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There's nothing quite as frustrating as trying to find the end of the plastic wrap roll, having to trot across the house for a broom when you need it now, or trying to pry apart stuck drinking glasses. But with these easy fixes -- using such common items as toothpicks and rubber bands -- you'll never have to get steamed in the kitchen again.
Can't open a jar?
Grab a piece of sandpaper and place it grit side down on the lid. The sandpaper should improve your grip enough to do the job.
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See more uses for Sandpaper.
Fill narrow-mouthed spice jars Roll a piece of wax paper into a funnel shape and pour spices into your jars without spilling a single mustard seed. In a pinch, you can even funnel liquids by using a couple of layers of wax paper offset so the seams in the layers don't line up.
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See more uses for Wax Paper.
Other made-do funnels:That handiest of kitchen tools, the funnel, can also be replicated easily with a small sandwich bag. Fill the bag with the contents you need funneled. Snip off a corner and transfer into needed container. Then just toss the bag when funneling is done.
Or make a couple of disposable funnels from an envelope. Seal the envelope, cut it in half diagonally, and snip off one corner on each half. Now you have two funnels for pouring spices into your smaller jars.
Or make a couple of disposable funnels from an envelope. Seal the envelope, cut it in half diagonally, and snip off one corner on each half. Now you have two funnels for pouring spices into your smaller jars.
Need an instant colander?Just grab a clean aluminum pie pan and a small nail and start poking holes. Then bend the pan to fit comfortably over a deep bowl. Rinse your new colander clean, place it over the bowl, and carefully pour out your pasta.
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See more uses for Aluminum Pie Pans.
Keep your spoon from slipping Wrap a rubber band around the top of the spoon's handle. Now you won't have to fish it out of the messy batter.
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See more uses for Rubber Bands.
Secure your casserole lidsIf you have lovingly prepared a casserole for a potluck dinner, secure the lid to the base with a couple of wide rubber bands and you won't have to worry about carrying it safely in your car.
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See more uses for Rubber Bands.
Keep your cutting board from moving around Give the board some traction by putting a rubber band around each end.
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See more uses for Rubber Bands.
Can't find your turkey baster? A cleaned squeeze bottle makes a dandy substitute. Simply squeeze out some air, and then use it to suck up the fat from your roasts and soups. You can even effectively use it to distribute marinades and drippings over meat.
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See more uses for Squirt Bottles.
Stop cooking oil drips Fill a cleaned, recycled squirt bottle with olive oil or another favorite cooking oil. It's a lot easier to handle than a jar or bottle, and you can pour precisely the right amount of oil over your salads or into your frying pan without having to worry about drips or spills.
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See more uses for Squirt Bottles.
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