DIY Eyeglass Cleaners, Sterilize Canning Jars & Evergreen Bushes
Joan Clark
July 21, 2026
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There are always fresh opportunities to tackle those household tasks that make daily life smoother. We found practical tips to help you care for your home and yard with confidence.
In today's issue:
Simple Recipes for Streak-Free Eyeglass Cleaner
The Best Evergreen Bushes for Year-Round Privacy
The Right Way to Sterilize Canning Jars at Home
And more…
CLEANING
Have you ever squinted through smudged lenses at the worst possible moment—during a presentation, while driving at night, or trying to read a menu? These three homemade eyeglass cleaners take less than two minutes to mix and cost pennies compared to store-bought sprays that often leave streaks.
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CLEANING
Clean jars are the foundation of safe, shelf-stable preserves—skip this step and spoilage can sneak in within weeks . We learned the hard way after a batch of peach jam grew mold. These two tricks have kept every jar pristine since.
TIP OF THE DAY
Icemaker Coughing Up Cloudy Cubes?
Turn off the icemaker and locate the water supply line at the back of the fridge. Disconnect it (place a towel underneath to catch drips), then flush the line by running water through it into a bucket for 30 seconds to clear sediment.
Reconnect the line, turn the icemaker back on, and discard the first two batches of ice. Sediment and mineral deposits slow water flow and cloud your ice, so flushing the line every six months keeps cubes crystal clear.
PLANTS & GARDEN
A garden that stays colorful through every season isn't luck—it's choosing the right evergreen bushes that hold their hues when everything else fades. We've rounded up 15 varieties that deliver year-round vibrancy, from fiery winter berries to foliage that deepens in the cold.
FUN FACT
First Fire Extinguisher Used Gunpowder!
George W. Manby's 1818 fire extinguisher held 3 gallons of pearl ash solution under compressed air—but earlier inventors tried a wilder approach. In the 1700s, German physician M. Fuchs proposed glass balls filled with saltwater that you'd hurl into a fire. Some 17th-century designs relied on gunpowder charges to blast water onto flames. |  |
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Clean glasses help you see the evergreens you planted and your glistening canning jars. Life has a funny way of connecting the dots . Keep your home bright and your garden thriving.
Here's to a clearer view of everything beautiful,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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