Getting Red Clay Out of Baseball Uniforms
1. Let the clay dry completely and then brush off as much as you can. 2. Mix 1 cup of non-bleach powdered detergent with just enough ammonia to make a paste. 3. Put on gloves and rub the paste into the stains with a soft brush. Let work on the fabric for 10 minutes. 4. Wash in the hottest water o

posted 8:11:44am May. 21, 2013 | read full post »

Nutmeg and Mace, A Bit of Spicy History
1. Buy nutmeg whole and grate it just before you add it to a dish. 2. Mace can be subbed in for nutmeg. You can buy it whole too, but grind it just before using.

posted 8:10:54am May. 20, 2013 | read full post »

Extinguishing Home Fires
* When the fire flares up, turn off the heat, put the lid on, and back away from it. * Throw a handful or more of baking soda onto the base of the flames. * If there is a deep-fat fryer fire, don’t do this, because the baking soda could make a splash into the grease and spread the fire.

posted 8:07:00am May. 17, 2013 | read full post »

Mouse-Proofing Your House
* Check the outside of the house for cracks to see if they are coming in that way. * Then look inside. Examine the kitchen, bathroom, attic, chimney and basement to find possible entry points. * Cracks around water and gas pipes are often the route they use. So stuff steel wool in the cracks aroun

posted 8:05:44am May. 16, 2013 | read full post »

Microfiber Cloths Need Cleaning?
1. Machine wash in soapy warm water, but do not wash with towels. The microfiber attracts the lint in the water and stays on the cloth. 2. Never use fabric softener or chlorine bleach, they make the microfiber lose its effectiveness. 3. Dry on low heat. Never iron them because microfiber melts at

posted 8:04:35am May. 15, 2013 | read full post »