In my quest to bring more eco-frinedly finishes and products into my client’s homes, I keep finding that “the simple-old-fashion” way is sometimes the best ecological choice. That’s what happened when I went in search of a more ecological method for cleaning my oven. It’s not a task I ever look forward to and mostly because of the obnoxious smell of the cleansers. And when some ordinary task, like cleaning the oven can be both non-toxic and easier – I’m game for giving it a try.
So here is a very simple and natural method for cleaning those splatters in our oven. It really is as easy as I had heard.
Simple household minerals such as baking soda can clean like magic. The key is using enough of the minerals. Sprinkle baking soda all over the bottom of the oven until it is covered completely with about 1/4 of an inch of baking soda. Then, using a clean spray bottle, spray the baking soda with water until the baking soda is thoroughly damp but not flooded. After that, go off and do other things. When you think of it, dampen the baking soda again if it is drying out. Before you go to bed, do that again. When you wake up in the morning, the baking soda can effortlessly be scooped out of the oven with a sponge, bringing all the grime with it. That’s it!
Now if your Thanksgiving turkey creates havoc in your oven, you’ll be ready!
Have you ever been frustrated with all the wires you have to manage in your life? It is one of my pet-peeves.Here are some clever and sensible ideas for improving your office design.
Can handle the more complicated cable configurations.
Incorporating small items that have great function and design can eliminate frustration and bring more joy to your working day. Sometimes the simplest design is the best.
Interior design for an uncomplicated life. Make life even more fun.
No matter what we do to Planet Earth, she just seems to be relentless in her unconditional giving to us. Once again, she is bringing us Spring. A time of new birth, renewal and all things green and glorious. Every time I walk around my garden, I am pleasantly surprised with little shoots of green popping up out of the dirt that has been frozen for way too long (in my humble opinion). So I find myself once again feeling that bubbling of youthful joy that comes with the first sighting of daffodils and crocuses. Knowing that azaleas are just around the corner and warm afternoons will be gracing us soon. Ahhhhh.
In Imperial China, the Emperor appointed a messenger to bury a 3 foot bamboo pole in the ground. This hollow tube was set in the Earth vertically with a feather placed at the bottom. It is said that when the Earth warmed up the feather would float to the top of the bamboo pole. At this moment, the messenger would pluck the feather from the bamboo tube and run with it to the Emperor. The Emperor would then declare that Spring had arrived.
Well the feather has risen for me and I am ready to come out of hibernation. Here are some ideas for sprucing up your space… a sort of rites of Spring, if you will.
Wash your front door. Wipe away the winter blues and trim back any dead branches from surrounding plants.
Walk through your house and gather up any items that are cluttering your space and either store them or give them away.
Touch up paint on walls that are showing wear.
Change your bed linens to lighter and brighter colors.
Make a refreshing drink for yourself and sit in the sunniest spot in your house.
Happy Spring!
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The answer to that question depends on your answers to the following questions:
1) Are you employed or have a steady income?
2) Do you like the location of your home?
3) What’s in your future? relocation, marriage, divorce?
4) How are our nerves? Remodeling is stressful and requires you to do lots of research.
Here are some reasons to remodel now.
a) Materials and labor are lower
b) It is easier to find contractors and subcontractors
c) You’ll get your space just the way you want it.
Posted by Tom on http://millennialliving.com/topics/home-remodeling/planning-remodel
In my quest to bring more eco-frinedly finishes and products into my client’s homes, I keep finding that “the simple-old-fashion” way is sometimes the best ecological choice. That’s what happened when I went in search of a more ecological method for cleaning my oven. It’s not a task I ever look forward to and mostly because of the obnoxious smell of the cleansers. And when some ordinary task, like cleaning the oven can be both non-toxic and easier – I’m game for giving it a try.
