Life Hacks That Actually Work

Easy Thaw, Easy Storage, Easy Everything

This hack is perfect for anyone who has a lot of meat to store. Ground meats especially work well, but thinly sliced or pounded chicken will also work. Make sure everything is super thin and taking up as much of the freezer bag as possible. This makes it easier to store, and your meat will dethaw way quicker! 

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The More You Know

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  • Anybody who eats boiled eggs knows the frustration of having one crack. Throwing a little vinegar into the boiling water will keep the egg whites from seeping out.
  • Carrots take away the acidity in tomato sauce by adding subtle sweetness. If you find your sauce has gotten too acidic, peel a whole carrot, simmer it with the sauce and remove before serving.
  • Stow bulky items overhead by cementing together a simple rack from 2" PVC pipes and fittings. Bolt the straight pipe to the ceiling joists to support heavy loads, and screw the angled pieces from the 'wye' connectors into the cross brace to stabilize the whole rack.
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