Grout is an essential part of tiling, but it’s hard to keep it clean! We have tile (and grout) in the entryway, both bathrooms and the living room. And I have a hard time keeping them clean. Between the dirt, dust, mold, mildew and hard water stains, I’m willing to bet that the grout in … Read more

I use garlic in just about everything. Not only does this natural bulb add a touch of flavour to many dishes, but it also has many health benefits. If you eat garlic as quickly as my family does, you might consider growing it yourself. You don’t need a vegetable garden or a green thumb to … Read more

There’s nothing more aggravating than trying to relish a pleasant summer night in your backyard, only to be besieged by irksome mosquitoes. Their droning sounds are as unpleasant as their incredibly itchy bites. Citronella candles appear to have a very limited effective radius and duration. So, how do we ward off these irritating intruders? The … Read more

When my husband and I were house hunting together, I had a few specific items on my wish list. One of them was no carpeting in the house we would be living in. That’s not to say I don’t like carpet. It’s just that with kids, pets and the chaos of everyday life, it’s nearly … Read more

Those yellow spots on the pillows may be disgusting, but they are not permanent. Although we know that the human body – including our own – can sometimes be disgusting, we prefer not to remember it. So when you change your sheets and find that your once perfectly white pillows are now covered in a … Read more

If you’re like me and your first couple of cars boasted cloth seats, you’ll understand the struggles of maintaining them. Regular use, coupled with occasional spills and pet messes, resulted in a collection of unattractive stains and marks. Many of you with cloth seats might relate to this predicament, especially those with young passengers on … Read more

A blend of dish soap, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide forms an easy-to-apply paste that can efficiently bleach away stains on your cutting board. Prepare a paste using 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of dish soap, and 1-2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide. The concoction should be spreadable yet not too liquid. Cover one … Read more

Jewelry can be expensive, and you want it to look as good as it was on the day of purchase.You can use the products you already have at home to make your jewelry shine.Learn how to use everyday ingredients and our methods to clean jewelry.A little time and gathering the necessary ingredients is enough to … Read more

There always comes that sad moment when you look for the last pickle in the jar. Then you probably pour the excess pickle juice down the drain without a second thought. However, did you know that pickle juice can be used for a variety of purposes? After reading this, you will save your excess pickle … Read more

One incredible thing about doing this lockdown thing is that if drives me to do things I wouldn’t ordinarily do. Like clean my floors. Alright, I do clean my floors, however not so regularly as I should. I simply HATE doing it not terrible, but not great either to such an extent! In any event … Read more