Wrap bananas in a newspaper and refrigerate them.They will remain fresh for a longer time.

One should buy only properly refrigerated, clean, sound shelled fresh eggs.

To remove the chewing gum stuck to the floor, clean with a little kerosene.

Colors can beadded to the window for stained glass effect.

Bits of old durries, shawls and phulkaris can be stitched together and used as covers for old chairs.

A transparent old plastic container can be painted and used as a lamp.

An old dupatta painted and framed serves as mosquito mesh on the windows and also lets in the sunlight.

A burnished brass pot can be used as a candle stand.

To keep the soft furnishings looking good, regulary cleaning is necessary.

If curry turns out too salty, garnish it with some grated coconut mixed with cumin powder.

It is always advisable to keep margin of shrinkage for cotton and silk fabrics.

Egg shells are porous (more so after they are washed) so the eggs will retain odours of any strong smelling foods is placed near them.

Use dirt trapping walk-off mats at all exterior doors. Certain chemicals in wood oxidise in strong light causing the wood to change colour. To avoid an uneven appearance, move area rugs occasionally.

Vacuum upholstery furniture regularly to remove day to day dust and fluff.

Place a bundle of Lemon grass in Vegetarian curries for a meaty flavour.

Use a slightly damp sponge or a lenght of sticky tape to remove pet hair.

It is advisable to treat the upholstery with scotchgard solution and protect it from dust, grubbiness, and stains.

Chewing raw guava leaves is an excellent quick fix for diarrhoea.

Care and maintenance of the cotton fabrics is similiar to polyester- based fabrics.

In a microwave cooking can be done in the dishes made of glass,pottery, china, paper and wood and also can be served in them.

While making chole grind two tsp of raw soaked chole to a paste and add to the gravy to thicken it.

To preserve lemons for long, coat them with coconut oil and refrigerate them in an open container.

Dishes cooked in microwave do not loose its nutrients and food retains its natural color.

Used coffee powder or tea leaves are good for cleaning greasy vessels.

Cover food with cling film while cooking in a microwave to retain steam and moisture.

Donot add salt to meat until it is cooked as salt may toughen it .

Adjust cooking time in microwave to suit your taste. Some people like food to be crisp and others prefer it soft.

For Home-made 'Condensed Milk' Whisk together one large egg ,half cup of sugar and quarter cup refined oil.

Eggs must never be boiled, except in their shell.Boiling curdles eggs, so that it is important not to let any preparation containing an egg or part of an egg to boil.

Sweet potatoes and corn cobs can be roasted in microwave.

Old aluminium containers are used to store clothes for laundry and ironing.

Always put left protective pads on the legs of your furniture, as they allow it to be moved easily without scratching & can also provide a sound deadening barrier.

Store eggs in the carton on a shelf in the refrigerator to ensure freshness. Don't store them on the fridge door where the temperature is usually higher.

Keep delicate fabrics away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources. If the sunlight is strong, place sheer curtains or blinds.

If you are using eggs which have been stored in a refrigerator, run a little warm water over them before attempting to do anything with them; if you put them straight into boiling water , they will crack, and if you try to whip them for an omelette they will sulk.

Stains of chocolate, grease, juice, wine, cigarette butts on wood can be removed with luke warm water and mild detergent.

Never place potted plants directly in contact with hard surface flooring, even if they are placed in water proof saucers. Condensation can develop under these saucers and damage the floor.

As a general rule all eggs should be cooked slowly, whether cooked in hot water, butter ,oil or any other kind of fat.

Popcorn can be prepared in microwave in special packages.

Poach (cook) eggs instead of frying to cut back on fat, or use non stick pans to reduce fat when preparing eggs.

Dal will cook well, if you add a little sesame oil while cooking it.

Add a pinch of sugar while cooking spinach and it will retain its green colour.

To kill any salmonella present, cook the egg till the white has set.

To Reuse oil Put a Slice of raw Potato in the used oil and notice the dirt settle down at the bottom of the pan,Your pan is now ready to reuse.

A tsp of glycerin when added while making jam Saves 100g of Sugar.

Don't throw Egg Shells they are rich in calcium can be used as fertiliser.

Stubborn haldi (turmeric) stains from Plastic / Melamine Plates can be removed if washed with wheat flour.

Donot brush the fabric as this simply shifts the dust from one place to another.

Always keep some Fresh Mint/celery leaves in water in ice -tray and freeze, so that you can use them in curry by just adding a couple of cubes.

Allow the stains of candle wax and chewing gum on wooden or composite floors to harden and then carefully scrape off with a blunt scraper.