Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Clean sliding door gliders, then run either paraffin wax or a candle over them to facilitate easier, quieter opening and closing.

Pay special attention to sink drain holes and overflows. Clean with a bottle brush, and pour a little bleach down them once a week.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Stop electric waste-disposal units from becoming smelly by grinding citrus peels in them. Clear food debris by pouring a bucket of hot water with a handful of washing soda down them from time to time.

Window boxes won't splatter windows if you put a shallow layer of gravel over the dirt.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Drains and toilet bowls can be deodorized and sanitized with vinegar.

Treat tired, puffy eyes by holding peeled, grated raw potato against them in a clean handkerchief. Alternatively, use cucumber slices or cold, wet tea bags.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To prevent static shock from carpeting, mix one-part liquid fabric softener with five-parts water in a spray bottle. Mist the carpet lightly.

Flush baking soda down a drain with hot water to stop odors.