There might be billions of germs and bateria in your bathroom or kitchen. A recent test I saw on a television show, I don't recall which one, let a couple know that they had germs in their bathroom that could cause many different diseases and there were even traces of fecal matter in the kitchen sink. As a rule kitchens are more contaminated than most bathrooms (about 500,000 germs psi). ... read more »

If you're among the younger generation, you probably are faced with decisions about what to buy your parents, grandparents or other senior citizen friends or relatives around the holidays, or other special occasions. Shopping for folks that are older than you and who have different needs and interests is difficult, because you never know what might be appropriate. And if you're short o... read more »

Lemons are very useful and very versatile in the kitchen and in other rooms around your home. One of the ways I brighten the look of my home is by placing lemons in white bowl on the kitchen table or counter top. They are cheaper than flowers and in my opinion smell better. Lemons are thought to have properties that make them great antioxidants and are believed to aid in fighting cancer in the... read more »

Keeping your home clean can seem like an uphill battle, especially if you have children, pets and or a messy spouse. For many, the daily grind of work and responsibilities leaves little time to keep the house looking as spotless as one might like. What is a person to do if they can't afford to hire a maid to come in once a week to de-clutter and disinfect the unavoidable build up of germs an... read more »

I don't want to put anyone in their grave by suggesting they use Vodka for anything other than drinking. Vodka does, however, have other uses. Vodka is a distilled alcoholic beverage generally produce with rye, wheat or potatoes. Vodka in most of the world is drank straight or neat. In the USA Vodka is used mainly for drinks like the Bloody Mary, Screwdriver and 007's favorite, the mar... read more »

Practicing good oral hygiene is important for your whole body, not just your looks. Poor oral hygiene may affect your heart, cause strokes and be tied to infection. It also causes gum disease and bad breath. That's why it's so important to keep your appointments for dental cleanings. Here are some more good reasons to get to your dentist regularly. 1. To Diagnose Oral Cancer Accordi... read more »

The best part about cooking a meal on the grill is eating the delicious food. The worst part about cooking on the grill is cleaning up after it's all done. It's not a difficult job and it's not all that time-consuming. It's just that it's rather anti-climactic to spend time scrubbing after you've had such a good time eating. But in order to have a good grilling ex... read more »

Motorcycles should be cleaned with simple soap and water for the most part. All you need is a bucket, a couple of clean rags, grease cutting dish soap and clean water. A small nylon brush (old tooth brushes work well) is often useful but not necessary. Make sure your motorcycle is cool to the touch before beginning. Cold water on a hot bike can crack expensive things like cylinders or crankcas... read more »

1. Collect Garbage Take an extra large kitchen garbage bag and do a walk-around of the apartment, collecting all the garbage you see on the floor, on tables, etc. You should also take all the garbage out of garbage cans while you're at it, since these tend to overflow when the apartment is in a messy state, drawing your guest's attention. Make sure to take the garbage bags out right ... read more »

Shower scum is gross and at times a killer to get off. No one really wants or likes to take a shower or bath in a tub that looks more brown than white or has the feel of nastiness. So what exactly are you to do? Do you have to spend your day off cleaning and scrubbing on it for it to look a little less spottier than what it was before even though you scrubbed for 5 hours, used enough bleach to... read more »