Removing Crayon from Walls
To remove crayon marks from walls, first heat them with a hairdryer.
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Fish Odor
To remove fish odors from hands, wash them in one teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in one quart of water.
Burger and Poultry Grilling Temperatures
For safety, make sure burgers and poultry are grilled to at least 165° F inside!
Keep Ants Outdoors
Are the ants marching in? Sprinkle red pepper where floors and counter tops meet walls.
Make Your Own Brown Sugar
Make your own brown sugar: Use a 1/2 cup of molasses per cup of sugar for dark or a 1/4 cup molasses for light.
Prevent Tomato Hornworms
Plant dill near tomato plants to prevent tomato hornworms. The dill is considered a “trap crop” as the hornworms will go for the dill over the tomato plants.
Cook Potatoes Faster
For faster cooking, soak potatoes in saltwater before baking.
Dairy and Allergies
Got allergies? Stay away from dairy products. They thicken mucus and make congestion worse!
Reduce Congestion
Got allergies? Stay away from dairy products. They thicken mucus and make congestion worse!
