Bathroom Sewer Odor, DIY Aluminum Cleaner & Green Onions Indoors
Joan Clark
February 20, 2026
Hi there,
Home care questions have a way of popping up at the most inconvenient times. We've gathered practical solutions to help you tackle common household challenges with confidence.
In today's issue:
What's Behind That Sewer Smell in Your Bathroom
Growing Fresh Green Onions on Your Kitchen Counter
A Simple Recipe to Restore Aluminum's Shine
And more…
CLEANING
We've all walked into a bathroom and caught that unmistakable sewer smell—turns out, a dried-out P-trap is often the sneaky culprit behind the stench. These eight straightforward fixes tackle the most common sources, from simple water refills to quick drain maintenance that takes minutes but makes a world of difference.
CLEANING
We once watched a friend polish her grandmother's dull aluminum kettle with nothing more than cream of tartar and elbow grease—it gleamed like new in minutes . These five homemade cleaner recipes prove that restoring aluminum's shine doesn't require harsh chemicals or a trip to the store.
TIP OF THE DAY
Can a layer of sand really evict your gnat problem?
Spread coarse sand or fine gravel across the soil surface of your houseplants to block gnats. The dry, gritty barrier prevents adult females from reaching the moist soil where they deposit larvae. Use horticultural sand or aquarium gravel. Water from the bottom by placing the pot in a tray so moisture wicks up without wetting the top layer. |  |
PLANTS & GARDEN
Green onions are one of the few vegetables that grow faster indoors than outdoors, regrowing from scraps in as little as seven days on a sunny windowsill. These five tips show how to turn kitchen scraps into a steady supply of fresh flavor year-round.
FUN FACT
Could a steam locomotive's whistle save your life?
Train whistles are a coded language that warns workers, passengers, and anyone near the tracks of danger ahead. Engineers blast specific patterns for a crossing ahead, or signal an emergency for workers on the rails. That piercing sound, which can carry over a mile in open country, turned into one of the most recognized safety systems of the industrial age. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Whether you're banishing bathroom odors, growing fresh green onions on the windowsill, or polishing aluminum to a shine , these tips prove that a cleaner, fresher home doesn't require fancy products or a big budget.
May your drains stay sweet,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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