Coffee grounds are the perfect solution for a garden in so many ways. They attract worms to aerate the soil and act as a natural fertilizer. They also have another less well-known use. They repel slugs and snails. What can’t coffee grounds do, seriously? To reap the snail and slug repelling benefits, save your coffee grounds and sprinkle them in a circle on the soil around each plant. Snails and slugs don’t like the gritty texture and will avoid going over it to reach your plants. Now, that’s something to celebrate with another cup of coffee.
Make Your Own Natural Dryer Sheets
Are you tired of purchasing dryer sheets? You’re not alone. Simply cut up some old clean rags or a towel and place them into a jar containing a mixture of white vinegar and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Wring them out and hang them up to dry. Once they are dry, you’ll have a stack of natural dryer sheets ready to throw in with your next load of laundry. Each dryer sheet can be reused about half a dozen times before it needs to be revived. If you still want that official dryer sheet scent, skip the vinegar and essential oil and dip your reusable dryer sheets in fabric softener instead.
Make the Perfect Bread Without Yeast
Are you standing in the kitchen with a bag of flour, a plan to make bread, and no packet of yeast in sight? Don’t fret. We came up with the perfect no-yeast bread. Make a nice light and flavorful sandwich bread without yeast by following this recipe.
You will need:
3 cups of flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 tablespoon of vinegar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
1 and ½ cups of milk
¼ cup of softened butter
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately and then stir them together until they form a uniform dough. Place that in a greased pan and put it into the oven for 45-55 minutes until golden brown. Wait until the bread is completely cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Use a Potato to Remove Rust From a Pan
Did you know that raw potatoes contain an acid that can dissolve rust? You may never be able to look at a potato the same way again. Just slice this root vegetable in half and start rubbing the surface of the pan with it. If you need extra scrubbing power to remove rust from a pan, use the outside of the potato to take advantage of the rough skin or add some salt to scrub away serious rust. Let it sit for ten minutes, give a final scrub, and then wash the pan as usual. The rust will be gone.
Make Reusable Swiffer Pads Easily
A Swiffer can be a lifesaver, but remembering to buy replacement mop pads can be a pain for you and the environment. Grab an old dishtowel or microfiber cloth, soak it in a solution of water and floor cleaner or vinegar, and snap it into place the same as you would with any Swiffer pad. When you’re done, just toss it in the laundry. Now, you can make reusable Swiffer pads to save the environment and some cash.
Hang a Picture Straight Every Time
Does your head start to tilt a little sideways every time you spot that one picture hanging in your living room? Getting a picture perfectly aligned isn’t always as simple as just hanging it on the wall. Thankfully, there’s a quick way to hang a picture straight. You will need a level or a smartphone. If using your mobile device, download one of the many free level apps out there and open it. Then simply sit your level or phone on top of the picture and gently nudge the frame until the bubble on the level is perfectly centered. Now, when you look at that picture, you won’t end up hurting your neck.
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