Now Here’s a Tip – May 6, 2025

• J.C. in Florida writes: “The one thing I might add [to your tips about preparing deviled eggs] is making sure the eggs are point down during storage so that the yolks are centered if stuffing.” Great point! A little vinegar in the boiling water will help to keep egg in the shell if it cracks.
• “I love to put photos of family on the fridge. But I found that the photos were getting ruined from grease and moisture in the air. To get around that – and to really preserve them – I cleaned and laminated them. Afterward, I hot-glued little magnets to the backs, and now I can move them around to accommodate new photos. There are so many, and it gives me pleasure to look at them.” – C.R. in Oklahoma
• This is classic money-saving advice as well as safety advice: Lower your water heater temperature from 140 F to 120 F. You will save money on heating water, and you will reduce your risk of scalding from hot temperatures.
• “Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home.” – F.H. in Colorado
• Got a squeak in your hardwood floors? Dust a sprinkling of baby powder at the source of the squeak and use a brush to get it in the cracks. The powder can help to lubricate the boards and remove the squeak.
• If you need to clean stained plastic storage containers or takeout containers that you’ll use again, do it with baking soda. Get the item wet, and use a liberal amount of baking soda as a scrub. It’s abrasive but gentle, and super safe for food containers.

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