Cleaning your kitchen sink’s rim is not an insurmountable problem. But constant cleaning gets old quickly, especially when you have so much else to clean in a kitchen. Other than a relatively few integrated kitchen sinks where the countertop and sink are all a single molded unit, most kitchen sinks are units separate from the countertop. They fall into one of two categories: drop-in sinks or undermount sinks. One clear advantage of undermount sinks is that they help you avoid the water build-up problem....

For example, if a circuit breaker is rated at 20 amps, it has been designed and tested to allow up to and including 20 amps to flow through it, but nothing more. Once that limit is reached, the circuit breaker will trip, opening the circuit and shutting off the power. How to Tell If a Breaker Has Tripped There are a couple of ways of confirming that a circuit breaker has tripped....

Kitchens and bathrooms are easy to stage as they don’t require any furniture. Focus on setting the right tone in these areas by using decorative accessories. Declutter, clean, and use small touches in the kitchen such as oven mitts and distinctive kitchen towels, decorative mason jars filled with oils or pasta, and a basket of artificial fruits. After thoroughly cleaning the bathrooms, make them seem more welcoming with colorful, clean, and fluffy towels on the rack....

Tips for Efficient Unpacking Get the essentials unpacked first, then take your time with the rest of the house. Plan each room before you unpack too many boxes. Anticipate future needs. Rather than putting off work—such as lining cabinet shelves or installing closet organizers—do it now, when it is most efficient. Make the space your own. Hang pictures and place family photos around the house early in your unpacking. It will help to make the home feel familiar and comfortable and will boost your family’s enthusiasm....

Why Baking Soda Freshens Laundry and Eliminates Odors While scented detergents and other laundry treatments merely mask odors with artificial scents, baking soda actually removes many odors by neutralizing the acids that produce the odor. Baking soda is alkaline—the opposite of acid—and is most effective at removing acidic odor compounds, such as those in sour milk, smoke, sweat, and vomit. Baking soda also can absorb oils that introduce odors into the laundry....

Properties of Black Onyx Color: BlackChakra: RootNumber: Vibrates to 6Planet: Mars, SaturnZodiac: LeoBagua areas: Kan (Career), Gen (Self-Knowledge), Dui (Children)Elements: Earth, WaterOrigin: Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, USA Meaning and Uses of Black Onyx Black onyx crystals can be used for grounding, protection, and self-control, and as a shield against negative energy. It also enhances discipline, allowing more ease in following through on goals and completing tasks. Black onyx has a calming quality, which can be beneficial in working with challenging emotions such as grief and anxiety....

Shout It Out When a child releases the bowling ball, challenge them to shout out as many things that they can name in one category before the ball reaches the bowling pins. Keep track of how many items each player is able to list. At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins. Suggestions for categories include ice cream flavors, zoo animals, characters on a favorite television show, types of cereal, and candy bars....