Tuesday April 07, 2009
Combine two tablespoons Epsom salt with a gallon of water for an easy fertilizer. The magnesium and sulfur in the salt encourages leaves to grow bushier and the plants to bloom more often.
Tuesday March 31, 2009
To remove hard to see pieces of broken glass from the floor, press a wad of playdough or silly putty over the area, then discard.
Monday March 30, 2009
Simply dampen a large cotton dishtowel, fold it into quarters, and place it over the spot. Set your iron to high (without steam), and press the cloth a few seconds (making sure the iron doesn’t touch the wood) until the water from the towel stops steaming. If the grain is still a little dented, repeat. Follow up with a coat of furniture polish on the entire tabletop.
Saturday March 28, 2009
Unscrew the top of your lotion or shampoo bottle and cover the opening with plastic wrap, then screw the top back on. You’ll arrive to your destination with less spills on your travel wardrobe.
Friday March 27, 2009
To brighten resin chairs, combine 3/4 cup bleach with 1 tablespoon laundry detergent. Scrub solution into chairs with a soft bristle brush, let stand 15 minutes, then rinse well.
Thursday March 26, 2009
Empty ice cube trays have the perfect little compartments to keep your valuables organized and separate. Plus, they stack easily to maximize space.