Robert Barbi

Robert Barbi

Taking care of old and weathered baseboards

Taking care of old and weathered baseboards

When it comes to cleaning the baseboards at home, we can all probably think of a lot of other more pleasant things to do with…

How to get aluminum pots looking new and shining again

How to get aluminum pots looking new and shining again

Pots are made quite often of aluminum for a reason, it’s a great conductor of heat. This makes the material ideal for cooking food evenly…

How to use milk after its expiration date

How to use milk after its expiration date

Milk is great when it comes to its many uses in the kitchen and its content of vitamin D, but it does not come with…

A way to dry laundry and avoid ironing altogether

A way to dry laundry and avoid ironing altogether

It may come as a surprise, but there really is a right way to dry your laundry. And for the sake of saving time and…

You can easily grow your own potatoes at home

You can easily grow your own potatoes at home

It is pretty hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy potatoes in one form or another. Potatoes have endless possibilities in the kitchen and enrich…

Ways to use the leftover water after cooking vegetables

Ways to use the leftover water after cooking vegetables

Vegetables are one of those types of food that ideally should show up on the table daily. We are all well aware of their benefits…

Live to 100 with the Okinawan diet

Live to 100 with the Okinawan diet

A subject that can arouse the interest of any one of us is that of living a longer life. The idea is actually quite fascinating…

How to naturally get rid of stubborn limescale deposits

How to naturally get rid of stubborn limescale deposits

Every so often, while using a faucet in the home a build-up of limescale may catch your eye. And when it comes to getting rid…

A simple way to prepare your own stock cubes

A simple way to prepare your own stock cubes

Using vegetable stock cubes in the kitchen is an easy and effective way of getting the most out of the dishes we create. And in…

The trick to washing and drying sweaters the right way

The trick to washing and drying sweaters the right way

In order to get our sweaters clean while avoiding any damage to our clothes, we must understand the material itself. Our sweaters can be made…

A laundry schedule that can save you money

A laundry schedule that can save you money

It seems that the costs of living have a particular pattern of increasing, and this can easily be noticed when the energy bills arrive at…

Get ready for the next winter by properly cleaning your radiators

Get ready for the next winter by properly cleaning your radiators

Each year, as winter approaches, we all have to face the fact that we will soon need to be turning on our radiators. But it…

Here’s a great way to reuse apple peels

Here’s a great way to reuse apple peels

After enjoying an apple, we typically just throw the peel away without giving it a second thought. But you may change this habit after reading…

Putting aloe vera in a banana? The reason may surprise you

Putting aloe vera in a banana? The reason may surprise you

Due to its versatility, aloe vera is one of the common house plants. It can be used as a cosmetic and for medicinal purposes. Despite…

You could be saving money during the winter by putting bay leaves on the radiator

You could be saving money during the winter by putting bay leaves on the radiator

By putting bay leaves on the radiator during the winter months, you can be able to both heat your home while producing a pleasant aroma.…

You only need two things to get your coarse towels soft again

You only need two things to get your coarse towels soft again

As a result of time and general wear and tear, our towels end up coarse and unpleasant to the touch. This doesn’t just get in…

Why should I put apple seeds in the fridge? This little trick can help you start growing your own seedlings

Why should I put apple seeds in the fridge? This little trick can help you start growing your own seedlings

Apples are one of the most common and loved fruits in the world. Not only can you eat them on their own, but you can…

The effectiveness of hot water when cleaning the toilet

The effectiveness of hot water when cleaning the toilet

It doesn’t matter how clean it may appear, the toilet is almost always a harvester of germs and bacteria. It seems like sanitizing the toilet…

Make your own ice cubes that you can use to get rid of skin blemishes

Make your own ice cubes that you can use to get rid of skin blemishes

The icetrays that can be found in almost every freezer can be used for much more than just cooling off our drinks in the summer.…

Here are the areas in your home you should not forget to clean

Here are the areas in your home you should not forget to clean

You have probably experienced it before. After cleaning all the rooms in your home, you come to find almost immediately the dirt and dust have…

Here are a few ways to improve the water pressure in your sink

Here are a few ways to improve the water pressure in your sink

It is not very encouraging when we go to the sink and find that the water is barely dribbling out. This can make doing the…

You can clean your kitchen cloths and hand towels simply by using the microwave – here’s how

You can clean your kitchen cloths and hand towels simply by using the microwave – here’s how

Hand towels are a must in any kitchen for drying our hands, cleaning surfaces, and drying the dishes. The only thing, these hand towels tend…

Before your next load of laundry, try soaking your black clothes in salt water

Before your next load of laundry, try soaking your black clothes in salt water

Over time, our clothes go through countless loads of laundry, and this can make our black clothes look particularly dull and faded. But before going…

How you can keep your pothos plant healthy and strong

How you can keep your pothos plant healthy and strong

The pothos plant is a type of climbing ivy that provides a wonderful ambiance to any house or office. The plant helps purify the air…