11/9/09

Lipsticks are packed with extra lipstick so the twisting mechanism works properly. To get to the excess makeup below the tube's rim, apply it with a lipstick brush (available in the cosmetics section of the drug store). You'll get up to 30 percent more usage (about 25 more applications) out of your favorite lipstick with this tip.

11/8/09

Now that there's a chill in the air, the furry mice are scurrying to find someplace warm to nest: your home. Instead of poisonous or inhumane glue traps, catch and release the mice. Humane mousetraps are designed to entice the mouse into the trap; once the mouse enters, a door closes and the mouse is caught. Release the mouse far away from your home where it can safely nest.

11/7/09

Enough with the mail-order catalogs! Most catalogs are made from virgin paper, which means the paper that's used came straight from forests. Call the catalog company -- using its toll-free number -- and have your name and address removed permanently from the mailing list.