Category Archives: Helpful Hints

Oh, no! Your guest just spilled the glass of red wine on the carpet!! Not to worry…here’s what to do! For a fresh wine stain, pour a generous amount of salt on the stain pat it down, let it stand … Continue reading →

Fill an ice bucket halfway with equal parts of water and ice. Throw in a bit of salt for an even quicker chill.

After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on the board to kill salmonella and other bacteria, then rinse! Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect … Continue reading →

If you have wire clothing hangers that you are not using, keep them out of the land fill. Each hanger costs approximately eight cents so, take them to a dry cleaner or thrift stores. Most are happy to have them. … Continue reading →

To clean and polish wooden furniture and floors with a high-gloss finish or to moisturize matte wood, use various combinations of olive oil and essential oil of lemon.

Make use of that old wine rack in the bathroom… Roll up towels and place in bottle slots for a creative and decorative touch Colorful paint adds a bright touch

Anyone can clean a microwave oven! Place a glass of water in your microwave and bring it to boiling temperature. Keep the door closed for 30-45 minutes. Take out the glass and wipe away the food mess that has been … Continue reading →

All fluorescent lights generate a hum. They are rated from low noise level A to a high, annoying level B. Be sure to check the noise level rating before buying.

Freeze that left over wine in ice cube trays. Use them later to enhance gravies, soups, sauces, stews and drinks!