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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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