An easy way to tear tape and get a starting edge at the same time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll. Then, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll.
As trash bags start to fill up, the bag slithers into the bin and you have to dig it out. To keep handled or drawstring trash bags in place, all you need are two medium or large self-adhesive command hooks.
Half an hour before serving time, adorn the table with bowls of lemon halves topped with cloves to ensure a pest-proof party.
Seltzer water will revive gold jewelry if you combine it with dish soap and let it soak for five minutes.