Wet walls: How to correctly spot & remove damp DIY Knowledge Project Wet walls are common in cellars and bedrooms, but there’s a lot you can do to stop it!Introduction Wet walls in the house are not to be taken lightly. Even small amounts of water can cause considerable damage to the...
Cabbage is a cool-weather crop. Grow cabbage in spring so that it comes to harvest before the summer heat or start cabbage in mid to late summer so that it comes to harvest during the cool days of autumn, winter, or early spring. Cabbages will grow in most soils. They prefer short da...
The best way to store asparagus is under refrigeration, wrapped in a damp paper towel, or you can steep them in a glass of ice water. Before storing them in the refrigerator, fresh heads of lettuce should be thoroughly rinsed with water. The leaves should be dried before being placed in ...
Storing potatoes in a root cellar is one of the best ways I’ve found to store potatoes. We don’t have aroot cellar, but we have a basement that we are able to keep dry throughout most of the winter. Although it’s not as ideal as a root cellar, it has worked well for us. ...
Living in a villa is as good as ever is afraid of the return of the basement, especially in the rainy season, when the rain surges and the air humidity continues to increase, how can the underground video room, gym and wine cellar be moisture-proof? Make the following plans for these ...
Fresh beets can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Tip: Clipping the tops off beets will keep them fresher for longer. Leave about 1 inch of stem on each beet, and store the greens separately. For long-term root cellar storage, make sure you brush off any soil clinging ...
To make a dry wine, the winemaker will allow the yeast to transform all of the sugar into alcohol. When making a sweet wine, winemakers will stop the fermentation process before all of the sugar has turned into alcohol. Storage Wine is stored in oak barrels or stainless steel storage tank...
Don’t forget to change out the water about every 4-5 days as it becomes murky and dirty. Carrot Storage Tip Pro tip: If your carrots come with the greens still attached, trim them and store them in the fridge like you would other fresh herbs (wrapped in a damp paper towel in the ...
One theory of the origin of not upsetting the salt cellar has more to do with etiquette than warding off bad luck. In ancient times, salt was expensive — so precious that, in some civilizations, it was currency [source: Pettit]. Spilling salt was tantamount to throwing away money, and ...
Above: a carefully-wrapped package as well as the plastic vacuum cleaner sitting atop it have both become quite mold-contaminated while stored in a damp basement. How to Find Mold hidden in basement insulation or on basement contents Watch out: Even when there is no visible mold, don't ig...