Everyday Hints

Storing Silver

If you store your best silver in self-sealing plastic bags, it will tarnish much more slowly.

Save that soggy lettuce

Perk up soggy lettuce by soaking in cold water with some lemon juice. To store place in a zip lock bag with paper towel to absorb moisture.

Prevent buttons for falling off

Before you wear a new garment, put a little clear nail polish on the front and back of each button. Buttons will stay on longer when their threads are sealed.

Natural Mosquito Repellent

Splashing plain rubbing alcohol on yourself and allowing it to dry will deter mosquitoes from biting you.

Lemon Juice to remove gum

Lemon Joice will remove adhesive tape and gum from hands and clothes!

How to Open a Coconut

Here is a video on how to Open a Coconut

Remove the Bleach Smell from your hands

To remove bleach smell from hands,just pour a little vinegar or lemon juice over your hands then rinse. Bleach is alkaline, vinegar and lemon are acid, so they cancel each other out and balance the pH of your skin.

Grilling a juicy steak

Always use tongs when turning meat on the grill. This way, you'll avoid piercing the meat, which causes it to lose its natural juices.

How to Clean A Vase

To remove tough stains from the bottom of a glass flower vase, just fill with water and add two Alka-Seltzer tablets.

Photos Stuck Together? Here is How to seperate them

With a hair dryer on low, slowly fan the warm air on them to melt them apart