-
Ideas to Decorate your Home in Style – Best of the Web
Here are some of my favorite home decor ideas. These best home decor ideas range from simple decorating accents to complete kitchen make overs. There is something for all tastes here. My only requirement for an idea to land on this page is that it must be tasteful and it must inspire me to think […]
-
Searching the Web for the Best Creative Do It Yourself Projects
Here are some more of my favorites. These best creative do it yourself projects range from simple gardening ideas to accent your outdoor space, to fairly complicated DIY tutorials for larger indoor projects. My only requirement for an idea to land on this page is that it must be tasteful. I also love projects that make […]
-
Best DIY Projects – Re-purpose Recycle Reuse
I love sharing the best DIY Projects that I can find to share with my readers. I have always been interested in crafts. At one time I did them almost non stop. My eyesight is not so great anymore so I don’t do them much myself, but still enjoy seeing creative projects. I’ve put together […]
-
Gardening Cooking Humor – Collection of Jokes and Funnies
Every now and then, it is fun to just let your hair down and enjoy a bit of gardening and cooking humor. These graphics and jokes are a way for us to lighten your day. Life should not always be too serious. The Gardening Cook agrees. So we have made a collection of some of […]
-
Freshen your Vacuum Cleaner with Dryer Sheets
I love any tips that can make short work of common household chores. This one is very short and sweet! It’s a great tip to freshen a vacuum cleaner bag. Dryer sheets make your laundry softer to the touch and add a great smell to them as well. They also neutralize the effects of built-up […]
-
Expandable Curtain Rods as Plant Supports
All gardeners know the task of keeping tall flower stalks from flopping over. There are lots of retail supports that you can purchase, but they can be pricey and also sometimes are not the right lengths. A great creative gardening hack is to use expandable curtain rods as plant supports. The answer is easy. Collect […]
-
Fourth of July DIY Home Projects
The 4th of July is traditionally a time for family and friend get-togethers. Why not entertain in style with one of these neat Patriotic Fourth of July DIY projects? From party games to table displays, these red white and blue projects give a patriotic feel to your outdoor gathering. Most of the projects require just […]
-
Butter and Margarine Conversion Chart
This handy butter Margarine conversion chart will show you how much oil to use in the recipe instead of the butter that is called for. I keep a very well stocked pantry, but there are still times when I am out of something that I needed for a recipe, only to discover that I am […]
-
Food Art – Artistic License in the Kitchen
Food carving and creative food art is something that requires a great deal of patience to end up with just the perfect result. I love seeing what creative people can do with food to make it into an art form. Food is soft and this makes it the perfect medium for carving into life-like objects. […]
-
Porch and Patio Ideas – Relax in Style
These great porch and patio designs would soothe the most ardent workaholic! There is nothing like ending the day by sitting on a patio that makes you feel relaxed and glad to be home from work. As well as being a place for relaxation, porches and patios are attractive and add so much to the […]
-
Home made sweet and sour mix
Many drink recipes ask for a sweet and sour mix. This home made version is perfect for those who don’t want a very sweet mix. There are lots of commercial sweet and sour mixes available for purchase in grocery stores and where liquor is sold. But most of those are too sweet for my liking. […]
-
Brighten up your Outside Space with Tiki Planters
Tiki torch Planters add a nice bit of ambiance to your parties and have a more natural look than normal lighting does. There are lots of ideas for how to brighten up your patio space for night time entertaining. This fun idea combines lighting and plants for a decorative effect that your party guests will […]
-
Egg Replacements For Vegan Diets
There are plenty of egg replacements but first you have to examine your recipe to find out what you want the egg to do. Eggs have many different uses. Sometimes they are used for binding ingredients, sometimes for making a recipe lighter and fluffier, ) and sometimes just for the taste of the egg itself. […]
-
DIY Stainless Steel Cleaner – Today’s Household tip
This easy recipe makes a super DIY stainless steel cleaner at a fraction of the price of a retail produce. There is nothing quite like the look of stainless steel appliances in a kitchen. They are very popular right now and most kitchens seem to have them. But one of the problems associated with them […]
-
Easy DIY Jar Opener – Just use a Rubber Band – Today’s Tip
Food manufacturers seem to think that all home cooks have muscles to spare! This easy DIY jar opener shows them I mean business without heading to the gym before opening their jars! The older I get, the more I start to believe that some jar lids were just not meant to be opened. Some just […]
-
Crock Pot Timer – Today’s cooking Tip for easy breakfast
Readers of the recipes on my blog know that I love my slow cooker. Today, I have another love to tell you about – A crock pot timer. Have you ever found a great crock pot recipe for breakfast but thought “I’d have to get up in the middle of the night to get it […]
-
Devein Shrimp – Easy How To Cooking Project
Learning how to devein shrimp is a necessary cooking tip for those who love to cook with shrimp. It’s the final step to make sure that your finished dish looks clean and restaurant quality. Sometimes this may have been done for you by the retailer where you purchased them but more often, you will need […]
-
Camping Foods – Creative Ideas for Easy Campfire Meals
These camping foods ideas will give you some inspiration for meals to enjoy on your next camping trip, and all are easy and fun to do. It is getting close to that time of the year again. We’ll be hitting the roads for some fun summer vacations. Camping is one of the great ways to […]
-
Vinegar Tips – Long Lasting Cut Flowers & More
These vinegar tips will have your home and garden purring like a cat in no time at all. Vinegar has so many uses. Since it has antibacterial and antifungal qualities, its use as a cleaner is often toute. But don’t let it stop there., From its usefulness in the garden to helping to keep your […]