When you heat up a container of leftovers in the microwave, do you ever feel like some parts are cold while others are boiling hot? If you put the food in a pile on a plate or leave it in the container, the heat won't be distributed evenly. Therefore, you should try this trick next time you reheat something.
When you put the food on the plate, create a small hole in the middle, so everything reheats evenly. Now your food will all be the same temperature,
Every Beauty Product Has An Expiration Date On The Bottom
When you get new beauty products, you probably aren't looking at the bottom of the packaging to decipher all those symbols. However, those small symbols can tell you when it's time to throw the product away or how long you have to use it.
On almost every beauty product, there is a container with a small "6M," "12M," or "24M," depending on the product. It indicated how long you have after opening it to use the product before it expires
there is a right way to hold the carton, so milk doesn't splash everywhere.
If you pour your milk from the longer side of the carton, there will be less splashing, and it's easier to hold. This way also allows the extra air in the carton to displace the liquid for a smoother pour.
On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than the taste of a perfectly chilled beer. However, sometimes we forget to put the beer in the fridge beforehand, and we don't want to wait an hour for it to be cold. Instead of waiting, there is a way to make the beer cool within five to ten minutes.
Take a wet paper towel and wrap it around the beer, then stick it in the freezer. Be sure to set a time for about ten minutes because if it stays in there for too long, the beer could explode
If you have ever seen monkeys eating bananas, you will notice that they don't peel them from the stem side. We have spent most of our lives peeling bananas this way, until now. In everyone's defense, it seems like that is the function of the stem.
Instead, you should peel it from the bottom side because you won't squeeze the fruit. This peeling method reduces the number of stringy pieces as well.
When you make smoothies, do you ever feel like there are always unblended chunks at the bottom? It may be because you have been loading your blender wrong this whole time. We always thought the put the solids in first because it is less messy, but there is a better way to do it.
The most efficient way to load your blender is to put the liquids first, then the solids. The swirling liquid at the bottom will suck the solids down and blend everything evenly, so you have a smooth smoothie. This method works best when you use frozen fruits or veggies.
If you are a fan of peanut butter you will know how disappointing it is to get to the bottom of the jar and find it is all dried up. It started with oil on top, but that oil must not have reached the bottom. It's disappointing to try to spread the dried, crumbling peanut butter; but it doesn't have to be that way.
After opening and mixing it, continue to store the jar upside down so the oils reach the bottom of the butter. Also, keep it refrigerated to last longer. This works for all kinds of nut butter, even homemade versions.
Although none of us want to be in a situation where we have to use a plunger, it is good to know which type of plunger you need for every type of clogging situation. There are a few different types, but the most useful are the ones with the tapered end or the big circular kind.
The flat plungers are great for clogged sink drains, but the tapered ones are actually better when you have a clogged toilet.
Next Time You Make A Charcuterie Board, Don't Forget The Dental Floss
Charcuterie boards have been all the rage lately, and to make the perfect one, it not only has to have delicious cheeses, meats, and crackers, but it also needs to look presentable. However, cutting those softer cheeses isn't easy to do without squishing them, but there is an easy fix.
Instead of using a knife, use unflavored dental floss to slice soft cheeses. It will give you perfect slices every time, and you can throw away the floss instead of having to clean another utensil. It's an easier way to replace a wire cheese slicer.
The Black Dots On Your Windshield Might Not Be A Useful As Your Thought
Have you ever wondered what the black dots were for on your windshield? We always thought there was a useful purpose that had to do with radio signals, but we were wrong yet again. The black dots are actually called frits, and they have two purposes.
First, the frits provide an etched surface for the adhesive to stick to that bonds the glass and the frame. Second, they disperse heat in a gradient along the borders of the glass to prevent cracks and protect the adhesive from UV rays.
The Diamonds On A Measuring Tape Can Help You During A Home Renovation
When you use a measuring tape, you probably haven't noticed all the markings on it before. If you pull one out of your drawer right now, you will see tiny black diamonds along the top and wonder what they are there for because it isn't decoration.
These diamonds are spaced every 19.2 inches to help people correctly space the floor trusses for a 4×8 T&G sub-floor with a span rating of 20” o.c.
The Pointy Bit On A Cap Of Tubed Medicine Actually Has A Purpose
When you get new ointments, and there is a safety seal, do you ever struggle to get it open? It's so small and almost impossible to peel off entirely, but there is an easier way to get it open by using the cap on the tube.
The pointy part on the cap of the medicine is there to break the safety seal. Just unscrew the cap, flip it around and push the pointy part into the seal.
French's Mustard Wants To Keep Your Sandwiches Clean
There's a little secret contained in every iconic yellow and red bottle of French's Mustard you've ever come across, and too few people are aware of what it is or how it works. Picture this: You start building an award-winning sandwich, you lay down your bread and your favorite ingredients, then you get the mustard out and what happens? It pours out all over the lid, or the dangling lid scrapes through and rips apart all your hard work.
This problem has an elegant, built-in solution: There's a small nub you can see behind the lid -- push the lid all the way back into it until you hear a satisfying click, showing that it's locked in place. No muss, no fuss ever again.
The Little Loops On Men's Shirts Can Still Be Very Important
Although we may no longer actually need it, this is one detail that has carried over into modern fashion from long ago in history. Still, it's interesting to know where these kinds of seemingly useless things come from, like shoulder pads or neckties. Plus, they apparently were once extremely useful and probably could still be for some people, perhaps in an office setting or maybe even on an airplane.
These loops, which are usually found below the neck and between the shoulder blades, are said to have been originally used by sailors in the Navy. They had them sewn in so that they could be easily hung up on a hook without falling off when their boat was rocking around on the high seas.
