Quirky Tip of the Month

To quick-clean your #shelfie, use a microfiber cloth or a clean paint or makeup brush to dust the tops and sides of the decorative items and then the shelves. Start from the top and work your way down. For a deep clean, remove two shelves at a time and use the upholstery attachment of the vacuum.…

Fans – Oscillating fans will blow bugs away Bat Houses – Install these high in your trees so bats will come and prey on mosquitoes. Lighting – Bugs are attracted to lights however some more than others. Swap out your white bulbs for yellow so fewer pests are drawn in. Yard – Eliminate standing water, and remove excess grass, leaves, firewood, and…

With Easter and Passover right around the corner, a lot of roasting pans are going to be coming out of the cabinet.For Burnt Pans: Even if you’re cleaning your roasting pan properly after each use, those burnt-on black spots can still appear. These tricky spots may seem impenetrable, but with a few pantry staples, you can…

Stay warm and safe in the polar vortex and snow. Spring will be here soon. Make sure your gutters are free of debris to help prevent leaks and ice damming on your roof. Turn your water heater to a normal temp of 120 degrees to save money on your heating bill. Properly insulate your attic…

As we head into the dead of winter, I wanted to share with you these sensible snow shoveling tips that I came across. Let me know if you try any of these. #4 looks like a good one.  If it’s a big storm, don’t wait until the end to break out the snow shovel, or…

Tip 1: To avoid having to clean your oven, line the bottom with a large sheet of foil to catch any drippings.Tip 2: Eliminate the need to scrub your baking pans by lining them with parchment paper.Tip 3: When it comes time to load the dishwasher, you’ll have less food to scrape off your dishes…

If you don’t have enough space in your home to have a pretty backdrop behind you, consider customizing your background while on Zoom calls. You can virtually transport yourself to the beach, outer space or anywhere else you can imagine. CNET has a handy step-by-step guide to changing your Zoom background on the desktop and mobile app,…

crylic care consists of no more than normal wipe-cleaning to keep it looking new. Regular cleaning chemicals should never be used. Novus makes 3 products that are safe to use that repel dust, remove scratches and keeps surfaces free from dirt. It’s a clear, anti-static formula specially created to remove the negative charge that can attract…