Housekeeping: Page 8

Open a jar with ease with these simple tips.You Will Need* A strong grip* A towel* Rubber bands* A sponge* A strong kitchen knife or screwdriver

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

You don't need to be handy to clean your patio screen door. Cleaning can be done quickly and easily in a few simple steps.You Will Need* A screwdriver* A utility brush* A small vacuum cleaner* A spray lubricant* A steel wool pad* Grease-cutting detergent* Silicone lubricant* A small brush, toothpick, or compressed air (optional)

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)

This technique was popularized on Japanese television and has since been widely imitated and posted everywhere. The original concept was shown on a primetime Japanese variety show. Many others produced (plagiarized) their own tutorials for the web. Even Martha made one.

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

Turn your leftovers into another tasty meal by reheating them the right way.You Will Need* Leftovers* Microwave-safe containers* Heavy plastic wrap* Oven-safe pans* Aluminum foil* A metal strainer* A food thermometer

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

Learn to clean your hair dryer filter. You'll extend the life of this handy tool and you'll save money.

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!

Okay, so you talk to your parents or you're eating dinner calmly when suddenly, a bomb drops: You're going to another local school or moving city/country! Argh! What to do?

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.

Is your house a total mess? Well don't stress, help is here! Whether your friend is coming over for a visit or you're tired of your house looking unorganized, read on to find out how to clean your home within 1 to 2 hours.

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’ve searched the apartment listings, found the one you want and signed all the paperwork. The only thing left is to pick up all of your stuff and take it to the new apartment. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Not quite. A move requires a lot of planning, careful organization and perhaps even a little bit of luck to make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible.

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.

This is a way to build the best mouse trap. No more messy spring traps or sticky paper. This trap lasts for weeks.

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.

As a Latter Day Saint, moving to a new home, could mean that you may no longer live in the designated area for the ward you used to attend. If this is the case, you may need to locate and join a new ward or branch.

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.

When the word "cleaning" pops into your head, you immediately groan or say "I don't want to do this" or some other complain. In this article you will find several ways to make cleaning fun for you.

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!

Do you hate cleaning your room? Does it take you about an hour and a half just to get motivated to start? Well this article will tell you how to get motivated and clean your room quickly, while having fun.

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

Got dirty fabric? This is a very easy method of cleaning that uses shower gel; after you've washed yourself, do the clothes next!

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.

Finding a natural laundry detergent online is easy: go to a shopping website, enter "Natural Laundry Detergent", and see the results.

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 simple trick to keep a rug from moving and sliding around on a wooden floor without causing damage to the floor.

Limescale buildup on aluminum is unsightly. It usually occurs from the use of hard water. This article explains how to remove it quickly and easily.

Be aware right away when socks are lost.

Trying to remove ink from any surface can be trying and time-consuming!

The super glue was on New Horizons glueless laminate flooring by Shaw, with a 30 year warranty.

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

All you need for this is a baseball cap mold, which you can usually find at a sporting goods store, or a place like "Lids", which is a baseball cap store, and a dishwasher.

Scratches in your stainless steel sink? Luckily, there is a solution! Read on!

Cleaning your oven can be one of the most annoying household cleaning tasks, yet you still clean it every month, and rue every time you do. You tried countless times to make that little button on the control panel that says "Self Clean" work, but it never did.If this is you, this article is for you also.

When walking around with a pair of scissors, it is important to carry them properly so that if you should fall, you won't accidentally stab yourself or anyone around you.

Pretty much everyone has gotten ink on their skin now or later, and most don't like walking around with pen marks all over them. This article can demonstrate how to get out those tough marks on your skin that just can't seem to come out.

Did you get a little too carried away with your Elmer's glue? No worries! Here are some ways to get the glue off easily.