Ah, tree sap: the ultimate sticky situation. Whether it's from a hike through the woods or after decorating a Christmas tree, tree sap can cling to your clothes like a magnet. Learning how to get sap out of clo
Store lavender flowers in a lidded jar somewhere cool and dark, or pop them straight into a sachet to keep towels, sheets, or clothes smelling sweet and to repel moths. If you suffer from insomnia, try inserting the sachets into a pillow so the calming scent can help you drift off to a...
Avoid tumble drying too much, the dryer can sap colour, cause shrinkage and break down the fibres in your jeans - making any frays or holes worse. Dry naturally on a rack in the sun or by aradiator. But if you want your over-stretched jeans to tighten up a bit then let them air ...
Harvest figs by cutting away the fruit and a section of stem with a pruner. If a milky latex sap oozes at the stem end when the fruit is picked, that fruit has not reached full ripeness. Note: be careful not to get the milky sap on your skin or clothes; it can be caustic. Figs...
While the interior really doesn’t help maintain the car itself, it’s just nice to have a clean car inside out. After you are done washing and waxing, start by vacuuming the floors, mats and seats. You may need to use the attachments to be able to get in all the nooks and crannies...
While the wax is still warm, hang the cloth up on a line to dry and cool. You’ll also need clothes pins or binder clips to secure the cloth. The only things to remember are as follows: Less wax is better than more. If you use too much, your cloth might flake or be otherwise ...
Your 12-year-old could help in setting up the dining room table, walk home with the 8 year old after school. Pick out his clothes from the washed clothes and put it away, make his bed each day before school, Walk the dog, and so on. ...
To trap in the earth’s accumulated warmth, drape young or small trees with burlap, sheets, or tarps that extend to the ground, and use a frame or stakes to reduce contact between the cover and the leaves of the tree. You can keep the covers in place with twine or clothespins. You ...
Dip your washcloth into the solution and begin scrubbing the backpack inside and out (a sponge will have a softer touch on mesh areas). Wield your old toothbrush to get into the nooks and crannies as well as going after tough stains, like tree sap. Rinse with Cool Water After you’ve...
Your 12-year-old could help in setting up the dining room table, walk home with the 8 year old after school. Pick out his clothes from the washed clothes and put it away, make his bed each day before school, Walk the dog, and so on. ...