When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes. Wrap the container in cling film, the fruits will remain fresh and will taste great! Wash … [Read more...]
November 2009 Hints
Few days before your planned trip / tour, jot down the things to be packed on a sheet of paper and keep adding as you remember the things to pack. On the day of journey, mark the check list with … [Read more...]
October 2009 Hints
Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor. Instead of tying stings to hold the curtains, insert a thick "Glass work / Meena work" bangle to … [Read more...]
September 2009 Hints
If the soup is too thin and watery, grate a little boiled Potato into it. Simmer till the potato dissolves in the Soup. The soup is ready to be served. Biscuits will be crisper if you add a little … [Read more...]
August 2009 Hints
If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple of hours, remove the soaked towels, and presto! Your tub will look like new. How … [Read more...]
July 2009 Hints
Are you plagued by rust in your tool box? Here is a simple way to keep tools rust free. Slip a piece of charcoal or chalk or moth balls into the tool box. Prevent color bleeding with new clothes. … [Read more...]
June 2009 Hints
If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on the tar. It will come right off the car in no time. To clean typewriter keys or computer key board, … [Read more...]
May 2009 Hints
If you are tired of seeing the nicks and scratches on your dark wood furniture, then make a thick paste of instant coffee and rub it into the nicks and scratches, and watch your furniture getting a … [Read more...]
March 2009 Hints
To remove bubble gum from a garment, place a paper over the stuck gum and press with a hot iron. The bubble gum will stick to the paper and will be easy to peel it off. To remove paan (chewed betel … [Read more...]
December 2008 Tips
Wash silver items in water in which the Potatoes have been cooked. If Oil has fallen on any Silk garments, then apply talcum powder on that portion and after 5 minutes dust off the powder and wash … [Read more...]
November 2008 Hints
Keep a stencil on a cake and sieve sugar powder over it and remove the stencil. Wash Silver items in Potato boiled water. It will give a shine to the items. Mix Juice of half Lemon and 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
October 2008 Hints
If the shower head in the bathroom is clogged by tiny mineral deposits, try boiling it once a month in a mild solution of white vinegar. You will be showered to your satisfaction. To shine silver, … [Read more...]