Pull the nails from your walls with a cutting plier. Hold tightly by the head and pull the nail back and forth.

Place a thin block of wooden piece behind the plier as it will avoid you from damaging the walls. Clean the place and it is ready to use again.

Arrange all your books in a shelf neatly.

Do not keep any clutter visible to others. Place them inside any of your shelves. Keep your clothes in their respective places and hang some pictures that will make your room look so neat.Last but not least sweep your room often.

Things needed to clean a flask: Bicarbonate of soda & Water.

To remove lingering smells from your thermos Bicarbonate of soda can be used. To clean your flask, put 3 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda into it and fill it up with boiling water, then leave to soak for 1/2 an hour and rinse clean, doing so will remove all the odor in the flask.

To make your pet used to a bath you must develop a comfort zone for them. Its much better that the same person should bathe your pet every time, as it reaches a comfort level with this person.

If your dog bites and makes a fuss to have a bath it would be a good idea to tie the mouth with a rope or make it wear a muzzle.

Before wearing your brand new dress shirt, ensure you wash it first to remove any toxic, skin-irritating chemical. Besides giving your skin a break, washing will soften the fabric.

Over time buttons might come loose. To avoid having to run around with a half-buttoned dress shirt, routinely check for unsecured buttons or loose threads.

Turn your phone off from time to time to allow the operating system to reboot. This will give your cell phone a much needed rest.

Avoid charging your cell phone if the battery is full. It will help in longevity of the battery.

To keep away rats, place a ball of cotton soaked in peppermint oil near a rat hole.

Place fresh neem twigs along with your woolen clothes to protect them from insects in storage.

To keep your gems sparkling, clean your gemstone jewelry in a bowl of water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent.

Organic gems like pearls, amber, and coral needs special care because they are porous. Ensure you save them from chemicals in hair products, fragrances and cosmetics.

Pour some water in the pressure cooker and place the pressure pans with the cooking ingredients. Add 1-2 pieces of lemon alone with a small ball of tamarind in it.

Cook your dish in the normal way. After cooking you will see that the pan would be white and the stains would disappear.

The best way to remove hair dye from skin would be by using a cleanser.

All you need to do is simply just wet the area with warm water, apply your cleanser and scrub. All the dye color from the skin would be gone.

A cold compress can be very comforting if you are suffering from headaches and easy to apply.

Taking a short nap can be of great help especially if your cause of headache is stress.

Ill-fitting over-the-counter contact lenses rub a patient's cornea, causing infection and damage that could cause to blindness.

Exposure to pollution, smoke, dust or pollen can lead to collection of dust particles in the lenses which can cause discomfort and inflammation of the cornea.

To avoid sweat and dirt from corroding a gold plated watch, wipe it with a soft cloth about three or four times a week.

Keep your watch far off from high voltage machines. They generate magnetic fields that may affect the watch’s functioning.

Don't eat raw food in the form of salads because it may not have been properly washed or cleaned before being served to you. Opt for stir fried vegetables.

Avoid coconut chutney and sauces which are usually allowed to stand at room temperature for several hours in restaurants and are full of harmful microorganisms.

Rub your teeth with strawberries daily which can effectively remove all the stains.

Rub teeth with the inner white part of an orange peel for a lovely white shine.

Brush your teeth after every heavy meals.

Avoid eating spicy food. If you do, remember to pop some mints or a gum into your mouth.

Brush your teeth twice daily spending atleast 5 min after getting up and before going to sleep.

Clean the area properly with soap and warm water, cautiously washing away any dirt.

While maintaining pressure on the wound, raise the injured area – this will reduce blood flow to the wound.

Put sterile bandage on wound.

Place a hot water bottle on your stomach to relieve cramps.

Drink hot liquids like hot herbal teas and warmed up lemonade to increase your blood flow and relax your muscles.

Ginger root has been found to be of great aid in relieving the pain associated with menstrual cramps.

Try using the paste of ground green gram powder as an alternative of soap for a soft and supple skin.

Soothe your skin with a little coconut oil before bath to heal dryness and chaps. Use a creamy soap that delivers that extra suppleness to your skin.

Drink 1-2 glasses of water early morning to keep yourself healthy and free from acidity.

Squeeze the juice of a whole orange and mix it with roasted cumin seeds. Add some rock salt according to your taste.

Involve yourself in some sort of physical exercises such as yoga, dance or aerobics.

Take breaks now and then away from tasks or situations that are sources of stress and frustration.

Drink at least two liters of water per day, and reduce your caffeine intake, which is a major source of stress reaction.

Oranges contain Vitamin C which helps to improve health. Vitamin C also counteracts free radicals and prevents DNA mutations.

The iron and Vitamin B6 in oranges aids in the production of hemoglobin and stepping up the oxygen carrying capacity. They also purify the blood.

Apply pulp of ripe banana on the cracked area of the heel. This pulp is kept for about 10 minutes and then it is cleaned.

Daily application of mixture of glycerine and rosewater is great home remedy for cracked heels.

Get rid of grease from stainless steel cookware or appliances using a concoction of warm water and ammonia.

Get rid of rust stains on stainless steel sinks with continual, regular cleaning using a household cleaner.

Eggs are rich in cysteine, sulfur, lecithin, amino acids and lutein. Sulfur-containing compounds protect the lens of the eye from cataract formation.

Blueberries and grapes contain anthocyanins, which can greatly improve night vision.

Garlic, onions, shallots and capers which are rich in sulfur, is essential for the production of glutathione, a vital antioxidant for the lens of the eye, and the whole body.

Mix one tablespoon yogurt with fuller's earth and apply. Yogurt itself can be applied on the face. It helps to moisturize the skin and restores the natural acid mantle.

If your skin is overly oily, mix in a few drops of eau de cologne. This not only aids to keep oiliness at bay but also aids in refining the pores of the skin by acting as astringent, thereby keeping off acne.

Dates are such food which gets digested real fast, that’s the reason they can be used for quick energy and repairing wastes.

The nicotinic properties of dates make them an great cure for intestinal disturbances.

Dates are also great remedy for alcoholic intoxication.

To keep off infections and keep your plants healthy soak neem leaves in hot water overnight, strain and use this water to 'bathe' your plants. It is enough to do this once a month.

In case your plants develop a white fungal infection, don't worry. Just wash the infected areas with soap and water.

Apply olive oil to the areas around eye with the aid of cotton ball as it is the great natural way to remove eye makeup and to condition the lashes.

Waterproof mascara and eye liner can be washed up using baby oil or baby shampoo.

Avoid brushing your hair when it's wet, because that's when it is at its most vulnerable.

Opt for a shampoo that has sunscreen as a major ingredient.

Use a conditioner after shampooing, and that also a deep conditioner once a month.

A bucket of water should always be kept nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don't go off.

Avoid trying relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Put out and soak them with water and throw them away.

Make sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks..

Apply honey to the wound once you have washed the wound properly. It will keep off infection and will heal the wound.

Aloe Vera is great for treating burns. Cut some fresh aloe Vera leaves and put it on the burnt area. Once the wound starts healing, break a capsule of vitamin E and pour the liquid on it. This way you can avoid scars.

To peel the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.

To keep off ants, put 3-4 cloves in the sugar container.

To keep biscuits fresh for a longer time, keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container.

Banana is a great source of potassium. If you are taking diuretics take 2 bananas a day to avoid diminution of potassium in the body.

Skin of the banana can be of great aid in removing warts(cover the warts with the inner skin of banana).

Banana is a great for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt.

Mash two ripe bananas. Add half cup beaten curd. Apply this paste all over your scalp and coat the ends of the hair with it.

Beat up an egg in a cup of milk or yogurt. Squeeze in the juice of the one lemon. Add to this a teaspoon of the coconut oil or olive oil massage well into your hair. Cover with moist, warm towel

Avoid working in the center of the house, in the bedroom, or under a stairway.

A home office area should be well ventilated and lighted. It is good to have a window in the office room. It induces the activity of positive energy, and creates a working atmosphere in the room.

Walking increases muscle tone and bone density.

Brisk walking exercise done regularly reduces the chances of having a heart attack.

Walking reduces the risks of diabetes by lowering blood sugars and body fat levels.

The golden rule “Prevention is better than cure” very much applies here! Make sure you have a good doormat to prevent as much soil as possible entering your home.

Regular Vacuuming will keep your carpet looking their best. A great and practical tip is to rake your carpet prior to using the vacuum cleaner. This will loosen the dirt, pet hairs and raise the pile, making the vacuuming far more effective.

Repetitively practice writing with good writing habits. This requires purchasing handwriting books, or taking a handwriting course.

Keep the writing paper close and within reach to avoid any awkward maneuvering of the wrists and elbow to write.

Regular exercising and a little walk after dinner can aid you build a stronger stamina and a healthy body.

Food high on fat and oil has to be stringently avoided. Fat and oil increases the cholesterol level in the body.

It is well-advised to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. These fulfill the body’s need of nutrients and roughage.

A tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain) crushed and tied in a muslin cloth. Inhale whenever nose is blocked.

3-4 tsp onion juice with 3-4 tsp honey taken daily prevents cold.

Coarsely pound ginger is boiled in a cup of water till the water reduces to half the original volume, add some honey and drink hot at bedtime.

Almond improves the movement of food through the colon, resulting in preventing of colon cancer.

Regular consumption of almond helps reduce the risk of developing Gallstones by about 25 percent.

Almond also helps in minimizing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals. This offers protection from diabetes.

Try different types of workouts to challenge your abdominal muscle.

Fortify your back muscles while doing your abdominal training routine. Powerful back and abs are necessary to create muscular balance in the body.

Be active! Find things to do around the house - cleaning, gardening, cooking, anything that doesn't involve sitting down.

Avoid washing your hair too frequently, as it will result in washing out the color very speedily.Use shampoos especially meant for colored hair, as they are designed especially for the purpose and do not strip away color from your hair that fast.

For maintaining the luster of your hair, ensure to apply a good conditioner every time you wash your hair. This will not only prevent your hair from becoming dry, but will also moisturize it, securing the color.

Drinking lots of water and eating something bland with protein and carbs, like eggs and toast, will help to get rid of a hangover headache.

Bouillon soup is another great way to remove a hangover as it helps in restoring the potassium and salt levels in the body.

You can also drink warm water mixed with lemon juice.

Keep smaller or fragile pieces separately from the larger, heavier pieces, to forbid them from damage while storing.Protect silver jewelry away from light and air, since these speed up tarnishing. Store in sealed air tight bags or boxes.

Do NOT spray perfume or hairspray on jewelry, especially pearls and porus stones like turquoise.Use products first then put jewelry on last.

For about 15 days, apply a paste of gram flour (besan), milk (2 teaspoon) and lime juice(3-4 drops) on your face and neck for 15 minutes and wash with water. You complexion should improve. Repeat every 2 weeks.

Applying yogurt to the face also helps improving your complexion.

Applying grated white radish or its juice is also great for fairer complexion.

Avoid running electrical wires under rugs.

Always ensure that lamps and night-lights are not touching bedspreads, drapes, or any other fabrics.

Make sure you turn off the stove when not in use -- Objects on the stove may become overheated, catch on fire and burn. Never leave a burning stove unattended.

Avoid dry-cleaning your shirts because the chemicals can ruin the fabric.

Ensure that you are allowing the deodorant which you apply before putting on shirt to keep away antiperspirant stains.

Also to prevent lifting the color of your shirts, ensure that you are separating them before laundering into three categories: whites, colors and darks. Try using an appropriate bleach to fix colors.

Try wearing different watches for avoiding the dirt go into the same one. Also having several kinds of watches, can also improve your image.

Care should be taken more of the watch strap. If the watch strap is damaged, the watch looks old although surface of it is new.

Ensure that you Brush and Floss your teeth everyday - This is very important. Be clean and be consistent!

Avoid eating junk - No candy! If you do eat it quickly.

Soda, tea – is again a big no no! If you do drink these beverages make sure to drink them a littler quicker.

Cucumber has cleaning properties that removes accumulated waste and toxins from our body. It may improve arthritis since it eliminates uric acid.

People with diabetes are benefited from the consumption of cucumber or cucumber juice.

Pound the roots of ashwagandha to make a powder. Take 1 tsp along with warm milk twice a day.

Local massage of the scalp with oil of aamla and bramhi is recommended.