For a quick lighting solution on a dark night try cutting small flaps out of the side of an aluminum can. Place a candle inside and not only will the can reflect light, illuminating your space, but it will also protect the flame from the elements.
Start Seeds in a Used Tea Bag
Get a head start on your spring garden by using this DIY seed starter hack. Make good use of your used tea bags by cutting a small slit in the bag and placing a few seeds among the damp tea leaves. Keep the tea bag moistened by misting occassionally until your seeds sprout and are ready for transplant.
Kiwi Prep Made Easy
Cut off the top and bottom of kiwi and then carve it out with a small spoon for easy kiwi prep.
Use an Adjustable Wrench as a Caliper
Need to measure something round but don’t have a fancy caliper? Grab your adjustable wrench, dial in the side and then measure the opening on your wrench.
Crazy Japanese Tutorial on Hassle Free Potato Peeling
If you don’t speak Japanese you should probably turn down your sound on this one. Here’s a general translation of what’s shown. . . First, take a knife and cut through the skin of the potato (cutting around the mid point). Boil your potatoes. Then, toss the potatoes in an ice bath for around 10 or 15 seconds. Then carefully pull the skin apart as shown in the video. With any luck, the two halves of skin will slide right off. This is a million times faster than peeling potatoes by hand.
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