Preventing Cutworms
I cut 1 to 1-1/2 inch sections of plastic straws, slit them up the side and place around the stems of my plants. Just make sure you leave some of the straw above dirt level. This has worked ever since I used this idea 3 years ago. Before that, my dad always...
Vacuum Cleaners That Clean With Water?
Ive owned a Rainbow Vac for 22 years. Sure you have to empty the water container and occasionally clean the metal thingy with a toothbrush. But how hard is that? The cleaning tools, I thought, were like any other for a vacuum...you change from a beater bar...
Veggie Ice Pack
Ive used the pea pack before also, but they didnt stay cold long enough for me. OR the peas would begin to form large hard clumps that were very uncomfortable. Try this homemade ice pack: Take 3 parts water and 1 part rubbing alcohol. (I use 3 cups water/1...
George Foreman Contact Roaster Instructions and Recipes?
Salton is the manufacturer of the George Foreman products. Try that website also.
Building a House Tips?
Take pictures as building progresses. Its not only fun to look back years later on the process, but its also helpful in finding out where particular wiring and plumbing lines are located. Drilling a well? Installing a septic system? Have the soil tested to...
Pam Residue on a Cookie Sheet?
Use regular Soft Soap and a sponge. Elbow grease may be necessary if it has been baked several times. Also, if, and only if, the pan is stainless steel, spray the pan with oven cleaner, place in a trash bag, tie off, set in the sun for several hours, then rinse...
