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Homemaker’s Help List: Three Tips

It doesn’t matter if you’re a stay at home mom (or dad), work at home mom, or if you work outside the home; anyone that helps make a house a home is a homemaker by my definition. Try these tips: Work on Sleep A great way to work on a good night’s sleep is to put off simple chores (nothing strenuous) until shortly before bed. Folding a load of towels or matching socks while watching TV is a good example. You’ll go to bed with a sense of accomplishment and one less item on your “to do” list for tomorrow. … Continue reading →

Home Care: Helpful Household Hints

Make home repairs and maintenance simpler with these tips: Do it Yourself Project Hints If you have to take something apart and you end up with a pile of small parts and lots of hardware, you can use muffin tins to separate and store the pieces until you are ready to put the item back together. If there are many different sizes of screws, nuts, and bolts, stick a piece of masking tape above each muffin cup and number each one so you know the proper order for replacing each size. If you don’t have a ruler handy but need … Continue reading →

Home Care: Household Hints

The simplest household hints and tips can often be the most helpful for making life easier. Try these tips to keep appliances and fixtures working safely and in good order, to prevent messes and odors, and to save time and money. Dryer Dangers Purchase a dryer brush set to remove debris from your dryer vent and lint trap thoroughly and easily. Dryer brushes will help you remove more lint than the filter alone can remove. This is important, since lint can cause fire. It will also help your dryer work better. Your clothes will dry faster, which in turn will … Continue reading →