Kitchen countertops: engineered quartz, granite or marble?
When a kitchen contractor recommends “solid surface” countertop, what material is he referring to? Is it natural or …
Smart housekeeping
Difference between buffet and smorgasbord
You don’t need all-you-can-eat meals everyday but, trust me, having a permanent buffet in the house is a wonderful thing. …
Labeling spice jars
We keep our kitchens (yes, plural) better organized by labeling spice and herb jars (not the caps) using fonts large and …
Recycling glass jars and bottles for food use
Whether you’re a food seller or a mom simply concerned with plastic pollution, please consider recycling glass jars and …
Granite dining tabletop is elegant, easy to clean and maintain
A solid wood dining table is elegant no doubt. But, after years of water and coffee spills, there will be visible stains. We …
Non-food uses of coconut at home
Long before coconut gained global attention, coconut consumption was already a lifestyle in the tropics. We ate coconut meat, …
Food and non-food uses for citrus peel and zest
If you use a lot of citrus at home, and you’ve just been throwing away peel and zest after squeezing the juice from the …
Does airing pillows and mattresses under the sun disinfect and deodorize them?
Yes, sunlight kills molds and mildew and gets rid of nasty smell too. No, airing under the sun will not totally disinfect …
How to use cooking spray on squeaky doors and windows
Discover non-food uses for items in your kitchen pantry. Cooking spray, for instance, can fix a small but annoying and often …
How to safely unclog drainage with lye
The kitchen sink takes a lot of punishment. We wash greasy plates and utensils in it and, like it or not, and no matter how …
How to store dried herbs and spices
Clear versus opaque jars for dried herbs and spices? Why should your stash be kept away from direct sunlight? What about …