Random Tips

A kettle of boiling water makes an efficient weedkiller, especially in tight spots like cracks in concrete.

Erase light scratches on glass by dabbing them with a little toothpaste and polishing vigorously for a minute or two. “Extra Whitening” works best.

When painting a porch floor. add a little sand into the paint to provide traction and to prevent slips in wet weather.

Apply a light coat of paste wax to your handsaw blade, it protects the metal teeth and eases them through the wood.

Throw some charcoal or a couple of pieces of chalk in your toolbox to absorb moisture and discourage rust.

Adding a cup of white vinegar to your laundry during the rinse cycle makes a great fabric softener.

A coat or two of chalkboard paint on the back of a door provides little kids with a place to draw without damaging your walls.

A little kitty litter in the bottom of your kitchen garbage can reduces will absorb any spills and prevent odors.

Soften a stiff paint brush in a tablespoon of hair conditioner and a pint of warm water.

To get rid of bugs in houseplants, press a garlic clove into the soil at the root of the plant.