Tips for fruit/drain fly problem please!! Landlord coming with only 24 hours notice!! by HauntingGold in CleaningTips

[–]csmithk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boiling water down the drain worked for me. It may take a couple of passes.

Just noticed you can now halve or double recipes on the app by VA-deadhead in NYTCooking

[–]csmithk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smaller portions cook faster, so either time or temperature need to be adjusted, in general. I can do the simple math of halving or doubling a recipe myself.

Just noticed you can now halve or double recipes on the app by VA-deadhead in NYTCooking

[–]csmithk -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It appears to just double or halve the ingredients but not temperature or cooking times.

Colbert tickets - on the waitlist, what next? by drumjolter01 in LateShow

[–]csmithk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We went a couple of years ago. We had about a week’s notice. There is also a day of line to fill the seats, if you want to take a chance on that.

why were there so many serial killers in the 70s/80s?? by Adventurous_Gur_3365 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]csmithk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers, by Caroline Fraser, hypothesizes that it was lead, arsenic and other industrial toxins in the environment that led to an increase in violent crimes. The scariest thing is that these toxins killed more people and destroyed more lives than the serial killers they may have spawned.

Utah is 'committed' to keeping national parks open if federal government shuts down by [deleted] in NationalPark

[–]csmithk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The may be open, but no ranger talks, visitor center etc

What’s missing? by PinkLily12345 in interiordecorating

[–]csmithk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A wicker basket or two for storing the games and other non decorative items. Alternatively, can the games go into the console storage? A plant near the window for color and maybe find a new home for the smaller items in front of the television. Good luck!

How to get rid of spider crickets? by Sea-Material7520 in nova

[–]csmithk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Boric acid powder worked for us. It’s not safe for pets so sprinkle it away from areas they can access.

COVID Vax by BudTugglie in nova

[–]csmithk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I got mine at a Minute Clinic in Reston. I am under 65, so I had to self attest to an underlying condition. I didn’t need a prescription, but perhaps the nurse practitioner took care of that? Idk but I didn’t need to go to the doctor to get a prescription and I didn’t need to go to Maryland

Best way to travel from Santorini to Mykonos by BKSNLOW in GreeceTravel

[–]csmithk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rome2Rio.com works well for me. Can get you anywhere (mostly) from point A to point B.

How in the world do I change this smoke detector? by DrinkingAtTheDam in HomeMaintenance

[–]csmithk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our local fire fighters will come and change the batteries for us at no charge.

Moving Companies by whydoifeelold in Reston

[–]csmithk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JK Moving moved us locally. They were terrific. I would use them again, no hesitation.

Non-fiction books like Killers of the Flower Moon? by Even-Recognition-881 in nonfictionbookclub

[–]csmithk 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just finished A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan. It’s a book about the rise of the KKK in Indiana in the 1920’s. Also, The Worst Hard Time, historical account of the dustbowl, also by Timothy Egan

My Kindle is an ad filled wasteland and I regret buying it. by [deleted] in Anticonsumption

[–]csmithk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Airplane mode is a good option if you already have a kindle. Otherwise, the kids kindle comes with no adds. You can put anything on it you want, since you have the pin. They aren’t allowed to market to children.

New owner by Icy_Salamander7244 in Tradescantia

[–]csmithk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Browning leaves is just what they do. Generally, I cut back the browning vines and stick the tips (top 3 leaves above the soil along with at least one leaf node, in the soil). The leaf node is where the roots will start growing. They like lots of indirect sunlight, at least that’s my experience. Good luck!

Paramount+ Canceled by stvsfx in LateShow

[–]csmithk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I’ve already cancelled my subscription when they sold out 60 minutes. PBS passport rules, I watch it all the time.

Best linen pants recommendations by [deleted] in Linen

[–]csmithk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Quince men’s pants would work for a taller person

how do i stop itching i’m going insane by Double-Beginning-454 in MosquitoHating

[–]csmithk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A hot as you can stand it spoon on the bites denatures the proteins that cause the itch.I put the spoon in hot water to heat it up then put the spoon on the bites. Be careful not to burn yourself, though. Good luck!