2/16/13

If you're tired of receiving unwanted phone books on your doorstep, instead of tossing them into the trash or recycling bin, you can simply opt out of receiving them. By registering on the site yellowpagesoptout.com, you can opt out of receiving phone books or customize which books you want to receive. It's easy and can help reduce the 555 million phone books published each year that are received and discarded.

2/15/13

Microwave ovens have become common staples in homes, offices and dorm rooms as an easy way to heat up food. But the inside of many can be a disgusting mess, with old spaghetti sauce splatters and encrusted food covering the walls. A nontoxic way to clean up the inside in a jiffy is quite easy. Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup tap water. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, and allow the cleaning mixture to steam clean the inside. Wipe the microwave with a towel, and it's as good as new.

2/14/13

Here are some easy tips to keep perishable food fresh longer so you can save food and money from going into the trash. When buying fresh mushrooms, leave them in paper bags, not plastic -- plastic doesn't breath and can collect moisture, causing mildew. Speaking of mildew, when something goes bad in your fridge, toss it out and clean up your fridge. By wiping down the interior surfaces with an antimicrobial microfiber towel and natural cleaner, you'll prevent spores from attaching to other perishable food inside your fridge.