6/14/10

The next time you get your nails done at a salon, see if the manicurist will toss your wristwatch into the ultraviolet light box they use to disinfect their tools. The UV light safely irradiates germs and bacteria away from tools and can do the same to your watch. If they won't, stores are now selling UV light wands that you can wave across your jewelry to safely kill germs and bacteria.

6/13/10

Summer months are a great time to hold a yard sale to unload unwanted stuff and make a little cash. But if you're time-restricted or don't want people rummaging through your stuff at the crack of dawn, then see if you can partner with an existing yard sale in your neighborhood. The rule of thumb: If you have more merchandise at a sale, it's likely that more people driving by will stop and take a look at it.

6/12/10

Even when a microwave oven isn't being used, it still uses power to stay on when you keep it plugged into the wall. If you use the microwave oven infrequently, make a habit of unplugging it after each use. You'll save energy, which means saving money on your electric bill.