Solution for Flying Gnats?
If there are any vents that lead outside the house, check them. These could be coming in through the vents. We had a horrid fly problem (like Amityville Horror) and found that they were coming up through the floor heater vent from the basement of our building...
Substitute For Buttermilk?
To make pretend buttermilk, add 1-3/4 tablespoons of cream of tartar to a cup of milk. Or add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. In many baking recipes, you can also just use plain yogurt or sour...
Dryer Sheets for Dusting
Dryers sheets are also great for cleaning your TV and computer monitor because it stops static that causes the dust to cling to the screens. If you have a windy day and keep getting static shocks from your household appliances or people, tuck a dryer sheet...
Dryer Sheets for Dusting
Used vs New dryer sheets. The used ones will work for dusting and cleaning the TV and computer monitor, but for static cling and static shocks, the new ones work best, and can always be re-used later in the dryer.
Keeping Fresh Mushrooms Fresh
If you buy any mushrooms fresh, remove the plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator in a brown paper bag. This will save your mushrooms for a couple of weeks! I was finally able to stop throwing away mushrooms! YAY!
