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How to Clean Stuffed Animals

How to Clean Stuffed Animals

Here’s how to clean your children’s stuffed toys and animals to keep them looking their best.

Closing the Cottage

Closing the Cottage

(NC)—When the temperature starts to cool down and the leaves start to fall from the trees, it’s time to start thinking about closing the cottage for the summer.
Although a daunting prospect, home, car and business insurer RSA, has provided the following checklist to follow when closing the cottage, to protect your property during the winter [...]

How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

How to Make a Cat Scratching Post

Here’s how to make your own cat scratching post from a few pieces of lumber and a scrap of carpet.

Inexpensive Spring Decorating Ideas

Inexpensive Spring Decorating Ideas

10 Quick And Inexpensive Ways To Brighten Your Home For Spring!
By Kathy Wilson
Spring is a sign of renewal in many areas of our lives, and our homes are no different! There is something energizing and refreshing about bringing that bright, airy feeling of spring into your home. Here are the 10 best ways to spruce [...]

How to Recycle Wooden Pallets

How to Recycle Wooden Pallets

How to recycle wooden pallets for use in the home or garden, including how-to’s and plans for pallet planters, compost bins, a garden bench, tables, fences, bird houses and even a playhouse.

Recycled Tote Bag or Purse

Recycled Tote Bag or Purse

Here’s how to make a tote bag or purse from recycled materials such as t-shirts, placemats or even pet food bags.

DIY Recycled Chandelier

DIY Recycled Chandelier

How to make a chandelier from recycled materials such as baby food jars, glass bud vases, or even laundry scoops.

Homemade Floor and Carpet Cleaners

Homemade Floor and Carpet Cleaners

How to make your own floor or carpet cleaners with homemade cleaning recipes using natural ingredients.

Natural Homemade Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners

Natural Homemade Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners

How to make your own homemade kitchen and bathroom cleaners from natural, non-toxic ingredients.

Yard Sale Etiquette

Yard Sale Etiquette

Here’s what to do, and what not to do when you are hosting or attending a neighbourhood yard sale or garage sale.