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27 Ways To Make Your Groceries Last As Long As Possible. Miracle Laundry Whitening Solution. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted ANYTHING about laundry! I’m going through withdrawals! :-) I’m one of those strange people who likes laundry. And one of the things I like MOST about it…is the sense of accomplishment when something dirty comes out CLEAN. I guess I also like the “challenge” aspect of it as well. Turning dirty, dingy, grimy and stained into white, bright, fresh and clean. Yep, I find that very appealing. :-) So when I came across this “recipe” for whitening whites in the comments section of a post at Homemade Mamas, I knew I had to try it. Katie JoMar commented: HOT HOT HOT water1 cup of laundry detergent1 cup powdered dish washer detergent1 cup bleach1/2 cup borax After filling the washing machine with HOT water….I also dumped in a large-sized pot of water I had brought to a boil on the stove.

Another thing to remember is to add the above ingredients to as small a load size as possible. Let soak for as long as you can stand it! Life Pro Tips. Build your own extra storage! (DIY Canned Food Organizer) I built this DIY Canned Food Organizer and it’s basically changed my life. Let’s start by saying, have you see my little kitchen? It’s totally tiny but does a fine job suiting our needs…mostly… One problem I’ve run into with a small space is storage space. I’ve had to get a little creative and maximize the empty space hiding in the room since we’re lacking a pantry. However, our kitchen had about a 6″ opening between our wall and the refrigerator. **NOTE** There are too many shelves on this plan. Shopping list: 9 – 1×4″ boards cut to 29 1/2″ (top board, shelves, bottom board) 2 – 1×4″ boards cut to 64″ (Side boards) 1 – Thin board cut to 31 1/2 x 64″ (I used bead board/wainscoting board from Home Depot) 4 – 1 1/2 – 2″ Metal Casters that hold 50+ lbs (I used 2″, 80lb) 7 – 7/16 dowels cut to 30″ long (lumber section of Home Depot) Handle or knob Paint and Brush, Roller or Sprayer (if needed) Tools and Supplies: Drill 7/16″ drill bit for drilling dowel holes several wood screws several 2″ nails hammer.

How to Remove White Heat Marks on Furniture. During the holidays we had some friends over for a dinner party. We served an extra hot meal that night and after everyone left and the dishes were cleared and the table linens removed, I discovered foggy white marks all over my beautiful new table. This one was the smallest, though brightest mark.

Before I had a chance to freak out too much, my husband did some googling and we discovered that on some pieces of furniture if moisture (usually from the steam condensation on a hot dish) gets under the finish, white splotches called heat marks will appear and will stick around until treated. You'll be surprised to learn, as I was, that to remedy heat marks, you apply... more heat and moisture! Weird, right? I have no clue why my table looks so dark here. It was like magic and the heat marks disappeared (though in these photos I can see I missed a spot that doesn't show in person). **A little disclaimer: this trick worked for me, but I guess a few other readers have not had success. Best of Curbly: Top Ten DIY Organization Ideas of 2011.

Nothing says "Happy New Year" like cleaning and organizing your home. Every new year, I think of one particular Chinese tradition that requires each family to thoroughly clean their home in an effort to sweep out the bad and make room for the good fortune that every new year promises. This year the Chinese new year doesn't begin until January 23rd, so we have a little time to get our ducks in a row. We've assembled a top ten round-up of organization projects that will inspire you to tidy-up and bring some order to every nook and cranny of your home.

Here they are, in a very particular order only I understand (in other words: no particular order): 10. It's time to pack all the holiday gift wrap away, and if you're a person who throws it all in the closet and hopes the door latch keeps it all from tumbling out, take a deep breath and try one of these ideas instead. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

To see the rest of the best of 2011, check out the Best Of 2011 page here. I saw it, I tried it: Cleaning the grates on your gas stove. | Pinching Your Pennies. Goodbye to Yellow Armpit Stains. Visual Tutorial | A Natural, Non-Toxic Way to Polish Silver : Pancakes and French Fries. Ideas I should do something with / daily cleaning system. 15 minutes of cleaning? - How to have a {fake} immaculate house (part 2) To see the whole series on how to have a {fake} immaculate house, go HERE! Ok...I have lots of friends who are seriously skeptical but I'm telling you, it's TOTALLY possible to keep your house clean with just 15 minutes a day of cleaning! Really! I did it for years....when my kids were babies. It was not possible for me to spend an entire day cleaning. To have to cart around and get the job done quickly! Years ago, I was inspired by Emilie Barnes,the author of MANY organizing books. 892K+You see...it's not much.

Time yourself...how long does it really take to do that? If you need to vacuum daily....you may have to give that up - let it go! Now, let me tell you, there will be days you won't even have time to get to your assigned "chore" - potty training, baby crying all day, having your period, whatever! Now, get to it...sit down and make up your weekly schedule and put it on your frig! Just as a quick side note...I no longer do just fifteen minutes of cleaning a day. Or Connect with me: 26 Tips and Tricks To Simplify Life.

I have been collecting all kinds of clever tips to make life just a little bit more simple. Here are some of my favs! 1. Cord organization tips. I am SO doing this. {link} 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Simple Lemon water. More From New Nostalgia: 17 Tips To Make Your Life Easier – Aimless Direction - Aimless Direction — Aimless Direction. I received this as an email and instead of saving the email, I decided to post it here so that I know I always have these great tips on my site. I plan on trying every single one of them too. I actually just tried the dryer tip (#17) at the bottom, so we’ll see how that one works out. Oh yeah, I probably won’t be trying the hair conditioner on my legs for shaving either since, well…I’m a guy. A lot of these tips are things that I can actually use on a regular basis too. 1.

Reheat Pizza Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove , set heat to med-low and heat till warm. 2. Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. 3. When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. 4. To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated , place them in a microwave with a cup of water. 5. Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. 6. 7. Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. DIY - Single Use Antibiotic Packs | Brian's Backpacking Blog. The ongoing trend in the consumer market of providing small, ready-to-go, individual size packages of consumables has been a win-win for the lightweight and ultralight backpacking communities. Always looking to shave a few extra ounces or grams off of our overall pack weight, these individual servings are the perfect fit for trail snacks, drinks, condiments - you name it.

However, these nicely packaged individual servings can come at a premium. They can often be pricy or difficult to find without going online and ordering in bulk +shipping. That's when the creative types among us come up with ingenious solutions that lets us make our own alternatives using things we usually have lying around. Which brings me to today's topic - individual size packages of antibiotic cream. I've carried a few of the Neo-to-go (Neosporin) packets with me as part of my first aid kit for quite some time. Hold the end of the straw with your needle-nose pliers so that a small amount of the straw is protruding. How to Spray Paint Glass, Metal and More.

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A Quicker Way to Clean House | Cleaning Guide. By Arianne Cohen A few years ago, I found out that I've been cleaning all wrong. I was in a hotel room, when a maid came in and sprayed a solution on every surface…and then left. Right when I thought she'd forgotten, she returned. She wiped for less than two minutes with a thin dry cloth, and the whole place sparkled. Pro cleaners have brilliant tricks to get the job done. Change Your Strategy The biggest mistake people make is cleaning room by room (this is called "zone cleaning"). A Quicker Way to Clean Houseslow!

Most pros are in favor of "task cleaning": completing one chore , such as dusting, throughout the entire house, before starting the next. The Plan of Attack: Top-to-bottom, left-to-right For each task, start at the highest point in the room (if dusting, this might mean high shelves), and move from left to right across the room. ," says Romero. Step 2: Furniture Fabric Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. 1. 2. 3. 4. {31 days to an organized home} Day One: Organizing with Purpose. I organize my home because I believe that when we clear out the things that don't matter, we make room for the things that do.

Because our hearts and minds can only take so much chaos. And life has enough chaos of its own. Because we need a daily refuge from the clutter and the noise and the blaring messages that wait on our doorstep. Because an uncluttered space creates an environment where we can learn and explore. And because when we clear out stuff, we make room for people What are your reasons for wanting to organize and declutter? This is the first post in a month long series, 31 Days to an Organized Home. I would love it if you'd join me for these 31 days of tips and inspiration to organize our homes.

DIY Homemade Grout Cleaner. For the past week, I've been preparing my kitchen for the big "addition. " I'm working hard to get it ready, so that when it is done, it's done! It's amazing when you look at something everyday you don't realize how much things can change...example: I clean my kitchen...a lot! We have builders grade tile floors with a light gout. Not my favorite, but it will do. 1/4 cup bleach 3/4 cup baking soda Not exactly rocket science! I guess I wasn't using too much brain power that day, because one reason it never looked sparkling clean while I was cleaning it was because it was wet.

There is nothing like a little spring cleaning and elbow grease to get you in a good mood! Rachel :) Space Planner. Explosive Showerhead Cleaner. Use this ”explosive“ homemade cleaner to blast away all of those hard water deposits that are blocking your showerhead: Here’s an easy DIY recipe: -1/3 cup baking soda -1 cup white vinegar -1 plastic bag -1 large bag twisty tie 1. Mix baking soda and vinegar in bag over a sink. Caution: Pour vinegar into bag slowly, there is an “explosive” foaming action that kicks in. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enjoy your free flowing showerhead! For more information on how to make your own homemade, green cleaners, click here. Subscribe to Frugally Sustainable: Did you find this post informative? 45 uses for vinegar. Unleash the power of white vinegar―an all-purpose cleaner, brightener, herbicide and more. Just a bit of this multitasker, straight up or mixed with water, can replace many pricier products huddled under your sink. Try these tips to see how vinegar can make your life cheaper and easier.

Find the Best Deals on Vinegar Near You! 1. Freshen up the fridge. Clean the shelves and walls with a solution of half water and half vinegar. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. See more clever uses for household products: 8 Clever Uses for Silica Gel. A packet of silica gel in a shoe box or beef jerky packet, their instinct is to toss it. But savvy DIYers have long known that the omnipresent desiccants are good for a lot more than keeping jerky dry. Here are a few uses, including some great tips sent in by readers. -Use in underwater camera casings Underwater camera casings are great fun, but even if stray moisture and condensation don't ruin your camera, they can fog or streak across your lens.

Fight this by stashing a packet or two of silica gel in the underwater casing, along with the camera. -Toss them in your toolbox to keep your tools free of oxidation "I am a line mechanic for Delta Airlines. -Dry out a wet cell phone This one's an old favorite. -Keep engines dry while in storage "I fly ultralight aircraft and use silica gel in my engines (snowmobile engines converted for aircraft use). -Extend the life of razor blades "It is understood that oxidation on razor blades causes premature dulling. -Fight camera condensation. Create a Sliding Storage System On the Garage Ceiling. If you don't have unused space above the garage door, you can install this system just about anywhere.

However, keep the totes at least 2 ft. from light fixtures, door springs and garage door openers. The special reinforced totes we used (available from internet suppliers like usplastic.com, simplastics.com and others) are a bit stronger than those you'll find at home centers or department stores. The reinforced rims on these containers will support weights of 35 lbs. or more, which is perfect for lightweight storage. And the totes will be easy enough to lift into place while you're standing on a ladder. To be on the safe side, the total weight of all the totes shouldn't exceed 210 lbs., so find a different place to store books and heavy hardware. Custom plastic lids are also available for dust-free storage. If you use other types of containers, measure the rims carefully and adjust the bottom flange width to assure full support. Tips and Tricks- Part 2!