Reuse those yogurt containers!

If big tubs of yogurt are a staple on your grocery list, consider reusing them before chucking them in the bin. Here are some practical uses for yogurt containers.

• As storage: These tubs are just about the right size to hold store bought spices and grains or pasta and beans.
• As a food container: Especially great for picnics and road trips. Use and toss. Functions just like Tupperware, only you don't have to clean it.
• For disposing old fat and grease: Use it to contain oil that was used for frying. Dispose off once the container is full. A word of caution, only fill the container after the oil has cooled to prevent warping of the container.
• For disposing glass: Accidents happen and these little tubs are a great way to throw away small pieces of broken glass like light bulbs or glassware. This way, it will not rip you trash bag and cause spills.

It is always a good idea to seal the tubs with tape for any use that involves movement.

Get rid of pests in rice or grains

Have little bugs raided your pantry? These pesky bugs also called rice weevils can be a problem for those who live in sunny and humid locations. And while they are gross looking, you can find comfort in knowing that they not actually harmful if consumed and you certainly do not have to throw your grains away. Here's how to save a bag of rice that has been infested with bugs.

Start by transferring the rice into a clean plastic bag.



Tie it up and put in the freezer for 24 hours. This will kill any bugs present in the rice.

Once out of the freezer, transfer the rice back into the container that was used to store it.This time, add some cloves to the rice. Clove is an aromatic whole spice that naturally repels bugs because of its scent. Seal and store. To use, simply rinse the rice before cooking and skim the bugs as they float to the top.

You can also prevent bug infestation in new bags of rice, flour and other grains by simply adding cloves.

Get rid of ring marks on furniture

Tired of seeing those cloudy ring marks on your furniture? The good news is that you don't have to anymore.Try this cheap and effective method to make them disappear!

All you will need is an iron and a white cotton fabric. A tee shirt will work just fine.

Place the tee shirt over the ring mark. Gently iron over the shirt for a couple of seconds. Be sure to have the heat on the lowest setting.

Lift the cloth and rejoice as the watermark is gone for good!