8/7/09

After you brush your teeth, dab a little toothpaste on your wood tables that are marred with water spots and rings. Use an old toothbrush to buff the marks away and clean up the pasty mess with a soft towel. This quick tip should help bring your wood furniture back to life.

8/6/09

If you drive a gas-guzzling SUV because you occasionally require the extra room, consider downsizing to a smaller car and only renting an SUV when you need one. Discount travel sites like Priceline and Hotwire may not let you choose the car rental company by name, but they will let you choose the type of car you want to rent. With low prices, you'll always have an SUV ready to go when the situation arises.

8/5/09

If you use the garbage disposal, use cold water. It's energy efficient and will help speed up the process. Cold water will help solidify grease and oils, making the disposal work more efficiently. And remember, to keep the disposal clean and fresh, run ice and lemons through it. The ice will help sharpen the blades and the lemons disinfect odors.