Freshen that cutting board

Cutting boards can be freshened with a simple, eco-friendly cleaner: a lemon! Cut a lemon in half, and rub the cut side all over your cutting board. It usually will take out stains and is great for onion odors as well. — L.M. in South Carolina

“I made my own knife block that fits into a kitchen drawer. I took a piece of Styrofoam and made indents by pushing each knife into the block, sharp side down, so that the handle was hanging off the side. Then I took a really thin square of fabric and laid it on top. I worked left to right and put each knife into its slot. The material was pushed down, but stays there. I just trim the extra fabric in areas that bunched up, and pinned the corners and sides with straight pins. Now I have a safe spot for each knife, and the drawer is very organized. — C.E. in Washington

“If you have stained wallpaper, try making a paste with baking soda and using it to scrub the paper. It worked in my mom’s kitchen, where the paper was dirty and greasy. It didn’t bring it totally back, but it looks much better! — B.W. in Pennsylvania

“If you save the long cardboard rolls from gift wrap, you might be able to tape one onto the end of your vacuum hose to reach out-of-the-way spots, like under the beds, under the fridge and high corners. — I.L. in Nevada

“Has your eyeglass prescription changed? Don’t forget to donate those old glasses to Lion’s Club International. For mailing instructions, go online or have a friend help you go online to www.lionsclubs.org and click on “Vision Programs.”