When it gets cold in New Orleans...I'm always shocked.  Every year it's like it comes outta nowhere and I feel like my house must not have ever been weather-proofed.  So I try and focus on 1 project a year.  So this year, I wanted to add weather-stripping to my doors and found this video with tips.

Special note: always spot test any home concoctions first before going all out. That doesn't just apply to baking soda, but any tips provided on any website.

Kitchen

- A bowl of baking soda in your fridge will help remove excess moisture and absorb odors.

- Sprinkle some in your veggies crisper and cover with a cloth or paper towel for crisper veggies that last longer.

- Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge for cleaning out your refrigerator and bench tops without scratching.

- Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in water in a microwave safe bowl, and then bring to the boil in your microwave. Allow to sit for a minute or two, then you should easily be able to wipe out any baked on stains, plus your oven will microwave will smell fresher too.

- Sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of rubbish bags will help to control odors as you add trash.