Don't put wooden cutting boards or sharp kitchen knives in the dishwasher. The heat and moisture warp wood and dull blades instantly. Do you have a dishwasher?

Don't store tomatoes in the fridge. Cold temperatures break down their cell walls, turning the texture mealy and killing the flavor. Do you eat tomatoes?

Don't scoop flour directly out of the bag with your measuring cup. This packs the flour down, resulting in up to 20% more flour than the recipe calls for. Spoon it into the cup and level it off. My recipes will turn out better now, since I've read that. Do you bake?

Don't let your cat eat lilies or keep them in your house. Even a tiny amount of pollen licked off their fur or a sip of water from the vase can cause total, irreversible kidney failure in cats within days. Do you have a cat?

Don't use a chemically treated "blue tab" toilet tank cleaner. The harsh chemicals sit in the tank and slowly rot the rubber flapper and gaskets, leading to phantom leaks and running toilets. I added this one because I was just thinking about buying some at the store on my next shopping day. I'm glad I read this! Have you ever used the "blue tab" toilet tank cleaners?