Identifying Bugs in Formal Living Room?
We call these little nuisances Japanese Beetles They usually accompany a strong windy day. They can bite but not poisonous just irritating because one bit me. They might be mistaken for a lady bug but are not good for the garden. The ones we had covered the...
Tiny Black Biting Bugs?
I have had good luck dusting really heavy with Borax on my floors, chairs, and even on my bed sheets which is on the bed, and have noticed the decline in fleas. This is my second time around with fleas. I sprinkle Borax all over every inch of my floors(even...
Recipes Using Kale?
I really lke to use kale because of all the benefits it has. One thing I like is to use is the stems. I cut them off just below the green leaves and slice them very thin slices (they are kale, too). I cut the leaves into squares or something similar because...
Making Dill Pickles from Large Cucumbers?
I have gotten some large cucumbers out of my garden and made them into pickles. If the seeds are too mature (tough) then take them out. You still have a lot of meat left to work with. I make dill sticks by slicing the cucumbers about five inches long and about...
How Do I Keep Okra?
I have frozen a lot of okra. When I used it at Christmas, guests thought it was fresh cut okra. To get the okra ready to freeze, do not cut the okra but leave it whole. Place it in boiling water for a minute, or until all turns a bright green. Dont leave it...
How Long Does It Take to Make Ice Cream?
We make ice cream in our electric ice crean maker a lot. It usually takes around twenty minutes for the ice cream to make. It is usually the right consistancy, but will get firmer if kept cold in the ice water (water that forms as ice melts).
Pen Ink on Leather Furniture?
I have found that hair spray or fingernail polish remover has worked for me in taking out ink marks. I would try both or one on a spot of leather where no one can see if it does not work. You will have to make a small ink mark first to see if either works, but...
Removing Pickle Odor from a Jar?
Crumpling up a couple pages of newspaper and stuff into the jar. Put the lid on, and in a few days, the order is gone. It works on plastic, too.
Best Airtight Food Canisters for Dry Storage?
A spice that can be bought is dry bay leaves, and about five of these leaves dropped into any container (about a 1/2 gallon with lid) and will deter any bugs. I keep a large jar of rice on my shelf with bay leaves and I havent found any bugs for at least 6...
Stock Up Now on Toilet Paper Tubes
I found this out so I saved a bunch of tubes. By cutting a tube from bottom to top and slipped it around a good tube. A lot of tubes can be saved and will not be smashed, All it takes is a bit of cellophane tape to make a round tube.
Reinforce Shower Curtain Ring Holes
I sewed a matching strip of fabric on front and back of plastic shower curtain where the holes were. It made the curtain a little cuter and it is still working and that was a couple of years ago. I really liked the curtain.
