Making Smaller Quantities of Coffee with a Bunn Coffeemaker?
And if you want just one cup, try one of the coffee filters/holders that sit on top of your coffee cup. 1 Tbsp of coffee, pour on the boiling water, and enjoy!
How Can I Protect a Plastic Handled Pan in the Oven?
Sounds like you have a good pan. Most handles are good to go into the oven up to 400. Just make sure you have a pan handle cover when you bring it out of the oven. Habit to grab the handle could be painful!
Simple Sewing Projects for a Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home?
Little sachet pillows would be something nice, and appreciated by so many.
Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reviews?
I have the Dyson Animal, and really dislike it. It will take up anything, but it is an ergonomic nightmare. Very uncomfortable to hold attatchments, etc. Which ever you choose, really make a point of playing with it at the store. See how easily the attachments...
Removing Dog Urine from Cement?
Ive always used bleach and a PineSol type cleaner w/ a good jet spray on the hose, and a broom. Put down the bleach and PineSol. Let sit at least 10 min, get the rough broom and scrub. Then go back and hose off w/ power spray. If the sun hits that area, all...
Homemade Cookies Taste Salty?
As youre just learning to bake, I would suggest making the recipe again, and make real sure you used the tsp instead of the TBS for your salt and baking soda. If they come out salty again, then definitely change the recipe. But Ive made that silly mistake before...
Where to Purchase a Drip Tray for George Foreman Grill?
Check your local thrift stores. They are wonderful for those odds and ends!
Putting Silver Edging on a Seashell?
For just a quick edging of silver sparkle, get some clear finger nail polish with silver flecks in it. It gives great highlights, and you dont have to be too very accurate. Have fun!
Craft Ideas for Ivory Piano Keys?
Remember that ivory is illegal to sell in the US. I would check with someone who restores old pianos to see if the keys could be used that way?
Thread Keeps Breaking on Sewing Machine?
Take a deep breath and then go slow. Ive been there, and been sooo frustrated. Have you checked your manuals for trouble shooting? Are you using the right size needle for the task? Are you using two different threads for bobbin and needle? Is the needle inserted...
Reusing Paper Towels
My husband and I also reuse paper towels that weve used just to wipe some water up around the sink. This has cut our usage down quite a bit!
Cleaning Products You Already Have
Also check your pantry! Youve probably got the best cleaners there already. Vinegar, salt, baking soda, lemon juice. Youd be surprised how much these items can clean. I brought home a tarnished silver piece from the Goodwill the other day. First thing I reached...
Food for Tomato Plants
You can also use whole over ripe bananas and tuck them into your staghorn ferns. They love em!
Making Coleslaw?
Heres my super cheater recipe: 1 bag of premade coleslaw mix (cabbage/carrot shred) 1 bottle of Kraft Cole Slaw dressing mix. Raisins if you want. Pepper. Toss the slaw mix w/ just enough dressing to coat, add in the raisins, as much as you like or dont, and...
Reducing Dust Bunnies?
I have hardwood floors and seven cats and three long haired dogs. This means that I also have dust bunnies. I usally wait till theyre big enough, then I get them a collar and name them! LOL Actually a once over with a swiffer type mop is all it takes, unless...
Using Juice in Canned Fruit
Freeze the juice in ice cube trays, and theyll be handy to add to teas, kool aid, etc. Also toss them in for smoothies!
No Stick Kitty Litter
I have got to try that and see how it works...if it helps cut down on the kitty stank, then Im all for it!
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Finding out Im lactose intolerant has kept me away from chocolate. Ill definitely try this recipe!
