Did you know about this button on your oven door and what it does?

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Many homeowners might not be aware of the lesser-known features that their kitchen appliances offer. Specifically, the oven door houses a simple yet crucial mechanism that can significantly ease cleaning processes and enhance maintenance accuracy. This article will discuss an often-overlooked component of the oven— a specific button found on many models designed to facilitate ...

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Grandma comes up with new pool cleaning hack, and it works wonders

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Lisa Pack, 49, from Ohio recently discovered a novel pool cleaning hack that's saving her from endless amounts of scrubbing and work. Pack was originally dreading having to clean her greenish pool. After all, the average upkeep of keeping a swimming pool clean ranges from $80 to $160 per cleaning. Remember, while your swimming pool ...

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Best summer outdoor party hacks

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Summer's the season that inspires celebrations with family and friends. The warm weather brings many options for outdoor grilling and dining, while longer days mean parties can extend from the afternoon well into the evening. When your goal is for everyone to enjoy themselves, don’t let the stress of getting everything together stand in the ...

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The Key to the Ideal Pastry Cream

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Pastry cream, also referred to as crème pâtissière, is a thick, rich custard that is a main ingredient in many traditional sweets. It is used as a filling for cakes and pastries, as well as in éclairs, cream puffs, and tarts. Although achieving the ideal consistency and taste might seem difficult, it’s simple with the ...

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Is toilet paper coming to an end? It may soon take the place of our regular rolls.

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Millions of people use toilet paper every day; it's a commodity that's grown indispensable to our everyday lives. Though there are prophecies of this bathroom staple's impending extinction on our shop shelves, its future is unclear. Overuse of toilet paper poses serious health and environmental concerns in France and other Western countries. The background and ...

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Homemade Pickled Beets

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Beautifully colored and not overly spicy. This is how my mom always made her pickled beets, and I continue the tradition. Ingredients: 8 medium fresh beets 1 cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves 1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions:   continued on next page

GNATS IN THE KITCHEN: 7 Tips to Get Rid of Them

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HOW TO MAKE GNATS IN THE KITCHEN: 7 Tips to Get Rid of Them If you go into your kitchen and see a swarm of gnats buzzing about, not only is this a really irritating sight, but it’s also quite unclean. These small flying insects, which are sometimes referred to as fruit flies or kitchen ...

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