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Replace Your Dryer With An Old-Fashioned Clothes Line

Susanne Myers — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:01:08 +0000

Drying your laundry outside on a clothes line can save you quite abit of money and is easier than you may think. Yes, I am talking about the good-good-old-fashioned method of hanging your clothes on a laundry line to dry. Over the past decade or two this has become somewhat of a rarity. In fact, many developments and even entire cities now prevent you from hanging your clothes outside to dry. It is a shame, especially when skipping the dryer has quite a few benefits including being better for the environment. Full Article

Lighter Fluid: The Best Label and Scuff Mark Remover

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:11:10 +0000

The first time my husband saw me scrubbing the black heel marks off of our kitchen floor with a toothbrush, he said, “You know lighter fluid will take those marks right off.” And it did! No scrubbing at all, just a little lighter fluid poured on a paper towel, and the marks wiped right off. Full Article

10 Common Uses for Baking Soda

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:09:47 +0000

1) Make a paste of baking soda and water and rub on insect bites to relieve itching. Full Article

Division of Labor

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:09:14 +0000

Dividing up household chores is a great way to get everyday household tasks in less time and with less complaints. Full Article

To Clean or Not to Clean (Your Child’s Room)

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:08:47 +0000

Whether or not to help your child clean their room. It’s an age old dilemma. I still clearly remember my dad patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) explaining and demonstrating to me how to fold the sheet corners on my bed. I just didn’t understand how the way he learned to make his bed in the army had to do with me and how I made my bed. Why was he torturing me this way? Full Article

Daily Chore Charts

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:08:16 +0000

Our family’s cleaning and chore schedules have varied widely over
the years. In two short years we have gone from having one
teenager in the home to having two teenagers and two toddlers.
In the past I have tended to do much of the housework myself,
with help off and on from my teenage daughter. Our cleaning
schedule was very different then. We got away with vacuuming
once or twice a week and didn’t even do the dishes every day. Full Article

25 Uses for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:07:44 +0000

Everyone is raving about Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. They are one
of the most useful creating tools created to date. Visitors to
my web site have shared their favorite uses for their “magic”
erasers. If you haven’t tried them yet, you better find out what
you’re missing! Full Article

Spring Cleaning â€“ Time to Tackle Your Closet

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:29:14 +0000

Spring is on it’s way and even though it may already be tempting to spend the day outside, take a few hours to clean out your closet. You’ll be glad you did when it is finally time to dig out those t-shirts and shorts. Full Article