Spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Or try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly. If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch drips.

Allow the fixture to cool. Wear a pair of white cotton gloves one dry, one dampened with glass cleaner. (For crystal, use one part rubbing alcohol to three parts distilled water.) Wipe each prism with the damp glove, then the dry one.

Combine equal amounts of cream of tartar and baking soda with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Rub the mixture into the stain with your fingers or a soft cloth. Let sit for a half hour, then rinse well with water.

Put the deflated cushions and pillows outside in the sun for few hours, flipping them halfway through. The sun will help evaporate the moisture that gets into the filling over time, and the cushions should plump up nicely.

If your shower power just not what it used to be, the showerhead could be clogged with mineral deposits. No need to replace it, though. Gently unscrew it from the pipe and soak it overnight in vinegar. Then wrap new Teflon tape clockwise around the pipe threads and turn the head back into place.

You can brighten your walkway by installing solar-powered lights, a quick, no-wiring-needed way to illuminate dark walkways. Available in an array of styles, they use photovoltaic cells to soak up the sun's energy, which gets stored in a battery that powers the bulbs after dark.

With a knife, smear wallpaper paste onto a piece of writing paper. Rub the paper against the underside of the peeling section. You can also use a thin paint brush. Press the wallpaper against the wall. Slide the writing paper out and smooth away bubbles with a clean cloth.

Cut a duct tape strip about 8 inches long and get as much of it on the glass as you can. Squeeze the tape in the center so that it forms a tab hanging down an inch in the middle of the light, then press the rest of the tape against the bulb to create more friction. Now just twist that tape tab to the left, and you should feel the light bulb begin to rotate out of the socket.

Rubbing a teaspoon of lemon oil on glass shower doors twice a month causes water to bead up and roll off. Or, try Rain-X Original Glass Treatment, a car-care product made to keep rainwater off your windshield. Use it twice a year.

Mix equal parts olive oil and vinegar, which work together to remove dirt, moisturize, and shine wood. Pour a little directly onto the scratch. Let the polish soak in for 24 hours, then wipe off. Repeat until the scratch disappears.

We all know that sponges can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Disinfect yours every night by squeezing it out and microwaving it on high for a minute. When it’s shredded and smelly, replace it.

Stuff in the trunk of the car piles up easily, and your trunk becomes missy. Keeping a car trunk organizer helps keep the back of your car tidy and makes your life easier when you want to empty the trunk for cleaning or when commuting someone to the airport.

If the water heater runs out of hot water too quickly, increase the temperature on the water heater thermostat. If the temperature is set on the highest setting, flush the water heater using a garden hose attached to the drain valve. Keep flushing until the running water is clear.

Liquid soap suds cause leakage around the door. Switching to powder soap will solve this problem. If you have been using liquid soap, place a cup of vinegar in the dishwasher and run it through a cycle. This will remove the remaining liquid soap from the system.

If the garbage disposal is draining slowly, pour 1 cup each of baking soda, salt & vinegar. Pour baking soda & salt into drain, immediately followed by vinegar. Let sit for approximately 15-20 minutes. Then pour a pot of boiling water down the drain to flush the pipes out.

Early morning is the best time. Early evening would be the second best option.

Note: In the spring and fall, the evening coolness may create fungus. Never water in the middle of the day.

Dirty air filters affect the efficiency of your Heating and cooling system and might cause an increase in your gas and electricity bills. For the most efficient system, it is recommended that the filter be changed every 30 days. Remove the old filter and slip in the new one.

The paint on the bathroom ceiling can, over time, blister and peel, allowing heat and moisture to reach ceiling drywall. This is no good. Fix this by simply scraping off the old paint, and applying a durable, moisture-resistant, exterior paint. No more peeling.

The problem is often caused by a partial vacuum inside the jar, leading to air pressure preventing the lid being removed. Try heating the jar with an air dryer or by putting the jar in a pot of hot water. This should equalize the pressure inside and outside the jar and solve the problem.

Create a mixture of equal parts baking soda and cooking oil. Put the mixture on top of the label you want to remove. Wait at least 30 minutes. Then, scrub off the bottle and the glue is gone. Finally, wash the bottle to remove the oil and baking soda.