…without the fancy dryer? This new dryer, the Kenmore HE5 Steam Dryer, uses water and heat to get rid of wrinkles and odors. Price paid: $1,050. Let’s say you don’t have a thousand bucks to toss into a new steam dryer, but still would like the option of a quick machine refreshing for your clothes. While many of us would love to have each new and… Continue reading » » » »

Here’s a quick and easy tip for filling in small holes in the walls. Even the tiniest drill bit, tack, nail or Hercules Hook will leave a hole in the wall visible enough to be an eyesore and large enough to warrant repair. Spackling is the first line of defense against holes left behind. Spackling is inexpensive (a $4 tub can last for ages) and easy to find, even at… Continue reading » » » »

Chicken is America’s comfort staple food. With a zillion different ways to prepare and serve chicken, we still tend to run out of ideas when it’s meal prep time. So now it’s time to think outside the bone… uhh.., box. Try some ingredients in your chicken recipe that you may not have considered before. Continue reading » » » »

Ever have your favorite water bottle suddenly spring a leak? I have. My latest leak was about 2 inches from the top of the bottle. I could probably go without filling it to the very top, but why should I be deprived of the final ounces of my Raspberry Tea drink mix? Here’s a quick and easy fix for your leaky bottle: wax! Continue reading » » » »

Boot wearers united all know it can be a pain to keep pant legs inside even the deepest boots. Somehow, they manage to bunch up, ride up and mess up the overall look. Jeans have the best chance at staying in place, but many of us also wear slacks of slick cotton and other materials with our boots. Some fashion boots… Continue reading » » » »

Got squeaky doors and out of the good ol’ stand-by WD-40? While the “WD” is good for just about everything, you might not have a can of it on hand for every new wretched noise your old hinges begin to make. In those cases, there are numerous handy-dandy quick-fix substitutes you may already have around the house. Continue reading » » » »