Show AP AROUND THE HOUSE that i ions ng outdated curling I 1 iron makes an excellent gripping rod to use in dyeing garments you can grip the material firel firmly y and swish it about in the dye bath without its slipping when ribbons need pressing remove the lid from a hot teakettle and draw the ribbon back and forth over the steam holding the ends firmly a once food has started to boil turn down the flame it does not need a large flame to keep it boiling A pair of tweezers is a wonderful help in ripping seams in garments they will pull the shortest threads without hurting the fingers and the job jib can be done much more quickly when hanging up the wash hang one pillow slip with the open end up when taking down wash put all small pieces in that pillow slip then when sprinkling clothes you will not no t need to sort out small pieces 0 paraffin used for covering c jelly I 1 should never be heated to the smoking point this causes it to shrink from the side of the glass low temperature is the secret of tender eggs too high temperature pera ture or extended cooking time toughens the protein in the egg A bag of salt may be used in place of a hot water bottle in a pinch heat the salt on a skillet then pour it back into the bag and use to oil the lock on your door quickly and easily dip the key in in the oil and turn it in the lock several times this accomplishes the oiling with the least mess and the least effort but of course taking the lock apart and oiling it completely is still the better way if canned molasses is hard to pour in in cold weather heat it for several seconds by placing the can over low heat the molasses then will run freely to prevent molasses from sticking to a measuring cup rinse the cup in warm water just before using it when it is necessary to send small coins in an envelope scotch or adhesive tape is very convenient lay coin on paper and put tape over it both ways then it cannot slide around or wear its way out of the envelope |