Housekeeping: Page 11

Removing the garlic smell from your hands can be a very difficult thing to do. Sometimes you just can't stand the smell. Maybe you have a date and don't want to stink, but just can't get that smell out of your skin. There is a way to neutralize the odor so that you can get on with your life. After you get done cooking with either garlic or onions or any other stinky food, run your hands under some warm water. Then get some coffee grounds and mash them up and get them wet. Once the grounds...

Some homes are more prone to dust than others and just dusting doesn't always work. Arm yourself with these proven strategies in the battle to banish dust from your home.

Envious of all those professionally made beds in decorative magazines? Make your bed look picture-perfect with this technique for putting on a duvet cover.

Is your computer's LCD screen getting so dirty you can barely make out what you're typing. Use a few household ingredients to keep a clear, sharp image on your LCD screen without clouding or scratching it.

How much time have you wasted, wandering around your home trying to find one particular book? Without a good system of organization, finding the book you're looking for can become a hopeless task. Organize your book collection at home by following this tutorial.

Feel you have too small of a kitchen to keep everything you need inside it? Not true. Even if you have a small kitchen and a small budget, you can still save money by stocking it efficiently.

Keeping the filter clean improves your dryer's performance and avoids the risk of fire from lint buildup. By leaving your lint filter full, you run the risk of also breaking your dryer, leading to an expensive repair or an expensive new dryer.

Looking to give your kitchen a good cleaning this spring? Don't go out and spend a ton of money on sanitizing sprays and cleaning equipment. Cleaning and sanitizing your kitchen is easy, effective, and inexpensive, because everything you need is likely in your kitchen!

Get your grout floors looking brand new again! With this tutorial, you'll learn how to remove stains that tend to form on grout.

Don't go out to a fancy party with a wrinkled tie! This video shows you how to get those wrinkles out so it looks nice and flat.

It's not too uncommon for your basement to become extraordinarily messy, as that is where unused items tend to migate.

Make your leather furniture look like new again by getting out spots and stains.

These elephant-shaped towels are so cute and easy to create that you'll never want to use them for drying.

Whether you work at a clothing store or simply want to get your mom off your back, fold those tees in a flash.

Dust is everywhere. Here are some novel ways to remove it.You Will Need* A slice of bread* Fabric softener* A car window ice scraper* A vacuum with a soft brush attachment* An old shaving brush, flannel sheets, or a chamois cloth* Two wet socks (optional)* 1 c. warm water (optional)* 1 tbsp. boiled linseed oil (optional)* 1/2 tsp. dish soap (optional)* 1/2 tsp. ammonia (optional)

If you want to stop telemarketers from calling, use this guide and try a multi-pronged approach.You Will Need* Caller ID* Bluntness* Disconnected phone message* Letter-writing skills* Registry on the Do Not Call list* Internet access (optional)

6 billion humans vs 1 quadrillion ants. What to do?

Your ironing skills are rusty, and so is your iron. Now you've got rust stains on your blouse. What to do?You Will Need* A steel-wool pad* Lemon juice* Water* Cloths or paper towels* Vinegar

Dusting with cloths that are pretreated to attract and hold dust is a huge time-saver. But why spend money on store-bought ones when you can make them yourself for pennies?You Will Need* 2 c. hot water* 1 c. lemon essential oil* A bowl* Cotton cloths* A coffee can or resealable bag* Cotton T-shirts

YouTube's hardwarehelper teaches you how to fix a fabric tear with Tear Mender. He demonstrates Tear Mender on both a couch and a leather jacket. The couch turned out pretty good, but the leather jacket looks like it will need some more work. See for yourself and see how to apply it.

Learn how to ensure that your towels feel new, clean and fluffy after every wash. Using a Soda Crystal Pre-wash technique and adding white vinegar to your wash, you can easily make towels fluffy and absorbent again. Watch this video tutorial to learn all about it!

Moving soon? Don't know how you'll ever get your possessions packed and moved in one piece? Well, fret no more...

How to choose a memory foam mattress when there are so many choices out there? It can be a daunting and confusing endeavor, considering all the new memory foam mattresses on the market today - from obscure, online retailers, to the big guys, like Serta, Sealy and Tempur-Pedic.

Laziness is never a good quality to have. However, being extra clean is a great trait to own! For some suggestions on this topic, please continue reading.

Do you clean your house and the next day it's a mess? It's all about teamwork. If you live alone, things should be easier. Try to stay on top of everything in your household. Although this can be difficult for working people, it pays off in the long run.

So, you did it. You've accomplished what most twenty-somethings everywhere are dreaming of...settling into your own place. It's the ultimate step in independence. You've stepped out of the shadow, and out from under the roof of Mom and Dad. Congrats!

Tired of a messy home that you just can't seem to function in? Having company join you for a few weeks who are very picky about cleanliness? Here is a guide that will help you get your home squeaky clean.

While it is simpler and far more humane to buy a good animal trap, some die-hard do-it-yourself types prefer to build their own. Home-made traps have many disadvantages, and a commercial trap is a better option for almost anybody.

Pigeon droppings deface many roofs, monuments, and public spaces. The uric acid (white material) in their droppings is not just unsightly; it can damage the finish on buildings, automobiles, etc. When birds occupy warehouses and defecate on stored goods, this creates an expensive problem for the warehouse management when their customers (retailers) refuse to accept contaminated goods.

So your parents decided to move, whether it's to the next town or across the country. You don't know how to handle it. This article will help.

Sometimes life brings you places were you don't want to go. Maybe your moving to the desert from Alaska or maybe you're moving to another country. In whatever case, nothing good will come out of whining and complaining, it will just annoy the people around you. Learn to cope with the change.

So it has finally come to this. You have been driven out of your home by the rough types inhabiting the neighbourhood. Or you have somehow made such an ass of yourself that you don't want to show your face again. Anyway, you have to get away fast, and in secret, without telling anybody.

Don't like ploughing through big piles of stuff like all the articles and people say? Try this new way to get your room clean in a spin!

Cleaning for guests isn't the easiest thing in the world, nor is it fun if your house is a little more messy than usual. Here's a list of things you should do to clean up properly.

Want your blanket to come out normal and not so rough and clumpy? Here you go!

Is it hard for you to go outside into your own backyard, because of the fear of being swooped by Plovers? Well, here's the solution (without harming the birds):

A very large percentage of the more wealthy and more technologically advanced nations around the world spend their life in front of some sort of a screen. Many households will only clean their house when they have company over. Life can be more enjoyable when you have a house that's constantly clean.

Don't buy a complete system. It's much cheaper to spend a little time getting the individual components together. Here's what you'll need, along with some rough prices.See what can be saved compared to the £900 or so you'll pay for a complete system.

Grease stains are easy to come by, but hard to get out. Here are a few ways to get rid of them.

Here is a creative, and simple, way to make your own shower curtain hooks.