Gone are the days of the traditional keychain hanging right next to the front door or the empty china pocket on the pedestal table in the hallway. Now it is fashionable to store your car keys in the microwave. At first glance this may seem strange and yet there is a very specific reason that ...
Lemon trees are among the easiest fruit trees to grow indoors. All they need is a sunny windowsill, good soil and a lot of patience. Before you learn how to grow a lemon tree from seeds today, let’s discuss some important things you should know. It may take a few years for an indoor lemon ...
If cooking and eating are two pleasures in life, cleaning the kitchen is not at all. No matter what grease residue you are dealing with between butter or oil, dirt permeates all surfaces and only a powerful degreaser can help clean them well. A dirty kitchen is not only aesthetically ugly, but it is also dangerous due to the ...
Cleaning the floor is undoubtedly one of the most boring and somewhat difficult household chores. Although it is easy to remove the dirt that accumulates on its surface, polishing the joints and avoiding leaving scratches is another matter. The dirt that accumulates between the joints , almost always a mixture of dust, debris and mold, darkens them until they ...
Bay leaves are one of the most commonly used spices in cooking as they add a completely different flavor to dishes. But burning has other benefits. Let’s find out what it is. In fact, they are one of the culinary secrets of Mediterranean cuisine . Laurel plant: properties and curiosities It is a plant that grows in ...
If your duvets and pillows have a yellowed appearance, it’s only natural. Over time, various factors such as dust mites or sweat affect the quality of the bedding. Fortunately, it is possible to make yellowed pillows snow white with the right tricks. Discover three simple and effective washing methods as well as some practical tips ...
Mice, ants, spiders, cockroaches… Many insects and rodents usually invade our homes. We always have the impression that we will not be able to banish them without the strong option. In other words, we regularly use overly aggressive chemical insecticides. However, this systematic solution is not without consequences: as everyone knows, toxic substances are harmful ...
Mint is a perennial herbaceous plant that dies in late fall but comes back to life in spring. The vigorous nature of mint makes it a relatively easy plant to grow. However, it is also a very invasive plant that will spread almost anywhere if you give it too much freedom. Mint sends out lateral ...
In general, flies or mosquitoes tend to be more active during spring and summer. This is because these seasons are associated with warm temperatures and humidity, favorable conditions for their proliferation. With winter coming to an end and spring just around the corner, it’s best to find out what keeps these pesky insects at bay. ...
Cleaning the oven glass is not the most pleasant or easy task. And often, despite your best efforts, you can’t banish all the embedded dirt in various hard-to-reach places. However, there is a simple, practical and very effective way to make your job easier. You may not have suspected it, but your oven door has ...