9/15/10

One easy way to disinfect your mattress is to simply place it in a sunny spot. On a bright, cloudless day, strip the bed and move your mattress to the sunniest place in the bedroom. The natural ultraviolet light from the sun will help deodorize and disinfect your mattress.

9/14/10

The next time you paint a room, don't toss the paint stick away after you've used it to mix a can of paint. Let it dry and save it; if you ever need to repaint and don't have any touch-up paint left, you can bring the dried paint stirrer to any paint store to have it custom-matched.

9/13/10

Most car rental companies now offer the option of choosing a hybrid car when booking a rental, such as Hertz's Green Collection or Budget's Green Machine. Just make your reservation on their website, scan the car classes, and make sure to go "green" with your pick.