December 2020 hints are as follows: Mix little toothpaste with water and soak Silver jewelry in it for 5 minutes.  Scrub the jewelry gently with a brush.  Rinse and pat dry. For … [Read more...]

November 2020 hints are as follows: Scrub copper-bottomed utensils with a mixture of salt and vinegar to get the shine back. Dip combs in a mixture of 1:1 vinegar and water mixture for an hour … [Read more...]

October 2020 hints are as follows: Rubber bands are very useful in the kitchen.  They often stick to one another if stored for a long time, to avoid this sprinkle some talcum powder in the … [Read more...]

September 2020 hints are as follows: Dip the screw in glue before replacing.  This will make the screw hold tightly. After tying the nylon chord, the cut end of the chord tends to loosen … [Read more...]

August 2020 hints are as follows: If you want to make sure that the dry grinder jar is dry under the blades, after wiping it, use an hair dryer for few seconds. When food spills over on the … [Read more...]

July 2020 hints are as follows: Keep bay leaves in kitchen cupboards to keep insects away. If it is very difficult to open store bought bottles with preserves like jams, jalapenos, olives and … [Read more...]

June 2020 hints are as follows: If you are using a small cooker and see that a lot of water oozes out after a whistle, then turn the lid and add few drops of oil in the place where the steam … [Read more...]

May 2020 hints are as follows:  Add bay leaves to wheat flour box to keep the insects at bay. If the Lemons are dried up, soak in hot water for few minutes and then  use. To clean … [Read more...]

April 2020 Hints are as follows:  It's a good idea to go through your medicine several times a year and throw away medicines that are old or outdated. They could be dangerous. A strong … [Read more...]

March 2020 Hints are as follows:  Use nail polish remover to rejuvenate stained china.  Pour some remover on a cloth and dab the stained areas avoiding the decorative patterns.  … [Read more...]

November 2019 Hints are as follows: For Basmati rice, soak the rice for at least 10 mins and drain the rice before cooking. Spread some baking soda on stove top and spread lightly. Allow to … [Read more...]

October 2019 Hints are as follows: In case you added more salt to a dish, add diced potatoes and leave it aside for half an hour.  The potato will absorb the excess salt.  Remove the … [Read more...]

September 2019 Hints are as follows: To remove band aids from skin, spray alcohol over it and remove. Stuff pieces of sponse in a jar and pour nail polish remover into it. when you want to … [Read more...]

July 2019 Hints are as follows: Unused Bonsai ceramic pots can be used as scrubber holder. Roll each lemon in newspaper and put them in a zip lock bag and store in refrigerator for long … [Read more...]

July 2019 Hints are as follows: Tie a bag with vinegar over the shower head to clear clogs. Mix Salt and Vinegar to clear the bottom of pans. To clean the chimney filter, boil water, … [Read more...]

June 2019 Hints are as follows:  Rose and other cut flowers keep fresh longer if crushed aspirin is put in the water. Other household items that can be added to extend the life of your … [Read more...]

April 2019 Hints are as follows: To prepare soft Idlies and crisp Dosas, the measurement of rice and urad dal should be in the ratio of 3:1 and also add a  tsp of Fenugreek seeds and 3 … [Read more...]

March 2019 Hints are as follows: Make a thick paste of Baking Soda, Citric Acid, and Vinegar, put into molds and let it dry for 2 hours. You can use this as a dishwasher soap. Make a thick … [Read more...]