Cleaning out the Garage

Cleaning out the Garage

The garage seems to be one place where we keep dumping stuff that we don’t wish to keep in the house. Right from old books, the kid’s crib and old toys, to even tools and gadgets that we have stopped using in the house; somehow all of this finds … Read More »

Advantages of Green Cleaners

Green Cleaners

The concept of green cleaning products has not caught on with most people. Many of us continue to use a chemical detergent because it has a good advertisement, or because we like the packing, or even because the deal on a pack of three is very good, … Read More »

Tips to Freshen Up the Home

Fresh flowers

No mater how clean you keep your home or how well decorated it is if there is a stale smell in the house, it will bother guests and family members alike. And it it can be quite a embarrassing. Thankfully there are several ways to keep your home … Read More »

Natural Cleaning Agents

Natural Cleaning Agents

Right from your door mat to your fridge to your curtains, sink, washrooms, floors and even utensils and windows, everything gets dirty. Once dirty you need to clean these things and while some like utensils and clothes demand frequent cleaning, … Read More »

Tips on Caring for your Warm Clothes

Tips on Caring for your Warm Clothes

Winters are here and those of us who live in colder regions have pulled out our winter wear. Now while it is true that winter clothes need to be stored properly, it is also true that these clothes demand special care even when one is using them on a … Read More »

Cleaning Up After Shedding Pets

Cleaning Up After Shedding Pets

Pets are a great source of affection but sometimes they can also be a great source of allergies. Dogs head the list as far as shedding goes with cats following close behind. Cleaning up after shedding pets can be quite a nuisance and in many cases … Read More »

Remove Chewing Gum from Fabric

Remove Chewing Gum from Fabric

Chewing gum has a strange affinity to fabric. If there are kids chewing gum around the house sooner or later the gum is going to be found stuck to the carpet, the sofa and sometimes sadly even your evening gown. Sadly, kids are not the only ones that … Read More »

Planning a Kitchen Garden

Nothing like a handful of fresh herbs to add a personal touch to that Roast chicken or the white cream pasta. Indeed the joy of plucking fresh foods and fruits and then cooking them is tremendous. It comes as no surprise then that those who do enjoy … Read More »

Fix Permanent Marker Stains

Toothpaste

Permanent markers were invented way back in 1952 and since then they have often found their way on things, clothes, table tops, walls and other such places where they should not be. These markers are very aptly named and fighting permanent marker … Read More »

Caring for House Guests during the Holidays

House Guests

The holiday season is a time to travel and meet up with friends and family. This is also the reason why the holiday season often brings along house guests too. As hosts it is important to make these guests feel comfortable and welcome. Since house … Read More »

Create a Festive Christmas Table on a Budget…

Christmas table

Fire-and-Ice Holiday Centerpiece Materials Needed: Artificial or natural pine greens and pinecones Small gold plastic balls Gold string beads Freezer-safe container with smooth, straight sides Distilled water Tea light candles in … Read More »

Planning for Christmas

Planning for Christmas

The holiday season is here and almost everyone seems to be enjoying the cheer and spirit of giving. While the malls seem to have turned red and green with a Santa to be found at every corner, most of us are still running around trying to get the … Read More »

Tips on Choosing a Christmas Tree

Christmas tree

How to choose a tree and how to tell if a tree is fresh. Snap the needles to judge the freshness of a tree. If a tree is fresh, the needles will have a fairly crisp snap. Think about carrots. A fresh carrot will snap, but an old carrot will … Read More »

Halloween Party Ideas

pumpkin

Halloween and spooks go hand in hand and it is definitely the time to celebrate with scares and screams. The best part about Halloween is that it works for both kids and adults alike. People of all age group love to celebrate this festival and right … Read More »