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Top 10 Uses For Used Coffee Grounds

Curbly has a list of ten ways to reuse the coffee grounds after making your coffee. I know from experience that a number of these work. I’m going to give the rest a try. Well… maybe not number one.
10. Deodorizer.
9. Plant food.
8. Insect repellent.
7. Dye.
6. Furniture scratch cover-up.
5. Cleaning product.
4. Kitty repellent.
3. Flea […]

Murphy’s Laws of Moving

In honour of all those on the move at this time of year.

No matter how many boxes you have, you will never have enough.
The more your friends promise to help, the more likely it is they will be deathly ill or out of town the weekend you are moving.
Whatever it is that you need, it […]

Some tips on household water conservation

It is estimated that every household could easily save 100-150 gallons of water each day if the following suggestions were implemented:
1. Check for leaks. A dripping faucet can allow up to two gallons per hour to be wasted. Toilets are also prime suspects. To check, simply drop some food colouring into the tank (not […]

27 Best Cleaning Tips

Real Simple Magazine has a series of cleaning tips called, “Best Cleaning Tips and Tricks.” The tips cover a whole range of cleaning topics:

Dust Only Where Noticeable
A Quick Way to Pick Up Cat Hair
Set a Timer While Cleaning
Cleaning with White Vinegar
Store Cleaning Products in a Shoe Holder
Use Shaving Cream on Red-Wine Stains
Scrubbing the Shower
Share Cleaning Chores
Collecting […]


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