Brass door handles give your interior a glowing amber shine which looks great in traditionally furnished and period homes. Many brass levers are simple and plain and others have intricate details and etchings, all of which over time and...
There are some nasty smells in the world and topping the list would have to be cat urine odor. Really I don't think there's much worse than visiting a friend and not being able to enter their house for...
Before cleaning any doll it is important to identify from what material the doll is made. Bisque dolls are sometimes mistakenly called porcelain dolls. Porcelain and bisque dolls are fragile and damage easily. Both types of dolls are recognized...
Uses of Soapnut shells:
How Soapnuts clean your laundry? The process by which Soapnuts clean your clothes is naturally quite simple. The soapnut shells contains a natural saponin that works as a surfactant, making your water "wetter" and allowing it...
The fact that fabric softener makes our clothing feel soft, infuses them with long-lasting fragrance, lessens creasing and reduces static cling is no secret. But here are a few great alternative uses for this magic liquid, and we bet...
We all depend on our clothes dryers to see that our clothes are ready to wear. After all, just having damp, clean clothing is not enough---it needs to be dried. Of course, that can be most easily attained by...
Everything you need to know to clean your dishes, glassware, crystal and more.
Cast Iron Utensils - Care and Cleaning
Seasoning
To season utensils, wash and scour with fine cleanser and steel wool. Wash and dry thoroughly. Rub the inside with unsalted...
How to make your own homemade cleaning products.
Candles, Telephones
Sponge with a piece of cotton dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Carpet Freshener
Combine 3/4 cup baking soda, 2 tbsp corn starch, and 1/4 cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet, let stand...
Here are some quick tips to save time and energy by changing your habits:
First, get dressed, comb your hair and put on a comfortable pair of shoes. You wouldn’t show up at the office or work in your pajamas....
I'll admit it - I'm a neat freak. And having a dislike of house dirt while living in the country is, let's say, a bit challenging.
Living in a country house while building a self-sufficient lifestyle can invite a lot...
