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Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

Archive for February 2006

February 16th, 2006

New Website for Money-Saving Garden Tips

From a press release at OpenPR.com:
From seed saving tips, to techniques on thinning perennials, to the secret of vegetable gardening in as little as 15 square feet, http://www.money-saving-garden-tips.com/ will show you how to have a gorgeous garden without blowing an entire paycheck.
Might be worth it to check this out. You might find some ideas on […]

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February 16th, 2006

A Piling System for Organizing Your Files?

Karin Vibe Rheymer Stewart, of Daily India, has seemingly developed a system of organizing paperwork that doesn’t have to involve filing. Her method involves “piles” instead of files. That is, pile or stack your papers vertically.
…if you can’t part with your piles, you can visually spread your piles on your desk, credenza, file cabinets, etc. […]

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February 14th, 2006

How to Pick the Right Washing Machine

I know it’s Valentine’s Day and I had to pick a truly mundane topic to write about today. Washing machines. :)
According to Alan Heavens:
If your washing machine is more than 10 years old, it’s time to think about getting a new one. Today’s models not only save water and energy, they’re designed to keep you […]

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February 13th, 2006

Staying Safe in the Kitchen

Megan Ogilvie of the Toronto Star writes:
For the unskilled cook, navigating a kitchen can be a daunting experience. There are innumerable potential dangers to avoid, from sharp knives to hot stove burners to deep-fat fryers.
But proper kitchen safety can reduce the risk of accidents, fires and food poisonings.
Bonnie Stern, owner of the Bonnie Stern School […]

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February 13th, 2006

Toddlers and Brooms

I’m thankful that I have 2 brooms at home, a long-handled one and a shorter broom that came with a stand-up dustpan. Sweeping is one of the chores that I can do even with a toddler afoot. I use the long broom and he’s happy to sweep away using the short one. It’s just his […]

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February 10th, 2006

The Toaster: A Short History

Toast and jam. Eggs Benedict on toast. Nothing says breakfast like a lovely golden brown slice of toast. The ubiquitous appliance has been around for almost 100 years, with its basic design unchanged for half that time.
A little physics lesson from the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Applying radiant - i.e., not direct - heat to the surface of […]

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February 10th, 2006

Valentine Gifts for the Food Lover

Diamonds and lace, electronics and boxers — fine. But today’s hearts go aflutter over the Iron Chef competition and the latest William-Sonoma catalog. So branch out a bit this Valentine’s Day. If your flame is a foodie, let cupid deliver some smashing kitchen jewelry and gourmet treasures. 
Ann Haigh, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, has a list […]

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February 9th, 2006

Water Conservation Tips

James Massara, Water Superintendent of Hammonton, New Jersey, offers some tips for conserving water during everyday household use. Mr. Massara knows what he’s talking about. Keeping statistics on water usage is part of his job.
- Keep your showers under under five minutes to save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
- Wash only full loads of laundry […]

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