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Ironing is a chore that most people would be happy avoiding if possible. Good news is that in approximately 90% of times it is actually not necessary to iron the clothes after doing laundry.... more »

Pour tap water into a small pot. Boil the water until it all evaporates. Then observe what remains on the bottom of the pot.

Who would not want to get clean water from faucets at home?... more »

Some time ago my wife noticed that they installed containers for plastic waste in our town.... more »

Drilling holes into very hard stone like granite marble and porcelain including large format tiles is extremely difficult and expensive.... more »

If you don't add chemicals to your fresh water aquarium, you can use aquarium water to water your plants. By doing so, you conserve water and help your plants grow.... more »

Dishwasher uses lot of energy to heat up the water and dry the dishes with hot air. Usually, a lower program than recommended is sufficient to achieve good results, i.e. clean dishes.... more »

Many web sites contain advice on how to save energy while using ovens in the kitchen. This article contains data about energy consumption and the actual saving in case these tips are applied.... more »

Painting over wallpaper can be as easy as painting a regular plastered wall. This happens when the wallpaper is glued to a perfectly flat wall and there are no seam flaws. As this almost never happens, you are likely to come across some of the challenges mentioned below.... more »

Next time you squeeze a lemon or a lime, do not throw away the peel. Instead, put the peel (both halves) to the cutlery basket of the dishwasher.... more »