Walking down the grocery aisle scouring the shelves for a jar of your tot’s favourite jelly flavor, you will most likely come across some brands that come in easy-squeeze bottles. Just how different are the two really? Marketers of easy-squeeze bottles boast about convenience and practicality of their packaging, allowing for the product to be squeezed out directly to where they are supposed to go instead of having to use a separate utensil to scoop out the product from a jar. Some would also claim that easy-squeeze bottles help you squeeze the product out of the bottle right to the last drop. But, do these easy squeeze bottles really work as their marketers claim? Most consumers still feel ...
Scrape or Squeeze: Which Is More Pocket-Friendly?
Having An Octopus As A Pet?
More and more people are asking in online forums and local pet stores about having an octopus as a pet. While not as cute and fluffy as a golden retriever, these unusual animals are fascinating and it can certainly be very meaningful to take care of one. The first thing a would-be owner must do is verify that they are legal in their particular state. Some people get excited after seeing videos of domesticated octopuses (yes that is the proper plural form) and don’t realize the YouTube video they are seeing could be a family in China or a country that has very little domestic animal enforcement. There are also items like cost, time and energy to properly care for them. Most tropical species ...
Lemons for a Cleaner Home
You may never have thought that your favorite juice drink could make a good cleaning product for your home. Lemons contain natural ingredients that can effectively remove those stains and dirt in your home. So what exactly do lemons possess which makes them the best friend of every "cleanaholic"? Lemons have natural acids which provide good antiseptic and antibacterial cleaning materials. So if you want to know what wonders lemons can do to your home, scroll down and read on. 1. Tired of those nasty molds and stains in your kitchen countertops? Get rid of them using lemons! Just generously pour lemon juice all over your counter, and wait for the acids to melt down the hardened stained. You ...
When Renovating the Roof
Of all the parts of a home, the roof is the most important because it is the home’s main protective gear. Just as the head is for the body, the roof is located at the top of the house because it is indeed the most vital part of it. But its location renders the roof a more special attention from homeowners. It is a sensitive part of the home because of its high exposure to sun and rain. It is also the part of the home’s façade, hence it should look its bests always. But whether you would renovate your roof for practical or aesthetical reasons, there are some things you should consider before you start the repair. Here are some things you should take note of before you venture on roofing ...
Tips to Make Spring Cleaning Fun and Manageable
Winter is gone and the days are starting to be less nippy. With spring comes the time to banish the winter blues and to breathe some freshness into your homes. Spring cleaning is not a sweat-free project. It takes a whole lot of elbow grease to get the job done. But, if you enlist the help of the entire brood, getting down and dirty with spring cleaning can be a fun family project. Keep the following things in mind to make spring cleaning more manageable. Don’t be overwhelmed with the task. Oftentimes, people spend a whole lot of time worrying about the gravity of the task at hand than in actual spring cleaning. Just like in any project, you have to be able to prioritize and focus on the ...
Removing Limescale with Vinegar
Limescale is off-white, chalky deposits you see inside cooking pots and kettles, taps and water pipes, and in appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. They usually appear to be off-white, light brown to orange in color. This is because of the chemicals such as iron, calcium and magnesium, that are present in the water and are left as the water evaporates. Limescale also form when water elements combine with soap, thus leaving soap scum in the surfaces of sinks, bath tubs, and draining pipes. Limescale can be very unsightly, and getting rid of them is such a pain even with the use of commercial descaling agents. Good thing there are materials readily available at home which could ...
How to Maintain your Dishwasher
Just like any other appliance at home, your dishwasher’s life can be prolonged by regularly cleaning and maintaining it. Your dishwasher is an indispensable item in the kitchen, and you do not want it to work poorly. Here are few tips to help you take the best care of your dishwasher. Use your dishwasher often. Using your dishwasher at a regular basis prevents the building up of food debris. Consider using the dishwasher once a day, say during evening when you are just too tired to wash the dishes you used for dinner. Just use the right amount of detergent. Just because you put in more amount of dishwashing detergent doesn’t mean that your dishes come out cleaner and good as new. Follow the ...
IKEA for your Home Needs
IKEA Wien Nord is one of the few stores near our place that the kids enjoy visiting. It's more than just a furniture store. IKEA is undoubtedly the largest retailer of furniture and their ready-to-assemble pieces doesn't just make it easier for homeowners, they're designed to fit one's preferences too. May I also add that most are available for carry out you can take your furniture there and then and install them immediately at home. Some are ready for delivery the next day and that's why when we moved to our new apartment we had almost all what we need bought at IKEA. We got our keys on a Monday and we were able to sleep there already come Tuesday since we got our bed that ...
Win 50$ on Humpday Giveaway!
It's Wednesday once again and time for our 1-day event through Hump Day $50 Giveaway! The task for today is Twitter Follow and for all entries to be available, you need to complete the first 3 mandatory tasks before the rest of the entries are enabled. There are a total of 34 entries for a chance to win $50. This is all thanks to our wonderful blog partners and sponsors who continuously support Hump Day $50 Giveawayevery week. NEW: After entering the mandatory entries, you will be taken to a separate page to follow the 25 other sponsors. Please completely FOLLOW ALL 25 on the separate page to be eligible for the 25 points. All the sponsors will verify your entry and if you miss to follow ...
Kitchen needs
Having some days off proved useful for hunting kitchen cabinets and appliances. I also had time doing some floorplans and designing with the help of a free online software. I don't plan on changing ours but looking at IKEA's and other kitchen design websites is simply inspiring. ;) If for anything, I want my mom's kitchen back home renovated. (This topic is normally posted on my other blog btw.) Browsing about led me to a widerange kitchen and dining products buying guide, a treasureful of resources. Advice on buying pots and pans per usage, care, which size to use are carefully detailed. From the featured photos, I identified some are like mine. I'd be embarrased to admit though that I ...
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