Eggs play an important role onEaster Sunday. Kids love hunting for them or eating chocolate, marshmallow, or caramel versions of the eggs. But they also have an importantreligious meaningfor the holiday. Credit: Inna Mykhalchuk/Getty Images Read on to learn how to dye eggs red for Greek Easter. Why Are Greek Orthodox Eggs Dyed Red? The exact meaning behind the eggs varies depending on who you ask. The egg immediately turned red to prove the Emperor wrong....
Using products you probably already have in your home, removing a butter stain is pretty simple and straightforward. Butter is about 10-20% water, which means it is easier to remove before that water evaporates. Below, Pozniak walks us through two ways to get butter stains out of clothes quickly and efficiently. Credit:Getty Images You’ll likely need to use another pretreatment to remove this greasy stain. Stain-removing sprays are excellent and designed for this function, explains Pozniak....
Discover step-by-step instructions to help keep your oven spotless. There are multiple ways toclean your oven, and steam cleaning is one of them. Oven manufacturers are now including this function asan alternative to the traditional high-heat self-clean function, explains Booth. confirm you plan on staying home during the cleaning process, warns Booth. You shouldnt leave an oven on unattended, she explains. This process can take up to two hours, depending on your oven....
They’ll be looking brand new in no time. Couches are one of the more major financial investments when it comes to furniture in your home. One of the more common issues? Credit: Laurey W. Glenn It can also result from insufficient filling or low-quality materials that degrade quickly. This doesnt mean you have to ration your time spent lazing on the couch or start budgeting fora replacement. There are plenty of ways to fix saggy couch cushions, and sometimes even prevent them....
Always have cake at the ready. You’re left wondering, “Can I freeze cake slices?” The answer is a definitive yes. Credit: Jen Davick How to Freeze Cake Slices 1.Cut slices, and prepare to freeze. “This firms up the frosting and decoration and keeps it looking good.” Frozen cake is also easier to wrap without the risk of it falling apart. “Then wrap in heavy duty foil. Place wrapped slices in a zip-top bag....
Enjoy the taste of Honeycrisps and Galas all year long. Here are three different ways to successfully freeze apples. Washing applesbefore thoroughly before freezing is an important step because microbes are not destroyed during the freezing process. Credit: Khris/Getty Images Place on a baking sheet, whole and unpeeled, and freeze them. Once frozen, transfer the apples to freezer bags. Freeze Apple Slices This is the preferred method forfreezing apples. Wash,peel, core, and slice the apples to your preferred size....
Can’t eat another piece? Fudge is one of the easiest and most crowd-pleasing desserts to make. Abasic fudge recipeis delicious enough, containing just a few simple pantry-staple ingredients. Credit: guyerwood/Getty Images Does All Fudge Freeze the Same? Baseline fudge ingredientsmilk, sugar, cocoausually hold up pretty well when frozen. Texture and flavor can change, however, when you start adding other ingredients. This will have more effect on the texture than the flavor once the fudge is thawed out....
They may be a nuisance, but these tiny insects are beneficial. No, you aren’t seeing things. No, you don’t need to have your eyes checked. Credit: manonallard/Getty Often times that happens to be a sunny spot in your home or office. Why Are They Crawling On My House? The blood also has a bad odor and will stain anything it comes in contact with. Do Asian Lady Beetles Bite? If you handle and disturb a beetle, it may bite and draw a bit of blood....
Learn how to remove coffee stains from your carpet using simple household ingredients. Theres also nothing like the feeling of knocking over that cup and spilling it all over that carpet. Here are the three most effective methods for removing coffee stains from carpets. Credit:Getty Images Dont panic if the stain doesnt magically disappear on the first try. Its likely that youll have to repeat the process or even piggyback cleaning methods for optimal results....
How do you get that crunchy skin instead of an unappealing, soggy mess? Read on to discover the not-so-secret to crispy chicken skin. Be sure and dry inside the cavity if you are cooking a whole chicken. Credit: Greg Dupree/Southern Living The skin will be crisp by the time the chicken is cooked through. To enhance the taste, baste the chicken while it roasts with pan drippings, butter, or oil....
Say goodbye to stubborn stains with these expert tips. Like any stain, over time it will oxidize and turn darker/yellow/brown over time, explains Pozniak. Similar to how an apple or avocado browns when cut open and exposed to the air (oxygen). Credit:Getty Images This property makes curcumin a natural pH indicator. Vinegar is a low pH, and will have no effect on a mustard stain. Also, some folks will recommend using only cold water to remove stains, but Pozniak believes the opposite....
No stain is too tough to tackle. Manicured nails are an essential ingredient to starting each and every day with confidence and ease. Each are worthy techniques, but anat-home applicationis certainly more accident-prone. Credit: Getty Images We take that back: Spilling a glass of red wine is equally bad. If it does then do NOT use acetone-basednail polish remover, because it will bleach the surface. This method is acetone-free and can also be used on clothing that is sensitive to acetone....
New outfit, fresh ink stain? We’ve got you covered. To my great relief, they didn’t notice and it all worked out. Credit:Image Source/Getty Images A solvent is any substance that helps another break down (think: dis/solve). In the case of ink, hairspray, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer work well in a pinch. before soap is ever invited to the party. Credit: Getty Images If so, let the professionals handle the stain....
