Jet Dry Has Gelled in Dishwasher?
That Jet Dry stuff goes into a little tank inside the door. If you dont feel adventurous enough to take the door apart and remove the tank for cleaning, maybe you should call a technician. Ive seen this done before-- there are a few screws around the edge of...
Hard Water Stains in Plastic Water Jug?
Dishwasher soap. Use about a teaspoon of dishwasher soap (like Cascade) and some hot water (about half full)-- shake it up and see if that will cut it. If it helped, but didnt get it all-- do it once more. This time let it sit over night.
My Frugal Husband's Straw Hat
Looks like a perfectly fine hat to me! With plenty of fine memories in it, too. Well, dang...I guess its gone forever. Many years ago a friend had some boots that he just couldnt part with. These were the very cool Dingo harness boots that alot of men wore...
Seasoning a Cast Iron Pot?
Oh boy-- the magic of the Internet! http://www.lodgemfg.com/usecare1.asp If-- for some reason-- you cant get to this site, here are the basics-- (Please forgive any typos.) Seasoning is the process of applying a thin coat of cooking oil to the entire surface...
Spell Checking Your Tips
Ok-- lets all have some fun... :-) Owed to the Spelling Checker: I have a spelling checker It came with my PC It plane lee marks four my revue Miss steaks aye can knot sea. Eye ran this poem threw it, Your sure reel glad two no. Its vary polished in its weigh...
Stains In A Fiberglass Whirlpool Tub?
Bar Keepers Friend works great on fiberglass and other plastics. If you know for sure that this stain was caused by the local water, you may want to consider having the water tested and maybe installing a whole-house water filter. You really dont want to make...
Using Artichokes
(Beware of the homophones within the above text.) Yes, artichokes are great...(but there also grate?)... (b)Editors Note:(/b) Oops, we fixed it. Darn spellcheck . . .
Do Old Kenmore Dryers Have a Circuit Breaker?
Well, well, well. Living in Seattle without a clothes dryer is like being the ex-governor of New York without a prayer. (huh?) :-) I have a dryer about the same age-- when I got it (it was used), it didnt work either. A friend and I got together and took off...
Using Artichokes
Dear Editor: I see that you found one. Let me help you with the rest. Under Uses -- They can be eaten on there own... should be their After To eat -- Peel off a leaf and dip in you sauce... should be into your Also after To eat -- When all the leaves have been...
Do Old Kenmore Dryers Have a Circuit Breaker?
Yep-- its always raining in Seattle-- who knows what they say about ex-governors of New York. (again? huh?) But geeze, can you imagine the messages he gets on his answering machine? Cyinda, you may want to try to get some help with this project. A neighbor...
Removing Wood Smell from New Pine Drawers?
I think Id try the charcoal briquette procedure first. Put some old newspapers at the bottom of each drawer, then place a layer of briquettes on top of the newspaper. Close the drawers and let it sit for many days-- a week if you can. The smell should be gone...
Cleaning Outside of Revere Ware Pots?
Ive had to do a lot of this lately. First, do a thorough cleaning with Bar Keepers Friend-- on the stainless steel and the copper. Dont spend a lot of time on the copper because thats Step 2. Step 2: Get on down to the local hardware store and pick up a sheet...
Cleaning Outside of Revere Ware Pots?
Before anyone says: Yikes! Sandpaper? Are you kidding me? I heard this tip on a cooking show on a San Francisco radio station. And it really works well, without scratching the copper. I was amazed myself!
