5/16/10

Stocking up on wines at the liquor store can lead to lots of plastic and paper bag waste. Each bottle needs to be wrapped in paper, and then they are all placed inside a plastic bag. Instead, use a cardboard box that wine is shipped in to carry your vino, or invest in a special reusable tote bag designed for wine. The canvas tote bag has individual compartments designed to hold each bottle safely, so you can carry six bottles home with zero waste.

5/15/10

There are two ways to wash a smelly baseball cap without ruining the shape: One way is to place it on the top rack of the dishwasher, run it without detergent through a full cycle and then air-dry it. The quicker way? Place it in the freezer overnight to literally freeze the germs and bacteria to death, giving it a fresh smell the next day.

5/14/10

Using too much wood polish spray all over the house leaves a sticky film behind, which does nothing but attract more airborne dust and allergens to your furniture. Using less wood polish less frequently will leave your furniture cleaner because there won't be any sticky build-up. Yes, lazier cleaning can lead to a cleaner home.