- Ants, everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march - see for yourself.
- To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
- To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
- To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
- Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces - no more stains.- household tips -
- If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato - it absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up"
- To easily remove burnt-on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove-top - skillet will be much easier to clean.
- Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
- Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
- Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
- To get rid of itch from mosquito bite: try applying soap on the area, instant relief.
- To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh - if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
- When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural sweetness.
- Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.
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