Grandma's Things

"I grew up in a very clean house and that has totally influenced the way I live. A cleaning company that employs artists? She...

Floors are a real nuisance. You have to sweep, mop and sometimes even get down on your knees to scrub. Not to mention the...

YIELDS: 4 serving(s) PREP TIME: 15 mins TOTAL TIME: 3 hrs 45 mins Ingredients FOR THE CORNED BEEF: 1 package corned beef brisket (3 to 4 lbs.) FOR THE SANDWICHES: 1 tbsp. apple...

You can freshen up your electrical outlets without risking electrocution. Most people don't necessarily think about cleaning electrical outlets because of the risk of electrocution,...

We get it: The bathroom is not only one of the most important rooms in the house, it's also one of the most difficult...

Earlier this year, Marie Kondo's book, The Magic of Tidying Up, as well as her show on Netflix, became trending topics. The main theory...

Of all the chores you strive to do in your home (copper cleaning, gasket cleaning, mold cleaning, periodic cleaning), chances are that chimney cleaning...

If you have a cough, you may be tempted to rub Vick's VapoRub on your chest. But did you know it can also be...

YIELDS: 10 - 12 serving(s) PREP TIME: 20 mins TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 45 mins Ingredients FOR THE CAKE: 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped  11 oz. bottle Guinness Stout 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar 11 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened  1/3 c. unsweetened...

This is a necessary skill that we all have to learn the hard way. I have a dog who gets sick in the car when...

In Victorian times, it was not uncommon to stroll leisurely through the neighborhood cemetery on a Sunday, perhaps stopping for a picnic. However, in...

Everyone uses toothpaste to brush their teeth, but do you know its other uses? Did you know that toothpaste can help heal a bruise?...

There is no doubt that bed linen is one of the most important elements of the house. It makes sense, doesn't it? You sleep...

Grout is an essential part of tiling, but it's hard to keep it clean! We have tile (and grout) in the entryway, both bathrooms...

There are two types of people in the world. Those who thoughtlessly store their toothbrushes out in the open, in the bathroom that houses...

Cleaning the house is a normal part of the routine, but what about home maintenance? I'm not talking about changing light bulbs or clearing...

YIELDS: 4 - 6 serving(s) PREP TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 30 mins Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. mild Italian pork sausage, casing removed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb. bowtie pasta 3 c. chicken broth 1 tsp. dried...

Curly sheets, as the kids call them in our country, are not exactly a cakewalk. Putting them on the bed is not a problem,...

Cleaning the toilet is one of the least desirable household chores, and not everyone wants to use harsh, store-bought cleaners. Fortunately, we have some...

Cleaning is not what I would call a fun chore. It's tedious, time consuming and can be exhausting. However, there are a few cleaning...