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Determine Which Dishes are Dishwasher Safe

Posted at 07:57, 01/06/2009 by JodyK

Owning a dishwasher is supposed to save you time and effort. But that doesn’t happen if you spend your time worrying what kitchenware is dishwasher safe, and washing it all by hand in order to avoid mistakes.

How to Clean Comforters and Quilts

Posted at 12:12, 12/04/2009 by JodyK

Most comforters and quilts are washable. Find out how.

Shorten Drying Time with a Quick Shake

Posted at 12:53, 16/03/2009 by JodyK

How lovely are clean, clothes warmed up straight from the dryer?

Energy Suckers – Which Appliances to Unplug

Posted at 09:09, 11/03/2009 by JodyK

Is unplugging every appliance in your house really going to make a difference in your electricity bill?

Stop Your Washing Machine from Making a Ruckus

Posted at 06:58, 09/03/2009 by JodyK

Why is my washing machine jumping all over the place? It can’t possibly be for the exercise.

Remove Fluff from Tissues Forgotten in the Wash

Posted at 10:35, 01/03/2009 by JodyK

I never seem to have a tissue handy when I need it, but somehow there’s always one hiding in one of my pockets for laundering purposes.

Clean the Inside of Your Washing Machine

Posted at 11:13, 01/03/2009 by JodyK

Turns out that all that dirt washing machines remove from our clothes doesn’t simply go down the drain.

Make Ice Cream Last Longer with Plastic Wrap

Posted at 01:48, 23/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

It’s the saddest thing in the world when ice cream crystallises (though admittedly, it hasn’t always stopped me from pulling out a cone.) Here's how to prevent this in the future.

How to Fix a Leaky Washing Machine Valve

Posted at 19:22, 09/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Never hire someone to do something you could easily do yourself—like fix a leaky washing machine valve.

Thaw Frozen Fish in Milk for a Fresh Taste

Posted at 22:48, 08/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Fish that’s been in your freezer is nowhere near as tasty as fresh seafood. Here’s a clever idea to make it taste fresh-caught.

Use Tights to Clean Dust Around Your Refrigerator

Posted at 00:03, 09/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Your refrigerator likely sits in a corner. This makes it particularly challenging to get at the stubborn dust bunnies that collect underneath and around the unit.

Whiten Clothes Naturally with Cream

Posted at 17:17, 02/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Sometimes white clothes come out of the laundry with rust stains. You may want to grab the bleach and go crazy. Resist the urge!

Preserve Smoked Meat with Vinegar

Posted at 17:26, 02/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Smoked meat already has a longer shelf-life than its non-smoked counterpart. To keep it fresh even longer, try this idea from householdtips.org.

How to Make Spray Starch for Your Iron

Posted at 22:00, 02/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

Learn how to make your iron spray starch for ironing. You just may find this woman as entertaining as I do!

If You Accidentally Clean Your Self-Cleaning Oven

Posted at 23:20, 02/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

TipKing reader Richard offers some useful information for self-cleaning ovens.

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