Fresh Flower Care
1. Change the water every other day. 2. Snip off ¼ inch of the stems too. 3. Don’t put flowers in direct sunlight or near a heat source.

posted 8:13:41am May. 22, 2013 | read full post »

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 »