Jun 11, 2012
When you were a child, did your Mother ever tweak your toes, reciting that little jingle that ends with “and this little piggy went ‘Wee, Wee, Wee’ all the way home”? It made you giggle, didn’t it. Perhaps you’ve carried the...
Jun 5, 2012
When I was growing up (a long, long time ago), I loved watching the “Gunsmoke” television series. Boy, was it exciting. Every week I’d tune in to watch the folk in Dodge City handle new problems related to frontier life. “Doc” was Dodge...
May 8, 2012
1. Clear the counters. Cooking is your kitchen’s top priority right now. So stash mail, school schedules, and that rarely used juicer elsewhere. (Just don’t lose any bills in the process.) Then pull out the trash can and toss bags or boxes of unwanted edibles sitting...
Apr 26, 2012
1. Zap scum and mildew. Before you grab your favorite tub-and-tile spray cleaner, ventilate the room by opening a window or at least the door. Then work on the shower in three vertical sections — this will cut down on fumes and prevent the cleaner from drying before...
Apr 19, 2012
Probably the busiest spot in your house, the bathroom is also the place almost every guest visits. So if you start sweating whenever someone asks, “Do you mind if I freshen up/use the toilet/secretly judge your cleaning skills?” just relax. These tricks...
