General and Cleaning
I didn’t know you could eat a cupcake wrong but apparently I have been doing it for years! So I pinched it in half, you can use a knife or a fork. Put the top on the bottom to make an icing sandwich. You can enjoy icing with each bite!
Doing research? Trying to write a paper and keep getting stuck behind paywalls? Here’s are a few resources that will help you to be more successful in your quest for knowledge: openaccessbutton.org. It’s like your library on steroids and includes search results from major databases like Unpaywall Data Share OpenAIRE Dissem.in Europe PMC BASE 2. […]
Let’s start with the ” sort of ” – you need to have wifi/internet service. If you go to https://voice.google.com you can sign up for a free phone number and receive calls on your phone or computer for free. This includes the google home. The calls are all routed through the internet. The call quality was very good […]
Did your microwave just throw sparks and make a nasty scary noise? Ours did. Click on the picture below to see it in action. https://www.alittlehacked.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Snapchat-136817104.mp4 We can fix this, at least in many cases it works. It worked for us, and as I have found many others. It’s worth trying before heading to the store. […]
There are lots of reasons to save bacon grease. If stored in the fridge it’s good for around 6 months, in the freezer a year but freezing is not recommended as it will loose it’s flavor. If it smells bad, it is most likely rancid and it’s time to throw it out. If you see […]
What is baking soda? Well, its bicarbonate of soda. So what’s that? It’s actually a type of salt. The formula is NaHCO3. It is composed of a sodium (Na+) and a bicarbonate (HCO3-). It’s has many uses, here are a few. Odor Control – keep some in the fridge door (also close to the stove) – Also […]
Simple way to keep fog off your mirror Wipe shaving cream on your mirror and then wipe off. It will keep the fog away for a few weeks before you need to reapply. The shaving cream dries pretty quickly, but just wipe it off with a towel. Works on shower doors too!
Maybe this should be more about how not to clean your microwave. To start, many many sites recommend mixing vinegar and water and microwaving for 2-3 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes to let the moisture do the work. While this does work it’s also, potentially dangerous. There are several incidents documented where it causes […]
If that zipper wont’s stay up, here’s a handy way to fix it. Keeping in mind when it breaks, chances are you won’t have any tools with you, but you probably have car keys. So lets borrow one of the rings and put it to good use! You can also use a twisty tie, or […]
How about a filament out sensor that is also a smoke alarm. Positioning is adjustable due to it being a fixed to a binder clip. Download filament sensor switchbox remix from Thingiverse, or design and print your own box. Next up, make sure your switch fits, modify box if necessary. Now it’s time to mount […]
