Archive Category: 'Popular Tips'

• Tipnut’s Hit List – October 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• Hiding Valuables – Sneakier Uses For Everyday Things: More Hide and Sneak When you think of sneaky you usually think of something that is secret or hidden from you. Actually, the most common sneaky-use application is hiding your valuable belongings from others. Hollowed-out candle Figurine Tissue container Trash container base Video or audio cassette shell Pen Watch case Inner pocket Shoestring DVD case Between magazine pages Inside a candy box Ironing board padding Bag within a bag Source & [...]
• Quick & Easy Homemade Ice Packs: How To: A few different options for having ice packs and ice bags on hand as well as frugal ideas for keeping your lunchbags and camping coolers nice and chilled. Reuseable gel type ice packs: Method #1 2 cups water 1/3 cup vodka (80 proof) Food coloring (any color you like) Ziploc Freezer Bag Pour liquids into ziploc freezer bag, add food coloring [...]
• 21 Crayon Busters: How To Remove Crayon From Walls: Here is an organized master tip file of crayon removal tips that I’ve gathered over time. Keep in mind some paint finishes may be dulled or damaged by a particular method, so test a small area of your wall first. If the walls are covered in wallpaper, you’ll need to work carefully and make sure to [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – September 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• Homemade Reed Diffusers: How-To & Tips: Reed diffusers are decorative air fresheners for the home that work with scented oils and reeds. The oil travels up the reeds to release their fragrance into the air around them. No need to use aerosol sprays, light candles or plugin air fresheners, the process handles itself naturally. They’re very popular since you can choose from [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – August 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• Free Printable Recipe Cards – A Nice Collection: {Updated!} Here’s a collection of free printable recipe cards I’ve gathered from around the web. There are hundreds (thousands maybe?) available online, but I thought these were some of the best designs I came across. This collection is a nice mix of different styles and graphics, hopefully there’s a recipe card or two you like [...]
• Making A Coupon Organizer System – How To Guide: One of the most frugal, money-saving things you can do is utilize as many of the free coupons you have at your disposal as possible to cut costs on the products you use. You’ll never redeem each and every coupon that comes your way, but by keeping your coupons organized and at hand for when you [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – July 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• 10 Ways To Soften Hard Brown Sugar: It happens to the best of us: rock hard brown sugar. How to soften it? Ten easy tips below: Place the brown sugar in an airtight container with a slice of fresh bread placed on top. Seal and leave overnight. It should be soft and fresh again in the morning, if not just let it sit [...]
• Canning Jar Labels: Free Printables: Canning Lids Download: A set of 12 cute printables for canning jar lids, pdf download available. Vintage Design Labels: Nice printables on pdf that you can edit to add the contents or your name, whatever you like. Gorgeous! Alenkas Printables – Labels Templates: Both circular jar toppers and rectangular labels available, type your info right on the [...]
• Cleaning A Microwave: How To & Tips: Dried, crusty insides of a microwave are voila! a problem no more with these easy cleaning methods. Here are a few tips to easily clean the grunge from inside your microwave: How To Clean A Microwave Tip #1 Place a bowl of water in the microwave (with a non-metal object such as a wooden spoon or stir stick [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – June 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make: Free Patterns: **Updated List** Sure you can buy some trendy brand name shopping bags, but why not make your own bags for cheap (and even free!), they can be as chic and cool as you like (and original too)! Here’s a bunch of free patterns and tutorials to get you started, I have them sorted in three sections: [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – May 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• Garage Sale Tips For Success – How To Guide: I’ve managed several garage sales (or yard sales) over the past 10 to 15 years, both for our own household goods as well as for family and friends. I love operating them, but they are a lot of work and if you don’t play your cards right–they can be a complete waste of time. Here is [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – April 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• Egg Substitutes: Handy Recipe List: If you run out of eggs while baking, an egg substitute is a quick fix since chances are you have something in the pantry that you can use. You may also find need for an egg substitute if you’re baking a cake for someone with allergies or if someone is vegan. Using an egg substitute [...]
• Tipnut’s Hit List – March 2009 – Popular Tips: If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]
• Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet: How To: Quite the clever gardening tip here folks! Today’s feature includes tips from three different sources for growing potatoes vertically (in layers) instead of spread out in rows across your garden. If you have limited garden space or want to try some nifty gardening magic, this could be a great option for you. irst, there’s this article [...]
• Budget DIY Trellis & Garden Space Tip: Today’s feature is from Diggin Food with this idea for an Inexpensive DIY Vegetable Trellis: blockquote>My kitchen garden is small—just under 200 square feet—but I managed to cram a ton of vegetables into it by growing summer and winter squash, cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peas up trellises. Growing these crops up instead of out frees up [...]
• Tipnut’s Guide To Spring Cleaning: Here’s a peek at this year’s battle plan for the big Spring Clean in my home, I’ve also included references to homemade cleaner recipes, tips for specific cleaning jobs and assorted fix-it projects that will help make this year’s job a big success. Spring Cleaning Tips Mission: Clean – Declutter – Organize Every surface is cleaned, everything [...]
• Cool Kitchen Hack: Crush Garlic With A Rock: Here’s a kitchen tip sent in by Janet that is totally new to me and I think it’s fantastic: blockquote>Tipnut here’s a tip for crushing garlic that once you try it, you’ll never go back to the method you are now using (I guarantee it). It was taught to me by my mother who was from [...]
• 25 Vintage Household Tips: Timeless Wisdom: hese household tips are a collection I’ve gathered from a variety of vintage books and magazines from the 1940’s and 1950’s. The Timeless Wisdom collection is a regular feature on Tipnut and I like to include tips that are still useful to know (for today’s home) but I also like to include some that give a [...]