Turn all-purpose flour into cake flour instantly to create lighter, more delicious cakes. Simply sift together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Do this for every cup of cake flour your cake recipe calls for.
To keep your cut flowers fresher longer, use equal parts water and Mountain Dew in the vase.
It’s true! Ketchup can bring back the sparkle to your jewelry and silver items. Simply submerge item in a bowl of ketchup and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then remove and scrub with an old toothbrush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
During the winter, massage a thin layer of petroleum jelly onto the bottom of your dog’s feet before heading outside. This will help protect your pet from salt and other winter chemicals used on roads and sidewalks to melt ice. Give paws a quick wipe before heading inside.
Place your delicate ornaments in empty egg cartons to keep them organized and safe when storing in the off-season.
Grab a bunch of grapes for your New Year’s celebration! In Spain, and many Latin cultures, it is believed that eating 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve — one for each stroke of midnight — will bring luck throughout the coming year.
When cutting an onion, chew on some gum. Some say it helps cut down on tears.
Place a frozen water bottle inside your pet’s bedding so he or she can lean against it and stay cool during the hot summer months.
Want to grow flowers indoors? Try flowering bulbs of hyacinths, crocuses, or narcissi.
Before you begin the task of vacuuming up those pine needles from your Christmas tree, be sure you start with an empty vacuum bag or canister. Your vacuum will perform better thus making getting up all the needles easier.
