Show before driving nails in the wall for picture hooks first see where the nails for baseboards were driven these are always placed in the studding which gives support the plaster does not the blackening on the brickwork around the fireplace can be removed with any scouring powder with only enough water to form a thin paste then rinsing leftover fish can be made into a dozen good dishes so it is more economical to buy a good sized whole fish and to make it last for two days rather than to buy a small fish that is just enough never hem a dress until it is completely finished even to the side fastenings youre certain skirt will hang better if hem is left until last cocoa may be substituted for chocolate in cake recipes if a small piece of butter is added to the cocoa just before you start painting apply cold cream or vaseline to your hands the paint that gets on your hands can then easily be washed off |