After posting my scorched iron tale of woe, I received an email from a reader who suggested that I use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to scrub off the unsightly and smelly marks. Guess what? I tried it and I’m here to tell you that you should save the eraser to use on a greasy countertop, dirty shower stall or crayon-stained table, because honestly, it didn’t do much for my ugly iron. However, I appreciate the suggestion. I actually found a few cheaper ways to remove nasty burn marks from an iron with a nonstick sole plate. My favorite so … Continue reading →

I grew up in Hawaii where locals don triple socks and double pants when the mercury dips below 65 degrees. So, imagine my surprise when I moved to Wisconsin and found that people here sport shorts when temps rise into the 40s. Yesterday the shorts were out in full force, but white skin wasn’t the only thing shining in my neighborhood… so were the white plastic deck chairs. We have a few of these affordable chairs that we haul out every spring to add to our outdoor living space. However, right now they are far from shiny. Fortunately, there are … Continue reading →