Amy Y. Conry Davis is a writer who specializes in green living, sustainability, and travel. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego. Durable, stylish, and easy to make yourself, ...

I would like the directions to make nylon pot scrubbers -- I've lost my pattern. My mother-in-law used to make them according to your directions, so I know it takes strips of netting, but how wide and ...

DEAR HELOISE: The nylon-net "roses" or "scrubbies" are also good for cleaning paintbrushes. I just use soapy water and rub the latex-paint residue off with the net scrubbie. -- Marie Loomis, San ...