02/18/12

Changing the air filter in your home's heating and cooling system is an important step to having healthy air in your home. It also keeps your system performing more efficiently. A dirty filter can make an HVAC system work harder, which means more energy use and a higher utility bill. To help you remember when to replace your filter and what size your unit needs, register for a free MyLowe's account at lowes.com. The program automatically keeps track of your purchases for you, so there's no guessing when it's time to change out your filter.

02/17/12

Who knew something that makes you look beautiful is so full of dirty secrets? Most hair gels contain chemical ingredients like humectants, plasticizers, polymers and potential carcinogens like panthenol. But with a few pantry staples, you can make your own styling gel in mere minutes. Just mix 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin with 1 cup warm water. Store the gel in your refrigerator, then style away.

02/16/12

If you squeeze a lime into a bottle of ice-cold Corona and the lime falls into the bottle, can you recycle it? It's a recycling conundrum many have wondered about, and the answer is yes. A small amount of organic matter on the glass is expected, and it will burn off when the glass is crushed, melted and remolded into new bottles. Party on.