Conserving Water During A Drought
Capture shower or sink water that runs while you are waiting for it to get hot and use it to water plants, fill pet water dishes, flush toilets, etc. I also capture water used to wash fruit and produce. I just wash them over a bowl or pitcher and again use...
Adding Bacon Flavor To Recipes
I have used this method of years! No one will know:-) Glad you posted this as I was thinking about doing so and now I dont have to!
No More Pack Rat Living
I decided that as I am going about my daily chores of putting away and general pickup that I will dispose of one item per day. Either throw it away, put it in a Memory Box to keep safely or put in the pile for donation. If do that every day, that is 365 or...
Removing Ball Point Ink from a Leather Seat?
Try rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. However it may take off the leather dye, too, so check first on an inconspicuous spot.
Front Load Washer Smells Terrible?
I use vinegar to rinse my clothes and leave the door slightly ajar after the last load. Between these two things there is no odor anymore.
Getting Rid of Refrigerator Odors?
My husband is a retired appliance repair man and, please dont freak, but you probably have a dead mouse caught around the fan blade or defrost motor. Take the front and or back panel off and look around the inside of motor with a flash light. This is common...
Repurposing Containers
Another use for the green strawberry containers is in the garden - turn them upside down over your small plants to protect from the strong sun, wind and critters until they are established. I have done this for years!
Easy to Remember Password
I use scripture . . . select your favorite Bible verse and use the first letter of each word along with the numeric address. Example: John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word would translate to ItbwtW11 or ItbwtWJ11. Works for me!
