Excessive freezing of ice in the freezer is not unusual. Even regular defrosting does not always help, because sometimes even after 4-5 days the ice is in its original place! What can you do to avoid these problems? There is a fairly simple but effective method. To begin with, of course, it is necessary to ...
This habit seems harmless, but it can cause damage to pipes and drainage systems, affecting both the economy and the environment. Harmful effects of pouring hot water into the sink Causes aging of drainage pipes Unlike before, sink drain pipes were often made of metal, but now they have been replaced by plastic pipes that ...
Have you ever noticed a red or pink slime forming inside your toilet or on your shower walls? Here’s what it really is. Now Trending: Get Rid of It ASAP! That pink or red slime you see in your bathroom isn’t just gross; it’s actually a bacterium called Serratia marcescens. This bacterium thrives in damp ...
All housewives are familiar with the situation with a dirty grate on the stove. If there is time to clean it every time after cooking, then it always shines with cleanliness. But sometimes it happens that there is simply no strength or time to clean the grate and over time. It becomes covered with a ...
In the realm of culinary arts, even the simple act of boiling eggs harbors its own set of tricks and subtleties. The ingredients used and the method applied play pivotal roles in the end result. Experienced cooks understand the frustration of peeling fresh hard-boiled eggs – a task that can prove to be quite arduous. ...
For as long as I can remember, my nana had the cleanest house on the block. Among her many cleaning hacks, there was one trick she swore by to get rid of hard water stains in the toilet with zero effort. This method, passed down through our family, saves time, energy, and money, making your ...
This article may contain affiliate links. Please read full disclosure for more information. 1. PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING YOUR GARDEN People with gardens find insects and other pests very frustrating to deal with. Insects usually target the leaves of the plants because that’s the area they feed on. I remember when I used to have ...
Our apple pie filling recipe cooks sugar-and-spiced apple pieces that maintain their shape after cooking, thanks to a handy freezer-canning preservation technique. With a basket full of freshly picked apples, you’re ready to make a delicious filling bursting with cinnamon, nutmeg, and fall-fresh apples. Whether you’re baking a classic apple pie or using the filling ...
My back hurt at work. I can’t bend or straighten up. One week passes, then another, and I’m still lying there. And as you can imagine, the dirt just keeps piling up. My daughter-in-law came to the rescue. She herself expressed a desire to do a general cleaning in my apartment, I neither forced nor hinted, ...
Bathroom mats should never, ever go in your washing machine. Here’s why, and what you can do when your bathroom mats and other bulky items need cleaning. As an appliance technician with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen countless front-load washing machines damaged by customers using them to wash bathroom mats. I’ve even seen ...