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Questions For Reena
Hi Reena, I have some kind of frosted glass in my pantry door. The one side is plain glass but on the inside it is frosted. I can’t seem to get normal, everyday, kid spills off of the inside of the door (chocolate milk for instance). Any suggestions? — Thanks, Cindy Hi Cindy, I’ll tell […] Read more
More Questions For Reena
Dear Reena, How can I remove hockey glove odours? — Marie Believe me Marie, I deal with this challenge on a weekly basis. When it comes to storing hockey equipment the first step is to make a hockey tree using old hockey sticks and nails. Whenever your hockey player returns home from a game or […] Read more
Caring For Patio Furniture – for Jul. 23, 2010
Before purchasing patio furniture check warranties, care instructions and necessary maintenance of materials. Be sure the furniture you choose is durable and that parts will be available when you need them. Teak will last a lifetime. The hardwood teak tree is native to Southeast Asia and Africa and grows to be 100 feet tall. The […] Read more
Be ready for outside entertaining when summer weather arrives
Decks are a popular way to add living space to a home. Due to the harshness of our climate, maintenance is essential. If you are installing a new deck, call your power company before you dig to check the location of underground wires, pipes, gasoline and electrical lines in your yard. Setting planters and pots […] Read more
Yes there really will be hot weather coming so be prepared
The main purpose of an air conditioner is to remove heat from the air and recycle cooler air back into the house. This in turn cools the house down. Air conditioners do more to a home environment than just lower the temperature. Air conditioning can also have a profound impact on the quality of air […] Read more
Ask Reena – for Mar. 1, 2010
With such a wide variety of hardwoods available, what works for one floor will not necessarily work for another. Q. Have you found a way to remove orange pop stains on carpet? Whenever people visit they ask me where the orange stain came from. It is very visible and I would like to get rid […] Read more
Do Away With Mildew
Put newspaper under car mats in snowy weather to absorb moisture. Remove mildew on wood patio furniture by combining 1 c. ammonia, 1/2 c. vinegar, 1/4 c. baking soda and 1 gallon water. Wipe onto furniture and rinse. Clean mildew around the tub area by placing cotton balls soaked with bleach in each corner. Clean […] Read more
More Tips For The Kitchen
For best flavour and nutritive value, always cook sweet potatoes whole in their skins. It takes 35 to 55 minutes in boiling water and about 35 to 60 minutes in a hot oven (425F). Tip: Give your mashed potatoes a yummy twist by adding duck fat to the pot before mashing. Keep bread fresh longer […] Read more
Tips For Maintaining The House Exterior
1 When caring for a brick exterior keep it clean. Mould can permanently change the surface colour of brick over time. Use a stiff (not wire) brush. Apply TSP (trisodium phosphate) according to the directions on the box. 2 If efflorescence (white salt residue) is present, scrub it with a brush. Do not use liquid […] Read more

Choosing a coffee table for your home
Nothing is quite as stylish, classy or sophisticated as a beautiful, ornate coffee table. Whatever your style, here’s some tips.
1. Be cautious when purchasing furniture. Solid wood may mean particleboard and medium density fibre-board (MDF). These will not last under heavy use so always ask specifically what kind of wood was used. Solid oak, cherry or ash are great choices. 2. To finish an unfinished coffee table, the toughest seal is a polyurethane varnish. […] Read more
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.