11/3/11

When doing business with others, it is customary to exchange paper business cards so you have each other's contact info. In an age of smartphones, this may become obsolete with the use of the Bump app for iPhones and Android phones. You simply bump your smartphone with another person's smartphone and you automatically swap contact information digitally. No cards, no mess and no need to ever carry a single business card ever again.

11/2/11

A roaring fireplace on a cold night may not be the most energy-efficient way to heat up a home, but we still like a fire for its ambiance and its nice smell. One way to improve the fire's efficiency is to place a small fan on the floor a few feet in front of the fireplace and turn it on; the fan will help spread the hot air in the room to warm it up more quickly.

11/1/11

Many of us use a plastic sponge in the shower when using body wash, but we never think: Do we need to clean something that helps us get squeaky clean? Those nylon mesh sponges can be a breeding ground for bacteria over time, so follow these steps to keep them clean: Every eight weeks or so, toss them into your washing machine and launder them with white clothes or sheets anytime you decide to use chlorine bleach. The bleach will disinfect them. Remove from the washer and air dry. Good as new!