Erica in TO's Profile

I have heard in the past that you were not supposed to use oven cleaning products on a self-clean oven. I believe this is out-dated information. I don't like using the self clean feature because it wastes energy, takes too long, and just seems really dangerous; so, I read all the labels on the chemical sprays (it was dirty, vinegar and baking soda wasn't gonna cut it) and bought one of the regular ones available at Canadian Tire for $8. You spray, close the door, leave it for an hour, then wipe everything down. Works perfectly, cleans effectively, and doesn't light my house on fire, bonus!

I love how so many people are baffled by this discussion for totally opposite reasons. Among my friends and family it goes without saying that when you walk in to someone's house for whatever normal/casual occasion, you remove your shoes. If it's a party the shoes stay on, no question and no need to confirm with anyone. I live in Toronto where it is wet and snowy for a lot of the year, I wear my boots and change into heels once I arrive. I certainly would not stay in shoes that were wet or muddy. Yes, shoes are dirty from the sidewalk, but so is everything else, and that's why we clean after parties ;)

It sounds like little things drive you crazy when you have to look at them every day, I can totally relate. I would definitely hang them at the same height as your panels, or maybe an inch or two lower to avoid the issue you have in the other room. I'm actually not sure why you think it would look odd to hang them at the same height, I rather think it looks awkward to hang them at the top of the window.... but that's just me. :)

I am so sad that Canadians can't enter the contests :(. Contests for Canadians, please!