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 »

Spider Invasion in Your Home?
1. Remove spider webs by vacuuming them up or taking them down with a broom wrapped in a paper towel. 2. Scoop up all the egg cases and debris and put into the trash. 3. Examine where spiders are gathering and dust the area more often, like corners or behind furniture.

posted 8:03:16am May. 14, 2013 | read full post »

Which American Fruit is Named for a Castle?
1. Look for a heavy cataloupe. 2. It should be soft on the blossom end. 3. The cantaloupe should have a sweet and perfumy smell.

posted 8:01:59am May. 13, 2013 | read full post »