To help keep laundry odors at bay, pour cat litter in the leg of an old pair of pantyhose, tie it off and place it in the bottom of the hamper. The litter will soak up bad smells. Replace every 3 to 4 months or as necessary.

To eliminate fresh painted room odors, place a bowl with vinegar in a freshly painted room to combat odors.

To move a heavy sofa across carpet, place disposable aluminum pans under the legs on one end. Lift the other and push the sofa to its new destination.

To save space and keep linens wrinkle-free, hang folded tablecloths on a towel rack mounted to the back of your linen closet door.

Don’t keep holiday light displays packed up until next winter. Use strings of twinkle lights to illuminate screened porches, under patio umbrellas or under porches and awnings to create a twinkling evening atmosphere for summer parties.

To remove candle wax from carpet, first, scrape away as much as you can.

Then, cover the area with a paper bag and run a warm iron over the area.

Repeat until all wax is gone, making sure to move the bag around so you always use a clean section.