Fill vases one-fourth full of sand to prevent them from being knocked over and broken.
A little powdered charcoal put in the sink occasionally will keep it clean and free from odors.
Rubbing chilblains thoroughly with paraffine oil every night for a week is said to effect a cure.
A little kerosene added to the water with which you wash your windows will make them much brighter.
A few drops of oil of lavender poured into a glass of hot water and set in the sick-room will purify it greatly.
Soaking new brooms in strong hot salt water before using them is said to toughen the bristles, making the brooms more durable.
IN CASE OF FIRE
If smoke is seen pouring out from under a door, do not rush and open that door. Remember that by so doing you cause a draught which will fan smouldering timbers into flame. Shut and keep shut all doors and windows, or other air-channels.
If you have not a hand pump or fire grenades handy, collect as many pails or jugs of water as possible outside the closed door of the room which is afire.
Meantime, remember that smoke is almost as dangerous to life as fire. A soaking-wet towel knotted round the face and nostrils is an excellent rough-and-ready protection against breathing smoke. So is a wet sponge.