When Having Squeaky Doors is a Good Thing

October 23, 2008 – 3:18 pm

doorForeign noises can be alarming, and normally, the first thing we set out to do is to remove the offending noise or the noisemaker itself. Squeaky doors fit into this category and many of us have a home equipped and at the ready with solutions like WD-40. But is there a positive side to having squeaky doors? The answer to that question is… Continue reading » » » »


Spaghetti Squash Remixed – The Day After

October 21, 2008 – 9:28 am

spaghetti squashSpaghetti squash is my new favorite side dish thanks to this recipe and inspiration from the My Good House website. I always thought spaghetti squash was some obscure food I’d probably only eat by chance, say, as a side at a restaurant. That thinking was pretty off-kilter. I found the squash to have both a great flavor and interesting texture. The fact that it’s within reach budget-wise really helps. Continue reading » » » »


Quick Clothes Refreshing Techniques

October 20, 2008 – 10:31 am

Kenmore…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 » » » »


Super Simple Decor – Ka-Jinker Jems and Your Walls

October 17, 2008 – 8:50 am

kajinkerEvery room deserves a little bling… a little shine. This Super Simple Decor idea provides just the sparkle any space can benefit from. Ka-Jinker is a quick-click attachment tool and embellishment system found in craft and hobby stores.Jems come in both shiny and matte finishes. A pack of 15 Jems is around $3 US. Add jeweled designs to your… Continue reading » » » »


Easy Hole Filler Minus the Spackling and Toothpaste

October 15, 2008 – 8:18 am

spacklingHere’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 » » » »


Things You’d Never Put on Chicken, But Should

October 13, 2008 – 4:16 pm

chicken 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 » » » »