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  • How to Make Rose Water

    Rose water (also spelled Rosewater) can be used in cooking as well as a rich beauty aid. Try some as a facial toner or astringent, in your bath water or as a facial splash (refresher).

  • Lou Manfredini’s Top Ten Energy Saving Tips

    Today's post is quite a treat! Here are some first-rate suggestions by Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware's Helpful Hardware Man. He's put together a list of energy saving tips for Tipnut readers to help us cut back on energy usage and save some cash in the process. Hi everyone, this is Lou Manfredini, Ace's "Helpful Hardware Man". I know in today's world we are all trying to save the planet and save money, and I have a way to do both. By decreasing our own energy consumption, we can drive down our monthly bills and be more eco-friendly at the same time-what's to lose?

  • 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes

    Here is a nice stack of different homemade laundry detergent recipes I've collected over the years. Do they work? Yes, I've had good luck with them. At the time I was using them, we had a relative who was in trade school living with us. Every day he was mechanic grease from head to toe-the clothes still cleaned up nice! Making your own is a discipline and it's not for everyone, but it definitely saves money-sometimes just costing pennies a load!

  • 5 Simple Deck Wash Recipes & Tips

    Wood decks are a nice feature for the back yard but they do require a bit of TLC to keep them looking as good as possible and extend their lifespan. Here are a handful of homemade cleaners you can try including a couple for removing stains and mildew.

  • 20 Things You Can Use Twice Before Tossing

    Here's a previously published list of ideas that has collected lots of tips from readers over time, did we miss any? Please add yours! Dry Cleaning Bags: Use to pack suits, dresses and fine clothing when traveling, this will help protect it from wrinkles when packing. When storing the bags make sure to keep them safely out of reach of children, they really are that dangerous. 5 Energy Saving Tips for Your Home Butter Wrappers: Once you've removed a block of butter from its wrapping, place the wrapping in a plastic container or bag and refrigerate. Use it to grease baking pans. ...

  • 7 Simple Cures for Bad Breath: {Good to Know}

    It happens to the best of us, the dreaded Bad Breath Blues when there's no mint in sight and you're not at home to do a quick brushing of the teeth. Maybe you had a tasty garlic dish for lunch or your mouth tastes funky after all that coffee you drank…whatever the reason, you want a quick fix.You can remedy the problem with these simple, all-natural ingredients. Anise seeds: Chew a couple after your meal, helps with digestion too. Cardamom: Chew a couple seeds to freshen your mouth. Cinnamon sticks: Break off a small chunk and chew, helps kill the bacteria in your mouth and freshen your ...

  • Looking for an Ideal Office Plant? Try Lucky Bamboo

    How would you like a nice green plant thriving in that dim & colorless office of yours or how about adding a touch of modern to your home decor? Here's a popular option that even the most beginner of green thumbs can make flourish, and it's believed to bring good luck too!

  • Homemade Window Cleaner Recipes & Tips

    Making your own window cleaner is easy to do and uses simple ingredients you likely have around the house already (they're often much cheaper to make than buying them and can work just as well too). Here's a bunch of different recipes you can try along with a few tips listed at the bottom to help bring your windows to a streak-free shine.Try Washing Windows With These Easy RecipesRecipe #1

  • Homemade Weed Killer Recipes & Tips

    Pulling weeds by hand is not always easy or practical, they're pesky and determined to pop back up and spread in no time. If you're looking for more natural ways to control them that don't include harsh chemicals and are safer for children and pets (bonus: most are pretty frugal too), here is a list of diy recipes and solutions from my collection. I've also included a few tips at the bottom.

  • Easy Ways to Remove Limescale with Basic Pantry Items

    Limescale is calcium carbonate that leaves a white film over surfaces or settles inside appliances such as tea kettles and coffee pots. It's commonly found in homes with hard water and can be stubborn to remove with regular household cleaners…but the good news is that there are items commonly found in your kitchen pantry that will remove this nuisance lickety-split (Bonus: They're all-natural too!). Here's how you do it:All It Takes Is A Few Simple Ingredients To Beat The Limescale Blues