Category: Kitchen
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How To – What is the proper Thinset, Mortar or Adhesive for your Tile Install?
When installing tile there are a variety of different compounds that can be used to attach it to the substrate. They come in everything from a tube adhesive to mortar beds mixed from sand and portland cement and each has its best application. In addition to the material is the way it is applied. Most…
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How To – Choosing the Right Underlayment Backer Material for Tile Installs
When you are performing a Tile install in your Bathroom or Kitchen it is important to know the correct way to prepare the area for Tile. Some surfaces like concrete floors can take tile directly however if you are installing tile in a bathroom or an area that will have water or high traffic then…
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How To – The Easy Way to Rehydrate Dried Beans for Soup
One of the best things to have in your pantry is a supply of dried beans. They are a great source of nutrition and provide just as much or more protein as meat but they can be stored for years without the need of refrigeration. There are endless uses in soups but you can also…
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How To – Food Acidity Level Reference for Canning
There are a variety of foods that are available in stores that most home canners may want to process. Understanding the acidity level of the food you are preparing is very important for longevity in storage and for safety. Normally standard boiling in a water bath for canning requires that you use either a high…
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How To – Choosing and Installing a Garbage Disposal
In this HowTo we will remove an old frozen Badger Garbage disposal and replace it with a new 1/2 horsepower stainless steel garbage disposal. When choosing a garbage disposal there are a few considerations that you must follow for good operation. The Physical size of the garbage disposal is important because some homes and apartments…