Usually, when you’re cooking dinner and peel fruits and veggies, the rinds or peelings to straight into the trash can or garbage disposal. That’s where they belong, right? Not necessarily! While we usually default to throwing these things way, there’s really no reason to do that. Here are some surprising things you can […]
Home Hacks
Are You Damaging Your Washer and Dryer?
Your washing machine and dryer represent a pretty big investment for your home. You probably spent thousands on them combined, and you expect them to last for many years. But are you using them in a way that will help them keep going, or are you potentially causing damage without even realizing it? Let’s […]
Did You Know You Could Do THIS With Coffee Filters?
There are a few, simple household gems that are good for a myriad of uses around the house. One of those gems is coffee filters. If you’re not much of a coffee drinker (at least at home), you might not buy them too often. But knowing how helpful coffee filters can be for other […]
12 Things You Can Clean With Mouthwash
Bet you never thought of cleaning your house (or yourself) with mouthwash! Well, if you really think about it, why shouldn’t you? It smells good and kills germs, doesn’t it? The next time you’re low on your favorite antiseptic or disinfectant, or want to use something “outside the box,” consider these 12 things […]
How to Remove Dirt (and Other Gunk) from Dirty Keyboards
We spend a ton of time sitting in front of our computers. And whether yours is a desktop, laptop, or iPad with a keyboard, you probably end up multitasking there, too. And by multitasking, of course I mean eating, right? Maybe you also do crafts at your desk. Maybe you and the kids use […]
How to Solve All Your Household Problems (With Cooking Spray!)
Once in a while, something comes along that is meant for one purpose, but serves many others. In the kitchen, the Food Network’s Alton Brown often specifies tools as either “unitaskers” (meaning they do one thing) or multitaskers (meaning they can be used for lots of things). One of those multitasking gems is probably […]