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RENA NERBAS To fluff up carpet that has been pressed down by the legs of sofas and chairs, fill the hole with ice cubes. When the water dries the carpet will spring back up. Easter egg dye stain remover: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Dab with a white

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HI REENA, Can you please tell me how to reopen an envelope that was sealed too soon? I really enjoy your columns and hope to get your books very soon. Thanks. – M. P. M. P., Use a kettle or a small pot and boil water till it starts steaming to its maximum. Take the


Create An Atmoshere Of Simple Serenity

You don’t need a large area or expensive accessories in order to have a restful haven in your home. More than ever, we need our home to be a gracious, rejuvenating haven; our refuge from the noise and bustle of the outside world. Every room in the home should be somewhat calming, but of course,

Decorate With Fabric

Making fabric pictures is an excellent way to do your own original decorating at a fraction of the cost. METHOD 1: A large pattern can be used for a large wall and can often be found in the sheeting section of a fabric store. It can match your curtains, pillow shams, tablecloth or anything you

Save Energy In Your Kitchen

I decided my portable convection oven would spend more time in the kitchen, even if it takes up counter space. While we waited for oven parts recently, I discovered how “oven dependent” our family was. I brought our portable convection oven and other appliances out of storage. For dinner the next day, we had bread


Create A “Fusion Kitchen”

Kitchen cabinet design has come a very long way and no longer are our choices confined to having matching cabinetry throughout. Although the style of cabinetry has varied over the decades, we were always left with a huge wall of matching cabinets in the end, even after trying to personalize the kitchen with unique hardware

Rena Nerbas

1 Save on brown sugar by making your own. For every cup of white sugar mix in 2 tablespoons molasses (costs about 40 per cent less). 2 To keep paint from spreading onto your child’s sleeves during an art project (thereby having to buy new clothing or spend money on laundry detergent), cut the tube

Leaving for a trip this winter?

MANITOBA HYDRO RELEASE Winter is always a popular time for a vacation from the cold and snowy weather in Manitoba. However, unless your appliances go on vacation too, you likely will return home to an energy bill that is just as high as if you had never left. But, luckily, there are steps that can


RECIPE SWAP – for Nov. 13, 2008

SEND RECIPES OR RECIPE REQUESTS TO: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 or e-mail [email protected] With hunting season just beginning, Joe Kozak of Manitou has sent us this very nice recipe for venison ribs. Joe is perhaps known for his association with the honey and garlic food festival in Manitou. An