Now Here’s a Tip – July 6, 2021

#Middlebury Get cobwebs off a window screen with a lint roller. Want to make that summer at-home pedicure last? Don’t skip the base coat or a UV topcoat. The base coat will allow ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 29, 2021

#Middlebury Groceries and food shopping can eat up a tremendous portion of your budget if you aren’t careful. The best and most serious money-saving tip for home economists is ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 22, 2021

#Middlebury Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. As you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home. There’s been ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 15, 2021

#Middlebury Fill a 2-liter soda bottle with water, then plunge the top upside down into a potted plant for self-watering while you are on vacation. Use smaller bottles for smaller ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 8, 2021

#Middlebury Want bananas to last a little longer? Do not separate your bunch, and wrap the tip in foil. “Instead of baking soda, I use three or four charcoal briquettes in a bowl ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 1, 2021

#Middlebury Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. As you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home. To ripen a green tomato, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 25, 2021

#Middlebury With the start of barbecue season, here are two tips straight from my local butcher about grilling meat: First, let meats come to room temperature before cooking. It allows ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 18, 2021

#Middlebury There are many fancy cleaners for sale for wood and laminate floors. Truth is, all you need is regular sweeping and a clean, damp mop. Never use harsh cleaners on wood, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 11, 2021

#Middlebury C.S.R. in Florida sends this reminder: Pull out the plugs on toasters, microwaves, etc. Appliances still draw a bit of power when not in use but plugged in. Fasten buttons, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 4, 2021

#Middlebury We heard from J.D. in Northern Colorado about a recent tip on egg carton use. He wanted to remind me that while Styrofoam egg cartons may be easily recyclable in some places ... Continue Reading →