If you have a painting project, you can save a lot of money by buying packages of paint rollers, but when you buy lots of them or buy the no-name brand you run the risk of getting paint rollers that are covered in fibers and fluff that will come off and leave you with an uneven coat. The blog Sawdust and Paper Scraps has a great way to prep those rollers for a smooth coat—wrap them in painters tape first. More »

If you try to plan advance monthly or bi-weekly menus it can be difficult to balance variety with the staples that everyone enjoys. Parenting weblog Simple Mom recommends establishing a theme for each day of the week such as pizza day or crock pot meals day. That way you know what type of meal you need for all of your open slots and your family knows what to expect at most meals. More »

If you use rubber gloves for washing dishes or cleaning and have sharp nails, you run a chance of your nails puncturing the gloves and causing leaks. Household simplicity site Real Simple recommends adding a cotton ball to each finger of your gloves to provide a cushion that should keep your nails from puncturing the gloves. More »

If you're the type who prefer to open mail as soon as you get in the house—hopefully over a recycling bin so the junk mail goes right inside, this DIY mail shelf can give you a space in your foyer or entryway to stash the important stuff while reading, or leave your gadgets to charge before you leave the house. All you'll need is a small piece of wood and some magazine holders, courtesy of IKEA. More »

Whether you're renting or you own a home, it's easy to let repeated tasks of home maintenance slip your mind. Over on Apartment Therapy they've outlined the five repeating home maintenance tasks most people forget and a simple way to remind yourself to do them. More »

If you have a particularly stubborn shirt that just doesn't want to stay on its hanger, weblog Real Simple shows us how to keep it stationary with just a few rubber bands. More »

Have you ever purchased a big appliance only to realize it's not compatible with your home, or you can't perform repairs on it without calling in an expert? Gadget blog Cool Tools has a simple solution: read the manual before you make the purchase. More »

Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you'll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you're in between cycles or haven't had your sealing done recently, a stray spill can turn your countertop an unwanted color. Thankfully, the fix is probably already in your kitchen, according to the folks at This Old House. More »

Most cellphone chargers keep sucking power even after your phone is fully charged. The Dexim Visible Green Charger shuts off as soon as your device reaches 100%, and the cable lights up to let you know when the device is charging—no need to turn it on and see. More »

The kitchen drawer is a great place to hang your towels, but every time you open the drawer, the towel falls to the ground. Instructables user noahw solves this annoyance with our favorite office supply: the binder clip. More »