Tips & Tricks 200406

Wastebaskets Smelly?

• To keep them from getting a bad odor, place a fabric-softener sheet or two in the bottom, or toss in perfume strips. These will help. Put a plastic bag or liner to contain anything that might leak or drip on the bottom.
  

Organizing Your Photos

• Try this fun idea. Tell your family's life story--on a long hallway wall. Start with wedding photos, progress with baby pix, more weddings and then photos of grandchildren! Arrange them in the way that best shows the highlights of your family's life.

Hardwood Floors Squeaking?

• Sprinkle talcum powder over the noisy area. Then sweep the talc until it settles between the cracks. It should lessen those creaking, squeaking floorboards

Toilet Needs Cleaning?

• Pour full-strength household vinegar into the bowl. Let sit for at least five minutes. Then scrub and flush. If it's still not sparkling, repeat this and scrub well. Do not use harsh abrasives, such as steel scouring pads or steel wool, on porcelain or ceramic bowls; they could damage them.

Preserving Family Photos

• Hurricanes, fires and floods happen. Damage from these storms can ruin many things in your home, including valuable family pictures. Make extra copies of precious photos by scanning in your computer or copying them. Store originals in a water-tight safe spot.