10/29/12

After uncorking a bottle of wine at home, there are lots of ways to upcycle the wine cork. Soak genuine cork in rubbing alcohol and use it as a slow burning fire starter for the grill or fireplace. Steady an uneven chair with a slice of cork glued to the shorter leg. Insert pins and needles into a cork to keep the sewing tools stored and ready to go for a quick fix.

10/28/12

The next time you have sheets of used aluminum foil you're about to toss, save them to keep your fireplace clean. Line the bottom of your fireplace with a few layers. When the logs burn and create ashes, the debris will rest on top of the foil. When the ashes are cool, you can simply lift up the foil and scatter the ashes in your yard.

10/27/12

After brewing a few pots of hot tea, ever wonder what else you can do with a used tea bag? Simply place it in a small bowl along with a few fresh lemon slices -- perhaps also leftover from your afternoon tea -- and leave the bowl in the back of the fridge. The natural deodorizing properties of the lemon and tea bags will freshen up your fridge in about 24 hours.