Candle wax can be easier to remove when hardened; freeze it first, then use a warm iron and paper towels to lift residue from fabricTo effectively remove candle wax from fabric, begin by freezing the wax to solidify it. Once hardened, gently scrape the fabric to lift off...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
What to do with old mugs? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to organise your home and add a decorative touchOld mugs are not just relics of your coffee-drinking past; they can revolutionize your home's organization and design. Transform them into ...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
In 2019, Lovett Commercial bought Houston's historic 254,808-sq-ft Folgers plant; 7 years later, a $10 million reuse project was turning it into an arts and school hubHouston's historic Folgers Coffee Plant is being transformed into the Frank Liu Jr. Academy of Music and Arts, a tuition-free, open-enrollm...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Maharashtra imposes minimum 10% water cut in urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16 amid deficient monsoonMaharashtra will enforce a 10 percent reduction in water supply starting October 16 due to insufficient rainfall. The state has prioritized...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
What to do with old clothes? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to turn them into useful home essentialsTransforming worn-out clothing into functional household items is not only resourceful but also environmentally friendly. Think about turni...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
What to do with old sarees? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to turn them into useful home essentials instead of throwing them awayOld sarees hold potential beyond their original use, providing a trove of creative opportunities for home decor and organization. From vibr...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Panel proposes raising RBI's ways and means advances corpus by 11.2% to Rs 67,839 croreThe panel has also recommended an annual review of the WMA corpus capping annual upward revision at 4%. The extent of upward revision could...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 2021, New Jersey dropped about 400 donated gravestones and concrete rubble onto Barnegat Reef; 60 tons of monuments became new underwater habitatIn May 2021, New Jersey took a significant step by deploying around 400 gravestones to bolster its artificial reef initiative. Sourced from...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
What to do with old jars? Try these 5 easy DIY reuse ideas to turn them into useful storage containersTransform your clutter into an organized oasis by repurposing old household glass jars. Perfect for storing spices, stationery, or sewing s...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses daily; Oregon recovered 5.9 million pounds of recyclable items in one yearOregon initiated a statewide mattress recycling programme to reduce landfill waste and illegal dumping. In its first year, over 134,000 mat...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
What to do with empty room freshener bottles? Try these 4 easy DIY reuse ideas for a stylish and fragrant homeInstead of discarding empty room freshener bottles, consider their potential for creative reuse. These versatile containers can be turned i...
27 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Have an old packet of seeds and don't know if they will still grow? Put 10 on a damp paper towel; if fewer than 7 sprout, it may be time to replace themHome gardeners can utilize an easy damp towel test to check if their old seeds are still viable. This involves laying out the seeds on a mo...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
What to do with empty shoe boxes? Try these 4 easy and creative DIY reuse ideas to organise clothes, accessories and small itemsTransform your empty shoe boxes into creative organizers that can tidy up your home. Ideal for storing accessories, stationery, and even cl...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Once-abandoned American factories were facing an uncertain future; developers repurposed their large industrial spaces into art galleries, restaurants and hotelsOnce-abandoned factories, mills and warehouses can take on new roles when cities and developers embrace adaptive reuse. These industrial st...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
What to do with old gift bags? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to organise your home, store small items and reduce wasteRepurposing gift bags is an excellent way to enhance your home organization. Small bags can tidy up drawers, making it easy to separate cha...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
What to do with old pillow covers? Try these 5 creative DIY ideas to turn unused fabric into useful organisers, cleaning cloths and moreTransforming old pillow covers into practical home items is not only eco-friendly but also fun! Consider crafting cleaning rags or simple p...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Have old towels at home? Try these 5 simple and useful ways to reuse them instead of throwing them awayTransforming old towels into handy household items is an easy and creative DIY solution. With minimal effort, you can convert these discard...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST