Now Here’s a Tip – Feb. 25, 2020
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“If there is only a light snow on the ground, you can use your leaf blower to clear walkways or a deck.” – D.E. in Minnesota
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Now Here’s a Tip – Feb. 18, 2020
Lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup. Never pack it down or tap the cup to level. Simply fill and then use the flat edge of a knife to remove the excess back to the original ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – Feb. 11, 2020
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“For uniform cookies, roll and freeze your dough for 10-15 minutes. Most doughs will harden enough to slice into perfectly even slices, and the freezing doesn’t ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – Feb. 4, 2020
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A squirt of shaving cream can help release latex paint specks on your hands from using a roller brush. Just rub over your hands and rinse.
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Now Here’s a Tip – Jan. 28, 2020
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“It’s tax season and that means paper season. If you don’t happen to have a rubber finger cover to help you leaf through papers quickly, you can always wrap ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – Jan. 21, 2020
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Before removing a splinter, ice the area. There will be less fussing, and a wooden splinter might absorb some liquid, causing it to swell enough to pop out a bit more.
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Now Here’s a Tip – Jan. 14, 2020
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To extend the shelf life of your bunch of bananas, try wrapping the stem tightly with a piece of plastic wrap. They also can be kept in the refrigerator if you don’t ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 31, 2019
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“I bought a mesh laundry bag at the dollar store and hang it from a hook in the closet where I keep my hamper. Socks go in the bag. When I’m ready to do laundry, ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 24, 2019
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“Cabbage leaves go limp in the freezer, making them easier to roll. This is especially helpful if you are making a big batch of cabbage rolls!” – V.W. in California
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