Now Here’s a Tip – October 4, 2022

#Middlebury A Tip From JoAnn: I like bottled water, but it’s expensive and creates a lot of waste. I have plenty of reusable bottles, but bottled water always seemed more convenient ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 27, 2022

Necklace chains that have turned dark due to oils in your skin can be washed in warm water with a dab of shampoo mixed in. Also, keep your old earring backs – they might fit a different ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 20, 2022

#Middlebury “I make presents pretty by cutting leftover gift wrap into quarter-inch strips, curling them and attaching them to the gift. The more the better. It’s attractive ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 13, 2022

#Middlebury “If you have a fish tank, you can use the fish tank water to fertilize your rose bushes. I do this, and it’s rich in minerals that the bushes love!” – A.U. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 6, 2022

#Middlebury Before I pluck my eyebrows, I rub on a bit of my granddaughter’s teething gel. She’s done teething and doesn’t need it anymore, but it works well for ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 30, 2022

#Middlebury This week we offer a hodgepodge of tips. Here’s one of my favorites: Use kitchen tongs to retrieve an item that is stuck behind a heavy piece of furniture. It is much ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 23, 2022

#Middlebury To test the seals on your refrigerator and freezer, close a piece of paper in the door. If you can pull it out easily, it’s likely that your seal is loose. Clean ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 16, 2022

#Middlebury “To clean out the drawers of my husband’s tool cabinet without disturbing the tools, I tucked a knee-high panty hose leg over my vacuum cleaner wand. Most things ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 9, 2022

You can whiten chopping boards with lemon juice. Just use the cut side of a lemon to scrub the board, let it sit for up to 10 minutes, and rinse clean. If you are stuffing pillows ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 2, 2022

#Middlebury M.F. in Washington writes: For taking to a party: Melt vanilla chips in the microwave, adding by handfuls and heating for about 15 seconds at a time. After 15 seconds, ... Continue Reading →