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Make homemade vanilla extract with vodka

Jan 14th 2008 10:00AM I love to bake and I gasp every time I have to buy a new bottle of vanilla extract. I go right past the organic vanilla because, even though I know it is best for me, it is just too expensive. Some of you may not think vanilla extract, whether it ... (1 Comments)

Links We Love: Vanilla Extract & Rubik's Cube Cheat Sheet

Aug 28th 2009 12:00PM Recycle paint chips! Photo: Wallula Junction, Flickr Stephen Fanuka of TV show Open House to the Rescue dishes on contractor/client relationships. The "contractor to the stars" also shares his list of essential tools everyone should own. ... (0 Comments)

Natural home deodorizers that really work

Aug 8th 2007 8:00PM Living with three kids and and three dogs is not always the most aromatic experience. My youngest child has been potty training which often end up with a wet crib in the mornings. My oldest child, a 14 year-old boy, can generate some serious foot ... (1 Comments)

Make your house smell fresh with homemade deodorizers

Mar 17th 2008 10:00AM Did you know that vodka has no scent? It does, however, have the ability to kill bacteria. That's what makes it the perfect antidote for musty smelling clothing that's been in storage. Spray the vodka on, hang to dry, and your clothes are as good as ... (3 Comments)

Make Magic Shell-style ice cream sauce

Jun 18th 2008 4:00PM Do you remember Magic Shell? It's that weird and wonderful chocolate creation that, when poured over ice cream, hardens so you get to crunch through. As a kid, it was just pure fun. As an adult, I have to wonder what in the heck goes into that ... (0 Comments)

Extracting stubborn or stripped screws

Oct 25th 2007 1:00PM Every now and then a sticky little problem presents itself to DIY'ers: stubborn screws that won't come out. Argh! You've tried being gentle. You've tried force. You swore. A lot. But that little sucker is still in there. Well, here are some handy ... (0 Comments)

Simple steps to the perfect bath

Mar 19th 2008 9:00AM Sure, spring is just around the corner. But that doesn't mean the there aren't a few chilly nights left in the season. A warm bath tops my list of ways to unwind when it's cold outside. Done correctly, a warm bath can be the perfect stress-reducer. ... (0 Comments)

Holidash Highlight: A Corn-on-the-Cob Cupcake?

Nov 4th 2009 3:00PM Photo: brookfieldlibrary, Flickr Yes, I was skeptical as well. But don't worry -- no veggies were harmed in the making of this cupcake. In fact, there are no veggies involved at all. Bonus! Holidash has the scoop: Sure, a vegetable-inspired ... (0 Comments)

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