http://factoidz.com/experts-in/home-tips/ home tips articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush/ http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush/ The American Dental Association recommends that we replace our toothbrushes every 3-4 months. What can you do with an old worn out toothbrush or a new one for that matter? Toothbrushes are great tools to use for small, delicate and/or difficult to reach areas.  Before you throw away that old tooth ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-free-time-around-the-house-productively/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-free-time-around-the-house-productively/ Each day offers new ventures, maybe it is time to do something creative or maybe just memorable for yourself.  Having been a stay at home mom for many years, you would be surprised at what you can find to do.  I am going to share some things I have done during one of my days at home. Ever thoug... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-free-time-around-the-house-productively.jpg http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-creating-more-storage-space-in-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-creating-more-storage-space-in-your-home/ No matter how small your living space, there are clever ways you can create more room for storage!  Of course, the first place you think of when you think "storage" is the closet.  Are your closets being effectively utilized?  You don't have to spend a lot of money on those fancy closet organizer... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ideas-for-creating-more-storage-space-in-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners/ Are you conscious of what chemicals you use in your home and put down your drains? Don't you wish you could unstop your drains when you need to without using caustic drain cleaners? You do it Green yourselfer's can indeed make DIY drain cleaners for clogged drains. It's almost impossible to preve... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-unusual-uses-for-vaseline/ http://factoidz.com/5-unusual-uses-for-vaseline/ Okay, so some people use it instead of ChapStik and others use it to remove heavy eye make up, but we are looking at unique ways that Vaseline can help restore sanity to your life in ways you never dreamed of before. Vaseline is a pet... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-unusual-uses-for-vaseline.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch/ Depending on how tight your schedule is you may not have time to make your own baby food, but there are many reasons for doing so. First of all your child may be like mine, and will refuse to eat pre-made baby food. Not that I blame her because it does taste pretty terrible! If you do not have a lot... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic/ http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic/ We have all heard about the dangers of using non-microwave approved plastic food containers in the microwave oven but is there any truth to those stories? Well let’s take a closer l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic.jpg http://factoidz.com/choosing-natural-cleaning-products-for-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/choosing-natural-cleaning-products-for-your-home/ The supermarket shelves are lined with bottles and jugs of cleaners for the home.  "Lemony fresh!" with "scrubbing bubbles!" the labels shout.  With so many different products, how can you choose the right, or even the best one?  Another concern is whether the product contains harmful chemicals o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/choosing-natural-cleaning-products-for-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers/ If you’re looking for energy efficient refrigerator or freezers just look for one with an Energy Star sticker or logo on it. Energy star refrigerators require about half as much energy as a refrigerator manufactu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers.jpg http://factoidz.com/easy-ways-to-keep-a-tidy-household/ http://factoidz.com/easy-ways-to-keep-a-tidy-household/ Cleaning is one of those chores that never ends.  It's a constant cycle that begins again once you finish one task.  If you're one of those people who can set a regular cleaning day each week and stick with it, that's great for you, but you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/easy-ways-to-keep-a-tidy-household.jpg http://factoidz.com/lemons-a-multi-purpose-household-solution/ http://factoidz.com/lemons-a-multi-purpose-household-solution/ As a single working mother of four children. I am always looking for ways to save money. Household cleaners are very exspensive and some of them don't even work well. I often take time to just try things that I think could work and at timess they don't, but for the most part they do work. Lemo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/lemons-a-multi-purpose-household-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen/ http://factoidz.com/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen/ Your kitchen is the most common area in your home to be unorganized and full of clutter. Many people don’t have a lot of time to spend organize a large space like a kitchen. It’s a good thing you’re reading this because I’m here to help you out. As an organizational freak, I always know h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home-tips http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen.jpg