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Candle Burning Bright

Household Uses for Candles and Candle Wax

If you burn candles in your home—especially around the holidays—keep in mind these household candle...
Household Folklore

Superstitions and Old Wives' Tales Around the Home

There are many superstitions and old wives’ tales about the house and home. Are they fact or...
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Homemade Bathroom Cleaners: Toilets, Tubs, and Tiles

To clean your bathroom, use items straight from the pantry! From a toilet bowl cleaner to tub, tile...
Holiday Kitchen Cleaning

Holiday Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Here are some holiday kitchen cleaning tips because, at this time of year more than any other, the...
Buffet Napkins

How to Fold Napkins for the Holidays

Dress up a holiday table by including special napkins at each place. Follow these 4 easy steps to...
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Common Cooking Mistakes

Even the best chefs are guilty of something on this list of common cooking mistakes, and it’s time...
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Recipes for Leftover Bread

Be sure not to throw out your leftover stale bread, as there are plenty of delicious recipes that...
Conversion Measurement

Measurements and Conversions Chart

Here is a chart of household measurements and metric conversions. TABLE OF MEASURES...
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How to Choose a Clothesline

Use a clothesline instead of a dryer to dry your clothes in warm, dry weather. You save money,...
Kitchen Cupboards

One-Minute Fix for Loose Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

With a Phillips screwdriver and some inexpensive hardware-store washers that cost a dime or so, you...
Fence It In!

DIY Fence Ideas

Thinking about DIY fencing? Here are traditional fence types made of natural materials. Whether you...
Saving Stuff for New Uses

Upcycling Ideas: Reuse and Repurpose

Look at some of your regular household items differently! Here are ways to repurpose, reuse, and...
Homemade Vinegar

Thanksgiving Cleaning with Vinegar, Lemons, and Salt

It’s time to clean the house for Thanksgiving, so find out how to use the natural ingredients of...
Wallet

How to Save Money in the Kitchen

In the kitchen, we tend to waste a lot of food, water, and supplies. Here are some ways to save...
Money in Your Pocket

How to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

How to keep more money in your pocket? Here are ten money-saving ideas from The Old Farmer's...
Recycle

Reuse, Renew, and Refresh: In the Home

Don’t throw that away! Here are many ways to take something old and give it a second life. Give new...
Rethink What You Drink, Water

What's in Bottled Drinks?

What exactly is in bottled drinks? Many bottled drinks advertise that they are good for you, but...
Chicken Coop

Spring-Cleaning the (Hen)House

April is the beginning of the busy season for me. The snow is gone and the garden beckons, but the...

How To Start a Fire With a Hand Drill

Notch a V in the edge of the softwood base (the fireboard) and rest the softwood on the ground. At...
Paper Clutter

Getting Rid of Paper Clutter

Getting rid of clutter makes your life a little easier. Doing away with paper clutter is so easy;...
curtains

Decorating With Curtains

Do you want to make a room in your house look fresh with a whole new look? One of the most...
A happy dog

Pet Proofing Your Home

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but he can certainly teach you some. You have to pet-proof...
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Uses for an Old Toothbrush

Before throwing the old toothbrush out, take a look at what it can do to improve the small things...
Clean House with Tropical Plants

Clean House with Tropical Plants

NASA calls it Sick Building Syndrome. I know it as a stuffy house that needs a good airing, as my...
wallpaper

How Much Do You Need: Wallpaper

If you want to put wallpaper in your room, but aren’t sure where to begin, follow our easy steps to...
tiles

How Much Do You Need: Tile and Vinyl Flooring

Use our handy tricks and tips for finding out how much you need to do your home’s tile flooring....
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Organize and Clean Your Toolbox

Check out our tips for organizing your toolbox. You will never have to search for that handy...
Barn Roof

How to Find a Good Roofer

Need a roofer? Follow these ten steps to make sure you find a good one! Ask at least three...
Kitchen

Kitchen Cleaning: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Sinks

Check out our easy solutions for cleaning your kitchen. If you have any great tips, please post...
Concrete

How to Fix Those Little Cracks in Drywall, Plaster, Concrete, and Brick

Cracks, depending on where in the house they are, the material involved, and their size, can be...
For Sale

Tips for a Speedy House Sale

Looking to put your house on the market? Here are tips for a speedy house sale. Eliminate...
soap

Household Uses for Soap

A bar of soap serves more purpose than just cleaning us! Here are some of our favorite uses for...
Starting to Seed!

Blog: Budget-Friendly Gardening

I have made a decision this year to have a small, thriving vegetable garden but to try to save...
Sponges!

Homemade Cleaners: For Carpet, Floor, Glass, Drains

Here is advice on how to make homemade cleaners and stain removers for your home. If you have any...
How to Buy a Hammer

How to Use a Hammer

Here are a few hints on how to use a hammer. Don’t get nailed! Don’t buy a hammer with a visible...
Scrubbing

Make Your Own Cleaners

Make your own cleaning products. Homemade cleaners are simple and a great way to save money....
Coffee Pot

Tips for Common Household Problems

At the Almanac, we've discovered some good tricks to cure those annoyng but common household...
Vinyl Siding Maintenance

Maintaining Your Vinyl Siding

I can hear it now: “Hey! What is this? I bought this vinyl siding because it’s not supposed to need...
Front of House

Homeowner's Glossary

In your home you are surrounded by items with obscure names as arcane as any you’ll find on a...
Money Jar

Blog: Saving Money

Since moving to New Hampshire a few years ago, I have been amazed by so-called Yankee frugality—and...
Washing machines

How to Buy Appliances Wisely

Appliances are often big-ticket items. If you're looking to save money, here are some tips on...
Clothing

Saving With The Salvation Army

When you’re looking to save money, thrift shops are a good place to start. At The Salvation Army...

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