Inexpensive Household Hints

Yes, we see all the so called miracle products on the markets designed to make life easier and help clean your home but sometimes the old tried and true methods used by parents and grandparents work just as well and are less expensive. So I thought I’d share a few old family hints with you. Keeping a fruit cake Wrap firmly in cling film, greasproof paper or tin foil and then wrap in several layers of newspaper. Mind you this so one I always have trouble with when it comes to Christmas cake. Not because the idea doesn’t work but … Continue reading

Home Week in Review: December 17 – 23

Sometimes, our articles run in themes. This week’s review revolves around just a few categories, from tips for cleaning furniture, and bathroom articles that include cleaning and decorating tips, to holiday articles. Oh, and one article on design styles as well. So, here are this week’s articles arranged by categories: Cleaning Furniture: Cleaning Upholstery: How and Why The upholstery in your home needs your attention just as much as anything else, except for maybe children, pets or in-laws. Here are some hopefully helpful tips on how to maintain your upholstery so that it will actually smile when you approach (and … Continue reading