DIY Bathtub Cleaner, Clean Brick Wall & Eliminate Centipedes

Author

Joan Clark
April 22, 2026

Hello there,

Warmer weather often brings fresh energy to tackle those stubborn spots around the house. Check out our smart solutions to help you refresh your space from top to bottom.

In today's issue:

  • A Simple Recipe for Sparkling Bathtubs

  • Getting Rid of Centipedes for Good

  • The Right Way to Clean Brick Walls

  • And more…

CLEANING

We once watched a friend transform her grimy tub using nothing but baking soda and vinegar, and the results were so stunning that we started experimenting with homemade cleaners ourselves . These seven recipes prove that a sparkling bathroom doesn't require harsh chemicals or a big budget.

CLEANING

We once watched a homeowner scrub a century-old brick wall with dish soap and a wire brush, only to strip away the protective patina and expose crumbling mortar underneath. These seven hacks protect the brick's integrity while lifting away dirt, mold, and years of grime without causing damage.

TIP OF THE DAY

Why does my chard look like it joined a frat house?

Space chard seedlings 6 inches apart once they sprout their second set of leaves. Crowded plants compete for nutrients and sunlight, producing thin stems and small leaves instead of the thick, colorful stalks you want.

Thin by snipping extras at the soil level with scissors rather than pulling, which disturbs neighboring roots. Proper spacing also improves air circulation, reducing fungal problems in humid climates.

BUG CONTROL

Centipedes can sprint up to 16 inches per second, which explains why they seem to vanish the moment the lights come on. We've rounded up seven fast, proven tricks to send speedy centipedes packing for good.

FUN FACT

Can You Really Bake a Cassette Tape to Fix It?

Magnetic tape from the 1970s and 1980s sometimes develops sticky-shed syndrome, where the binder holding the magnetic particles gums up playback heads.

Audio engineers discovered that baking the tape in a food dehydrator or low-temperature oven for several hours temporarily re-hardens the binder, allowing one or two final plays before the tape degrades again.

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THANK YOU!

From sparkling tubs to centipede-free corners, and brick walls that shine , you now have the tools to tackle it all. Small wins in every room add up to a home that feels fresh, clean, and completely yours.

Here's to fewer bugs and cleaner everything,

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