Housekeeping: Page 16

Eliminate a bad smell from any pair of shoes. Just use a few lemons (no kidding!)

Watch this video to learn how to fold fitted sheets without any puffy wads. Unitl I saw this video, I didn't know it could be done

Watch this video to learn how to properly secure a bookcase in case of an emergency.

Watch this video to learn the best and most effective way to clean your kitchen floor.

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to get rid of termites. Steps:

Learn how to make your own fume-free ant killer that is safe around birds and other pets. This is super handy and cheap to make.

This is a short video showing how to clean dirt from a leather sofa and re-apply leather conditioner. Be careful cleaning unfinished leather with a liquid cleaner.

Long stemmed wine glasses can be a challenge to pack, but Toronto's Best Moving Store shows you a quick and safe method to pack them.

All you need to make this simple cable box is a plastic cd spindle and a pair of scissors. That's all. Then it's beautiful hidden cords all around.

How to clean a mud fleece.

A quick, efficient way to fold a shirt

With allergy season in full swing, this video can help you clear the clutter from your bedroom and add a fresh coat of paint to create a soothing sleep sanctuary. Learn alternatives to the traditional headboard and create a new one from faux wood contact paper.

Jacqueline Hanson from Amy Cleaners gets those skirting boards mighty clean, which gives that added spark to any room.

Learn how to set a basic mouse trap with this easy video.

Learn how to get rid of those very nasty and stubborn gum stains from your clothes and shoes using a very simple trick. Use vinegar!

Orchid care isn't as difficult as you think, and to discover the orchid care secrets, Meghan Carter visited award-winning orchid breeder Dick Wells. There she discovered the best technique for growing orchids.

Closet organization can be easy with the right strategy, and to discover where to start when organizing a closet, Meghan Carter visited professional organizer Cynthia Ivie.

Do it yourself closet organization can be quite a journey, even with the best advice. Meghan Carter discovered first-hand the trials and tribulations of closet organization as she put herself under the scrutiny of professional organizer Cynthia Ivie. But in the end, Meghan not only organized her closet, but found a great excuse to go shopping.

Office organization is that task we all know we need to do but always put off. Well, you'll be buying office organization supplies once you see what Meghan Carter discovered during her interview with the organization experts at White Space, a Chicago-area organization firm. Your desk will never be the same.

Tired of your CDs and DVDs skipping? There's a simple fix to mending all of those scratches and scuffs. And the simple trick involves a pencil eraser and a soft cloth. No more skipping discs or unplayable movies!

So you can never get that perfect t-shirt fold. This tutorial video will show you how to make a tee shirt folder from card board so that you have perfect tee shirt folds every time.

Be amazed at how much hair this snake-like device removes from your clogged plug hole and beyond!

The experts at ZIPS Dry Cleaners explain what to do when you get a stain on a dry-clean-only article of clothing.

Use a stick from your lawn to build a simple mouse trap to kill or set that mouse free.

A step by step set of instructions on how to catch a mouse.

Ever wonder what to do with all those excess lemons on your tree? Lemons are a great environmental DIY resource. Save money and the environment, learn how to incorporate these easy cleaning tips into your life.

Some toilets just don't have enough flushing power. As in, when you flush the toilet not all of the, er, stuff, goes down. As a result you have to flush the toilet twice, wasting water and your time.

This is a short how-to for making a humane mouse trap with a plastic bottle and some tape.

This is an introduction to the use of live traps that can humanely catch raccoons, foxes, coyotes and other backyard pests that threaten your gardens and smaller pets.

Plenty of tips on removing ink stains from clothing without spending a bundle. Get clean clothes again after an accidental spill of ink.

Self-tanning lotion can be great for your summer look, but it's not so great for your clothes. Everything you need to remove these stains are probably already in your cupboard.

There is hope for your old work out shirts after all. Here is how to save your sweat-stained white T- shirts from becoming a cleaning rag.

Jenna Jameson shows you how to clean candle sticks with a baking soda solution.

There is more than one reason you would need to dry your shoes. Whether you're an athelete who frequently runs in the mud or goes kayaking or you live in New York where the winters literally freeze your face off, tossing your shoes in the dryer gets them clean and warm. We've definitely stuck our (clean) shoes in the dryer during cold weather to make them nice and toasty again.

The gross-out factor of cleaning a toilet cannot be underestimated—but the gross-out factor of not cleaning a toilet is even worse. Better clean the toilet.

Blowing out a candle can be a satisfying end to an evening—unless the melted wax ends up splattered across your shirt front. Then it's time to just chill out – literally.

Whether you shower in it or use it for long, luxurious baths, there's nothing clean—or relaxing—about a tub full of grime, mold, or mildew.

Cabernet and carpet don't mix, but if you act quickly you can save the day.

Cinderella's plight has given mopping a bad name—but don't let poor PR keep you from a bright, shiny floor.This video will show you how to mop a wood floor.

You might love your coffee black and hot—but not when it's on your carpet. Don't worry, with a little vim and, yes, vinegar, that nasty stain will be a thing of the past.