tips: Home Improvment Shows: Any Good Lessons Learned?
- 06/28/08 08:22 AM
As I ponder the interesting tips and tricks I've learned through my extensive research of (ahem, addiction to) home improvement shows on the likes of HGTV and TLC, I can think of no tip that has worked better than one that I saw on BBC's "How Clean is YOUR House?" The trick: To keep your bathroom mirror from fogging, apply a small amount of shaving cream to the entire surface, and wipe (don't wash) it off. Your mirror stays moisture free for about a month (unless you wash or wipe it clean frequently). I have personally tried this and can't recommend … (3 comments)
tips: ANTS! A natural way to handle these pesky pests
- 06/25/08 09:10 AM
A friend recently asked me to pick up some ant killer to tackle a line of ants marching into his apartment. Though there are a number of natural sprays available, I instead suggested spreading paprika on the spot where the little pests were finding their way in. Along with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon are spices which ants won't cross if spread in their way. Be careful, though, because colorful spices can stain surfaces when wet. … (2 comments)
As I ponder the interesting tips and tricks I've learned through my extensive research of (ahem, addiction to) home improvement shows on the likes of HGTV and TLC, I can think of no tip that has worked better than one that I saw on BBC's "How Clean is YOUR House?";)
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