9/4/11

Over time, a little cooking oil in the frying pan or some grease in a casserole can build up in your pipes and cause a giant clog in the future. Since it is nearly impossible to make sure all oils end up in the trash and not down the drain, one easy way to scrub your cookware clean is to do it with cold water. Cold water helps solidify the fats, which are less likely to cling to pipes than liquid fats do.

9/3/11

If you want to save money on your favorite organic or natural products but can't find any coupons, why not ask for the coupons instead? Click the "Like" button on the company's Facebook page or follow it on Twitter; companies often release coupons to insiders to save money on their products. You can also post messages on your favorite company's wall or send it complimentary emails and often it'll thank you with coupons, too.

9/2/11

Toss some used, fresh lemons into a vase the next time you make a flower arrangement. The acid from the lemons will help kill bacteria and keep the water in the vase fresher, longer. It will also help feed the flowers vitamin C, which will also help them stay fresh, too.