Danny Seo

3 days ago | arcamax.com | Danny Seo

If you dread ironing clothes, here's a simple tip to speed up the process and help you save energy: Remove the fabric cover from your ironing board and cover it with a few sheets of aluminum foil. Then place the fabric cover on top of the foil. When you iron, the heat will be transferred to the aluminum foil and reflect to the surface, creating a dry, hot surface that doubles the efficiency and halves the ironing time.

4 days ago | arcamax.com | Danny Seo

Having a mouse in the house is more than a nuisance; it can be hazardous, since they can chew through wires and start a fire. Prevention is the best thing, so install door sweeps on exterior doors to prevent easy access into the home. Look for holes on the outside where they can slip in; anything larger than a nickel is big enough for them. Plug holes with steel wool and cover with caulk. And keep firewood at least 20 feet away from the house.

5 days ago | dailycourier.com | Danny Seo

That delicious chocolate bar is obviously a no-go treat for dogs, but have you thought about the plastic wrapper that encased it? The residual smears of chocolate could be irresistible for a dog to eat, and when they do, that wrapper can attach itself to the lining of your pet’s stomach, which could lead to a pricey visit to the veterinarian. Treat candy wrappers as dangerous items and discard them so animals can never find them.

5 days ago | arcamax.com | Danny Seo

Buying vintage blankets, T-shirts and fabric is a great way to reuse and keep textiles out of the landfill, but you might wonder: Are they really clean? Instead of washing these items when you bring them home, toss them straight into the dryer. Just mist everything with water and run it on high for 30 minutes. This will destroy bedbugs and bacteria, and it will deodorize the fabric, too. If the items came boxed or bagged, trash or recycle these items right away, too.

6 days ago | dailycourier.com | Danny Seo

Buying vintage blankets, T-shirts and fabric is a great way to reuse and keep textiles out of the landfill, but you might wonder: Are they really clean? Instead of washing these items when you bring them home, toss them straight into the dryer. Just mist everything with water and run it on high for 30 minutes. This will destroy bedbugs and bacteria, and it will deodorize the fabric, too. If the items came boxed or bagged, trash or recycle these items right away, too.