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How To Make Gel Air Freshener

March 16, 2012

If you’d like a longer-lasting scent than what homemade air freshener spray provides, or you’d just like to complement your spray, these pots of homemade gel air freshener are easy to make. They’re great to give as gifts, too!

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Homemade Air Freshener

February 2, 2012

I love a fresh-smelling house as much as the next person, but I despise how much air fresheners cost. Studies showing they’re also toxic worry the heck out of me. I’d much rather prefer to make my own. Not surprisingly, there are several homemade mixes you can whip up to give your house a fresh [...]

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Five Uses For Vinegar In The Laundry

December 14, 2011

No condiment is more helpful around the house than white vinegar. You probably already know that a bowl of it left sitting on your kitchen counter can eliminate stale cooking odors better than any commercial air freshener, but its usefulness extends into the laundry room, too. Vinegar can also: Remove wine stains from 100% cotton, [...]

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5 Unusual Uses For A Slow Cooker

August 19, 2011

Whether you call it a Crock Pot or a slow cooker, it’s one of the most indispensable appliances in your kitchen. But did you know it can be helpful with more than just cooking? Here are 5 little-known uses for your slow cooker besides cooking dinner:

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