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

A few drops of bleach in lukewarm water will remove tea stains from cups and teapot.

To coat meat quickly and with a minimum of mess, put seasoned flour in a plastic bag and add the meat. Shake the bag until the meat is thoroughly coated.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

If salt from roads leaves marks on the carpet in your car, wash with equal amounts of warm water and vinegar. Let dry, then vacuum.

To get rid of indoor plant bugs, put a few drops of liquid detergent in the water when you water your plants. When the bugs go into the soil at night, they should die.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

Apply some paint to a piece of heavy white paper. Carry the swatch with you when shopping for furnishings that will match the paint.

Pour a few drops of Pine Sol in your wash water to remove grease or oil from clothes.

Household Hints - Save time, save money, save energy

To make your own spot remover, combine two parts water with one part rubbing alcohol.

Put half an apple in the cake tin to keep cake/cupcakes fresh and moist.