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Keep Cottage Cheese Fresh LongerStore the cottage cheese upside down. You will find it will stay fresh far longer.
Keep Guacamole from Turning BrownAir is what turns guacamole and fresh avocados brown. After you open a package of guacamole or cut an avocado open, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Make sure no air can get in. If it came in a cardboard box as well, put it in there, too. No more unappetizing guacamole!
Save Silica Packets to Beat the HumidityI save my packets of silica that one gets in things like shoes, dog treats, etc. and keep them in a decorative container in the bathroom to lower humidity. I also keep some under the kitchen sink.
Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake from Cake MixEver craved and wanted to recreate those fragrant, yellow sponge cakes available for Dim Sum? This recipe uses a boxed cake mix and nearly resembles the texture! Best enjoyed within 1 to 2 days or it may dry out.
Pay Attention to Appliances While You are Using ThemMany people like to operate their washers, driers, and dishwashers right before they go to bed, to take advantage of cheaper electrical rates. I use my appliances when I'm awake and at home and am watchful for noises and/or longer running times. Just this week, an inlet valve on my underground sprinkler malfunctioned.
Keep Bagged Salad Fresh LongerBagged salads are a real convenience, but are expensive and spoil easily. When they go on sale, I will buy one or two bags at most. I then put a paper towel in the bag. It absorbs excess moisture. I change the towel when it is damp. This keeps the salad fresh an extra day or two.
Fire Alarm Keeps Beeping?My fire alarm is beeping like there's a fire and we just changed the batteries! We even took some of the new batteries out thinking that would stop it, but it didn't. We can barely reach the alarms in the ceiling. We can not go hearing this alarm all night. What can we do or who do we call?
Discontinued Village Wallpaper?I am looking for Village Raymond Waite wallpaper #595587, Roses and Cherries.
Value of Ashley Belle Doll?I have an Ashley Belle doll, number 1299. She has a peach dress on with a clear necklace made of round balls. How much is she worth?
Kenmore Ice Maker Making Large Chunks?It appears the water inlet is putting to much water into the ice tray of my ice maker and I am getting large chucks of ice. The auger is also freezing up as it appears water is dripping into the tray and the auger is completely coated in ice at the back where the turning arm is located.
Cleaned Front Load Washer with Ammonia?I read that you can use up to 6 cups of bleach to clean your front loader washing machine on the sanitize cycle. Would any damage happen if you accidentally used ammonia? Any suggestions as to what I can do to correct this problem. Would you recommend putting it on pure cycle? it is a Samsung.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?Our first home is a bit dated. My first project is the bathroom. I'm stuck. The tub and sink are taupe, the toilet is white, there are glass sliding doors on the tub, color block vinyl flooring in brown, beige, black, white, and a dark tan, the tiles are a yellow beige and the countertop is a flecked brown.
Red Bump Over Dog's Eye?DeOhGee, started getting black heads last month, something the vet said isn't uncommon for dogs. Today, I discovered this red mark over his eye. It wasn't there earlier. There is no dirt, blood, or discharge of any kind. There is not one hair where it forms a perfect little circle. It doesn't seem to bother him.
