Author: : Gillian Deacon | No comment | 

This one’s easy. Three simple steps. It goes like this: Step 1: Buy a plunger. Step 2: Stick the bulbous end in your clogged toilet. Step 3: Push down on the handle end a bunch of times, until you see the water level in the toilet going down. Remove the plunger, and attempt a flush if it looks... Read more »

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Here's some tips to remove stains and respect the environment at the same time : General spot remover Dissolve 1/4 cup borax in hot water. Let cool. Keep on hand in a resealable container. Apply directly to stains on fabrics or carpets, using a sponge, a Q-tip or a spray bottle, depending on the... Read more »

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Once your dishwasher is fully loaded, don’t feel you have to run it right away. Look for a model that comes with a delay setting. In the near future, it will pay to run major appliances during off-peak hours, as more and more utility companies convert to time-of-use billing. For example, by 2010,... Read more »

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Be sure to buy an Energy Star model to get the most for your money. An Energy Star washer can save you up to $100 in water over its lifetime and an additional $30 every year on your electrical bills. Dishwasher technology is evolving so quickly, you’d think by now they’d have invented a unit... Read more »

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Could you describe yourself in a few words? I am a busy mum of three growing boys, trying to live a healthy, balanced life and make the world a better place. I am mindful of the earth and its limited resources, and I try to live with respect for the environment in whatever ways I can. What simple... Read more »