If you have a well-stocked linen closet, use this trick to keep differently sized tablecloths and sheet sets organized. Next time you’re at the office supply store pick up a package of paper tags. Write the information about each piece on the tag (for tablecloths: the measurement and the shape; for sheet sets: the size bed it fits), then store […]
Recent Posts By Kristin Appenbrink
Another Reason to Go Fragrance-Free
If you have sensitive skin, you likely already choose products that are fragrance-free, but if not, here’s another reason you should consider them. Just like synthetic fragrances can irritate your skin, they also can have an impact on the environment as you wash them down the drain. If you don’t want to give up scented soaps, creams, and hair products, […]
4 Spring Closet Cleaning Tips
If you’ve been bitten by the spring clean-out bug, here are a few tips to make tackling your closet much easier. 1. Only keep multiples if you wear them. White tanks, black cardigans, these are okay to keep in multiples because they are versatile, but two nearly identical red silk tops—you don’t need both. 2. Hang like items together. Think […]
Don’t Spray Cleaner on Your Mirror
Before you lift that spray bottle to spritz your mirror with glass cleaner, think again. Instead of spraying the cleaner directly on the mirror, you should be spraying the paper towel or newspaper you’re using to clean it instead. Why? Because the cleaner that drips down the mirror can seep into the crevices and cause black spots to form on the […]
A New Use for Mesh Citrus Bags
Last week I bought a dwarf Meyer lemon tree to live in my kitchen. I’ve wanted one for a long time, and I was so excited when it finally arrived. Yesterday, I bought the pot to plant it in. When I got home, I realized that the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot was too large for the […]
According to Science: Koozies Do Keep Drinks Cold
Before you start using that koozie (or cozy depending on where you’re from) as a fruit protector as we’ve shown here, check out this study via Lifehacker that shows a koozie actually does keep your drink cold. Not only does it insulate the can against rising temperatures, it prevents condensation from forming on the outside of the can, which makes […]
How to Clean Your Dishwasher
If you’re guilty of letting food-caked plates sit in your dishwasher for too long, your machine might develop a funk. To get it clean and smelling fresh again use this trick. Run your machine empty on a full cycle, but instead of dishwasher detergent, use 2 cups of white vinegar. It will naturally deodorize the appliance. And remember, scraping food […]
