Tuesday, September 23, 2014

QuickTip: Extend Life of Non Stick Appliances

Do you have a lot of non stick appliances?  Here is a quick tip on how to extend the life of those appliances.  Wax paper can help make these appliances last longer and stay cleaner.  Keep reading and  check outApartment Therapy for more tips. Every well-run home is teeming with tricks and shortcuts to keep it humming along. We're sharing our best quick tips — for cleaning, organizing and repairing stuff at home — to save you time and money. Click through for today's helpful hint, and links to tons more... Fold a piece of WAX PAPER in half (waxy side out) and placing it between the plates of your warm appliance...

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Try This For Dinner

Are you looking for something new to try for dinner?  We have a great recipe for you that will go over great with friends and family.  You can find more great recipes at The Kitchn. Cheesy All-Vegetable Lasagna Serves 8 to 10 1 onion, diced small1 (8-ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, diced small1 small (12-ounce) eggplant, diced small1 small zucchini or yellow squash, diced small1 red bell pepper, diced small3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)Pinch red pepper flakes, optional6-ounce package...

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Keep That Freezer Clean

How is your freezer looking? Cleaning your freezer is an important chore to make sure you periodically check up on. This can help keep items cold, prevent damage, and it can be a way to clean it out every few months. Keep reading to check out some great tips on how to give your freezer a new life. You can learn more at Apartment Therapy.What You NeedLarge coolerRubber gloves (optional)Mild, fragrance-free dish soapHot waterVinegarSpongeWash clothPaper towels or dish towelBaking soda (optional)Toothbrush (optional)Instructions1. Turn off the freezer: Switch your freezer off or unplug the unit — whichever is easiest.2. Empty the ice: Empty...

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Household Rules - Then v. Now

(Image courtesy of David K) We all remember those rules from our childhoods that seemed to always stop us from having the maximum amount of fun - “No jumping on the bed!” “Don’t lay on the couch!” “Inside voices!” among others. Though at the time we may not have understood the reason for such austere behavior (I think we can all admit we broke them from time to time,) now those rules seem to make a little more sense.  Writer Dabney Frake from Apartment Therapy takes a moment to break down a few of the more popular rules from our childhoods that we may not have understood at the time - but definitely understand now. Keep...

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