Now Here’s a Tip – May 21, 2019

#Middlebury “If you paint your kitchen cabinets, be sure that you label each door and drawer exactly where it goes. It can be really hard to figure it out, and the holes might not ... Continue Reading →

#Middlebury #Antiques O.L. writes: “Never store bread in the refrigerator. The cold will turn it stale, dry and tasteless, and it also will soak up odors from the fridge. Use a breadbox ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 8, 2019

#Middebury ”If you have a flannel-backed vinyl tablecloth that gets a tear, don’t throw it out. You can cut it into rectangles to line a shelf. Use a thin bead of glue at the ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – April 30, 2019

#Middlebury “Large dogs can benefit from a raised water and food bowl. Why not make it pretty at the same time by putting a stainless-steel bowl into a decorative planter? Find a ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – April 23, 2019

#Middlebury Do your kids love to have fruit cups in their lunchbox? They are a great snack, especially packed in juice, but I don’t like the waste of materials or the cost. Instead, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – April 16, 2019

#Middlebury To keep bugs off your camp table, bring four tuna- or cat-food cans that are clean. Set each table leg into a can and fill halfway with water. “It’s about time ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – April 9, 2019

#Middlebury “Soak a cotton ball in vinegar to apply to bruises. It speeds healing. Apply for an hour.” – J., via e-mail “For our kids’ art and schoolwork, we purchased ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – April 2, 2019

#Middlebury If you’re forgetful, experts say to “speak up” when completing a task. Not sure you turned off the oven? When you take the pan out, say, “I’m shutting ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – March 27, 2019

#Middlebury “I like to make cubed potatoes for breakfast. To keep it simple to cook in the morning, I boil a big batch on Sunday to use throughout the week. I keep them nice and ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 20, 2019

#Middlebury “If your water pressure in your kitchen or bath faucet seems lower than usual, unscrew the aerator at the end of the faucet and clean out the rust particles. It doesn’t ... Continue Reading →