’s full of germs, it can’t very well clean your dishes, countertop, or sink. If yours has seen better days, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to throw it out. Here are a couple […]
10 Ways to Repurpose Ruined Tights or Stockings
If you’re anything like me, you haven’t found a pair of pantyhose or tights that lasts. All too often, the first time you wear them ends up being the last. But that doesn’t mean those ripped and run-blemished stockings are worthless. Quite the contrary, there are plenty of ways you can still make use […]
Q-Tips Are For More Than Cleaning Your Ears! Here’s How to Use Them
And by the way, you shouldn’t really be cleaning your ears with cotton swabs anyway. You could actually damage your eardrum because it’s way too easy to stick them in too far! Just a word to the wise. 😉  But now that you know what you shouldn’t be using Q-tips for, we’re going […]