Lee Hazelle
20 Years in radio, on-air and writing for on-air talent. From my files I put together info for the web. The material was saved and organized 1970-1990, so a good bit of it is pre-internet.
I specialize in consumer and gardening tips, but also do trivia, humor and weirdness.
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Something's Fishy in Your GardenAlong with all the chemicals and other treatments that guarantee growth for your garden, there is the humble and stinky bottle of fish emulsion. Do you want to buy it?
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Summer Kitchen TipsSummertime in the kitchen means dealing with different fresh foods, keeping cool meals interesting, and getting fresh fruits and vegetables into our meals.
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You Can Teach an Old (Hot) Dog New TricksYou have your basic hot dog, hot dog bun, and . . . booorrring!!! Let's try some new tricks for the old dog.
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Picnic TipsSummertime is the time to eat outdoors! Here are some ideas to make your picnic more enjoyable.
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Plants Aren't PeopleTo correctly give your garden the watering it needs, we need to think like plants, not like human beings.
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Here Comes the SunSkin cancer is often the result of a lifetime of unprotected exposure to the sun. Start your kids early on sun exposure awareness, and set them on a course for health and sun safety.
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Want Bigger Asparagus Harvests?If you can tell a female from a male asparagus when it pops up in your garden, you'll get a larger harvest over the years if you uproot the females and just keep the males.
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Buying the Right Gas for Your CarAt the service station, there are two or sometimes three grades of fuel. Do you need to spend extra money and get premium?
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Blue Ribbon CanningIf you can your own food, and if you've ever thought a blue ribbon might look nice over your fireplace, here are some tips for winning that prize come State Fair season!
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Getting Cheap Fertilizer for Your GardenDepending on where you live, it's possible to get cheap fertilizer in bulk for your garden. This article will give you ideas.
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Give Your Flowers a BrakePlanters for flowers on decks, patios or along walkways cost at least a few bucks. Here's an idea for a cheap, yet attractive planter.
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Bug Off!With summer and outdoor activities come the bugs. Here's advice on how to handle insect repellents.
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This Hedge Will Make You Nuts!Hedges are great for defining property lines and creating windbreaks, or lining a driveway. If your hedge can also produce bushels of nuts, why not?
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Peas Are In!Besides the fresh fruits coming into the markets this time of year, one of the major treats is fresh green peas! Here is how to buy and prepare them.
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Aphids, Birds and YellowjacketsSome of the worst garden and backyard pests - aphids, birds and yellowjackets - can easily be gotten rid of naturally. Here are three ways to do that.
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Selling TipsIf you're in sales, is there any advice for you from a Girl Scout cookie seller? There is if she can move 4,200 boxes in a year!
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Working the Job LeadsYou read the "Help wanted" ad in the paper, and show up . . . along with 200 other people to apply for the job. Are there any "secret" leads you can follow, to beat the rush? Yes!
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Clothes for Father's Day?Neckties, shirts, sweaters, socks; if any of these are on your shopping list for Father's Day gifts, let's see if we can get the best for dad.
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Salt SubstitutesIf your doctor has told you to cut down on salt, will salt substitutes do the trick for you, while maintaining flavor?
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North Slope GardeningYour neighbors on the south side of the hill opposite you have a world-class garden. Your garden, because it's on the north side, features leggy, skimpy plants reaching for the sun. What to do.
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Did the Head-Shrinkers Get to My Cauliflower?Compared to it's sister veggie, broccoli, cauliflower is a finicky vegetable that requires special attention to grow it successfully. Here are some tips.
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No Happy Feet Here!Some jobs require us to be on our feet all day, and at the end of the day, they hurt! Here are some tips to care for them and lower the pain.
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Asparagus Season!If you love asparagus, now is the time to indulge. They're here, they're fresh, they're on sale, and they're great on your plate.
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Sideways TomatoesIn high mountain areas, or cold northern zones, tomatoes are hard to grow; they need warm soil and weather. Planting them "sideways" will speed up their growth.
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Oh, Go Ahead, Eat the NasturtiumsMany flowers are edible; when we know this, we can add unusual color and flavors to our salads.
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If You're Buying a New CarNot all classic cars cost hundreds of thousands; there are many mint-condition older cars, on the margins of "classic" that are fun to drive, might well be an investment, and are in your price range.
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Immunizing Your Immune SystemIf you have to handle pesticides in your garden or around your home, or if your neighbor uses them, there are ways to lessen the danger to your health.
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Your Car May Brake for Garage SalesNo matter how "collectible" an item may look at a garage sale or flea market, there are times you just have to say "no" to save money down the line.
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Losing Your LuggageEvery now and then, the airline loses your luggage. If you pack wisely beforehand to minimize the loss and hassle, your trip will go smoother.
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Parasitic Wasps in Your Garden!!Wasps are bad enough, but parasitic wasps? Who wants them? Actually, any gardener should. Here's why.
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Thinning TimeIt seems heartless, taking out perfectly healthy little plants and just tossing them, but it has to be done for a better harvest down the line.
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Building a GreenhouseMany materials can be used to build a greenhouse; there are good reasons for each, depending on your situation.
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Quick Home Remedies for Home ProblemsClogged drains, squeaky floors, rust stains, crayon and heel marks, and many other things can be fixed by stuff already in your cupboards. No need for a special trip to the store.
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Hard Facts About Hardwood FloorsKnowing whether your wood floor is hardwood or soft is vital: care for the two differ, and if you treat a soft wood floor as if it were hardwood, you can do serious damage.
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Is Parsley that "Gharsley"?Though not as popular in the garden as tomatoes, parsley has its place. It can be difficult to grow if you don't understand its needs.
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No "R" in This Month?Because oysters can now be "farm" grown, and shipped immediately, they can be enjoyed year 'round, and should be: they are nutrition powerhouses. Plus, you might find a pearl!
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Slugging it OutSlugs, and their R.V. toting kin, snails, can decimate your garden. Besides poisons and baits, what are some ways to get rid of them?
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Dollars to Dineros, Greenbacks to EurosIf you avoid certain traps and exchange wisely, you can increase your spending power up to 15% when traveling abroad.
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Time to Plant Mini-melons!What's better than a slice of ice-cold watermelon on a hot summer day? If you don't have the time to grow them because of a short growing season, mini-melons may be the answer.
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You Can't Freeze 'em, You Can't Can 'em . .If you over-planted radishes and now your garden is giving you a bumper crop, is there something more you can do with these spicey little balls than just slice them into a salad?
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Potassium SuperstarsWe all need potassium in our diets for healthy heart and cell function. Some foods are much better than others.
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Tips and Info on that All-American Meat, the Hot DogThe label on the hot dog package will help you find the frank you want for your barbecue or picnic.
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Screen Your Spinach, Wash Your Roots!As May comes in, gardeners of greens face a serious pest: the leaf miner. How to defeat him, and how to clean off your root veggies.
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Do Your Lungs Glow in the Dark?We can't get around radon gas; it's everywhere, but we need to know if it's in dangerous concentrations in our homes, and how to deal with it.
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Be Your Own DoctorBesides pregnancy tests, there are many other home tests that might indicate if you have health problems. How should you deal with them?
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Cooking . .We think of lettuce as crisp, green, cool, and what salads are all about. How about using it as a cooked vegetable?
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Roll it Out, Dust it Off, Fire it Up!Gas barbecues are taking over from the charcoal fired ones. Here are some tips on getting the best use from yours.
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Sing! "My Dog Has Fleas"!Before you trot out the poisons and insecticides, there are a lot of home remedies for fleas that may get rid of them without the chemistry.
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May MaintenanceBecause the weather has finally warmed, and things are growing, some chores in your lawn and landscape demand our attention.
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A Couple NotesExercise is a good thing, but how do you tell if you're getting too much of a good thing, and getting burned by it?
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Tornado TipsThe best way to deal with a tornado is to get out of its way. If you can't, be sure you're in a safely anchored structure.Also published on:
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Easy Greens from Your Kitchen or GardenIf you like watercress in your salad, or as a garnish, it's easy to grow in your kitchen or garden.
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Managing Meat Money Makes for More MealsSometimes it's better to buy "fake", sometimes it's better to buy the best. A butcher tells us when.
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In Case You Do Do WindowsYou can make homemade window cleaners that cost much less than store-bought, do as good a job, and are better for the environment.
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From Pots to Quack Grass to CompostHow do you keep the weight down on a big planter? How do you deal with quack grass? How do you turn kitchen scraps into instant compost?
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Dealing with Chip and DaleChipmunks are cute, but they have a tendency to dig up your garden. How do you stop them?
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Pick a Pepper, PeterAs to peppers in the grocery, it's not just green or hot anymore; which one do you choose for which cooking event?
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The Road Less TraveledMany back country roads, branching off of our freeways, offer a change of pace for scenery, and a relief from traffic, but they can be tricky to drive.
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Buy One Now and Hope it Becomes "Golden"Warmer weather and the crack of the bat . . . or "clank" of an aluminum bat . . . hitting a ball gets many of us thinking baseball. Let's get a good glove for the sport.
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Stir-frying in a Microwave?You can get virtually the same results from stir-frying by using your microwave, and save calories and sodium while you're at it.
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Bogus Billing Can Break Your BankEvery time you're billed, especially when several services are itemized and added up, you need to check the statement to be sure you're not being over-charged.
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Can a Store-bought Mushroom Make You Sick?With so many new varieties of mushrooms to choose from in the grocery, and even more in gourmet and specialty stores, it's possible you may be allergic to them and not know it.
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Go Underground!Having your new home built underground doesn't mean you'll be living in a damp, dark cave. There are many good reasons and designs to sink your new home into Mother Earth.
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Sick of Travel?Dealing with motion sickness, or car sickness, once you've taken the anti-nausea pills, can be done largely by where you sit.
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Advice on Your SideInstead of painting your home, think about re-siding it. You won't have to paint for 20 years or more on the upside; on the downside, it's more expensive than a paint job.
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Parallel Parking TipsIn this day of parking lots and garages, we don't have to parallel park much anymore, but when we do, here are some ways to do it quickly and safely.
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Lilies Aren't Just for Dead PeopleYou get double use from your day lily patch; strikingly beautiful orange flowers, and, when it's time to thin the patch, there are tasty, edible tubers.
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Lay Off of that Moss, PeatMost gardeners think adding peat moss to the hole dug for a nursery plant is a good idea. It isn't. Here's why.
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Going Solar? Follow These Tips FirstA little bit of research is necessary before you put those solar collectors up and start saving money on electricity.
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In Case You Don't Know BeansOne of the cheapest and most fat-free sources of protein available, the humble bean should be part of our menus.
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When to Buy JunkBefore you go to the auto parts store, or the parts department at your auto dealer for a new part for your car, consider buying a "used" part from a wrecking yard.
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Without Chemicals, Without SpraysMany garden pests can be naturally trapped and taken out of your garden. No need to spray and use dangerous chemicals.
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You Caught Your Limit. Now What?There are three basic methods for freezing fresh fish for later use. Which one will give you the best tasting fish six months down the line?
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Hamming it Up for EasterHam comes in many forms, from canned to hanging in a sack by a hook. What are the best buys for your needs?
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Did These Beans Grow on Jack's Beanstalk?The "Jumbo" type of bean grows well in any garden that can grow beans, and will give you much more to eat for your efforts.
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Basics for BikersDeveloping some good habits will make your motorcycle ride safer and more enjoyable.
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Does Your Work Make You Sick?Things to look for and what to do to be sure your office's environment isn't making you ill.
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Wall to Wall . . . What in Your Garden?The purpose of garden mulch is to keep weeds down and plant roots moist and protected from sunlight. Carpeting, the right kind, will do just that.
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The Soft Soap SellTo save money on bath soap, do you need all the colors, fragrances and hype?
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Pliers Saved the DayIf one of the tiny tubes in your car's radiator springs a leak, it can be fixed with a pair of pliers and at least get you home until you can make a more permanent repair.
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Check for MolesLarry, "The Cable Guy" says his sister is covered with moles; if that's the case, she needs to be extra watchful about developing skin cancer.
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Picking Up Indian AmmoIf you know where to look and what to look for, you can find arrowheads in many places in the United States.
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Egging You OnWe must remember eggs are natural products, and are subject to spoilage, contamination, and bad flavors. Here are ways around these problems.
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Cereal KillersCereal is one of the most popular breakfasts in America. Commercial cereals are expensive: here's how to save money.
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Weeds and WateringTwo timely tips on controlling lawn weeds and watering your garden for best effect.
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Brace Yourself!Besides improving your smile, there are good health reasons to get your teeth straightened, no matter how old you are.
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Gum Up the WorksNicotine gum can help you overcome the cigarette habit, but it has to be used correctly.
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The Well-composed Compost PileThere are lots of good reasons to have a compost pile as part of your garden. Let's examine them.
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A Harvest of Garden TipsJust a pot-pourri of helpful pieces of information.
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Are You a Green Garden Masochist?If ginseng is part of your health routine, and you'd like to grow your own, think again. This plant is one big bag of trouble.
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Nighty-night!If you don't yawn and nod off before finishing this article, maybe you need the advice contained in it!
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Bring on the BirdsIf you plant the right plants, you'll not only have a pleasing landscape, but you'll draw in birds as well.
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Auto Repair ScamsBy knowing what to look for when a mechanic is servicing your car, you can avoid being ripped off.
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When Someone Near You CollapsesKeep these descriptions and bits of advice handy; it could always happen that someone near you collapses for one reason or another.
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Let's Pass on the GrassLawns serve many good purposes, but would something else bring better results?
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Don't Kiss the Toad!In terms of natural insect control, you can't do much better than having a toad take up residence in your garden.
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Who is that Masked Man?Many lawn and garden sprays we're using now carry a warning label against breathing the fumes of the spray. How can we protect ourselves?
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Get Down!There are many things to look for in buying a sleeping bag, including whether the zipper has a protective flap for keeping out the wind.
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Even Vegetables Have FriendsYou've heard of companion planting; here are some facts supporting the idea, and a new concept: vegetables have friends . . . and enemies.
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Garden Planning for CanningIf a garden is planned and worked with canning and freezing in mind, you won't have a surplus of vegetables one week, and nothing for the rest of the year.
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Playing the Great American Haggling GameHaggling over price is common in most countries. In America, we don't do that. Except when we're buying a car.
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Tired PotatoesPotatoes can take up garden space: here's a way to grow them, save space, and recycle old tires, too.
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Is that Fertiliizer, or Just Bull . . .If the numbers on the fertilizer bag are confusing, just think one thing: Nitrogen. If there are three numbers in a row on your bag, say, 10-10-10 for example; the first is nitrogen. That's the nutrient you want.
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Mo' Power to the Moped!The moped, first popular in America in the '80's as gas prices began to rise, is a consideration if conditions are right for you. Does 150 miles per gallon sound good?
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DIY, Or Farm it Out?Here are some tips for lowering the cost to paint your house.
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Canned Milk Can-doBesides not having to run to the store for milk if you run out in the middle of cooking, there are many reasons to have a few cans of evaporated milk on your shelves.
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Calculating Cooking for Your MicrowaveThese factors, quantity, shape, density, temperature and composition all influence how long food will need to cook in a microwave oven.
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Don't Do the DewKnowing and dealing with the conditions that help mildew grow is one way to be sure it doesn't pop up. If it does anyway, here are a couple ways to get rid of it.
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Let Us Discuss LettuceYour lettuce didn't sprout? Your lettuce is bitter? Your lettuce went to seed? Answers here.
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A Nasty Surprise from the Easter BunnyYou'd think a hard-boiled egg would be safe. If it's not handled properly, it can pick up staph germs leading to serious illness.
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For the BirdsWild bird feed in the grocery store can become expensive. How can you cut back the cost, yet still enjoy your feathery friends?
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Choose Carrots to Fit Your SoilCarrots are one of the most nutritious vegetables you can grow, but if you have stony or clay - thick soil, you'll need to choose shorter varieties.
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Spring is Springing!Do these chores now, and you'll have a running start on your landscaping and gardening season.
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The Butane BombButane lighters, if exposed to fire, can blow up with the force of dynamite.
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The Kohlrabi Have Landed! The Kohlrabi Have Landed!A member of the cabbage family, kohlrabi is easy to grow, tasty to eat, and fun to look at.
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Pasta Performance ParadigmsDon't throw that spaghetti strand against the refrigerator to see if it's done! Here's how to test.
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Questions to Ask when Jury Duty Comes UpAre you eligible for jury duty? Will you be paid? What should you look for in the summons?
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Coffee PerksEven something as simple and basic as morning coffee gives us a field for saving money, and coming up with a better product.
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More Greens for Your Garden's Green MachineSome tops here, and even a weed there; try these in your garden, then your salad bowl!
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If You Do Windows . . .Sooner or later you get tired of looking out of dirty windows. You have some free time; here's how to get the best results.
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When the Power FailsYou can never know how long the power may be off in an outage. Here's how to cope with it with minimum loss and inconvenience.
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Opening that Handle-less DrawerHere's a use for a plumber's friend I'll bet you hadn't thought of.
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Give Peas a ChanceGarden peas can grow in pretty cold weather; the trick is to give them a head start.
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Once Out, Cook 'Em UpSome foods, if partially thawed, can safely be put back in a freezer if you need to. Some can't. Which are which?
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Garden PlanningGarden planning now will yield the best results for summer and autumn harvests, compared to a garden haphazardly sown.
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Driving on IceThis current winter storm will make driving difficult for many Americans. Here are some tips:
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When You've Finished PaintingThe planning at the end of a painting project is as important as at the beginning.
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Don't Go into that Sauna Half-BakedSaunas are great if they're used correctly. Don't count on it for weight loss, among other things.
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Green Times Three for This Home ImprovementSome home improvement projects don't pay their cost over the long haul; some do, and some may even add value to your home. A greenhouse comes under this category.
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More of the SameBad news for the mates of the sleepy / depressed. "In the mood tonight, honey?" "Uh, gee, yeah, I guess . . . wait . . . Oh, Aaaah, yawn . . . YEEEHAAAH!!! . . . uh, no thanks."
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More Trivia Plus Attitude and other stuff."Sooo Stupid" or, "No One's Humiliation Is So Bad That We Can't Add
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(More!) Trivia Plus Attitude . . . because, after a week of zero viewers, the first one is going so well.Trivia Plus Attitude: Test yourself! Test others! Irritate and lose friends quickly!Q: Remember "Ayds", the diet candy? What happened to it?A: Unfortunately, "AIDS", the disease, made them change the name. Who wants to go into a drugstore and ask for a case of Ayds? (But the new name, "Herpes" isn't
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Trivia Plus AttitudeQ: Who is the Patron Saint of tax collectors?A: (Saint Judas.) It's Saint Matthew, who, in the Bible, was a tax collector.Q: What did famed nurse, Florence Nightengale, carry in her breast pocket?A: Her pet owl. ("Florence, why are you petting that rectal thermometer?" "Good Lord! Where's my owl?")