Now Here’s a Tip – February 27, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Soak your metal tools in Coca-Cola when they get gummed up. It does a great job of loosening the gunk, and after a few hours in a Coke bath, you can almost just brush ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 20, 2024

#MiddleburyCT When putting in new plants, you can tear strips of tin foil, then use toothpicks or small stakes to pin them to the ground in your new garden. It will keep the cats out, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 13, 2024

#MiddleburyCT From L.D.W. in Illinois: “When I have a recipe, I put all the ingredients on the counter, and as I use each one, I put it away. My daughter and daughter-in-law ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 6, 2024

#MiddleburyCT “To get a really good shine on your windows, try using newspaper instead of a paper towel. Spray the window with your cleaner and just use the paper like a towel. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 30, 2024

#MiddleburyCT “For nice, evenly sliced mushrooms, use an egg slicer for cutting. It’s super-easy to use, since a boiled egg and a nice white mushroom are around the same ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 23, 2024

#MiddleburyCT File this one under safety AND energy smarts: Clean the dryer vent after every load. Clean the dryer vent screen monthly with a gentle soap and water bath. Rinse well ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 16, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Here’s a fun afternoon of play just waiting to happen: Check with your local grocery store or big box store to see if it has uncrushed cardboard boxes. Get several ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 9, 2024

#MiddleburyCT If you lose a contact lens, you can try turning off the lights and using a flashlight held perpendicular to the floor. They sort of reflect the light, and as you move ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 2, 2024

#MiddleburyCT If you like taking baths, you can invest in a second rubber bath mat to drape over the side of the tub. The edge will be nonslip, so you can hold on for support and your ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 26, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Before you use your grater to grate cheese, give it a quick shot of nonstick spray. It will keep the cheese from gunking up in the grater. If you need softened butter ... Continue Reading →