“I’ve been using wood ash for starting fires in my fireplace for 50 years (yes, I’m old). Take the cold ashes from your fireplace (be sure they’re cooled off), and mix in some kerosene to make a mud slurry, not too overly wet. Put in fireplace and then load wood and light...
I scatter wood ashes from my fireplace under pecan trees, seems to help control the web worms, can also make grandmothers lye soap stir in lard and heat, pour into molds. 1 Reply Kenny Reply to Al 4 years ago And I believe lye is also an ingredient. Just be extremely careful hand...
3. Shine wood floors:The tannins in black tea can help shine and color hardwood flooring. Follow your regular floor cleaning routine by carefully rubbing some brewed tea into the floor (don’t use too much water on hardwood flooring) and letting it air dry. 4. Polish furniture:Brewed tea ...
The possibilities are endless, from in-wall double ovens to gas cooking appliances for a custom, outdoor kitchen. It’s a food lover’s dream! 6. Propane Fireplace: Unlike traditional wood-burning fireplaces, propane fireplaces are easy to use, require minimal maintenance, and produce no ash ...
Moisture and UV sunlight rays can make resin or wood garden furniture look drab and dingy over the course of the summer. Use baking soda to breath new life into your outdoor furniture. Mix a half cup of baking soda with a tablespoon of dish washing soap and a gallon of warm water. It...
wood on a contained hearth and had an iron top above with covered holes for pots. A fire door opened beside the hearth. Improvements flowed steadily thereafter, including anoven—first above the stove top but eventually located beneath it—and a grate that could be shaken to clear ashes. ...