Household Hacks & DIY

How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

You would not believe the amount of testing and photographs I took in my quest find a homemade dishwasher detergent that was any good. I was very happy with the final winner, though! The best part? It has a tendency to harden...which I leveraged into making dishwasher detergent tabs. No measuring. Just throw it in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent tabs... Read More

Never Buy Green Onions Again!

Yes, I’m serious. You never, ever have to buy green onions again. I thought this idea was crazy. That there was no way it was ever going to work. But I said to myself: “Self, part of your job as The Housewife Modern is to test stuff…so let’s give it a try.” It’s easy, takes practically no time. But just… Read More

13 Ways to Use Your KitchenAid Mixer (without buying extra attachments)

I was browsing on reddit the other day and read that I could use my KitchenAid mixer to shred chicken. I read that and thought, “There is no way that works.” But I tried it: I threw the entire cooked chicken breast in the mixer, put on the paddle, and turned it on. A minute later I had shredded chicken!… Read More

Stop Wasting Time and Money; Take Control of Your Wardrobe

I read the other day that women spend an average of a year deciding what to wear. Just as adults- that doesn’t count children or the elderly. My first thought? Only a year? I spend two hours deciding before a Christmas party. Even on the average day, I have to flip through 20 shirts I haven’t worn in a year to find... Read More

How to Remove Impossible Bathtub Stains and Mold…without Scrubbing

In our household we have two bathtub problems: mold in the one and impossible-to-remove shampoo residue in the other. Normal cleaning gets most of the mold off…but I flat out would have to yank out the grout to get some spots clean. Since we’re in military housing, I don’t think they would appreciate this. In addition, this careful scrubbing to... Read More

How to a Clean a Front Load Washer

First of all, I PURPOSELY let my washer get that nasty just so I could test cleaning methods.I do NOT normally let my washer get that nasty. That disclaimer aside, it’s actually fairly easy to clean out a dirty/moldy front-load washer despite how stubborn that mold can be. On my first attempt, I just used regular cleaner. It didn’t matter... Read More

Stop Buying, Start Making: Homemade Vegetable & Chicken Broth

12 Ways Ice Cube Trays Can Save Time and Money

Update 2018: I was browsing through old posts and stumbled across this! First, forgive the image quality. I took these pictures years ago when my photography skills were non-existent. Secondly (and most importantly), I STILL use ice cube trays for some of these things. These really are long-term tips that you can use to save money! I never appreciated ice... Read More

How to Clean Off Long-Term, Permanent Microwave Stains

At first this was an amusing, slightly challenging attempt to find a solution for those long-term, permanent microwave stains. Then it turned into a vendetta. Each new method had me approaching the microwave with narrowed eyes and determination to win. And finally, I have. You would not believe how much time I have dedicated to finding a solution to this problem.... Read More

Clean Your Dishwasher: Fast, Easy, 2 Ingredients

It sounds odd. Cleaning your dishwasher. After all, its job is to clean. However, dishwashers still get dirty. The dish cleaner you use gets built up, there’s a filter in there that can get dirty, food can get caught, etc. It’s best to clean give your dishwasher a quick clean once a month. A deep clean is needed less often…. Read More