Tips.Net Author Amy Gordon (Tips.Net)

Amy Gordon

Amy Gordon is a full-time mother of two rambunctious, messy kids. She loves keeping things simple, natural, and safe so she can spend more time having fun. Amy has a passion for bargains and likes to save money by doing things herself and cooking from scratch. She considers herself the steward of the home—if everything is clean, everyone is fed and clothed, and the home is warm and inviting, her job has been done well!

Every day Amy learns new things about home improvement, whether it's decorating, cleaning, repairing, or just making life at home easier, and she loves to share it with you!

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Amy has written the following 259 articles that are published on Tips.Net:

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- Air Fragrance
  - Add a Spicy Aroma to Your Home
  - Use a Cotton Ball and Perfume to Freshen Your Home
  - Use Your Light Bulbs to Scent Your Rooms
- Aluminum
  - Clean Aluminum with Fruit
- Appliances
  - Remove Permanent Marker from Counters and Appliances
- Automobile
  - Removing Stains from Auto Carpets
  - Removing Stains from Auto Upholstery
- Bathroom
  - Removing Calcium Stains
  - Removing Grout Stains
  - Removing Hard Water Stains
  - Removing Mold Stains
- Bedroom
  - Make Your Beds Much Neater
  - Quick Clean Your Curtains and Bedspreads
  - Removing Stains from Mattresses
  - Urine Stain Removal
- Books
  - Cleaning Books
- Brass
  - Cleaning Brass
- Brick and Stone
  - Clean Marble and Slate with Ease
  - Clean Up Soot and Your Fireplace
  - Cleaning Brick and Stone
  - Removing Stains from Marble
- Candles
  - Candle Tips
  - Cleaning Messy Candleholders
  - Removing Wax Stains
- Carpet and Rugs
  - Clean and Care for Your Carpets
  - Freshen Your Carpet with Ammonia
  - Removing Carpet Impressions
- Carpet Stains
  - Carpet Stain Removal
  - Cover Carpet Stains with Crayons
  - Dealing with Carpet Stains
  - Remove Gum from Carpet with Peanut Butter
  - Removing Stains from Auto Carpets
  - Use Shaving Cream on Greasy Carpet Stains
- Cigarettes and Tobacco
  - Clean Your Ashtrays with Ease
  - Dealing with Cigarette Smoke
  - Removing Nicotine Stains
- Cleaning Air
  - Dealing with Cigarette Smoke
- Cleaning Tools
  - Clean Up Spills with Diapers
  - Make Steel Wool Go Further
  - Revive an Old Sponge with Salt
  - Use a Paint Brush to Clean Delicate Items
  - Use Brushes when Cleaning
- Clothing
  - Removing Stains from Clothes
  - Removing Stains from Cotton
  - Removing Stains from Denim
  - Removing Stains from Nylon
  - Removing Stains from Silk
  - Removing Stains from Wool
- Concrete
  - Removing Oil Stains from Concrete
  - Removing Stains from Concrete Floors
- Copper
  - Polishing Copper
- Counters
  - Remove Permanent Marker from Counters and Appliances
  - Removing Stains from Countertops
  - Use Club Soda for Sparkling Countertops
- Dishes
  - Clean Baked-On Food from Your Casserole Dishes
  - Clean Cooked-On Food from a Skillet
- Dishwasher
  - More Organized Dishwashing
- Doors
  - Make Cleaning Doors a Priority
- Dusting
  - Discourage Dust from Your Lampshades
  - Dust Your Wallpaper Regularly
  - Use Fabric Softener Sheets as Dust Cloths
- Floor Stains
  - Removing Stains from Concrete Floors
  - Removing Stains from Grout
  - Removing Stains from Linoleum
  - Removing Stains from Tile
  - Removing Stains from Wood Floors
- Floors and Flooring
  - Cleaning Vinyl Floors
- Garage
  - Clear Out the Garage
  - Prevent Garbage Can Odor
  - Removing Oil Stains from Concrete
- General Cleaning
  - Always Ready for Guests
  - Clean Egg Messes Easily
  - Cleaning a Thermos Flask
  - Cleaning the Inside of Bottles and Vases
  - Enjoy Yourself while Cleaning
  - Make a Checklist for Cleaning Chores
  - Never Again Clean On Weekends
  - Remove Scratches from CDs or DVDs
  - Removing Chewing Gum
  - Save Time when Cleaning
  - Start at the Top when Cleaning a Room
  - Wake Up to a Cleaner Home
- Glass and Porcelain
  - Hide Nicks and Scratches in Porcelain
  - Removing Porcelain Stains
  - Removing Stains from Glass
- Heating and Cooling
  - Clean Up Soot and Your Fireplace
- Household Cleaners
  - Clean Up Spills with Diapers
  - Counteract Kitchen Stains with Bleach
  - Kill Germs with Borax
  - Make Steel Wool Go Further
  - Make Your Own Window-Washing Liquid
  - The Top Five Household Cleaners
- Ink Stains
  - Removing Ink Stains
- Kitchen
  - Clean and Deodorize Your Wood Cutting Board
  - Cleaning a Rusty Knife
  - Counteract Kitchen Stains with Bleach
- Kitchen Sink
  - Remove Grease from Your Drain with Salt
  - Removing Stains from Sinks
  - Repair a Scratched Stainless Steel Sink
- Lampshades
  - Cleaning Dirty Lampshades
  - Discourage Dust from Your Lampshades
- Laundry
  - Freshen Your Clothes with Dryer Sheets
  - Removing Calcium Stains
- Leather
  - Removing Stains from Leather
- Light Fixtures
  - Clean Your Light Bulbs for a Brighter Day
  - How to Clean a Chandelier
  - Use Your Light Bulbs to Scent Your Rooms
- Living Areas
  - A Tidy Home Is More Appealing
  - Clean Up Soot and Your Fireplace
  - Removing Stains from Draperies
  - Removing Stains from Wood Furniture
- Microwave
  - Stop Microwave Odors
- Nail Polish Stains
  - Removing Nail Polish
- Personal Hygiene
  - Removing Hair Dye Stains
  - Removing Nail Polish
  - Removing Stains from Fingernails
  - Removing Stains from Teeth
  - Removing Teeth Stains
- Refrigerator
  - Make Defrosting Your Freezer Easier
  - Stop Odors when Your Refrigerator Is Switched Off
  - Use Car Wax on Your Refrigerator
- Removing Clutter
  - Keep On Top of Your Clutter
- Roofing
  - Removing Stains from Shingles
- Shoes
  - Removing Stains from Tennis Shoes
- Shower
  - Cleaning the Showerhead
- Stained Surfaces
  - Remove Heavy-Duty Stains on Stainless Steel
  - Removing Grout Stains
  - Removing Oil Stains from Fabric
  - Removing Porcelain Stains
  - Removing Stains from Concrete Floors
  - Removing Stains from Plastic
- Staining Agents
  - Blood Stain Removal
  - Chocolate Stain Removal
  - Cleaning Crayon from Walls
  - Coffee Stain Removal
  - Mustard Stain Removal
  - Pet Stain Removal
  - Remove Grease Stains
  - Remove Lipstick Stains
  - Remove Rust Stains
  - Removing Barbeque Sauce Stains
  - Removing Butter Stains
  - Removing Calcium Stains
  - Removing Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
  - Removing Coffee Stains
  - Removing Deodorant Stains
  - Removing Egg Stains
  - Removing Eyeliner Stains
  - Removing Grass Stains
  - Removing Hair Dye Stains
  - Removing Ketchup Stains
  - Removing Magic Marker Stains
  - Removing Mildew Stains
  - Removing Nicotine Stains
  - Removing Paint Stains
  - Removing Soft Drink Stains
  - Removing Soot Stains
  - Removing Stains from Marble
  - Removing Sweat Stains
  - Removing Tea Stains
  - Removing Wax Stains
  - Urine Stain Removal
- Stainless Steel
  - Make Stainless Steel Sparkle
  - Remove Heavy-Duty Stains on Stainless Steel
  - Repair a Scratched Stainless Steel Sink
- Stove and Oven
  - Clean an Oven Spill Quickly
- Surfaces
  - Removing Stains from Ceiling Tiles
- Tile
  - Clean Marble and Slate with Ease
  - Removing Stains from Grout
  - Removing Stains from Tile
- Toilet
  - Clean Your Toilet the Easy Way
- Tub
  - Removing Stains from Bathtubs
- Vacuum
  - Prevent Damage to Your Vacuum Cleaner
  - When Using a Vacuum on Delicate Items
- Walls
  - Cleaning Crayon from Walls
  - Dust Your Wallpaper Regularly
  - Keep Fingerprints Off Walls
  - Removing Stains from Walls
  - Removing Water Stains from Drywall
- Window Treatments
  - Cleaning Mini-Blinds
  - Quick Clean Your Curtains and Bedspreads
  - Removing Stains from Draperies
- Windows and Mirrors
  - Clean Windows with a Coffee Filter
  - Make Your Own Window-Washing Liquid
  - Tackle Streaks when Cleaning Windows
  - Use Air Freshener to Clean Your Mirrors
- Wine Stains
  - Removing Port Wine Stains
  - Removing Red Wine Stains
- Wood Floors
  - Hiding Scratches and Scrapes on Wood Floors
  - Removing Stains from Wood Floors
  - Removing Wood Stains
  - Restore Shine to Wood Floors
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- Animals
  - Getting Rid of Moles
  - Keep Rabbits from Eating Your Vegetables
  - Naturally Keeping Deer Out of Your Garden
- Annuals
  - Caring for Annuals
  - Growing Giant Sunflowers
- Bedding Plants
  - Move around Bedding Plants
  - Watch Out for Frost with Bedding Plants
- Cleaning
  - Clean Houseplant Leaves with Banana Skins
  - Clean Your Lawn and Yard Furniture
  - Hold Open Your Trash Bag when Sweeping Leaves
  - Keep Dust Off of Your Houseplants
- Dealing with Weather
  - Cold-Weather Flower Gardens
  - Protect Young Plants from Frost with Plastic Bottles
  - Watch Out for Frost with Bedding Plants
- Fertilizers
  - Choosing the Right Flower Fertilizer
  - Choosing the Right Tree Fertilizer
  - Choosing the Right Vegetable Fertilizer
  - Do You Need Plant Food?
  - How to Make Compost
- Flowers
  - Beautiful Spring Flowers
  - Best Flowers for Shady Spots
  - Choosing the Right Flower Fertilizer
  - Choosing the Right Sized Flowerpot
  - Cold-Weather Flower Gardens
  - Creating a Beginner's Flower Garden
  - Growing Prize-Winning Flowers
  - Repotting Flowers
  - Tips for Taking Cuttings
  - Working with Bulbs and Bulbils
- Fruit
  - Growing Melons
- Fruit Plants
  - Planting a Grape Arbor
  - Raising Prize Strawberries
- Fruit Trees
  - Fruit Trees in the Backyard
  - Pruning Fruit Trees
- Garden Helps
  - Attract and Feed Wild Birds In Your Garden
  - Choosing the Right Sized Flowerpot
  - Creating a Butterfly Garden
  - Gardening Gloves
- Garden Plans
  - Creating a Beginner's Flower Garden
  - Creating a Beginner's Vegetable Garden
  - Rock Gardens for Tranquility
  - Setting Up Gardening Zones
  - Starting a Vegetable Garden
- Gardening in Tight Places
  - Creating a Windowsill Garden
  - Creative Container Gardening
  - Gardening in Pots
  - Gardening on a Balcony
  - Gardening on a Rooftop
  - Indoor Gardening
- Herbicides
  - Getting Rid of Weeds
- House Plants
  - Clean Houseplant Leaves with Banana Skins
  - Indoor Gardening
  - Keep Dust Off of Your Houseplants
- Insects
  - Control Aphids Naturally
  - Control Caterpillars in Your Garden
- Landscaping
  - Adding to Your Home's Security
  - Building a Retaining Wall
- Lawn
  - Aerating Your Lawn
  - Choosing the Right Lawn Fertilizer
  - Edging Your Lawn
  - Finding the Right Mowing Height
  - Getting Rid of Dandelions
  - Getting Rid of Mushroom Rings
  - Installing New Sod
  - Kill Dandelions Easily with Salt
  - Lawn Care along Fence Lines
  - Lawn Ornaments to Accent Your Home
- Natural Herbicides
  - Organic Herbicides
  - Vinegar is Great for Killing Weeds
- Off-Season Growing
  - Grow Plants in the Winter
- Peppers
  - Growing Green Peppers
  - Understanding Types of Peppers
- Perennials
  - Caring for Perennials
  - Growing Daisies
  - Planting the Christmas Poinsettia
  - Terrific Tulips
- Pesticides
  - Control Aphids Naturally
  - Control Caterpillars in Your Garden
  - Make Your Own Natural Insecticide
  - Organic Pesticides
- Power Tools
  - Advice for Electric Mower or Cutter in the Garden
  - Finding the Right Mowing Height
  - Look After Your Lawnmower Engine
- Roses
  - Fragrant Rose Bushes
- Shrubs
  - Adding to Your Home's Security
  - Brighter Azaleas with Vinegar
  - Bury Fuchsias to Keep Them Every Year
  - Choosing a Flowering Shrub
  - Secret to Rounded and Shaped Shrubs
  - Use Tea Bags to Give Azaleas the Acid They Love
- Snails and Slugs
  - Get Rid of Slugs and Snails
  - Hunt out Slugs and Snails at Night
  - Keeping Slugs and Snails Away from Plants
- Tomatoes
  - Growing Great Tomatoes
- Tools
  - Don't Waste Money on Expensive Bonsai Tools
  - Gardening Tools for Children
  - Protect Young Plants from Frost with Plastic Bottles
- Trees
  - Choosing the Right Tree Fertilizer
  - Getting Rid of Tent Worms
  - Removing an Entire Tree
  - Removing Dead Wood
  - Small Trees Can Become Very Big Trees
- Vegetables
  - Choosing the Right Vegetable Fertilizer
  - Creating a Beginner's Vegetable Garden
  - Growing Carrots
  - Growing Garlic
  - Growing Onions
  - Growing Potatoes
  - Growing Prize-Winning Vegetables
  - Growing Zucchini
  - How to Save Seeds from Melons
  - Planting a Vegetable Garden
  - Starting a Vegetable Garden
  - Vegetable Garden Irrigation
- Vines
  - Planting a Grape Arbor
- Watering
  - Don't Over Water Your Plants
  - Vegetable Garden Irrigation
- Weeds
  - Getting Rid of Dandelions
  - Getting Rid of Weeds
  - How to Get Rid of Couch Grass
  - Kill Dandelions Easily with Salt
  - Vinegar is Great for Killing Weeds
- Worms
  - Controlling Cutworms
  - Getting Rid of Bagworms
  - Getting Rid of Tent Worms

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