Measuring Flour When Baking?
I almost always sift and then measure. For many recipes, such as bread/muffin/cookie recipes, it makes little or no difference. You really only need to be super attentive to that sort of thing if youre trying to bake cake or finicky confections.
Getting Rid of Garter Snakes?
While Garter Snakes are completely harmless and I personally wouldnt worry about them, snakes dislike cedar. If you mulch your garden with cedar chips, it will repel snakes.
Dog Urine Stains and Smell Off Furniture?
In general, baking soda works really well as a deodorant. In the past when something smelly has happened to my couch, I sprinkle baking soda on it, leave it for a couple of hours, then vacuum it up.
