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Coring and Cleaning LettuceHold the lettuce head with both hands and firmly hit the head, core side down, against your countertop. Then twist the core and it should come right out.
To clean the lettuce, run water into the area where the core was removed. Invert the lettuce and allow the water to drain out before using.
By M. Day
Painting Tip: Less Mess When PaintingStretch a strong rubber band around a paint can from the top to the bottom. Use the rubber band to remove the excess paint from the brush which keeps the paint from going all over the side and rim of the paint can.
Tuna Pasta SaladMakes 4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each.
It's Cool to Clip CouponsClip coupons! You may think it's "nerdy", but when you look at the savings you won't mind being a nerd. I look in recycling bins, and the best place, around the newspaper printing place.
Homemade Watercolor PaintsThese watercolor paints are easy to make.
Line Dry for Longer Lasting ClothingI very rarely dry my cotton clothes, (jeans, t shirts, or any other non-permanent press items) in my dryer. I hang them on the line, and find that they last much longer that way. I have t-shirts that are ten years old and still look new.
Building a Fence?I need to replace the fence I have, it's really old. I need a 6 foot fence which I hope to look decent. Anyone have any tips for an inexpensive way to go about this?
Uses for Used ink Pens?Do you know any uses for used pens that are out of ink? Especially the disposable kind.
Looking for Advice on Sheets?I am trying to find out which would be the softer: A sheet set of 300 thread count Pima cotton blend which is a mix of 50% cotton and 50% polyester or a set of 250 or 275 thread count of Egyptian cotton. I am confused on which would be the softer of the two or what the actual differences are between the choices?
Corey from TN
Bird House Made of Plastic Detergent Bottles?Can any one provide detailed instructions for making a bird house out of plastic laundry detergent bottles?
Elizabeth Jane, NC
Looking for Ruby Tuesday's Potato Salad Recipe?I recently ate at Ruby Tuesdays and fell in love with their potato salad from their salad bar. It was just so tasty! The potatos were cut up into small cubes and had some of the skins left on them. Can't tell you much more! I would love a recipe that tastes like this!
