Is my toilet clogged, or just lazy?

Everyone has met a toilet like this before… you flush, and the water seems to just slowly swirl around for a while, and you wait and wait anxiously for what seems like days (though it’s only a few seconds) to see if it will actually flush or (oh no!) overflow. The best way to describe … Continue reading “Is my toilet clogged, or just lazy?”

MacLemon Mini Scones

These scones are a bite-sized lemon flavor scone: biscuity and not too sweet. Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel ½ cup butter (1 stick) 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk Directions: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.  … Continue reading “MacLemon Mini Scones”

Don’t Put it Down Your Drain: Paint

If you’ve just finished painting a room in your home and have some leftover paint you don’t want to keep, or you just found a stash of half-full paint cans in your basement and want to dispose of them…DON’T pour them down the drain- any drain in your home. Paint is highly flammable and dangerous … Continue reading “Don’t Put it Down Your Drain: Paint”

Unclog your dishwasher

Like any clog, a clogged dishwasher starts with some troubleshooting.  There are a few different reasons why a dishwasher can clog, and some of them are simple enough for you to unclog yourself.  One of the most common causes of a clogged dishwasher is simply some debris in or on the drain.  Let’s start there. … Continue reading “Unclog your dishwasher”

MacCinnamon Honey Scones

This particular scone is a flaky scone, crispy around the edges, with a more biscuit-like texture and flavor.  With cinnamon sprinkled on top and a slight honey flavor, it’s a Highland favorite. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup cold butter 1 egg, separated … Continue reading “MacCinnamon Honey Scones”