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Helpful Household Hints

Grandma's Household Hints And Tips May Be Old-Fashioned, But They Can Save You Time And Money Today

Grandma used her helpful household hints to save herself time and money.

In her day there were no convenience stores, no supermarkets, and very few labor-saving appliances. You had to be resourceful and make do with what you had.

So, you were always on the lookout for laundry hints, tips for house cleaning, and a good tip for carpet and window cleaning would never go amiss. Yes, handy household hints were a necessity.

Here's just a few of the tips you'll find

Old fashioned ringer washer illustration

How to prevent salt from lumping

How to soften jeans

How two forks and a knife can substitute for a corkscrew

How to make old fashioned white wash for painting a fence or stone wall

How to remove stains from clothing

How to safely light an oil lamp

How to forecast the day's weather from weather signs

And much more

Free Household Tips For You

There really is something for everyone on these pages and more free tips are being added. The household tips and tricks include old fashioned house cleaning tips, household tips for laundry, and practical suggestions for cleaning glass and carpets. Some of these old-time tips for the home might even save you a little money.

"Economize time, health, and means, and you will never beg." --Anon.

You will also discover information on napkin folding techniques and lighting oil lamps safely. And as mentioned above, there are even some weather folklore signs to experiment with.

Relax and enjoy your visit.

Household Tips And Tricks

Household Tips And Tricks

Laundry Hints

Free House Cleaning Tips

Silver Cleaning Tips

Napkin Folding Techniques

Lighting Oil Lamps

Weather Folklore

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My name is Don and I've dedicated my site to bringing you the best in vintage dessert recipes.

Grandma's historical recipes are given exactly as they were first published and sometimes lack exact temperatures and cooking times. Here, you'll find...

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Grandma McIlmoyle's vintage recipes for dessert

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