Clever House Hints

 

The simplest way to slice a bunch of cherry tomatoes is to sandwich them between two plastic lids and run a long knife through all of them at once!   Via Food52.com   Keep brown sugar soft by storing with a couple of marshmallows   Via Storage and Glee   Install a regular coat rack low down the wall to store shoes safely off the floor   Via Destination Unknown   Use a magnetic strip to store bobby pins on inside of a cupboard.   Via Superwoman   ...Or store them in an empty Tic-Tac dispenser!   Via One Frugal Chick     Use a Post-It note when drilling to catch the dust   Via Lifehacker   Organize jewellery on a corkboard for easy viewing when deciding how to accessorize an outfit   Via  Dee Gater         Fill an old box with skewers to make an all-purpose knife block   Via The Daily What   Hang onions in cut-up tights or old stockings to make them last for months!   Via BuzzFeed   Create a thrifty watering can by puncturing holes in the top of a used milk bottle.   Via A Journey to a Dream   Remove pet hair from furniture and carpets with a squeegee.   Via Bobbenblog Lite   Cover paint trays with aluminium foil to make cleaning up afterwards a breeze.   Via OurHumbleAbowed     Flip a toaster on its side to make grill cheese   Via YesEmails     Water  straight from the tap becomes cloudy when frozen. To make ice cubes crystal clear, allow a kettle of boiled water to cool slightly and use this to fill your ice cube trays.   Via Instructables   Use a large muffin tin to cook stuffed peppers in the oven - it will help keep them upright.   Via Better Recipes     To prevent potatoes budding, add an apple in the bag.   Via My Fridge Food   Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the water when hard-boiling eggs to make the shells incredibly easy to peel off.   Via Delighted Momma     Use bread tags to label power cords.   Via Apartment Therapy   Use non-stick cooking spray in votive holders to prevent wax from sticking to the sides.   Via Real Simple   WD40 can be used to remove crayon marks from any surface!   Via Real Simple     When hanging a picture frame, put a dab of toothpaste on the frame where you need the nails to be. Then simply press against the wall to leave marks (which can later be wiped) as guides for hammering in.   Via Somewhat Simple   Put a dry towel in with a wet load to reduce the drying time (this really works, I've been doing it for years!)   Via eHow   To tell if eggs are fresh, immerse them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will lie on the bottom, while stale eggs will float to the surface.   Via Discount Queens     Sprinkle salt in the spaces between patio slabs and at the bottom of walls to get rid of pesky weeds(but be careful NOT to get salt near plants you want to keep as salt will kill them!)   Via One Good Thing       To clean a wooden chopping board, sprinkle on a handful of Kosher salt and rub with half a lemon. Rinse with clean water and dry to ensure it is clean and germ-free.   Via Off the Wheaten Path     Use ice-cubes to lift out indentations made by furniture on your carpets.   Via North Carolina Charm   Prevent soil from escaping through the holes in the base of flowerpots by lining with large coffee filters   Via This Old House             To stop the annoying sound of a dripping tap, tie a piece of string around the faucet which is long enough to reach down to the sink.   Via Re-Nest   To sharpen scissors, simply cut through sandpaper.   Via U-Create Crafts   A very simple solution to get rid of furniture scratches!   Via Obrienkr18 (Uploaded to Pinterest)   Use rubber bands to help open a jar easily: place one around the jar lid and another around the middle of the glass. The rubber provides friction to prevent your hands from slipping.   Via Martha Stewart   To prevent your eyes watering while chopping onions, wipe the chopping board with white vinegar (which won't affect the taste of the onions)   Via Pinterest Upload       Store bed sheets inside their pillowcases for easy storage and access   Via Storage and Glee   Drop a couple of denture cleaning tablets into the toilet bowl at night to clean off stubborn stains.   Via Stockpiling Moms       Use cupcake cases to cover drinks glasses in the summer and prevent flies from dropping in   Via Modern Day Proverbs Wife     Use binder clips to keep stacked bottles in place in the fridge   Via In This Crazy Life   Another way to clean a chopping board is to cover liberally with Kosher salt and leave overnight. Scrape off with a cloth in the morning to find the salt has absorbed all moisture to leave your board clean and dry.   Via Joseph the Butler   Use egg boxes to store delicate Christmas tree decorations   Via Gifts that say Wow     This has to be the simplest way to open those annoying blister packs!   Via Babble     Use a cut potato to easily remove a broken lightbulb   Via Pinterest upload     Use chalk to remove grease stains from clothes. Simply rub white chalk on the affected area and wash as normal - the chalk will absorb the grease and be washed away in the cycle.   Via Budget101   They look pretty too - a great tip for parties!   Via Daily Pix           Place a wooden spoon over a pan to stop the water from boiling over   Via The Life of a Not So Ordinary Housewife

Interesting...Facts about Japan

1 - Did you know that Japanese children clean their schools every day for a quarter of an hour with teachers, which... led to the emergence of a Japanese generation who is modest and keen on cleanliness.
2 - Did you know that any Japanese citizen who has a dog must carry a bag and special bags to pick up dog droppings.  Hygiene and their eagerness to address cleanliness is part of Japanese ethics.

3 - Did you know that hygiene worker in Japan is called "health engineer" and can command salary of USD 5000 to 8000 per month, and a cleaner is subjected to written and oral tests!
4 - Did you know that Japan does not have any natural resources, and they are exposed to hundreds of earthquakes a year, but do not prevent her from becoming the second largest economy in the world?

5 - Did you know that Hiroshima returned to what it was economically vibrant before the fall of the atomic bomb in just ten years?
6 - Did you know that Japan prevents the use of mobile in trains, restaurants and indoor.

7 - Did you know that in Japan students from the first to sixth primary year must learn ethics in dealing with people.
8 - Did you know that the Japanese even though one of the richest people in the world but they do not have servants. The parents are responsible for the house and children.

9 - Did you know that there is no examination from the first to the third primary level; because the goal of education is to instill concepts and character building, not just examination and indoctrination.
10 - Did you know that if you go to a buffet restaurant in Japan you will notice people only eat as much as they need without any waste.  No wasteful food.

11 - Did you know that the rate of delayed trains in Japan is about 7 seconds per year!! They appreciate the value of time, very punctual to minutes and seconds.
12 -. Did you know that children in schools brush their teeth (sterile) and clean their teeth after a meal at school; They maintain their health from an early age.

13 - Did you know that students take half an hour to finish their meals to ensure right digestion. When asked about this concern, they said: These students are the future of Japan.
 
I NEVER KNEW THIS ABOUT JAPAN ....
 
Have you ever read in the newspaper that a political leader or a prime minister from an Islamic nation has visited Japan ?
Have you ever come across news that the Ayatollah of Iran or the King of Saudi Arabia or even a Saudi Prince has visited Japan ?
Japan is a country keeping Islam at bay. Japan has put strict restrictions on Islam and ALL Muslims.


The reasons are : 

1) Japan is the only nation that does not give citizenship to Muslims.
2) In Japan permanent residency is not given to Muslims.

3) There is a strong ban on the propagation of Islam in Japan .
4) In the University of Japan , Arabic or any Islamic language is not taught.

5) One cannot import a 'Koran' published in the Arabic language.
6) According to data published by the Japanese government, it has given temporary residency to only 2 lakhs, Muslims, who must follow the Japanese Law of the Land. These Muslims should speak Japanese and carry their religiousrituals in their homes.

7) Japan is the only country in the world that has a negligible number of embassies in Islamic countries.
8) Japanese people are not attracted to Islam at all.

9) Muslims residing in Japan are the employees of foreign companies.
10) Even today, visas are not granted to Muslim doctors, engineers or managers sent by foreign companies.

11) In the majority of companies it is stated in their regulations that no Muslims should apply for a job.  
12) The Japanese government is of the opinion that Muslims are fundamentalist and even in the era of globalization they are not willing to change their Muslim laws.

13) Muslims cannot even think about renting a house in Japan  .
14) If anyone comes to know that his neighbour is a Muslim then the whole neighbourhood stays alert.

15) No one can start an Islamic cell or Arabic 'Madrasa' in Japan .      
(There is no Sharia law in Japan ) 
16) If a Japanese woman marries a Muslim then she is considered an outcast forever.
17) According to Mr. Kumiko Yagi, Professor of Arab/Islamic Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies , "There is a mind frame in Japan that Islam is a very narrow minded religion and one should stay away from it."


VERY SMART PEOPLE
The Japanese might have lost the war, but look what they have done for their own Country. There are no bombs going off in crowded business-centers. Or "Honor Killings". If one is doing the wrong thing towards the community, he commits himself to finish his life. That is "Honor Killing"!