Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

July 17th, 2006

Blogging Break

I’m taking a short break this week. I’ll be back to resume serving great homemaking tips and articles on July 24!
Meanwhile, happy homemaking!

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July 13th, 2006

Octodog

Here’s a wacky way to eat hotdogs this summer! The Octodog (above) turns an ordinary hotdog into this:

It’s easy to use. Just insert one hotdog into the Octodog. Add the eyes to hold it in place. Push down gently. Remove the eyes before shaking out the tentacled hotdog.
Aside from being fun, the Octodog could also […]

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July 12th, 2006

Disc-Go-Pod Plus Disc Repair System

CD and DVD collectors may be interested in this device. Beyond cleaning CDs and DVDs, the Disc-Go-Pod Plus buffs out scratches that may prevent the discs from working. Damaged discs become playable again after 10-15 minutes in the machine.
While it is designed for commercial use, I can imagine that serious collectors may want to invest […]

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July 10th, 2006

Silicone Suction Lids

Always missing lids for bowls or pots? The silicone suction lid by Progressive may be the thing for you.
Features:
- Turns almost any bowl or pot into an air-tight storage container
- Medium lid has 6.5″ diameter and large has a 8.5″ diameter
- Heat resistant to 600 degrees F
- Microwave, freezer, oven and dishwasher safe
- Works on […]

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July 10th, 2006

Kitchen Size Doesn’t Matter

This has got to be the tiniest kitchen I’ve ever laid cyber-eyes on. It’s a 4-by-10-foot space in a rented apartment in San Francisco, where space comes at a price. But it hasn’t deterred Julie Queen from entertaining and churning out gourmet meals, for 30, even 100 people.
She doesn’t have a microwave, a dishwasher, or […]

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July 8th, 2006

Pet-Friendly Interior Design

Pet-owners are going beyond decorative elements, such as hidden kitty litters and fancy pet doors, in their quest for a pet-friendly home. Check out the “dog overlook” on the right and the “Doggy Detox” below.
Chris Rudolph, a Chicago architect, built his home to include these elements specifically to accommodate his pet Labradors. The dog overlook […]

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July 7th, 2006

Air Conditioner Maintenance

As the mercury rises, air conditioners get more work-out to keep homes cool and comfy. Don’t forget to give them a good cleaning once in a while. Maintenance will extend the life of your air conditioner and save on energy bills at the same time. Here’s a primer on window-mounted air conditioners:

All residential window air […]

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July 6th, 2006

More Uses for Bounce Sheets

I was going through the list of uses for Bounce dryer sheets the other day. The list is already extensive as it is but I wondered if there could possibly be more innovative applications for them. Who knows, someone may have been inspired to think up something to add to it. I did find many […]

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