Does your household panic when the washing machine develops problems, or just mysteriously stops working? Clean clothes are a constant priority, and in large families a laundry backup of even a few days is considered an emergency. But before calling the repairman, there are some simple steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix common Read More
Cleaning Range Hoods
If you spend a lot of time cooking and preparing meals, range hoods should be one of the appliances you clean most often. But it’s pretty easy to overlook among all the other kitchen chores. The range hood can look quite clean on the outside, while on the inside its filter can be a greasy Read More
Save Money With Multi-Purpose Kitchen and Household Items
Who doesn’t love saving money? Making multiple use of kitchen and household items can save some of your hard-earned dollars. Here are some multiple-use ideas to put into practice. Use Dishwashing Gloves to Remove Pet Hair Getting pet hair off upholstery, clothing, car seats and carpets can be difficult. Lint rollers, whisks, and vacuums don’t Read More
Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas Part 2
Here are some more unusual and creative ways to wrap gifts. Scarves Wrapping with scarves is a popular method, and there are some very complex wrapping designs if you wish to explore them. The Japanese art of Furoshiki (a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth) will provide you with many techniques for wrapping objects of Read More
Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas Part 1
Perhaps you’re looking for different ways to wrap your gifts, either to make them a little more personal, or to customize them. Or maybe you’re tired of carrying mounds of paper, ribbon and bows to the trash can after every holiday and celebration, and want a more sustainable approach. Here are some creative ideas to Read More
Indoor Composting – Part 3
Worm Composting (Vermicomposting) Not for everyone, although it’s very popular and not very time-consuming after the initial setup. You may want to try storing the worm composter in the basement or a closet, although some people prefer storing it under the kitchen sink. Basics for Vermicomposting worm composter. You can buy one, or use a Read More
Indoor Composting – Part 2
Bokashi Composting Bokashi is a Japanese word that means “fermented organic matter”. Although it’s labelled as a type of composting, technically it’s an anaerobic (oxygen-starved) fermentation process that uses inoculated bran (bran soaked in water with molasses and beneficial microorganisms, then dried out) to ferment kitchen scraps, including meat and dairy. Bokashi composting has many Read More
Indoor Composting – Part 1
Did you know that you can compost indoors? This is good news for those who embrace composting. No more trudging in the rain, sleet or snow to the composting bin in your backyard during the colder months. Instead, make space in your kitchen, basement, or closet for an indoor composting system. Even apartment or condo Read More
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