Posts tagged: cheaptrick

Daily DIY: Stainless Blade Hack

Posted Oct 28th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Did you realize that you can remove the scent of onions and garlic from your fingers by gently sliding the face of a stainless knife across them?

Daily DIY: Potato, Potato

Posted Oct 27th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Want to know a few more additional tips and tricks you can use the trusty potato for? Some of these fun kitchen hacks will surprise you!:

Daily DIY: Instant Burn Relief... From Your Pantry

Posted Oct 23rd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

In my adventures, I've learned a secret tip to keeping those digits pain-free after a burn! Hint: It's in your pantry!

Unusual Uses: Flip Flops -- New Uses for Old Footwear

Posted Oct 5th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Daily DIY: Flies on the Wall

Posted Oct 2nd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

A trip to the farmer's market last week had me stopping to smell the flowers, and unfortunately -- spotting the flies. Fruit flies were everywhere and happen to be one of my biggest pet peeves, so as soon as I returned home, I did a bit of research on how to fight the good fight.

Unusual Uses: Ketchup's Six Surprising Uses

Posted Sep 28th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Ketchup does have a handful of surprising non-foodie uses worth knowing about:

Daily DIY: De-Scuff Your Leather Couch

Posted Sep 23rd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Who knew your new favorite cleaning solvent would rest in your child's classroom?

Unusual Uses: Microwave Ovens - 16 Sweet Ideas

Posted Sep 21st 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Check out my sweet list of 16 unusual uses for microwave ovens.

Daily DIY: The Original Dryer Ball

Posted Sep 18th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Try this crafty DIY dryer ball that boasts just a few key supplies: yarn, pantyhose, socks, scissors, crochet hook and measuring tape.

Daily DIY: Cleaning Cobwebs

Posted Sep 16th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Rid your home of cobwebs... for good.

Unusual Uses: Digital Cameras - 22 Clever Uses

Posted Sep 14th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Digital Cameras - 22 Clever Uses

Daily DIY: Buff It

Posted Sep 14th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Buff a thin layer of shaving cream (not gel!) directly onto the mirror after a cleaning. Surprisingly, the mirror won't look any differently than before, but the steam from your super hot shower won't fog it up!

Vodka: A Surprising Deodorizer for Clothing

Posted Sep 9th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Vodka: A Surprising Deodorizer for Clothing

Unusual Uses: 24 Ways to Reuse Milk Cartons

Posted Sep 7th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Here are a bunch of clever, thrifty, crafty and downright surprising uses for the humble cardboard milk carton.

Daily DIY: Save Big Bucks on Your Hygiene Bill

Posted Sep 4th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner