Around the house
* Store sack of sugar in plastic bag to keep from drying out. When ready to open, transfer into dry, plastic milk jug; sugar will stay dry and can be poured easily.
* Open jars easily. Wrap a rubber band around lid to ensure a firm grip and twist. After opening, slide a piece of plastic wrap over top and screw on lid. Next time, lid can be twisted off easily.
* Save paper dividers that are found in packages of sliced cheese; place beneath cut lemons, tomatoes or fruit when storing in refrigerator.
* Apartment dwellers who need extra storage space can store detergent, softener and dirty (not damp) laundry in the washing machine
In the garden
* Soak clay pot in water overnight before transplanting a houseplant. This prevents pot from absorbing moisture from soil, robbing the plant's roots.