| RE: Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers |
We tried Cedar and Eucalyptus no joy for these specific bugs at least (they work great for some bugs)
These bugs "IGNORE" the cedar. They even land and gather on it (no more or less than anything else)
I ordered some bay leaves off ebay (is green or dried any different?) The next time I get cereal and pasta I will definitely do the Freezer trick!
I will report back on the results. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers |
I so appreciate all the feedback. I have already moved things around so I have 1 whole shelf in the big freezer that will be dedicated to "temp freezing" anything I buy for the pantry.
As for the bayleaves? why not inside the jar? I was going to hotglue a bay leave right to the inside of the lid of the jars? Is that not good or not safe or something? ... View related article. |
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| RE: Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers |
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Be wary? You kidding it's a frelling invasion :-) Thats why I started cleaning up once a week to try and keep up with them but they just move from container to container if they can gain access and they are pretty darned good at gaining access :-) I am going to hunt down some bay leaves today and also try CO2 Oxy replacement since I have Paintball tanks which are filled with a convenient source of CO2 :-) I am also going to do the freezer thing since that's super easy :-) ... View related article. |
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| RE: Keeping Bugs Out Of Plastic Food Containers |
Oops forgot to log in. Hopefully it will get approves soon enough it was a lot to type :-) Anyway I guess bulk might not be the right word. I buy bulk of "non" bulk items. I will not buy a box of cereal I will buy 20 boxes of cereal :-) When there $1. to $1.5 a box I buy as many as I have cash in my pocket :-)
Same with pasta when its on sale 50cents a box or something like that I buy a bunch and transfer it to plastic containers. So I am not buying bulk as in a 20 pound bucket of cereal etc. Bulk as in lots of consumer level items in quantity :-) ... View related article. |
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| RE: Good Tasting Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water |
"Bottled water costs more than gasoline" I am so confused by this "myth" bottled water is 68 cents a gallon. PLEASE show me where I can get gasoline for even double that price and you will be my hero :-)
We have a filter under the sink. our water tastes no different than bottled water :-) ... View related article. |
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| RE: Alternative Transportation Ideas |
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Always think how much gas will you save versus how much will that scooter cost you. Do the math, do not be impulsive. If you can go used do that. If regular bicycles will work even better. You might be better off selling the car to purchase an older but more fuel efficient car. what mpg does it get? ... View related article. |
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| RE: What To Look For At Garage Sales |
Another good idea. Get a little Black and Decker power pack the one with the little 100watt inverter (woot just had hem up again for $10 for 2 of them I got 6 this time the max :-)
I bring them with me when I stalk yard sales. make it easy to plug stuff in to get an idea if its going to work or not :-) ... View related article. |
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| RE: Masking Tape for Garage Sale Pricing |
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Masking tape rocks. I get it 2 rolls of 1" tape for a buck at the dollar store and its the cheap kind so it peels off easily. for books its EASY just put the tape on the TABLE all BOOKS X cents or dollars. Why price each one? Be careful with markers though make sure they do not BLEED THROUGH the tape :-) ... View related article. |
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| RE: Recycling Plastic Bags |
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I always prefer plastic over paper. Here is why. Plastic is 100% man made. No trees cut down to make even 1. They are 100% recyclable. Paper even partially recycled is usually only 40% recycled. that means a tree had to be cut down for that other 60% of that bag. :-) Whenever they ask I always reply with plastic please its better for the environment :-) (BUT ONLY if they are actually recycled) ... View related article. |
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| RE: Be Cautious Using Water from Dehumidifiers |
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Well one problem is any contaminants in the air may be "concentrated" in the water collected by the humidifier. While the outside water is dirty it may not be nearly as CONCENTRATED dirty as the water from the humidifier. I would stick with using it for plants etc.. ... View related article. |
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