Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To help stop heat loss from the foundation of your house during the winter, shovel three or four feet of snow up against the side of he house to act as insulation.

Restore natural scent to cedar chests or closets by lightly sanding the interiors.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

I you have to run the water forever until it gets hot, wrap your hot water pipes in an easy-to-apply foam blanket, available at hardware or building supply stores. Not only will you save on the water bill, but your hot water heating costs will be reduced too.

A small amount of oil or butter added to the water when cooking pasta prevents it from boiling over or sticking together.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To remove rust marks from clothing, squeeze lemon juice on the spots, pat with salt and hang the garment in the sun to dry.

Line freezer baskets with net so that small items do not fall through. A full, tightly packed freezer runs economically.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To save energy, do not preheat the oven before cooking casseroles or meat dishes.

For mud on carpets, let it dry (this usually takes one or two hours), then vacuum up the deposit. If necessary, use a stiff brush to loosen the dried mud first.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Throw a dry bath towel into the dryer when drying a load. Laundry will dry a lot quicker, therefore saving power and wear on the dryer.
 
Mayonnaise is good conditioner for dry hair. Apply 1/2 cup to unwashed hair, cover with foil or plastic wrap, and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mayonnaise, then shampoo.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Close off heat and doors to unused rooms.

Get rid of lingering bacteria in dish towels by placing them, newly washed, in a microwave. Turn on at high setting for five minutes, then remove the cloths.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Scratches on glassware will disappear if polished with toothpaste.
 
Stuff an old jacket sleeve with padding, and sew it up to make a draft protector for a door. Use a bright color so that no one will trip over it.