7/14/09

Having a dinner party tonight? Here's a quick and easy way to turn old things into useful place-markers: Raid the junk drawer and grab a handful of wine corks and paint chips. Slice the cork halfway down with a sharp knife, insert the swatch and write the guest's name on it. Then place it at the table. It's that simple!

7/13/09

A dishwasher can be eco-friendly if you follow this tip: run yours only when it's completely full, but not overloaded. If you have an energy-saving option, use it -- and skip the drying cycle; instead, when the dishes are finished, open the door and let the hot, steamy air evaporate off the plates.

7/12/09

Ever wonder what to do with all those annoying Styrofoam packing peanuts? Try something a bit fun: Buy an empty beanbag chair cover and fill it up! If you don't have enough peanuts to fill up a chair, ask friends, family and co-workers. They are sure to have packing peanuts that they'll be glad to contribute to your chair-building project.