It May Market Organic Alternatives, but Is Your Cleaner Really Greener?

Alternatives to Dry Cleaning However strong the smell, though, he wanted the antidote to be gentle on the planet. Mr ... -cleaning stores have increasingly sprouted signs reading “organic” or “green,” as environmentally conscious consumers look for alternatives to traditional dry cleaning and its use of the solvent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:51:40

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Tips To Maintaining Your Garment Steamer

by Martha Serensford The cleaning procedure below is recommended as a regular maintenance measure to help your steamer maintain its maximum steaming ... it to be disassembled to properly clean and prolong the life span of the unit. It is recommended ... by sediment build up. This will remove any build up that occurred inside the hose. 3. Clean the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:46:21

Morning Roundup: Back in the Aftermath Edition

Good morning, D.C. With both political party conventions now over and done with, Congress back in town, and some areas of suburban Washington still cleaning up after Tropical Storm Hanna dumped ... it's been in a month during this morning's commute. The worst damage from Saturday's storm was through parts [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 15:31:28

I Gave It Four Stars At Netflix

A couple years ago I had a conversation with someone, and they were warning me about teenage boys and their mega-turds. About how they can flat-out destroy residential plumbing… I remember laughing about it, and telling Toney, but can’t recall who gave me this advice. I thought about it all weekend, and came [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:00:36

How To Get Rid Of A Yeast Infection

How To Get Rid Of A Yeast Infection January 19th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed Many females believe that since a yeast infection is usually ... is. A yeast infection can occur several ways but the most likely is over cleaning of the area that kills ... of almost making a paste and apply it to the spot. Make sure it is an all natural product though [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:43:30

Spin Dryers

When we moved out to a farm, we decided to line dry whatever we could, but handwringing all our clothing, ... get much more water and detergent out of our laundry than a conventional washer does. There's much ... contained and the water drains into a sink or bath tub. We put the mini one on the kitchen counter [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 16:39:25

Help Me Pick out Tiles

First, I wanted to let everyone know that my Dishcloth class at Pottstown Knit Out went well ... tile Pros: Notice the similarity in the old vinyl flooring and this concrete tile? It matches ... : Hard Cold More labor intensive installation Option C: White porcelain tile Pros: Brightens [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 19:03:37

Dealing with Common Motoring Problems

Cars are a lot more reliable than they used to be, but they can and do still break down ... cleaning rag/wipes Jump leads Tow rope Optionally: Can of tyre inflation foam Optionally: Key ... manufacturers will supply one specifically for your model of car. It may be more expensive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:29:00

Flooded Houston Highway

MAGGIE’S ON TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lineback 3pm: We left our location at the flooded out highway and made our way downtown ... . We passed by Reliant stadium, which apparently has damage, but we couldn’t see any driving ... . There are city crews all over where we’ve been cleaning up trees and debris. Cars driving [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 15:43:50

After a Massive Tennessee Ash Spill, Authorities Try to Assess the Damage

As the cleanup continues of the billion gallons of ash that spilled out of a reservoir at a Tennessee coal-fired power plant two ... . The testing includes municipal supplies and private wells, he said. However, samples of the fly ash ... , is already working on cleaning up the pollution, Sims said. (more…) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:04:00

Luxury screen cleaners give you a clearer picture

luxury-screen-cleaning-fluid.jpg There have been a number of times when we must have refused to buy a Plasma TV on the grounds that we don't have ... with an alcohol-free, water-based cleaner that won't cause any damage to your expensive 42" Plasma ... screens, thanks to this new luxury-cleaning product. The all-new Screen Cleaning Fluid by AM Denmark [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 10:52:59

Flourishes' NEW Releases! Day 2!

I made two cards today for Day 2 of the Flourishes' Sneak Peeks! I love this new set! ... for me...That, or the fact that Speedy the Cat kept jumping into my trash can and dumping it! After 3 times of cleaning ... ? LOL) Mother has more heart damage than first thought, so the doctor decided to keep her a few [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:30:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00

Water is the enemy

Today was a good day…got up at 8:30ish this morning to a house that was 55 degrees! ... as expected. It’s strange too since we have plenty of hot water for bathing and cleaning and stuff ... bakin’, I did some cleaning and even made up a not-terrible batch of cookies. So I decided to bleed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:54:58

Hot Flash! Menopausal Skin Care

Taking a proactive approach to menopausal skin care is the only way to maintain your skins health during the years that hormonal changes wreck havoc with your body. Its bad enough when your body becomes involuntarily possessed by an intermittent raging inferno but when you begin to notice the toll that menopause takes upon your skin then it is [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 06:04:46

Extend the Life of Your Appliances

One of the easiest ways to extend the life of your appliance is with some preventative maintenance ... and pull. If it easily slides out, it’s time to replace the seal. Air conditioner – Always follow ... it up to high-cool to avoid overworking the compressor. Sustain airflow by cleaning the filter monthly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:18:47

The Plumber God

Just a quick update on my plumbing problems. The plumber god showed up mid afternoon ... . As I was cleaning up the mess coming out of the drain in the laundry room I noticed a bunch of Q-Tips. It seems ... cold. I wasn't wearing any leather, I have no visible tattoos and the ones I do have are hardly Harley [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:35:00

Skin MD REVIEW and GIVEAWAY!!!

Thanks to the Family Review Network I got to try out Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion + Sunscreen SPF 15 ... feels all tight and scaly. I wash my hands dozens of times a day after cleaning up after my kids, wiping noses, changing diapers, cleaning my house... and that only irritates my skin more.I also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:00:00

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

Pre-Painting Preparation Gives Beautiful, Professional Results

By Matt GalloWhile many homeowners are anxious to just start painting already, ... nail holes, removing old wallpaper, or just cleaning your walls before painting them, the prep work ... irreparable damage. In this case, your best option is to detach any loose pieces (especially curling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:00:00

Pocket Guide to Wallpaper Removal

Stripping wallpaper is one of the worst home improvement projects I've ever undertaken ... with a mixture of hot water and vinegar (2 parts water to 1 part white vinegar), let sit for 20 minutes. Take ... the water and solvent to go to work on the glue. A tool called a Paper Tiger can be used in the palm [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 14:21:35

The near death experience of Rhett; a tutorial on caring for your pet fish.

The time has come yet again. It’s the start of a new semester, dear friends, family, and readers! ... and all my junk back into my apartment. Along with my laptop, clothes, and novels, I brought back my fish ... Halloween, I brought this little guy back the apartment and he made himself quite at home here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:26:50

PINKY, ARE YOU THINKING WHAT I'M THINKING?

Mandolin - noun - musical instrument with a pear-shaped wooden body and a fretted neck, ... slicing said cukes. This weekend, in our cleaning efforts, we found a mandoline that we had purchased ... and in place for a week, and then soak the finger for 3 hours in a mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:33:00

Third-hand smoke and chemtrails — invisible toxin fears

Fears that invisible toxins — in such tiny amounts they can barely even be measured — are everywhere and can cause brain damage or cancer in babies and children were reinforced this week by media and a medical journal. So great were the fears among parents, and so great were the political and financial impetus of the professionals behind them, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 06:50:00

Gates of Vienna News Feed 12/2/2008

Check out the South Asia section for the latest fallout from the Mumbai atrocities. Also, Pakistan is having its own entirely separate problems.Thanks to ACT for America, C. Cantoni, Conservative Swede, DK, Insubria, JD, KGS, Nilk, Steen, TB, VH, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 04:55:00

The 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox

The Raw Divas in Association with Ecopolitan.com Proudly present: A 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox! Finally Experience the Health-Boosting Effect of a Meaningful Detoxification by Safely, Comfortably Eliminating Toxins You’ve Built-Up From Years of Pollution, Stress, Unhealthy Eating and MORE! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:46:50

Heading In + Q & A

A quick update from homebase before we head off to bed for the night... Zac is about 20 miles from Port Elizabeth and has about 15 knots out of the SW. He has hopped off of the current and is heading in to the bay hoping to break some of the opposing wind behind Cape Recife. He is well though very tired after a night with little sleep [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:12:51

John Travolta’s Son’s Death Sparks Furious Debate over Scientology

Is it exploiting Jett to criticize the cult over his death? My short answer is yes, or at least maybe. But is it wrong to do it? I’d say no. In fact, it’s obligatory. If you are criticizing an organization because, among other things, it discourages the use of medicine, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:10:34

U.S. Auto Giant Sued - New Jersey toxic dumping by JusticeNewsFlash.com News for serious personal injury lawyers

Residents sue Ford Motor Company for 40 years worth of toxic exposure. Ringwood, NJ (JusticeNewsFlash.com) ... dumping car parts, paint, battery acid and chemicals for several decades. Rusted chemical tubs, whole ... has gotten away with not cleaning up their 40 year old mess. Environmental experts, lawyers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:51:08

Currently offline. Delightful Decor Windows & More

With the New Year quickly approaching and the holiday decorations coming down, dust and dirt surround us ... the blind hanging in place. Do not worry about taking it out of the window because there is no need ... . This makes me think of all the cleaning that I need to do to get ready for 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:00:40

Swanky Dog Hotel?

Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00

Samuelson [Wade] vs. Krugman [Kobe]

Robert Samuelson is a top economist who gets a wide audience, mostly due to his Newsweek column. I find him to be the most consistently politically-neutral economist around, think of him as the Dwyane Wade of economists; talented, hard-working and responsible. You get the sense that he goes wherever the data leads him [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:11:37

MISSING PUZZLE TO YOUR DEEP TISSUE 90 days DETOX!

Girls and Boys ! Raw Divas and Dr. Tel-Oren are back again with an amazing proposition ! I am simply thrilled. Being a student of Dr. T and admirer, I know that he and his medical background is the missing piece of our raw food movement. Take a look, read, commit and ACT ! A 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:21:53

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

Dryer Vent Cleaning: Prevent Dryer Fires and Save on Energy Bill

by Mory Matias Maintaining your dryer and dryer vent system is of utmost importance to prevent dryer fires ... well away from the clothes dryer Have professional dryer vent cleaning done at least once a year ... Do not use vinyl or plastic material for your dryer ducts; use only semi-rigid or solid metal Check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:52:51

Tiffany & Co. Silver Jewelry Cleaning and Polishing Tips

If you have the privilege of owning Tiffany Jewelry, than it is very important that you make sure it is cleaned on a regular basis ... .  You will need a non abrasive silver polish or a silver cleaning cloth to keep your Tiffany jewelry clean. The silver cleaning cloth usually has ingredients in it which helps to fight against tarnishing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:57:44

Gustav Coverage: Help needed in Louisiana's hard-hit indigenous communities

There are reports of extensive devastation from Gustav in indigenous communities across areas of Louisiana hit hardest last week by the storm. United Houma Nation Principal Chief Brenda Dardar Robichaux has been posting reports to her organization's website describing her travels throughout the rural area [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 19:12:33

10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom

10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44

The Weekly Carboholic: carbon dioxide lifetime 50-100x longer than generally reported

Carbon dioxide lifetime 50-100x longer than generally reported Improvements in CO2 monitoring British plan for “floodable” towns New technology enables electricity from slower water currents First “solar rooftop” completed, others in jeopardy Distributed book publication and printing, anyone? [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 05:35:47

How to clean hairbrushes

How to clean hairbrushes 19 January 2009 – 7:46 pm Hairbrushes and combs need to be properly cleaned to help you maintain healthy hair ... , there is also residual mousse, hair sprays and oils that we use daily, not to mention the natural oils produced by the scalp. The first step in cleaning a hairbrush is to use a comb and gently comb through [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:46:01

So, Who's Afraid of the Dark?

As early as September thoughts of one of the most celebrated holidays throughout the world - Halloween fills the mind of many. This is a holiday in which its historical origin of around 2000 years ago is a black as sin and as dark as hell. Samhain, the Celtic New Year was celebrated each year on October 31 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 20:15:10

Flood damage to cars

A week ago, when the remnants of Hurricane Ike passed by, we had a series of flash floods that did a good chunk of damage in the midwest. My sister’s car got filled with muddy water as a result of one of these flash floods. She filed a claim with her insurance company (AAA) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 16:04:06

Cleansing diet to better health and slimness?

Can you lose custody of your children by packing an “unhealthy” lunch or giving them junkfood? Can a detox diet help make us slim like Gywneth? Do herbal teas, sea algae wraps from France, and those foot detox patches clear the toxins from our bodies and keep us healthier? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 00:45:00

Guide To Best Skin Care For Men

Men have were convinced for many years that they are exempt from taking care of their skin ... attention to this change, turned their attention to best skin care for men producing plenty of products ... and will take only a few minutes daily. Cleaning the face with mild soap and rinsing with cold water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:49:24

Sandpiper Motel drowning victim identified

Sandpiper Motel drowning victim identified GALVESTON — The man who drowned in the Sandpiper Motel was identified Friday as Yong Seng Tow. Island water service restored behind seawall GALVESTON — Water has been restored to all areas ... damage to their homes. September 19, 2008 O'Connell High School to reopen in two weeks GALVESTON [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 20:54:58

Where I flirt with near-blindness

This evening’s dinner was inspired by this yummy-looking recipe ... that you emptied your water glass in one long drink. Except for the last bite I grabbed out of the corner of the pan when I was cleaning up. That single bite was a 9.5. So potent that when I wiped [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 03:44:25

The Alaska Activebrush

Scandinavia’s leading car care product specialist, Alaska, has teamed up with the UK’s best known car care retail store, ... whilst the new Alaska A4 Telescopic Activebrush® is ideal for cleaning much larger surfaces ... cleaning is essential, however some cleaning methods can cause as much damage as dirt!  The Activebrush [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:51:21

Economic Use of Time?

(The Economist. Dec. 2008.)We subscribe to both The New Yorker and The Economist (you know, so I can contrast British conservatism with American liberalism, which is often a futile endeavor, considering that mainstream American liberalism -- as reflected by our mainstream "liberal" [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:17:00

Updates on Flooding, Repairs and Injuries on this Arabian Horse Farm

With a break in the weather it was repair time around this Arabian horse breeding farm ... of deliveries the driver had clipped the edge of one of the poles supporting the roof. Despite my repeated ... it was suffering. The roof of the shavings shed began to sag........... badly. We are very fortunate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 03:40:00

The How-to of \"Wet Work\": Windows and Mirrors

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then windows are the eyes of the home. Nothing detracts from an otherwise lovely room like dirty windows ... the sills and mutton bars are already clean (if they are not, clean them first). Slightly crumple ... preparations and you need a bit more soap to clean them off. Once you get them clean [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 05:50:00

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