Tip of the Day #63: Preventing clothes from Bleeding

To prevent new or coloured clothes from 'bleeding,' soak in salty water for half an hour. The salty water helps the dye "set," which keeps it on your clothes instead of in the wash water. Also, soften your water with white vinegar. Hard water transfers colors in the wash more easily, but it is easy to soften the water with 1/2 cup of vinegar every time you wash.

Tip of the Day #62: Egg Substitution in Baking

Did you know you can substitute eggs in a cake mix recipe for a CAN OF SODA?! They are even more moist and delicious than the original recipe! :) Make sure to match the colour of the pop with the batter--ie. coke for chocolate, gingerale for white, etc.

Tip of the Day #61: DIY Air Freshner Refills

Save money by refilling your plug-in air freshners! Simply take the 'wick' part (hard sponge-like stopper) and fill halfway with your favourite essential oil, then fill the rest with water.

Tip of the Day #60: Paint Can Tip

Planning on renovating? Here's a tip when painting: Wrap a rubber band over the top of the open can and down under the bottom to secure it--this way, when there is excess paint on the brush, just rub it against the rubber band instead of making a big mess on the paint can!

Talk about RE-USING a product!!

I LOVE this and just had to share on my blog! Could be used for so many different things!

Tip of the Day #59: REPAIRING SCRATCHED DVDS & CDS

Scratched dvds and cds lying around your house? The best solution to repairing them is CHILDREN'S TOOTHPASTE! Normal toothpaste is too abrasive. Simply dab a few spots on, spread it to cover the entire area, then with your finger, rub in circular motions around the whole disc. Wipe off with a dry rag in circular motions again. This works on even the worst of scratches!

Tip of the Day #58: Mold Remover

Mold creeping up inside your home? Dip a scrubber sponge/brush in a bucket filled with a solution of 1/2 cup chlorine bleach, 1/2 cup powder laundry detergent and 1 gallon of water--then scrub the affected areas. Remember to rinse well afterwards with fresh water :)