All-purpose flour — 1/2 cup Warm water (110 F) — 1/2 cup Yeast — 2 1/2 teaspoons Bread flour — 1 1/2 cups Whole-wheat flour — 1 1/2 cups Sugar — 2 tablespoons Salt — 1 1/2 teaspoons Milk, lukewarm — 1 cup Egg, beaten — 1 Butter, softened — 3 tablespoons Butter, melted — […]
DIY Natural Steel Wool and Vinegar Stain for Wood
This simple wood stain is perfect for those of us who like to keep it cheap, homemade and natural. It gets its color from a simple chemical — ferric oxide, also known as rust. I use it as an all-purpose stain for pieces I make all around the house. Steel wool and vinegar stain gives […]
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How to Keep Your House Cool in the Summer
Here are few simple, cheap things you can do to keep your house as cool as possible — as cheaply as possible — during hot summer weather. Change to light colored shades, or go the other direction and use blackout shades. Shut all shades before you leave in the morning Caulk any air leaks around doors […]
How to Make Your Own Homemade Wine: The Basics
Here are simple overall instructions for making a nice homemade country wine. This guide is by no means comprehensive. It is a list for me to reference when I’m ready to make a new batch, and it assumes some prior knowledge of winemaking. The recipe here is for 1-gallon batches, which will produce five 750-ml […]
How to Buy a Used Car from a Rental Agency
If you’re thinking of buying a used car, check out the options available at rental agencies. You could end up saving big bucks.
Adsense Program Policies Webinar – 16/09/27
Need a basic overview of Adsense policies? Well, here it is straight from the Adsense Support Team via a 9/27/16 webinar. I’ve summarized below.
Point of View Marketing
Point-of-view marketing is communications that support what your brand – company, product or personal – stands for.
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Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent
Here is a recipe that I’ve settled on using some commonly available ingredients. It makes a powdered detergent that we have been using for three years now
Basic Masa Pancakes
Whip up a batch of these very nice, savory pancakes to accompany a Central American-inspired meal.