Shag carpet was very popular in the 1970s, and it has started making a comeback in popularity in recent years. Due to the large fibers of the shag carpet, cleaning up spills and messes can be a bit tricky.


Remove the Smell of Burnt Food from Your Home

You're cooking or baking and lose track of time, forget to turn off the oven, or select the wrong temperature. Now you’ve burned your food and the smell of that burned food permeates your home.


Urine can be a tough substance to clean off any surface, let alone porous concrete. If you have a pet that's been using a basement, garage, balcony, or other paved surface as his own personal bathroom, you may feel like you'll never get the the smell out, even though you washed it 100 times.


Limestone floors need regular cleaning. To clean a limestone floor, first sweep up obvious dirt and debris. You can then scrub down the floor with a pH-neutral cleaner.


Using herbs to freshen the air is an alternative to artificial air fresheners, which might contain chemicals like phthalates and dichlorobenzene. You can make potpourris, put herbal sachets in drawers, grow herbs on your windowsill, simmer herbs on your stovetop or burn herbs in your fireplace.


Old hardwood floors are often as sturdy as they are gorgeous. With a little care, you can bring them back to their former glory. Scrape away materials like dried paint, wax deposits, and bits of carpeting that might have covered the floor.


In warmer climates, we live with snakes. They slither through our neighborhoods and wildlife preserves and, in some cases, onto our properties. While preventative measures are often made to prevent them from entering your home, there's always a risk present, especially in the summertime.


Does your house smell? Having a hard time getting rid of that smell? Yes? Then read this article to get rid of all those odors.


Pests are organisms that occur where they are not wanted. Common household pests include ants, cockroaches, carpet beetles, silverfish, fruit flies, meal moths, stink bugs, and rodents.


Armyworms are green-striped caterpillar larvae of the adult armyworm moth. Armyworms got their name because they travel in small armies, eating everything in their paths.


You may have started to see dirt hills in your yard, garden, or farm. Plants might be unexpectedly uprooted. These are signs of gophers and/or moles.


Laminate floors can be quite beautiful and durable. To keep them looking good using natural products, start by mixing together a homemade cleaning solution.


Just as homes do, commercial buildings sometimes need to be rid of pests. When this happens you need to find a commercial pest control company to service your building.


Do lizards like to hang out inside your house? These little reptiles keep the insect population down, so it's best to chase them out instead of trying to poison or kill them.


Bats should not be flying through your house, and the animal may be sick. If the bat has had contact with a person or pet, or if the bat was present in the room of a sleeping person, the bat should be captured and given to government officials for rabies testing.


A few stray gnats can quickly explode into a swarm in a matter of days. These pests can damage plants and cause a great deal of frustration. Even worse, if not dealt with, the population will only continue to grow.


The dog days of summer often bring with them unwanted fruit fly infestations. If you keep a fresh fruit bowl on the kitchen table in hopes that your kids will snack from it, but end up with partially moldy peaches, leopard-spotted bananas, and the darting buzz of pesky critters, you may have a fruit fly problem.


Although scorpions can make great pets when properly housed and cared for, most people don't want them crawling uninvited in or around their houses.


Keep Spiders and Scorpions Out of Your House Using Natural Products

Spiders and scorpions are pesky intruders that belong outside. They make houses dirtier by building webs and nests, and some can even be dangerous with poisonous bites and painful stings.


Stink bugs can be an eyesore and a constant assault against your sense of smell. They can cause mild damage to your garden but become an especially aggravating nuisance once inside your home.


Killing a stink bug can be a messy, unpleasant matter since many methods will cause the bug to release an extremely pungent odor. Soapy water is one of the least messy and most effective methods to use, but other organic and chemical pesticides also exist.


Silverfish are fairly harmless, but these grayish-blue, serpentine creatures aren't pleasant to have around the house. They feed on books, dead skin cells, and other starchy materials and thrive in dark, wet spaces.


Taking out the trash is something that most of us have to do on a regular basis. Not taking out the trash can create an unsanitary home or office environment.


Scrap metal is generated by the disposal of items that are no longer serviceable or wanted and by manufacturing processes that leave excess metal during the fabrication of the desired metal part.


Stack your trash barrels to save space, then oops you can't seem to pull them apart again? Here is the answer.


Waste management plans are guides for reducing, handling, and disposing of waste during construction, renovation, or land-clearing projects. Detailing all types of waste and their origins, the steps taken to lower the level of waste, and plans for removing and eliminating waste, these plans are often given to contractors or subcontractors and provide guidelines for keeping waste at a minimum.


When you're finished with a household paint project, you might be left with a half-used can of paint to get rid of. Depending on what type of paint you have, you may be able to reuse or recycle it.


If your trash can is on the older side, it might be time to throw it away. But how do you throw out a trash can, when it's supposed to  hold  your trash?


Transport Compost Materials from Your Kitchen to Your Compost Bin

It is great to  compost  but what do you do about getting your compost ingredients from the kitchen to the bin? If your bin is outdoors, it can be a de-motivating factor if the scraps for composting are simply piling up higher, the mess becomes more unsightly and the smells become rampant.


Changing a duvet cover seems simple in theory, but it can be a hassle trying to fit a puffy duvet in through small duvet cover opening. Changing a duvet cover is not unlike putting a pillowcase onto a pillow, except for the fact that a duvet doesn’t have the firmness of a pillow and it tends to twist inside the cover.


Bed sheets are a simple product but the choices can be overwhelming. A good night sleep has a profound effect on how you function and feel during the day, and the feel of sheets play a pivotal role in this equation.


Microfiber is a textile made by interweaving very fine threads of a typically artificial fabric like polyester or nylon.  [1]   Microfiber sheets are generally not the softest on the market, but they are cheap and durable.


There are a few little things you can do to save a few extra dollars next time you hire a skip or dumpster.


Are you stumped by the massive array of bedding that stores seem to offer? Choosing the perfect bedding can be overwhelming, but knowing what you want before heading to the store can ease your stress.


Most people would agree that making a bunk bed is not an easy task, especially the top bunk. That’s why bunk bed sheets are so great. They can turn “making the top bed” into something even a child can do.


There are several reasons why you might need to buy a temporary bed. You may need to provide a bed for overnight guests, but don't have the space for a full guest room.


Make a Felt Treasure Box from a Baby Wipes Box

Whatever your treasure, whatever your favorite color, you can repurpose all those baby wipe boxes you've stashed into something much prettier (and useful again).


Waterproofing a bed is an absolute requirement for any home that has family members with bladder control challenges. Whether young or old, bed wetting can be an upsetting experience, which can be made worse if you have to get out of bed and clean the mattress to prevent stains and odors.


Organic mattresses are green, healthy alternatives to synthetic mattresses and mattresses made with flame retardants and other chemicals. Many health conscious consumers feel more comfortable with an organic product.


Curb the Use of Plastics in Day to Day Life

Plastics are the most commonly used article around the globe with about 10,000 different variants. [  citation needed  ]  Due to such extensive use plastics constitute about 10% of the world's total waste production [  citation needed  ]  and uses petroleum (a non-renewable source of energy)for its production.


There are lots of fun, easy ways to reuse an empty milk jug in your garden. If you have a jug with a screw-on lid, poke holes into the lid to create a watering can.


There are many uses for empty pill bottles. You can use them to store coins, office supplies, jewelry, and any number of other small things. You can also make things out empty pill bottles, including jumbo crayons and nail polish removers.


Scratched or unwanted vinyl records can come in handy as a cake plate or food tray that you intend to either give away or don't want to worry about should it break at a party.


Selling copper tends to be more lucrative than selling other kinds of scrap metal. If you have access to scrap copper at construction or renovation sites or at electronics or appliance repair shops, consider selling the copper for a profit.


Nowadays, the majority of media has become digitized. Modern technology has allowed us to store massive film and music collections on our computer. Many people struggle with maintaining a large physical copy of their collection.


If you are careful opening cereal packet bags, they can have a second life when the cereal has been eaten.


Tired of purchasing new things all the time and running out of space in your home? Have you ever thought about just upcycling things you already own?


An old wooden pallet makes a great base for all kinds of DIY projects, including turning it into a garden. There are several different ways to do this - some of which are more complicated than others.


Wine bottles are attractive resources that can be used to create a wide variety of new objects. The versatility of wine bottles owes to the fact that they come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your personal taste.


Recycle smaller broken pieces of jewelry into a flowing, whimsical mobile that you can hang in just about any room. Collecting small broken pieces throughout the year may help you to create an interesting mobile but also, re-stringing a single piece of jewelry into a mobile can be equally as charming.


Aluminum cans are a household waste problem. All the canned food and soda sold results in perfectly reusable metal going to landfills. While you can recycle your cans, you can also use them for simple household crafts.


It feels great to find a pair of jeans that fit just right, but it’s not so good when they unexpectedly shrink in the dryer. Shrinkage in denim jeans is pretty normal and can often be reversed.


Rather than throwing away your old towels, why not give them a new lease of life by transforming them into bath mats. You'll get extra use out of them for longer, and doing this doesn't take long at all.


If you own old pants that you no longer wear, be ready to enter the world of the refashioned skirt! All you'll need is a pair of fabric scissors, a needle and thread, some fabric, and a couple hours to spend making your newest addition to your closet.


Before throwing out an old hat box, consider improving how it looks so that you're enthused to reuse it. By turning a hatbox into a cake, you can create a fun new container for things such as cake piping tools, cookie cutters and similar kitchen items.


Tie dyeing is a favorite fabric craft for kids and adults of all ages. By using a variety of tying methods, you can create interesting patterns with your tie dye.


If your new jeans are a size too big, or if your old jeans have gotten looser with wear, you can shrink the material using hot water. There are multiple methods you can use, but heat is a factor in each one.


You may have received an old painting as a gift that simply does not fit your home decor. Or maybe you want to add some artwork to your house, but are on a budget.


Store Children's Clothing for a Younger Child to Wear in the Future

Our beautiful children grow so quickly that often they get too big for clothes that still look great. And sometimes clothes that don't suit Kid A (too closely cut, wrong color for them) will work wonderfully on Kid B.  Younger kids also love (sometimes!)


Bright, colorful flowers can be given as a gift to convey affection, sympathy, or congratulations. Flowers quickly die and wilt, however, which may leave you wondering what you can do to avoid discarding them.


Throwing out a pair of jeans that have grown worn or dirty isn't always a good idea. With a little practical know-how, it's easy to recycle jeans instead of sending them to the landfill.


If you have old quilts, bed sheets, tablecloths, aprons, place mats, doilies and lace, they may be put to use in the home or elsewhere. Vintage linens were often carefully made, with intricate detailing and rare fabrics.


When you make something creative out of old materials it is called "upcycling." Reusing fabric is very environmentally friendly because you are saving material from ending up in a landfill.


While recycling your undies might not inspire you at first thought, if you do like making the most of things that can be recycled, this makes for a good challenge.


Wearing the same clothes every year can be boring and predictable, but buying new clothes is sometimes not affordable. You can spice up your wardrobe by upcycling your clothes and making your old clothes new.


Making rag balls was once a practical way of scavenging every last bit of usable cloth, usually to be sewn into a rag rug later. You can still make rag balls for eventual use in crafts, or as a homey Southern-style decoration.


Stocking or pantyhose flowers have been made by craft lovers for decades. They are a great way to use up old stockings or pantyhose to make affordable artificial flower arrangements.


Recycle those unwanted baby socks into cute little flowers, or turn new ones into a gorgeous bouquet gift of baby flower socks.


Make Reusable Grocery Bags from T Shirts

Have a few old t-shirts? Recycle them into this sturdy grocery bag:


"Upcycling" encourages creative craftspeople to take fabric scraps and recycled material and repurpose them into fashionable and useful clothing or objects.


Do you have a pair of knee socks and want to get creative with them? This article will teach you how to  make fingerless gloves  out of knee socks.


Learn how to make this fun and easy craft. Great for rainy days!


Felting is fun no matter what your age. Once you learn the process of felting, you can let your imagination be your guide and move on to other, more complex shapes.


Make Cute Pillows out of Your Old Clothes

We all have old clothes that we don’t wear anymore. Rather than let them sit in the closet forever, how about repurposing them into some cute pillows?


Do you have an old shirt that you just wish was a stylish tote bag. If you have outgrown a shirt or have a shirt that looks more like a purse than a shirt, you can easily turn it into a tote bag with a few simple steps.


T-shirts are a wardrobe staple for many people. Overtime, they may become too old, faded, or stained to wear. Instead of throwing the shirt away, why not turn it into a trendy tank top?


Make a Sleeveless T Shirt from an Unused T Shirt

When summer comes, there’s nothing quite as comfortable as a sleeveless T-shirt. Of course, you can run to the store and plunk down a pocketful of cash, but why pay money for a sleeveless T-shirt when you you can make your regular T-shirt sleeveless just a few minutes?


Everyone has a spare knee sock. Recycle it into a cute purse.


Pillowcases can be a source of attractive, interesting fabrics. Find one you like and turn it into a one-of-a-kind garment. For girls, it can become a simple sundress with a bit of ribbon and a minimum of sewing.


Turn a Broken Watch Into a Locket Bracelet

Before you toss that beloved watch, consider repurposing it into a fashionable bracelet that dons a photo of that favorite person or pet in your life.


Making this simple rabbit is easy and fun!


You don't have to throw your teabags away when they're finished steeping! There are a myriad of both household and personal uses for teabags. By making use of their chemical and physical properties, you can not only make sure that they don't go to waste, but also experience a cleaner, better-smelling home and a healthier, more attractive self.


So, have you got thousands of silica gel packets but not sure what to do with them instead of throwing them away? Then, you're reading the right article.


Making a purse from a sweater requires technique. Plus, you'll want to get the most out of your fabric.


Old, outdated furniture can hamper your home's style. Unfortunately, the costly and cumbersome process of discarding, selling, or donating your old furniture to pick out and purchase new pieces can be daunting.


If you've got a great pair of jeans that you love but just aren't willing to give up, why not recycle them into a decorative pillow? You'll have a lovely new cushion for your couch or bed, and you'll be saving money on fabric and decor.


Maybe you are still scratching your head at the fact that this possibility was even thought of. Maybe you are wondering why. The why is easy - every bit of our rubbish adds to the burden of landfill and makes us careless about throwing away anything and everything.


An old tin tray is an easy find in thrift stores, antique stores and used items stores. Or, buy a new one from a dollar store that needs improving. Knowing how to update a tin tray for using again is a handy trick that gives new life to old.


Empty candle jars need not be simply discarded nor even recycled. Consider instead the many possibilities available for repurposing such a jar––why, you might even take up candle making and use it for the very same purpose again!


Perhaps along with the sock, the earring is one of those wearable items that frequently ends up being a loner from what was once a pair. While it may be tempting to simply toss the earring in the trash, this is a wasteful result and often a sad ending to an object you've likely really enjoyed wearing over the years.


Before you toss that throw pillow or discard the expensive silk flowers that no longer match your décor, hit the paint store because you can actually paint over some household items and make them “new” again.


Baby food jars can soon mount up in the house if you're feeding a baby. They're a cute size though and if you've been wondering whether there is more you can do with them, this article will give you some ideas of reuse that will hopefully inspire more ideas for you.


Instead of recycling boxes, which is not bad at all, you can also reuse them in many cool ways. Here's a few:


Instead of recycling or throwing away old jars, keep them! There are a variety of fun projects you can do to turn them into something more interesting and useful.


After the cork has been popped and wine has been enjoyed what can you do with all those leftover wine bottles? If you’ve enjoyed a bottle with sentimental value or one that you had been saving for a special occasion; you may not want to surrender the bottle to the recycling man.


Candy tins, like Altoids tins and others, are the perfect size for recycling into handy storage containers, homemade gifts or craft projects and decorations.


Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are replaced often, approximately every 10 to 15 years in some homes. Unlike most cabinet boxes, which are often made of particle board or plywood, the doors are usually made of hard wood.


Halter tops are fun, flirty shirts with open backs that tie behind your neck. Instead of purchasing a halter top from a department store, devote an afternoon to creating your own.


Make a Halter from an Old Shirt (No Sewing)

Want to give your old T-shirts new life? Need a cute new halter, but have no money? Are you just bored? Well, making your own halter top can satisfy all those needs.


This lovely rose wreath can be used for all sorts of occasions but lends itself especially to romance and Valentine's Day. It's a great way to upcycle an old sweater, either one you have at home, or one you've purchased from the thrift store.


Make a Child's Smock from an Old Business Shirt

Art class doesn't mean having to fork out a lot of money for a child's smock. Nor does it mean having to rely on a cheap and nasty plastic one. Make a soft, comfortable and eco-friendly one from an old business shirt that isn't up to work standards anymore.


Make a Hot Water Bottle Cover from a Child's Top

Rather than throwing out a child's old cardigan or sweater, upcycle it into a brand new life of being a hot water bottle cover. It doesn't take long to make; just follow the instructions here.


When a shirt you've loved becomes too small, old or outdated for you to keep wearing, you can turn it into a hair bow.


After your beloved pair of jeans has come to the end of its usefulness as clothing, the great news is that it can still be useful as something else.


Faux leather is a less expensive, more durable synthetic alternative to real leather. It is used for furniture, clothing, car upholstery, handbags, belts and more.


Many people like to reuse glass jars for storage and craft projects. Unfortunately, many of these jars come with stubborn, pesky labels that are difficult to remove.


This project is a simple yet really cute way to repurpose an old but beloved cardigan. The finished cardigan cushion presents a buttoned-down front, with pockets if relevant, while the back will be smooth.


Does your phone need a case to slip into for when it's in your purse? If you're afraid of scuffing your new phone while setting it down in various places, consider transforming a basic sock into a useful, protective and shock-absorbent phone case.


Not sure what to do with that pile of t-shirts that just continues to accumulate? Transform an old t-shirt into a stylish braided racerback tank top for the summer by following these steps.


Breathe new life into your bland, frumpy sweatshirts by cutting them into more wearable, fashionable versions of their former selves. Transform puffy, unflattering sweatshirts by removing the tapered banding from the sweat-shirts' bottom and wrists, or create a more feminine neckline by cutting a wide mouth or a deep-V around the sweatshirt's neck.


Once the tuxedo of the Ancient Romans, the toga is now a favorite costume at many events, including fraternity, sorority or Halloween parties. It’s also a great option for last-minute costume planners, because you can easily make one out of a white bedsheet.


A bandanna bag is a chic way to carry around all your necessities, and it's so easy to make. Plus it doesn't cost a thing (if you've already got the required items)


Made of polystyrene, packing peanuts can take hundreds of years to decompose. They can be a problem for any recipient of a package containing them because the peanuts are lightweight so they easily scatter and blow away.


Recycling your junk car is an environmentally conscious way to get cash and potentially a tax deduction. Automotive recycling is good for the environment: 86% of the materials from your car can be reused or recycled.


Recycle Sawdust as an Automotive Absorbent

If you have sawdust remains or wood shavings as a result of a woodworking project, you can recycle your sawdust by using it as an automotive absorbent.


Plastics are everywhere these days, and disposable plastic containers make up a huge amount of the trash the average person throws away each day. These plastics are often not very biodegradable and break down into toxins that can seep into the earth and groundwater.


Do you have a household or two full of stuff that you don't want/need/use anymore? Do you hate to throw it away because it is still usable? This article will help you learn what to do.


Coffee mugs seem to multiply on their own over time. You may want to recycle some old mugs because they’re broken, old, or seem to be taking over your kitchen cabinet.


Many offices are feeling the push to "go green" and be more eco-friendly. This approach can include installing low-watt bulbs, recycling electronics, turning off computers or printers when they are not in use or recycling office supplies.


Keurig "K" Cups cannot be recycled without processing and, therefore, must be thrown into landfills. Wrong! There are ways to recycle, reuse, and upcycle K cups and keep them out of landfills.


Recycling industries have evolved across the world, allowing more plastic and paper products (including ice cream containers) to be recycled than ever before.


From your take-out box to your bike helmet, it can seem like Styrofoam is taking over the world. Identified easily by recycling number six, Styrofoam is the trademarked name of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).


You can recycle glass over and over again, with no decrease in quality. Making products from recycled glass is cheaper, more energy-efficient, and better for the environment.


If you’re looking for a fun crafting exercise that is also kind to the environment, consider making crafts out of recycled household items. Making crafts using recyclables is cost efficient, and many of the materials can easily be found around your house or in your recycling bin.


One of the most environmentally conscious actions you can take is reusing or repurposing old items in creative ways - a process sometimes called "upcycling."


Here's an easy and fun way to reuse an old tennis ball, make a tennis ball holder that holds pretty much everything that would fit in it's mouth.


Don't throw away those burned out light bulbs yet, repurpose them into beautiful vases.


Repurpose an old light bulb into an oil lamp.


Using a vase for holding things other than flowers can be a fun hobby. Among the projects you can undertake is turning the vase into a lamp. There are a few ways to do this that vary with the amount of drilling and equipment involved.


Coffee is a pantry staple and a daily libation for many people. Unfortunately, this can mean many of the bags, canisters, and glass jars in which the coffee is purchased are discarded in the garbage.


When your trusty hot water bottle springs a leak or loses its ability to retain warmth, it’s usually only fit for the bin. Yet, in a time where we’re more conscious about throwing things away, it’s nice to be able to find a way to reuse the bottle than discard it.


The idea of finding resources for free building materials may not seem possible to some. With perseverance and some luck, you can find free flooring materials, lumber, kitchen and bath fixtures and just about everything else you need.


Turn an Oversized T Shirt Into a Hot Mini Dress

T-shirts from many events seem to come in two sizes: "family-size tent" and "circus tent". One way to salvage the t-shirt into a fun, flattering item of clothing is to turn it into a flirty mini-dress.


Turn your cute tank top into a fun bag. This easy project will instantly provide you with a bag, making it simple for you to bring home that spur-of-the-moment seashell collection from the beach or to hold all those last-minute candies from the local store!


Hoodies aren't just for wearing – when they wear out their usefulness for your wardrobe, upcycle them into a soft and beloved laptop bag. This easy no-sew project can be made by anyone with a laptop.


Create a unique gift for your special someone by repurposing a burned out bulb!


This is one of the fastest projects ever. In short, the instructions go like this: cut a front and back of a hat from the bottom portion of a t-shirt and sew them together.


Clothes are made of fabric, which has endless possible uses. If you’ve grown tired of some clothes or you have clothes that don't fit ,you can repurpose them rather than throwing them away.


We all have so many CDs in our home that we don't use anymore since it became pretty old technology, but at the same time it's a very good material for recycling.


Fabric is a great resource, even if it's an old towel. Some areas of a towel may be more worn than others. Before throwing away the whole towel and wasting resources, remember that the newer parts of the towel can still be re-used in many ways!


You’ve cleaned out your drawer or taken your laundry out of the dryer to find a pile of old, useless, mismatched socks. Rather than wasting the material by throwing the socks away, instead use them in household projects such as dusting or covering drafty spots in your house.


This classic, goofy sock toy has been a favorite of children and adults for years. To make a sock monkey of your own, follow these steps.


Ladies, you've all been there. Your favourite pair of  knee highs  or  pantyhose  just got a run in them. Wonderful. You don't want to throw them away, so what can you do with them now?


Beautiful leggings add a lot to an outfit and are a fashionable and easy way to add warmth during the cooler fall months. And should your fave pair of tights begin to get holey in the toe area, turning them into a pair of leggings will give them a new lease of life.


Recycle an Old T Shirt Into a Sexy Bikini

Don't throw that oversized and sloppy old T-shirt out just yet. You can make a bikini out of it! No one else will have one like you. You can go green, get unique, and make your own sexy bikini using basic sewing skills and a pair of scissors.


Make a Whole New Wardrobe by Recycling Your Clothes

Getting tired of wearing the same old thing or looking like everyone else? You don't have to spend a ton of money or shop for hours to get a new wardrobe.


This is a great project for colorful, lonely socks - ones where the partner got lost or got a hole in it, and it's particularly good for giving old baby socks a new life.


If you are a magazine reader, you may find the past issues fill up corners of your house after a few months or years. If you're a crafter, you may wonder if there is more that can be done with old magazines than just recycling them.


Before you toss those old, worn out T-shirts, take a greener approach to “reuse” and “renew” by repurposing them into handmade knit dishcloths. While you could just cut them up into small pieces to use around the house, you could actually create something pretty crafty—crafty enough to even give as gifts.


Trees are an important part of the planet’s ecosystem, because they provide oxygen, clean the air, provide shade and food, and they're used as homes by many different creatures.


Remove a Paper Label from a Plastic Prescription Bottle

Prescription bottles have strong adhesive to ensure that the label doesn't fall off and potentially confuse what the contents really are. If you're planning on reusing the bottle for craft or other projects and need to get the label off, there are various ways of going about this that aren't too hard to use.


Recycling is the best choice for the environment, but reusing your milk jugs or cartons can also be fun and convenient! To dispose of your milk containers, find out about your community's recycling guidelines and recycle your clean, empty containers accordingly.


40 billion  plastic bottles  are produced each year in the United States, mostly for beverages. Two-thirds of them end up in landfills. All things considered, this is not good for the environment.


Many people like to save their plastic grocery bags as trashcan liners, for crafts, and other purposes. Unfortunately, plastic bags can take up a lot of room.


Each year, millions of empty toner and inkjet cartridges are thrown into the trash, ending up in our planet's landfills or incinerators. Recycling these empty cartridges is easy, profitable, and environmentally beneficial.


Recycling is an important way to prevent trash from accumulating in landfills. While motor oil containers are not recyclable, cooking oil containers are.


Recycling is available in most communities throughout the world. However, the guidelines for recycling differ greatly based on the material and the location.


Make a Sand Timer from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Lots of things take two minutes or less, such as hearing one side of an argument, meditation, holding your breath, making a phone call, or giving your toddler a 'time out'.


Recycle Coffee Grounds From Your Coffee Maker

Drinking coffee is a daily activity for many people across the world. Whether you use an electric coffee maker, a French press, a Chemex brewer, or any other type of coffee brewing method, you may be wondering how you can avoid throwing all those spent coffee grounds into the garbage.


Recycle Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles and Earn Cash

Recycling not only benefits the environment; recycling certain items can also benefit your pocketbook by providing you with extra spending money. The easiest items to recycle for money are aluminum cans and plastic bottles, which can be turned in at recycling centers that pay you by the weight or number of items turned in.


The world's oceans and landfills are swirling with garbage. Many products are designed for disposal after a single use, and many potentially-recyclable products wind up in landfills anyway.


Recycling at home is easier to implement because there are only a few people to manage. Recycling at work, however, takes more effort and may even require more of an enabling approach.


As the most plentiful metal on earth, aluminum is used to make soda cans, car parts, appliances and many other products. Aluminum is also a highly recyclable product that can be used again and again.


Disposing of used motor oil and oil filters in the garbage is illegal in many jurisdictions. Due to environmental concerns, it is also illegal to burn the oil or dump it into a drain.


Recycling makeup products can be a tricky process, especially when some smaller items aren’t marked with a plastic type indicator. It’s hard to know if they can be placed out with regular recycling, or if they can even be recycled at all - so they get thrown out with the trash.


Infants, toddlers, and young children seem to require so much special gear – clothing and furniture that get quickly outgrown, toys that get discarded after a few months, and equipment designed for specific developmental stages.


Since cell phones contain large amounts of materials that are toxic to our environment; such as copper, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, lead, plastics, and more, recycling your used cell phone can largely benefit the environment.


You may be familiar with the motto from the environmental movement, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." These three actions are all focused on reducing waste, whether through the conservation of raw materials and energy, or the reuse and recycling of products.


Make Money from Other People's Recyclables

You can earn money other people's aluminum soda cans and plastic bottles. Here is a guide that anyone, even kids, can follow.


Each year, we generate billions of tons of waste in our homes, our offices and our communities. But with a few changes in your office and your home, you can reduce the amount of garbage in landfills and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere.


Reducing solid waste is reducing the amount of garbage that goes into our landfills. These are items we use each day, and then get rid of by putting them into the trash.


If you’re looking to make a positive change for the environment, reducing your household waste is a great place to start. Start by buying smart to reduce how much waste you bring in the house when you purchase items.


Plastic is everywhere. It is in our cars, our packaging, and even the microbeads in soap and face washes. Plastic is not necessarily the enemy here, but rather single-use and disposable plastic items.


If you drink a lot of wine, you may find yourself accumulating wine corks over time. There are many ways to reuse wine corks. Wine corks can be used for many crafts, like wreaths and coasters.


After many uses, crayons break, become blunt, or get used down to their stubs. Rather than throw away broken crayons,  recycle  them for second round of coloring by turning them into new crayons.


Altoids candy comes in a variety of small, sturdy metal tins that invite creative reuse. If you have one (or a giant stack) left over, try one of these projects to put it to good use.


Old ice trays that get too dinged up to use in the freezer are still useful for numerous things. There are several money-saving, time-preserving uses for those old ice trays: The little stackable compartments are great for storing coins, buttons and other trinkets.


In the old adage “reduce, reuse and recycle,” we often overlook reuse as the best way to avoid waste. Before you take out the trash, recycle or donate items to the local thrift store, give some thought to repurposing.


VHS tapes––if you know what they are, it's possible you've got quite a few stashed somewhere at the bottom of a cupboard, awaiting tossing or… something!


Sometimes vases can get really boring. If you ever wanted to make a vase with a twist of spirals, you better try this one out!


Home decorating doesn't have to be expensive. You probably have many ordinary items that can find new life as decorations. So before you donate or dump anything,  look at it with a creative eye .


This is a fabulous reusing project, and makes a great display item or gift for someone who enjoys miniature items.


If you're tired of the ho-hum pastels and puppies for your baby's clothes, you can easily make your own rockin' duds for your little stud from vintage tees or band shirts.


Jeans are popular, and for good reason: they are comfy, fashionable, and go with just about everything. They don't last forever, however. Instead of throwing away your jeans when they get worn out, however, why not turn them into a trendy new bag?


Have you got a comfy pair of corduroy pants that are in awesome shape but you just never wear them? Instead of leaving them languishing in the bottom of a closet, try turning them into a useful and funky  purse .


It can be hard to part with a solid, well designed candy tin. While adding it to the recycling bin is definitely a better option than tossing it in the garbage, there are actually some very nifty repurposing solutions you can use to give the candy tin a second chance.


Recycling saves the environment, but there’s more to it than just putting your recyclables on the curb. There’s a lot you can do with old scrap paper around your house.


Are you looking for a low-cost alternative to your spiral-bound notebook? Or, alternatively, are you just looking for an environmentally friendly craft project for a child?


Paper is widely used for a variety of purposes, and much of it gets tossed into trash cans and ends up in landfills. You can reduce your footprint by reusing the paper you accumulate in your everyday life.


Do you have a box or bag of fabric scraps? Do you need a justification to keep them hanging around? Here are some ideas for making some useful (and some not-necessarily-useful-but-still-fun) things out of those favorite scraps!


Take-out boxes have become so popular as a craft item that they're no longer just used for take-outs! Turning these pretty little boxes into party favor containers is very simple.


Do you hate to throw out your old chip bags? Or do you just want cheap jewelry? Then this article is for you!


If you receive daily newspapers in the mail, you may find yourself overwhelmed, but throwing them away is a waste. Newspapers can be used in a multitude of ways, from the crafty to the practical.


Junk mail. It's constant, ubiquitous, pervasive and omnipresent. If you can't beat it, reuse it in as many wonderful ways as possible.


Make a Basket from an Old Orange Juice Carton

If you want to recycle all those old orange juice cartons but you are tired of just tossing them into a recycling bin, you can get creative and make a basket from what would otherwise be of no further use.


Phthalates are a type of chemical (in the same family as BPA) that are used to make plastic items and are also used in many different types of cosmetics and toiletry items.


You use plastic bags everyday to carry groceries home or to hold items you have purchased at the store. Plastic bags are not biodegradable, which means it will take hundreds of years for them to decompose.


Turn a Plastic Soda Bottle Into a Coin Purse

If you're conscious of the ever-mounting piles of our plastic garbage, you may be keen on repurposing the PET plastic bottles that come into your possession.


Your toothbrush should be replaced every 3-4 months, or when the bristles get frayed. Following these guidelines, you might find yourself with a large pile of old toothbrushes.


A few rips in the  shower  curtain or the design on it is looking faded and tired? Time to change it for a new one; before you do so, keep the old one to reuse around the house - it probably still has a little life left in it!


In recent years, many researchers and ordinary consumers alike have become concerned about possible health consequences from exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA).


There are many benefits to reusing water bottles. Not only is this an environmentally friendly practice, but you also get to come up with unique, original solutions and end up with a cool and/or useful finished product.


Need an extra prop for a costume or trying to decorate for a Halloween or costume party? If time is of the essence and running to the party store is not an option, you can fashion glitzy witch brooms from empty 2-liter bottles of soda.


Never let a used milk jug go to waste––in this article, you'll learn how to turn a used one into very handy planters for growing plants indoors.


Not only is recycling good for the environment, but you can make money doing it as well. Whether it's collecting cans or selling your old cell phone, there are plenty of ways you can make money by recycling.


There are many reasons why you might wish to flatten a box, from storage and recycling to using the box in art and craft projects. Once you know how to flatten a box, it's child's play.


There are many things you can do with the many plastic bags floating around in the world, such as  make plastic yarn  and  knit a funky bag from it , or  make a kite !


Many communities nationwide bring curb side recycling to the home. With environmental concerns increasing, it offers individuals the chance to do something positive for the benefit of all.


If you hate throwing stuff away and you love wearing unique jewelry, then turning your old toothbrushes into bracelets is a match made in heaven. It's easy to save those toothbrushes from the landfill and give them a spot in your jewelry box!


Need cash, but do not have anything to offer in return? Scrap metal is the best and safest answer you might be looking for. What is even better, it is all around us, laying and collecting rust, waiting for someone to collect it.


Recycling has become a necessity to keep our world ticking. Learning how to encourage recycling at work can introduce recycling into a new facet of your life that you may not have considered before.


Biodegradable waste is animal or plant matter that breaks down naturally with exposure to microorganisms, heat, and oxygen. Recycling biodegradable waste into a nutrient-rich, usable material is often called composting.


Recycling metal items from your household is an excellent way to save energy and help reduce overall waste. In fact, recycling metals produces the largest energy savings of any other material.


The proposition to “buy nothing” can seem daunting and difficult to achieve. But buying nothing, even for a year, can save you thousands of dollars and make you more spending conscious.


Recycling conserves raw materials and saves the additional energy that manufacturers would use producing new products from scratch. Recycling also reduces the amount of material going into landfills, which is a big bonus given that many countries are fast running out of space for trash.


America Recycles Day (ARD) is celebrated every year on November 15. The whole point of this day is to recycle things, to buy recycled products, and to learn more about the recycling process, especially as it relates to your local area.


Remember to Take Bags With You to the Store

By now, you have probably heard what a waste of resources most plastic bags are. You may even have some reusable bags of your own. Yet, are they going with you into the store, or are you and the store clerks where you shop still on automatic pilot, bagging in plastic?


Landfills are expanding every day. Between 1960 and 1990, trash production has doubled, and since then remains at about 4.5 pounds per person per day  [1]  .


Memory foam mattresses are well known for their extreme comfort. The material molds to your body, making it feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. These mattresses can provide a comfortable night’s sleep to a wide variety of consumers looking for both firm and soft beds.


There's nothing worse than stiff, scratchy sheets which ruin your night's sleep. This often happens with new sheets, where the stiffness is caused by chemical residues left over from the manufacturing process.


Buying a mattress is one of the most major purchases you can make for your home. You will likely spend more time on your mattress than any other piece of furniture that you own.


An average American creates about 4.5 pounds of trash per person per day, 30% of which is paper. Besides the environmental benefits of using less paper and less energy to transport it all, going paperless will save you time and clutter.


Blood contains lots of proteins, and this makes stains particularly difficult to remove. To get blood stains out of a mattress, you must first remove as much of the excess blood as possible, followed by a thorough cleaning of the area.


You've probably heard it from your mother a million times, but making your bed every morning is a must. It makes the entire bedroom look neater and more organized, and slipping between the sheets will seem far more inviting come bedtime.


Making your bed neatly can start your day off on the right foot and can make you feel more clear-headed and organized. If you want to know how to make up a bed, all you have to do is put the sheets on the bed in the right way and decorate with any adornments if you've like to give your bed a special touch.


Air mattresses are a convenient, easy to store, and flexible item to have when company shows up to spend the night. Even a tiny leak will leave the sleeper flat on the floor by morning.


Even though your raincoat probably spends most of its time exposed to water, it will get dirty with enough use. To discover the best way to wash your raincoat, check the care tag near the collar.


In  Japan , futons are different from the versions found in many other countries. They are not used on frames, but are placed directly on the floor and slept on, then stored during the day to create space.


Hospital corners involve tucking sheets neatly underneath the mattress using overlapping folds — kind of like wrapping a present. Anyone who  works in a hospital , joins the armed forces, or even  goes to camp  usually has to learn how to make "hospital corners" when he or she  makes a bed .


Sometimes hampers get musty, or stained or filled with fluff and dirt. Here are some suggestions for cleaning them. This article only deals with hampers made out of naturally-based materials like bamboo, reeds, wickerwork etc.


A down jacket is one that’s filled with the down feathers of birds, usually ducks and geese. It’s often used to fill thermal clothing, bedding, and sleeping bags, because down-filled materials are warm and lightweight.


The fabric softener dispenser on a top- or front-loading washing machine can become soiled through the machine’s normal usage. Fabric softener, soap, and grime that moves through the washing machine can build up and clog the fabric softener dispense, rendering it blocked and useless.


Depending on how much laundry you do, you may need to clean your dryer as often as three to four times a year to ensure it continues to operate at the level of efficiency it was designed for.


Not sure if your new clothing will run in the wash or not? Here is a quick and handy way to test it before a disaster occurs!


Do you use the "sniff test" to salvage clothes from the dirty pile? Have you bought new clothes instead of doing laundry? Is your home cluttered with laundry piles?


Natural Sheepskin rugs are very easy to care for and when washed properly they can look like new again. The most important thing is to use the correct detergent and a wool carding brush.


Sick of faded black clothing? Here are some tips to help keep your darkest colors looking new.


Almost all black clothing eventually begins to fade after repeated washing and drying, leaving you with a closet full of dull grey shirts and pants.


A laundry hamper is an important item in most households. Choosing the right hamper to store your dirty clothes and linens can help make laundry chores easier by ensuring that your items are organized and ready to be washed.


No one wants to listen to the sound of shoes banging around in the dryer. All the clanging and banging makes your wonder if the dryer is destroying your shoes or if the shoes are destroying your dryer.


Avoid Losing Socks in the Washing Machine

Far too often, you take a load of laundry out of the dryer and find that one of your socks doesn’t have a match. Where’d the other one go? Socks can be a valuable asset to your wardrobe, and it can be annoying when they seem to suddenly disappear.


No matter what kind of lifestyle you lead, your shoes will inevitably get dirty. Luckily, a simple cleaning will often remove excess dirt and grime, leaving them looking brand new!


Whether you wear your baseball cap to keep the sun out of your eyes, to bring your favorite team luck, or simply to hide a bad hair day, chances are you will need to wash it at some point.


Static electricity results from an unequal positive and negative charge between two objects. While static electricity may seem unavoidable and relentless, especially during the dry winter months, eliminating static electricity is a lot easier than you would think.


Sweaters need special care and usually they have cost you a bit, so it's worth taking the effort to keep them as long as possible. Most fibers, whether natural or man-made, need special attention when in the shape of a sweater, to guarantee that your sweater keeps on looking super for several seasons to come.


Polyester is a common synthetic material used to make durable, strong, and long-lasting fabrics.  [1]   Many clothes and home goods like blankets, sheets, and duvets are made with some percentage of polyester.


French drains generally require very little maintenance, but they can occasionally become clogged or damaged. Rent an electric sewer snake to feed into your drain to clear it out.


Fog machines can be a great source of fun for parties, concerts, and haunted houses. But sometimes they need a little bit of extra care to ensure that they keep working properly.


There are many reasons for why you may want to keep a clean business office. Not only is a neat and tidy space more visually appealing than a cluttered mess, but it also makes a good impression on customers and clients and is more conducive to productivity in the workplace.


Cast iron sinks are durable and covered in a layer of enamel to help protect the metal. While cast iron sinks can last a long time, cleaning a cast iron sink is not always so intuitive.


Dermal piercings need regular care. You should clean your dermal piercing with a sea salt soak twice a day. You easily can make a sea salt soak at home with warm water and sea salt.


Cleaning each part of a crystal chandelier can be a tricky, detail-oriented task. However, it’s important to clean your chandelier periodically to maintain the light-reflective quality that makes it so bright.


Ceramic sinks  are delicate, and can easily become scratched or stained if not cared for properly. You can save money – and your sink – by using gentle cleansers made from household ingredients.


Dishwasher drains can become clogged as a result of food debris, or built up grease and grime. If your dishwasher stops draining completely after it has been used, this likely means that the drain or drain filter is clogged.


Making beer or wine is an extremely fun and rewarding activity. Whether you are brewing at home or working at a professional establishment, it is extremely important that you use clean equipment.


Cleaning your brass instrument can be an enjoyable and healthy activity. Brass instruments tend to accumulate food particles, bacteria, fungi, mold and other grime.


These instructions are to familiarize you with basic sanitation procedures at boarding kennels. This is something that is used at least two times a day for regular work, but variations of this can be used depending on if a boarded guest has any “bodily fluid incidences”.


If your beer is pouring with too much foam or is starting to taste a little funny, you may want to clean the lines. Yeast may have grown in the lines.


Beer kegs have long been a favorite packaging method for homebrewers and large-scale breweries and bars alike. Unlike bottles, which have to be tediously cleaned, sanitized, dried, filled, and capped individually, a keg can be filled all at once.


Brita water bottles are a great way to take filtration on the go. Brita bottles don’t require special cleaning, but it’s important to wash them after every few uses.


Black sinks usually add a touch of timeless elegance to your kitchen or bathroom. As a bonus, they're made of a mixture of granite, quartz, slate and other natural materials that keep them scratch-resistant.


A dirty bathtub drain can create horrible odors and clogs in your tub. For that reason, you should regularly maintain it by flushing it with boiling water and cleaning it with baking soda.


Dust is an accumulation of tiny particles that include bits of cloth fibers, paper, hair, pet dander, skin cells, dirt, and more. Letting it build up can lead to allergies and other health problems, so it's a good idea to keep it under control.


If you're not sure whether or not that tablecloth, dress, vintage doily, or bedspread is linen or some other fabric, here is a very easy test.


Japanned ware is heavily lacquered items such as trays, that are usually black in colour. Cleaning japanned items that have been heat affected requires giving the item some special and careful attention.


Vacuum flasks that have been stored for a time can smell musty and unappealing for reuse. Here is a way to restore the fresh odor.


Preserve the Beauty of Italian Ceramic Dinnerware

Italian ceramic dinnerware is an investment in beauty and artistry. Its artistic value however must not discourage daily usage of ceramic place settings and serving accessories.


Purchasing dinnerware may require some thought and planning while caring for most dinnerware is fairly easy. Whether choosing fine bone china or casual stoneware the following hints will help care for them.


A nicely decorated dinner table is very inviting. An easy, classic style of folding dinner napkins is the fan. It will instantly add elegance to your meal.


Maintaining the beauty of Japanese lacquerware requires not treating lacquerware bowls like any other bowl you would put in the dishwasher. Here is how you can care for Japanese lacquerware.


Wooden bowls add warmth and style to your decor or dining room table settings, but they require different care than standard glass or plastic dishes.


Dishwasher salt is a specially formulated product used to soften hard water. Hard water can cause dishes to appear dirty, streaky, or filmy. In regions of the world that have especially hard water, such as the United Kingdom and much of Europe, most dishwashers come with built-in water softener units that need to be periodically filled with salt.


Lavender sachets have many uses in the home. Dried lavender flowers are a popular filler to use for sachets.Here are some suggestions.


Use a Coat Hanger for Storing Reading Material

Coat hangers have the usual uses, like hanging clothes in the wardrobe and on the clothesline. But they can also be handy for other things and one great use is for storing your reading material easily and neatly.


If you have a limited amount of storage in your house, or your rooms seem to always be cluttered, using the walls is a great way to get organized. Kitchens never seem to have enough storage, so install a pegboard for small utensils and a towel bar with S-hooks for pots and pans.


The Diamond Pouch is a napkin fold that is acceptable for formal and casual dining situations. It's easy and simple to make, and looks it classy. The Diamond Pouch is able to hold silverware, which is something most napkin folds cannot do.


During the warmer seasons, people like to spend time outside in their backyards, on their porches, and by their pools. Outdoor furniture can be an attractive and practical addition to your outdoor decor, but some people are hesitant to invest in such options.


Regardless of whether you have a job that creates paper clutter, such as teaching or any file-related office work, or the paper just accumulates in your home, sometimes you might get the feeling you can't beat the paper coming in.


Are you looking to liven up your table with decorative napkin folds? Demonstrated is how to fold a napkin into a Cockscomb. This type of napkin fold originated from the comb of a rooster, hence the name: Cockscomb.


Napkin rings are a great way to add that final touch to your table, but the wrong design can quickly ruin your set up. If you can't find those perfect napkin rings, however, you can always make your own.


Napkin folding can transform an ordinary dinner table into a charming display. Swan napkins make a simple and elegant presentation, and, best of all, you can fold several in a matter of minutes.


These napkins are a great way to use up extra quilting cottons or reuse fabric from some of your favorite vintage table covers. It's also a great way to save on the environment, teach your children how to make meals special, and they make great presents.


If you're having a fancy event, formally folded napkins can add an elegant touch. These folds look best with cloth napkins that have been pressed and starched, but you can use paper napkins in a pinch.


As technology grows in popularity in terms of communication and email usage, people still tend to their physical mail, such as catalogs, paper bills, holiday cards, and brochures.


Many people have paper piles that appear on their desks and counters, seemingly out of nowhere. Have you had enough of it? This article will tell you how to tame paper clutter and reorganize.


The art of napkin, also called a serviette, folding might not be something you see every day, but you might be surprised at the amount of shapes a simple piece of cloth or paper can assume.


Do you have piles of paper in your home that are overwhelming you? You can organize them so you can actually find what you need when you need it. You can cut the clutter by understanding what is okay to throw out.


Between work, school, and family obligations, we can easily let our documents become disorganized. When the time comes to pay bills, refer to a contract, or refinance a loan, disorganized papers make life even more chaotic.


People often replace their kitchen, bathroom and storage cupboards after a few decades of use. They are installed to be very secure during use, so the process of removing cabinets can be time consuming.


Most parents end up with an abundance of baby clothes due to the fact that children grow so quickly when they are little. Although some people choose to sell the clothes that no longer fit their child, there are others that prefer to store the clothes for future children, or even grandchildren.


There are two main ways to organize your spices. The first method involves organizing your spices based on usage, with the spices you frequently use in a more accessible location than those you use less often.


If you want to have a successful  yard sale , you need catchy and legible flyers or signs which are easy to see from a distance. There is no point in taking the time to make signs which will not be readable, or which will not stay attached where you place it.


When you walk in the door, do you feel as if you're walking in a minefield, and that you have to tiptoe around boxes, or just plain junk? Perhaps you cannot clean because of the clutter, so you just add more.


Everyone has been involved in a yard sale in some way or another. Usually, they are located outside in your backyard or inside a garage. These locations can be exciting.


Ever wondered how your house becomes so cluttered in no time at all? Tired of the endless loop of de-cluttering and cleaning? You can stop the cycle and keep the clutter out of the house before the build-up starts!


Packrat affliction is gradual and enduring. At first it seems harmless enough to keep everything "just in case" but suddenly, you realize you are overwhelmed with  stuff  coming out of everywhere.


A canteen yard sale is where you sell food and drink from your yard, just like a yard sale. Here is how to run a clean, legal, profitable canteen yard sale.


Part With Things You Don't Want to Get Rid Of

Have an item you think you should get rid of but find yourself wanting to keep for some reason? Here are some tips to help you let it go.


As a family grows, we accumulate more possessions and lose precious floor space. Most of our essential items of furniture, cabinets and shelves can do double duty when installed in the right way.


Do you struggle with clutter in your apartment? Clutter can be a big influence on how stressed we feel at home, so it’s important to keep clutter under control.


It only takes a few steps to have a more organized life! So go ahead  Get rid of your junk !


The best way to keep a home clean and organized is to get rid of the things that you no longer need. Clutter can be disadvantageous to your home life, including simply not finding things when you need them.


Many winter coats can be folded and stacked in a plastic box to keep them clean and dust free until next winter. If you're short on storage space, some coats can be stored using vacuum storage bags, provided the coat isn’t made of or stuffed with a natural fiber.


Dressers are something that people use almost everyday. As such, they tend to get cluttered easily and quickly. Fortunately, there are a few simple tricks that one can use to keep a dresser looking neat, tidy, and organized.


A bedside table or nightstand, however nice to have, seems invariably to accumulate clutter. If you'd like to recover your bedside table and restore this key bit of usable space, read on.


Organize Your Life and Get Rid of Clutter

Cleaning is known as a negative thing to do. Follow these steps so you and your family can grow to like cleaning and keep your house clutter free! Always remember...YOU CAN BE CLUTTER FREE!


Labeling your children's items is a great to prevent them from being mistaken as someone else's possession. Unlabeled clothing, especially, can be easily lost at school, and a label will increase the chances of you getting it back.


When your desk is a mess, it can make it a lot harder to see to the things you need to get done. Electronic devices stack up, papers get strewn everywhere and the whole desktop becomes littered with unused items that just get in the way.


Wardrobes are notoriously hard to keep organized. Fortunately, with some effort and practice, you can have a neat, attractive wardrobe in no time! First, organize your clothing into neat sections within the wardrobe.


Have you ever opened up your closet and been overwhelmed by all the clutter? Have you ever found yourself digging through your closet for something to wear to that big party coming up and found that everything was wrinkled, dirty, and stinky?


Having a new baby is exciting, but the everyday keeping of the baby’s clothing organized can be a challenge. It’s all too easy for the small items to get misplaced and end up in chaos.


Do you open your dressers only to have it look like a raccoon took a nap in there? Do you feel like you have more clothes than you can possibly store?


Taking a weekend to organize your master bedroom closet is a small price to pay for a change that will make a major impact on your daily life. Make sure to get the most bang for your buck by creating a space where you can see all of your fabulous clothing items.


Having an organized closet is the gateway to having an organized room and an organized life. To organize your closet, you'll have to sort through all of your clothes to determine what you really need and find the best way to reorganize your clothes and other belongings.


Clutter can be a major cause of stress. If you are feeling stressed, then it may be time to reconsider the way that you arrange your time, your space, and your energy.


If your large pile of shoes slows you down every morning as you try to find a matching pair, it may be time to organize them properly. First, you need to take some time to sort out what you're not currently wearing.


Encourage Someone Else to Let Go of Clutter

There are many reasons why we hang onto "stuff". Our trinkets, mementos, spare bits and pieces eventually become clutter as time goes on. And clutter has a way of sapping energy and causing us to feel stressed.


The items in your drawers are not immediately visible, and if it's been a few years since you've cleaned them out, chances are you've accumulated some junk in there.


These wardrobe freshener spice bags will improve the odour of your wardrobe. They are easy to make and make ideal gifts as well as being useful around the home.


Whether you can't walk into a room in your house without tripping over something or you just want to do some spring cleaning, decluttering your home is a great way to feel more calm and comfortable in your space.


Spring is the perfect time to organize your garage. The weather is mild, the mosquitoes haven’t arrived, and everyone is anxious to use the gardening tools and bicycles and baseball equipment that are stashed in every corner.


Get rid of unused, old and unwanted stuff and make your home more user friendly.


Your home’s foyer gets a lot of action. Discarded shoes, coats and bags are a common sight, along with other clutter like toys and bags of trash awaiting disposal.


Have you become overwhelmed with your messy home, and everyone is gone? Or really wanted to impress your Mom and Dad? Well then these easy, broken-down steps are for you!


When you open a cupboard in your home, does the contents immediately fall on top of you? This can damage you or the items inside of the cupboard. This article will help you to clean the cupboard, organise the items and dispose of any unwanted items effectively.


The counter is a common place for clutter to build up. But this clutter can make it difficult to find what you need, and you may even be embarrassed to have guests over with your countertops in disarray.


Clean out the closets where the piles of hidden objects have resided for many years... Just because it is out of sight, it isn't out of mind and cluttered closets can create a sense of dis-ease and discomfort that impacts your enjoyment of your home.


This guide explains how to clean your garage well and keep it organized without clutter.


Many people find it challenging to keep their bathroom cabinets neat and orderly. With the morning rush that happens on most days, knowing where to find things would definitely help in lessening your morning prep time.


People around the world fold toilet paper to assure guests that the bathroom is clean. Commonly people fold the last toilet paper sheet into a triangle, however some people impress or delight guests with elaborate designs to show off creativity and attention to detail.


Hanging pants seems like it would be an easy task. There are different ways to hang pants, depending on the type of pants you are hanging and what sort of hanger you are using.


Make Lavender Potpourri for Clothing Storage

Clothing and linen that goes into storage over a season, or for even longer, can develop an unpleasant odour if care is not taken to store properly.


Bobby pins are useful for the hair stylist at home or work but how easy they are to drop and lose! By finding an ideal storage place for them that doubles as both a safe place and easy-to-use item will resolve the problem of having them go everywhere.


Utilize Your Bathroom Cabinet to the Full

Do you have a lot of small items like manicure scissors, nail clippers, nail file, tweezers, etc. that you constantly misplace? After following this article's steps, you will never misplace or lose them any more.


Organizing a DVD shelf is another form of cleaning and clearing the clutter. It needs to be approached with the mindset of tidying up the DVDs to ensure that they're easy to find, well displayed and the unwanted ones are removed.


The best way to arrange your bathroom towels largely depends on the colors you choose and the overall mood of your bathroom. There are a few basic arrangement techniques that can be adapted for almost any color or style, however.


Improving a wardrobe is an ongoing process, but knowing where to start is the first step. Evaluate how your wardrobe could stand to improve. Weed out pieces you hate, and then slowly introduce new, better pieces into your closet to replace them.


A bathroom without storage space can really cramp your style. If you find yourself constantly knocking over toiletries and bathing supplies, some extra storage space might just be the solution to your problem.


Coat hangers are essential household items. That doesn't mean they have to be dull and indifferent items though––with a little extra effort, they can look nicer and even be kinder on your clothes.


Cleaning out your closet can be overwhelming, but the end result is always worth the effort. Once you remove all the items from your closet, you can evaluate each item of clothing.


Have you ever wanted to be one of those people who are constantly making sure everything is in perfect order? Here are some easy tips to help you on your way to a more "organized" way of life!


Sometimes you’ll get a new book, glance through a few chapters, put it on the coffee table for later indulgence, and get back to whatever you were doing.


Digital packrats have all kinds of files on the hard drive, just because they think they might need them. Free online storage encourages keeping even more hoarding and discourages you from deleting all those photos, audio and video files, PDFs, word processing documents, spreadsheets, and other digital tidbits.


The road to happiness must be uncluttered or else it is a road to somewhere else. Many people believe that cutting down on clutter simply means removing physical objects out of their path, yet they rarely consider just how that clutter ends up blocking them in the first place.


Having a messy environment can cause you to lose track of your belongings, is often unsanitary, and can even interfere with your ability to relax and concentrate.


If you live in a smaller apartment or house, your closet may be tiny. If you have a lot of clothing items, you need to make the most of your space. There are plenty of ways you can easily double your closet space.


Do your friends or family think you aren't neat enough? Want to have a good time without being too messy? Then here is the perfect solution! Read on from step one below.


Have things you don't need? Need quick cash? This is they way to do it!


A garage sale is a great way to reduce clutter or the amount of things you have to pack before moving. This wikiHow will give you some tips on how to have a garage sale.


Need to get rid of items that you don’t need? Maybe your neighbors need to do so as well. Wouldn't it be nice to have a  garage sale  or yard sale? You can make a lot of money from garage/yard sales while having lots of fun!


Do you have a ton of books that you'd love to get rid of? No problem. This article will show how to construct a used book sale.


This article will give you the quick and dirty about how to negotiate at a yard sale to get the best bargains.


Harvest Junk and Sell It at the Flea Market

Selling junk to complete strangers at the flea market is an excellent way to  make money  and get out into the community. It's true what they say, that one man's trash is another man's treasure.


Yard sales can offer a large variety of items at considerably lower prices than regular stores. Taking time to plan before you shop your local yard and garage sales can help make your efforts more rewarding.


If you reach into the pantry daily, you know how important it is to be organized when cooking. If you don’t organize your pantry, things can go bad, be unused for months or even years, and simply be hard to reach.


If you want to sell your quality items in a garage sale, here are some steps showing you how to approach this successfully – and safely. And if you have that magic touch you might just be able to make a handsome profit.


Kitchen shelf liners can make your kitchen look more attractive and also help keep it clean. There are many different types of liners that you can use, but all should be installed in a similar way.


Keeping your shelves organized will help you be efficient in your kitchen. You will be able to find what you need and up less frustrated. You can spend more time enjoying your kitchen instead of hunting for things.


Do your dishes and cups come tumbling out when you open your kitchen cabinets? If it’s time to reorganize, you’ve come to the right place. The best way to figure out how to organize your kitchen is to think about how you use it.


De-cluttering your pantry will make meal planning, meal preparation and food shopping a lot more streamlined.


A well-organized fridge can make cooking easier. It can also help keep your food fresh and safe to eat. You should keep food in the right compartments in the fridge.


Kitchen message boards can help a busy family or household run a little smoother. However, not all homeowners are keen to keeping a board out in the open for all to see (and clash with their décor).


Do you have a habit of filling up your refrigerator a little haphazardly after getting home from the grocery store, just sticking everything where you can squeeze it in?


Even if you aren’t able to keep using your old and no longer useful bike, you can still transform its wheel into a pot rack. It's an artsy approach to finding a rack for your favorite pots and it'll be a good conversation piece when your friends all offer to help wash up the dishes!


Organize Empty Food Storage Containers and Lids

Food storage containers are great for packing up leftovers for later use and taking  lunches  with you, but they sure can fill up cabinet or drawer space quickly.


Fireproofing a kitchen begins when you set it up and remains an ongoing duty for as long as you use it. Kitchen fire safety includes everything from where you set up your smoke alarm and fire extinguisher to how well you take care of your appliances.


Kitchens need a ton of space to store things like pots, pans, and dinnerware. While traditionally cabinets and drawers fulfill this duty, having a kitchen with open storage can make a smaller kitchen look larger and more spacious.


When it comes to dinner, or festive events, most of the focus goes to the food, and the event itself. However, the little touches can add a sense of lightheartedness and joy to the moment.


If you've ever been to a fancy restaurant, then you've probably seen that the level of workmanship that goes into the presentation extends even to the way the napkins are folded.


Wrapping silverware in a cloth napkin is a decorative way to dress the place settings of any dinner party. Having your silverware wrapped also allows you to easily carry your plate and cutlery if you are eating at a buffet style meal.


Having an  organized  kitchen is important to running it efficiently. Whether you're cooking a meal or just getting breakfast before work, things work more smoothly if you have your dishes well organized in your kitchen cabinets.


A dinner party is defined by the way the place settings are laid out. Whether you are hosting an informal gathering of close friends or a formal affair, always make sure your table is set accordingly.


Having a big family dinner? Hosting a party for a loved one? Napkin folds are a restaurant tradition that is also incorporated in homes for special events.


Many people use forks everyday to eat their meals. However, not everyone is familiar with the techniques and etiquette of properly using a fork at meal time.


After cleaning the silverware and using it, what about storing it in a way that reduces the risk of tarnishing? This article suggests a method that is aimed at less oxidization and less cleaning work when you do remove the silverware from storage.


Determining the ideal size of tablecloth is a quick and simple process, and instructions are included below that will help you decide how low your tablecloth should extend.


Quilted patchwork placemats are really useful. As with the table runner they are easy to make, don't use much fabric and can be customised to suit your décor or for a special occasion.


Dip-dyeing fabrics is a cheap and easy way to make stunning table linens with a brilliant ombre effect. To make an ombre table runner, you will need to create three dye baths with different concentrations of dye.


When it comes to home décor, tablecloths offer an elegant way to enliven a kitchen or living room while protecting table finishes from water stains and scratches.


Meals are always more special served at a beautifully decorated and laid table. Whatever the winter occasion, whether it's a romantic dinner for two, a family celebration meal, or an intimate brunch date with a few friends, why not set a winter white table?


Stenciling a tablecloth can be an excellent way to jazz up an ordinary, plain coloured cloth and give it a more festive flair for your party or event.


A fringed table runner is a great DIY project you can use at a dinner party or simply have in your home. You can sew on a pom-pom fringe for a cute decoration.


Tea stains left on a tablecloth can be removed with a very simple sugar solution. Here is how to use this remedy.


An organza table runner will be a feature piece of any table setting. By choosing a colour to match the season or party theme, you can match the table runner to the occasion.


Burning candles in glass votives can sometimes leave behind stubborn wax residue on the bottom and sides when the candle is all used up. Getting the wax out will leave you a good-quality multi-purpose jar you can use with new candles, or for any number of different purposes.


It's not unusual to pull glasses from the dishwasher and to find lipstick still hanging on as if the cycle didn't happen. This is because the emollients used to help the lipstick stay on your lips are quite strong and have an affinity for glassware as well.


Glass decanters are a beautiful way to store liquor, other beverages, or perfumes. But the stopper at the top can sometimes become stuck, either from a sticky residue or simply being wedged in over time.


In most cases, stickers are made with adhesive material that is designed to be repositioned. But in some cases, stickers on glass can be stubborn things to get off, leaving unsightly residue behind, especially stickers made to be stuck on permanently.


Sometimes stacked glasses get stuck inside each other. This often happens because the glasses have expanded when washed in hot water, then contracted as they cool.


A bumper sticker is a small piece of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) that is used to decorate a car, bicycle, home window or other object. Its name is derived from the fact that it is traditionally placed upon the back bumper of a car to advertise support for a political candidate, sports team or organization, although it can also be a simple joke, quote or decal.


Astound your guests by making the napkin the placemat, complete with the plate sitting atop it. This is a fun and simple way to fold a napkin for table setting.


Why use a boring square fold for your napkin when you have the opportunity to spice up your table? Both cloth and paper napkins offer dozens of folding possibilities — when paired with decorative napkin rings, there are even more!


Make a Paper Napkin Flower With a Plastic Straw

Here is a creative way to decorate a  dinner table  or party with candy or  chocolate , using simple materials you can find around the house!


Making a rose out of a cloth napkin is a simple but effective way of improving the table adornments for a dinner party or any other special occasion.


The enjoyment of a meal comes down to more than just how it tastes: it also matters how it's presented! A beautifully folded napkin can really set the tone for an elegant meal, and it's easy to do so give it a try!


A paper napkin rose can make a lovely table decoration that is sure to impress a  date , dinner party guests, or a young child. Just grab a paper napkin and in a few minutes you can create your own floral origami.


Folding a napkin into a bunny is a fairly straightforward exercise with an effective result. The bunny napkin is suitable for spring and Easter table displays, for children's parties, and for any dinner party where you'd like to add a bit of fun.


Quickly learn to create rolls of silverware in a linen napkin. From cleaning to optional little décor. Enjoy!


There are many different ways you can set up your dining table. How you set your table can reflect your personality and make a lasting impression on your guests.


Impress your guests with beautifully folded napkins placed at your dinner table. Ordinary napkins are transformed into mini works-of-art with this simple but fabulous Bishops Mitre folding technique.


Put an Antique Finish on Your New Silver

While polished silver is beautiful, it may not be your style. If you prefer the look of vintage or antique silver, you may be excited to learn that you can recreate that look you love with newer pieces of silver, meaning that you can create the perfect “vintage” tea service or cocktail ring with a new piece of silver.


Dirty looking silverware can ruin even the finest meal. While normal washing will get your silverware mostly clean, it will not get rid of tarnishing.


Is your silver jewellery all tarnished and you haven't got a silver polishing cloth? Don't despair just yet, as you can use regular tomato ketchup to achieve the same effect.


If you have egg stains on the silverware, this article provides a simple solution to clean the silver back to normal.


Clean and Polish Silver with Cream of Tartar

If you're looking for a way to restore tarnished silver to its shine, cream of tartar can help. Even if your silver hasn't received attention or maintenance in years, this approach can help get it looking great again.


Over time it's not unusual to find your cutlery drawer filled with a few oddments that are pretty but that fail to match the rest of the cutlery. If you have fond memories of the cutlery or just love the design, you can find a good new use for these stray pieces by turning them into hooks for any part of your house.


Here's how to set the table for a meal to remember.


In addition to covering your dining or kitchen table, a homemade tablecloth can cover a small, round side table. Depending upon the width of the fabric and the tabletop, you may need to sew several widths of fabric together to make a round tablecloth.


Candy comes in such a variety of shapes and colors that it's ideal to make a centerpiece with. Plus, if you're careful in how you make the centerpiece, it can even be edible.


Have you ever walked into a fancy restaurant and seen how they've set the tables? Isn't it amazing? You're worried because tonight you are having a fancy dinner party but don't know how to set the table!


There is no doubt that candles add a lot to a centerpiece, but sometimes they drip wax and make a mess on your tablecloth. Although your first thought may be to throw the tablecloth away, removing the wax is not as challenging as it may seem.


Boxing a table can be a great way to make any table look great and can be a good idea for any banquet or catered event. The only thing you will need to know is how to correctly fold and level the tablecloth.


Choose Placeholders That Serve As Reception Favors

Placeholders, also called place cards, are small signs that designate where a party guest is to sit at a table. Placeholders may be used at wedding receptions, as the seating chart is often an integral part of reception planning.


Turning a colander into a unique centerpiece is a fun and easy craft project. If you want to switch up your colander’s look and add a pop of color to your table, consider spray painting it a bright color.


If you're having guests over, or simply want to spruce up your home, a tablecloth can be a nice touch. When purchasing a tablecloth, you want to make sure it fits your table.


To create a minimalist tablescape, all you have to do is adhere to a few basic rules. Stick to a limited pallet of white, black, and wood elements and avoid bright colors.


Buying a tablecloth may seem an easy and straightforward exercise. However, before the tablecloth do you know exactly what size you need? This is the main consideration and the most important starting point for buying a tablecloth.


This elegant table runner can be adapted to any size table by adding sashing or an extra block. The hanging triangle and beads are attached by button loops and can be removed before washing.


A tablecloth looks best when it's not loaded with wrinkles, but who has time to iron tablecloths while they're preparing for company? Nobody, that's who!


Picking up broken glass needs to be done with care to avoid cutting yourself. Moreover, its disposal needs to be done with consideration for other people handling the disposal bag down the line.


People use tape for different purposes on glass such labeling food containers or hanging up signs. It’s usually easy to remove tape from glass. But in some cases, it may be difficult to get tape or its residue off of glass.


There are hundreds of styles of wineglasses designed for different purposes and types of wine. But for most wine drinking and wine tasting a few key characteristics can make your choice of wineglasses easy.


Wine glasses are beautiful, and often very delicate. If your wine glasses are made out of crystal, they cannot be washed in the dishwasher like ordinary glasses, and will require extra special care.


During the years of the Great Depression in the United States and Canada, many glass manufacturers produced glassware that became known as Depression glass.


Take the wine charm concept one step beyond and design these inventive “chalkboard” wine glasses instead. Great for parties or a group of friends, these chalkboard wine glasses allow everyone to add their name on their glass without having to remember if their charm was a “bear” or “chicken.”


If you want to control algae growth in rain barrels, a few different approaches can help. They're all pretty simple, and they all work. Depending on your situation, some or all might be appropriate.


Clean Discolored Glass Bottles With Eggshells

Instead of throwing away eggshells after baking, why not clean your glass bottles or decanters instead? This is a great method for getting them clean with the minimum of effort and is ideal for decanters and containers with slim necks that are hard to reach inside.


Making fake rocks with roof sealant is perfect for anyone who wants to decorate his garden with some rocks without having to do all of the heavy lifting, or for anyone who just wants to make some fake rocks just for fun.


A trench is a long and narrow ditch dug in the ground, usually deeper than it is wide. They have many practical uses, such as installing pipelines, irrigating land, and gardening.


The primary use of bricks has been for wall coverings over the years, but they can be used for decorative purposes as well. Historically, the common brick has been molded from clay and fired in a kiln.


An outhouse can be a great addition to any rustic home. There are many different kinds of outhouses and ways to make them, but these steps are a good place to start learning about how to build one!


Make an Outdoor Fireplace from a Clothes Washer Tub

Creating an outdoor fireplace from an old clothes washer tub is a cheap and innovative way to enjoy the warmth of a fireplace in the backyard or even camping.


Want to build your own gazebo but save money? Traditional gazebos can easily cost $3,000 or more if built at home. If you want to save money and get a designer look, follow this guide to make a unique gazebo which will impress your family and neighbors, all for a third of the price!


Drying clothes on a clothesline is a green option. Dryers are one of the household appliances that use the most energy, so using a clothesline not only helps the earth, but also saves you money.


In order to level dirt it is important to understand that not all dirt is the same. In addition, depending on the reason you want to level dirt, the process will change.


Can't make the trek to the beach? Not a problem -- bring it to your own home! Whether you want to build in your backyard or next to a pond or lake on your property, the beach can be moments away, winter, spring, summer, or fall.


Homeowners level ground in their yards for a variety of reasons. Some people level the ground before building a new home, especially when the property has hills.


Blueprints are 2-dimensional architectural design drawings that indicate the size of a planned building, the materials to be used in its construction, and the placement of its features.


Here is a list of ideas to maximize your landscape while retaining your hard-earned cash.


Before placing rocks and boulders on your landscape, you need to make sure that you plan the design well in advance. There are a number of stages that you need to take to ensure a successful landscape.


Install Posts in the Water for a Dock or Pier

Installing posts or "piling" in the water to support a dock or pier can be done either by "jetting" with water, or driving with a pile driver, if the earth under the water is not too rocky, yet is solid enough to be load-bearing.


Landscaping a large yard can be a challenge, but it also gives you a chance to add a variety of elements that small lawns do not have room for. Because of the differences in climate, topography, and soil conditions, this article may not apply to every situation.


Boulders or large stones can be an attractive addition to most landscaping but just plunking a rock down anywhere is not the best landscaping tactic.


Laminate floors need to be cleaned regularly in order to prevent them from getting scratched or warped, but using harsh cleansers can create streaks or damage the laminate.


Cleaning something as valuable as hardwood can be intimidating, especially if you aren’t sure what the finish is. To clean your hardwood floor without damaging the finish, follow these steps.


Clean Laminate Wood Floors Without Streaking

Laminate flooring often contains small grooves on the surface, making it more challenging to clean using traditional methods. To clean your floors without leaving streaks, start by choosing a natural cleaning solution.


Especially if you have multiple flooring types in your home, cleaning any hard surface flooring takes a different method. You can’t use the same cleaning approach to wood as you do porcelain tile, however many homeowners may use the same cleaner to save time and money.


Clean Fibre Mats (Coir, Coconut Matting etc.)

Fibre mats usually are placed at front doors and entrance ways to trap dust, dirt and particles off shoes and the street. So it stands to reason they need a little cleaning themselves now and then.


Candles are a great addition to nearly any room in your house, but, unfortunately, candlelit ambiance sometimes comes with a mess. Do you have stubborn dried candle wax on your tablecloth, clothing, or candlestick that you can't seem to remove?


No matter how clean you keep your home, the floor vents of your house will build up stubborn dirt and dust over time. This can be difficult to clean, especially when grime or dust has built up in cracks and crevices of your vents.


Do you have some really nice candle holders, but they keep getting covered in wax that you just cannot get off? In this How To you can find out how to get rid of that waxy nuisance.


Almost everyone with children will one day find an abandoned crayon melted onto their car's upholstery. But don't worry, you aren't doomed to have multi-colored seats covered in wax.


No matter how careful you are, when you paint, you are most likely to get spots of paint on your fingers, hands and fingernails. It is a good idea to wipe your hands with a towel as you paint, so that the paint will not cake up on your hands.


Remove Encrusted Paint from Door and Window Hardware

Removing ugly paint from door and window hardware can be done without harsh chemicals by following the steps below. Cleaning solid brass hardware is easy: steel wool or sandpaper works.


Remove Candle Wax from Delicate Surfaces

Scraping off candle wax off delicate surfaces such as silver, wooden, or crystal surfaces is fraught with the possibility of scratching such surfaces and harming them, especially if you use the traditional method of using a knife.


Acrylic paint can be a pain to try to remove from your hair, but due to its water-based nature, it’s easier to remove than oil-based paint. It’s best to try to get it out of your hair while the paint is still fresh, though it can also be removed once dry.


Remove Acrylic Paint from Plastic Models

Acrylic paint is one of the most common paints used for painting models, and works well for applying both larger details and smaller ones. But very few of us can achieve the detailing shown on the box, and we will all make mistakes.


Remove a Red Wine Stain Ring from a Wood Table

When red wine spills on a wood table, it should be dealt with right away as the stain can easily set in. But even an old red wine stain ring can be removed from your wood table by following the removal process below.


There is an easy solution to removing cola stains from clothing that relies simply on white vinegar. Here is what to do.


Giving something a fresh paint job is a great way to give it new life. But applying new paint over old paint can cause a variety of problems, including chipping, peeling, and bubbling.


Teas are filled with tannins that can stain fabric, upholstery, china and even teeth. Removing tea stains requires a strong detergent, abrasive substance or acidic agent.


A red wine stain is difficult to remove from leather. However, if you act quickly you can clean it. The longer the stain sets, the more difficulty you’ll have to remove it.


Glue can be a pain to remove from surfaces, especially after it has dried. However, there are some things that you can do to make it easier to remove glue from hard surfaces like countertops.


Are your white mugs discolored by coffee or tea stains? These stains can be particularly stubborn and difficult to remove, especially if they build up over time and really set in.


Crazy glue (also known as super glue) is a versatile bonding agent that sticks to nearly any surface. Accidentally applying it to a surface can be a major headache because it is hard to remove.


Remove Tea or Coffee Stains from Earthenware

Tea or coffee stains on earthenware can be removed simply as follows.


Remove Super Glue from Laminate Flooring

You know how sensitive your laminate flooring is, and you take good care of it. You never clean it with wax, oil, soaps, detergents or anything else that could ruin it.


Dried PVA glue on fabric will harden and if you pull at it, the threads of the fabric can come unstuck, spoiling or even weakening the fabric or garment.


Remove Stickers from Glossy Paperback Book Covers

Stickers are a pain to remove, but on glossy paper book covers, they'll look like a cinch. This article will teach you how to remove one.


So, you spent a lot of time and money choosing the right mattress for you or a loved one only to find that someone (or thing) has wet the bed. Now what?


Well, it's happened again: you were wearing your favorite shirt, and something spilled on it. And, of course, the color of the stain is  always  the worst possible.


Have you gotten road or roofing tar or asphalt on clothes? If the fabric is machine-washable, then you may, at your discretion, choose among the techniques listed in this article to help remove the marks, smears, stains, pieces or particles.


No matter how hard you try, sometimes accidents happen. Whether you were caught in the rain with a silk handbag, or spilled a glass of water over your favorite silk tie, the water can be absorbed and leave its mark.


Stains around the collar are a common problem, the result of a buildup of sweat and natural oils. You can combat these stains easily if you know the right tricks to use.


Getting blood stains out of fabric is a challenge, and it’s always easier to address stains when they're fresh if possible. Fortunately, there are ways to remove dried blood from a couch.


Treating stains is never a fun task, and it's even harder when it's a vomit stain. Still, if you want to rescue your clothing from the garbage can, you'll need to work quickly.


Remove Sticky Tape from Fabric (Hot Iron Method)

Sticky or adhesive tape that is left to stay on fabric for a time can become strongly adhered and might not come off when pulled or risks leaving sticky stain marks.


Removing blood stains from concrete seems to be a daunting task. Concrete is porous and stain would tend to soak into it on contact. That is why stain removal for concrete is really tough and needs special treatment.


Removing blood from hardwood floors is easier when the blood stain is dealt with right away. This will prevent the blood from seeping in deeper into the wood.