Save used cooking oil in a glass jar or can. Save used paper towels and napkins in a container nearby. When you’re ready for a barbecue or bonfire you have the makings for a handy fire-starter. Wad up a paper towel or napkin and soak it with cooking oil. Place it with your charcoal or kindling and light it. It will smoke a little, but it smells much better than lighter fluid, and your food will taste better too.
Tip: pack oil-soaked paper towels/napkins in a re-closeable tin for camping.
I recently was making some changes to my family room and had no place in the house to put a chair that I loved. I put it on the back patio until I could figure out what to do with it. That night it was wonderful to lounge in my comfortable chair. The next morning I could see the chair from my kitchen window and noticed how nicely it blended with my patio furniture. Why was I getting rid of this chair? Now with a triple coating of Scotchguard I have a new favorite piece of patio furniture.
I started looking around my house as well as the garage and used my finds to redo my patio. A large urn was topped with a round tray and became a side table. An area rug that was a bit too worn to use in the living room is perfect in the dining area of my patio. Silk flowers were arranged in a plant pot and placed in a shady area that didn’t get enough sun for real flowers.
I love that I was able to freshen up my patio without spending a dime and that items that might have ended up in the landfill have been born-again.
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I have a quilt covered lazy boy rocker to sit in and an old wood cook stove to store yard tools. I also have an old lamp to read by, in place of the bright porch lights. Very cozy 😉
In many areas of the world water is a valuable commodity so here are some ways that we can all save and reuse water. Keep in mind that while these tips will work to help our planet they will reduce the cost of your water bill. So on days when making that little bit of extra effort seems tedious remember that a penny saved is … Continue reading
When I cook meat I strain the fat off into a glass jar or tin can. When the jar/can is full I would then toss it into the trash but now I use the fat in place of lighter fluid. Continue reading