Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Storing Tongs

Use empty paper towel tubes to store tongs in drawers.

To keep mosquitoes at bay, place a fabric softener sheet in your pockets.

For best flavor, do not wash the strawberries until you are ready to eat or use them.

Spray weeds with a mixture of 5 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid per quart of water.

Do you know how to disconnect your electric garage door opener? Be sure to check your manual ahead of time

When buying lemons, keep in mind greenish lemons are more tart than deep yellow ones.

Has your family outgrown baby spoons? Use them for jellies, jams, and other condiments.

Planting lavender in your strawberry bed will improve the crop.

Try sipping water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar added.

Add a little sugar to pancake or waffle batter for faster browning.