Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Quick Tips: How to Dice Thick Carrots Easily

Quick Tips: How to Dice Thick Carrots Easily


Quick Tips: How to Dice Thick Carrots Easily

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:41 PM PDT

Got thick carrots? Slice them in half lengthwise; then dice them with the flat-side down. Easy!

Quick Tips: How to Keep a Bandaged Finger Dry

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:34 PM PDT

Sick of swapping soggy bandages? Slip a balloon over the injured finger before getting it wet; it'll stay clean and dry. Neat!

Quick Tips: How to De-Fog Car Windows

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:30 PM PDT

Driving blind? Wipe fogged up windows with a chalkboard eraser. Clear as day!

Quick Tips: How to Cut Down on Food Processor Clean-Up

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:28 PM PDT

Hate food processor splatters? Cover the bowl with a sheet of plastic wrap before putting on the lid. Neat!

Quick Tips: How to Save Money on Detergent

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:25 PM PDT

Pinching pennies? Use about half the recommended amount of dishwasher and laundry detergent. Everything will get just as clean; plus, it's easier on the machines. Wow!

Quick Tips: How to Avoid Steam Burns

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:23 PM PDT

Want to avoid scalded skin? Run cold water as you drain boiling liquids into the sink. Cool!

Quick Tips: How to Keep a Car Seat Cool

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:20 PM PDT

In the hot seat? Keep your car upholstery comfortable by throwing a reflective emergency blanket over it. Cool!

Quick Tip: How to Dry Salad Greens Fast

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:05 PM PDT

Need to dry greens in a jiffy? Put them into a clean pillowcase, and spin the case above your head like a helicopter blade for 30 seconds. The centrifugal force will dry the lettuce inside. Whoosh!

Quick Tips: How to Double Canned Frosting

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:01 PM PDT

Using canned frosting? Double it by whipping it with an electric mixer. Sweet!

Quick Tip: How to Crisp Up Microwave Potato Skins

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:57 PM PDT

Want crispy skins? Wrap the potato in a paper towel before microwaving it to absorb moisture. Yum!

Quick Tips: How to Cook Meat More Evenly

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Want your meat to cook evenly? Seal it in a plastic bag and immerse it in lukewarm water for 45 minutes before cooking. Bingo!

Quick Tip: How to Cook Hamburgers Faster

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:52 PM PDT

Can't wait to devour your burger? Speed things up by poking a hole in the center of the raw patty with your thumb. It will not only cook faster, but more evenly. Yum!

Quick Tips: How to Clean a Coffee Grinder

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:49 PM PDT

Coffee grinder a dirty mess? Grind uncooked white rice in it until the rice comes out clean. Presto!

Quick Tip: How to Reduce the Pain of Getting a Shot

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

The next time you get a shot, cough as the needle goes in. It causes a chain reaction in your body that prevents pain.

Quick Tips: How to Clean Button Mushrooms Easily

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:40 PM PDT

Cooking button mushrooms? Brush dirt off more easily with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Clever!

Quick Tips: How to Recycle Cereal Box Liners

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:38 PM PDT

Finished with a box of cereal? Recycle the box liner by using it as an alternative to wax paper. Smart!

Quick Tips: How to Make Chalk on the Fly

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:33 PM PDT

Missing chalk? Use conversation heart candies instead. Aww, sweet!

Quick Tip: How to Get a Needle through Fabric

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:30 PM PDT

Needle too dull to pierce your material? Run it gently along your scalp a few times, and try again. Magic!

How to Embrace the Sound of the Vuvuzela

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:27 PM PDT

Once you understand the origins of the horns blown at South African soccer matches, you may not find the noise they produce quite as jarring.

Quick Tips: How to Remember Where You Parked

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 12:26 PM PDT

Spending too much time looking for your car? Take a picture of a nearby sign or landmark with your camera phone, and you won't forget where you parked. Click!

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