I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they’re so much cheaper than their commercial cousins but because they work better. I’m certain that over the years I’ve tried hundreds of recipes and formulas. Let’s just say that some work well; others, not so much. Recently, I’ve been researching and testing the wonders of…

Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets — painted or natural with a clear finish — are prone to all sorts of grease, grime and gunk from simply being in the kitchen. Depending on just how much grease and grime you’re looking at and the supplies you have available, here are…

Fabric softeners are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers and make laundry come out feeling soft and smelling great. These products contain lubricating ingredients that help coat and “soften” fibers in fabrics when added to your laundry load in the form of liquid, powder or dryer sheets. So why would anyone…