I always hang my slacks because I think about pressing or re-cleaning because they've become hopelessly misshaped in a pile. I'm really cheap and will special launder silks rather than dry clean. ...

I prefer a cotton or linen sleeveless floor length nightgown that is very full. I tuck it around me, thus the fullness. Can't stand PJ bottoms because they get all twisted. I guess this is odd b...

Freshen the disposal. I grind them in my disposal, makes the kitchen smell wonderful.

I actually gave someone a pair of wing back chairs because they had posted a wanted ad. It can work both ways getting and giving away.

Slipcovers will cover a multitude of sins and are not too hard to make if you have some sewing skills or know someone who does. Good luck

Sounds like I'm about to buy a lifetime supply of the bulbs I prefer. Most of the CFLs make my eyes hurt and give headaches. I'm not switching until they fix the color and flutter.

Yes, I have the cheapest rate land line with no intention of giving it up. AND I use corded phones in my home... they still work when the power goes out. Old fashioned, yes but I don't mind. :)

I've traveled with cats in the past... show cats who participated in kitty beauty pageants. It was important to be well prepared. Our travel bag included photos, original immunization records, fo...

I have been contemplating such slips for a 50's set dining chairs. I have already desecrated the chairs with an outlandish paint job ala 'MacKenzie Childs' which I'm growing tired of. I think a b...

Native plants tend to be most appropriate for any given climate. I don't water unless I have an area of newly planted perennials, the babies get water the first year as needed but after that... th...

TO: Weeds between pavers Boiling water is a great non-toxic weed control. Fire of the tea kettle then gently pour boiling water directly on your weeds - instantly cooked weeds do not survive.

Marble floors are higher maintenance than other materials but oh so beautiful. I have 20 year old marble in my foyer 12x12 tiles with very narrow grout lines. Water and a towel with perhaps a ver...

I cleaned some filthy windows recently - my dogs put their dirty feet up when they want in or out. I filled a bucket with hot tap water and a cup or so of vinegar. Fired up the combo scrubbie/squ...

Garage sales... my best strategy has been to tell my teen age daughter she gets 1/2 of the take for organizing and helping staff the sale. Works like a charm to motivate a kid who wants $$ for som...

Pets on the furniture? Hell Yea! I needed to replace a horrible flame stitch covered sofa a couple years ago... Kept telling myself 2K was my limit on a dog bed. Thought again about the dog bed ...

Lets get real... Kitties need to have claws trimmed AND a product called soft paws applied to the offending feet. I clipped my last cat's claws for 15 years... this minimized damage. Soft paws ar...

I lived in a 150 year old home for a number of years. I always associated that old house musty odor with our Michigan basement. An unpaved area beneath the house, even a crawl space could provide...

My secret weapon for cleaning up sticky pots is water set to boil on the stove top for a few minutes. The boiling water will loosen, dissolve and in other ways make your clean up jolly. A wooden ...

I'm thinking these are going to be VERY COLD windows without the sealing action of complete brick work/window sills. If you own, just get them repaired. If you rent, the bean bag idea may help to...

I worry about the iron, one of those high powered steam generating mega irons, which lives behind a closed door. A light over the ironing board that gets turned on and off with the iron. I can se...