Storage Containers
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Green Crafts-Recycle a Plastic CD Tub to Fashion a Practical and Perfect Storage Container for Free
Do you or anyone you know, such as your kids, spouse, or co-workers, buy packages of blank CDs to record on to? If so, do not let them throw out the plastic and lockable CD tub they come in before you have a chance to show them and yourself what can be done to make a practical storage container for the garage, craft workstation, or many other purposes. Like most people who buy packages of CDs for recording or backing up computer data, for years I too have been throwing out the cylindrical tub that they come in, in my case to the recycling bin outside. I figured that as long as the tub was ending up recycled again in to something useful, that would be good enough. Then it dawned on me like that proverbial light bulb going off overhead. Why not make use of the CD tub as a storage container that is not only pretty durable, but is self locking when you put the top back on? This idea took root as I was reminiscing about the way my dad would take empty glass jars with lids and make practical and perfect storage containers in his garage by screwing the top of the jar to the underside of a shelf, and then simply spin the glass jar full of screws, washers, or any other small garage item on to the attached lid. We are working with the same principal when it comes to the CD storage container by flipping it upside down to make storage use of what normally is the larger clear top portion. By using a couple of small screws to easily pierce and attach the flatter portion to the underside of a shelf, we have a perfect storage container. You can easily label the clear portion of the tub, but it really is unnecessary since you can perfectly see the contents. What makes this CD tub better as a storage container versus a glass jar, is that the opening is much wider. You will not have to struggle getting your fingers in to the jar to retrieve what you need, or dump the contents out to do the same. Whether or not you attach your storage container to the bottom of a shelf, think about some of the items you can store: - Beads
- Gems
- Craft fasteners
- Screws
- Nails
- Washers
- Paper clips
- Rubber bands
The list can go on and on. It is frugal, practical, and it makes perfect sense. Use it in the garage, a craft workstation, an office, or any other place where you can find a need. Happy recycling!
Linda Johnson is a degreed and experienced crafter and interior/exterior decorating specialist, with years of experience helping friends, family, and clients solve their decorating and craft needs. Linda and her contributing writers invite you to submit your own great ideas for free, and also find tons more craft ideas and decorating projects like this with photos to try yourself Article Source: ArticlesBase.com
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How to get the mildew smell out of a sauce pan?
I had some stuff in an outside storage container that ended up being there much, much longer than anticipated. I had to throw out a bunch of stuff due to mould/mildew but I have a saucepan that I'd like to keep. Trouble is, it reeks of that mildewy smell. Other than the smell, it looks brand new. I've washed it (with dish soap) about 4 times and have left it soaking in hot water for extended periods of time a few time as well. The smell is still there although not nearly as strong as it was earlier.
Is it salvageable? Is that smell something that can get into the metal? Is there something lurking inside the handle? What can I do to get rid of the smell?
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Ants got into my dogs bag of food?
So I used a pasta strainer to get all the ants out and put the clean food in zip Lock bags and put the zip lock bags in a storage container with a lid. Do you think they will eat it or do I have to buy new food? I haven't tried to feed them the cleaned food yet
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Alternative housing for bearded dragons?
I keep my single bearded dragon in a 55 gallon tank. I have heard of people keeping them in large storage containers that are roughly 54 gallons. Is this possible, and is it ok for the dragons?
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Use of some bleach on produce to kill salmonella?
I have these questions on my recipes web page: http://recipes7639.tripod.com/
I found some other links talking about bleach and vinegar, but none specifically related to use on produce . . .
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Fruits and vegetables come from all over the world today - I notice, from Mexico and Chile
As a precaution against Salmonella poisoning or some other bug (E. coli or Staphylococcus) . . . . I heard this on the radio and tried it - it seems to be a good idea:
1) Fill your sink with water
2) Add a spoonful of bleach
3) Give the fruits and vegetables a bath in this solution (grapes, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes) . . . set the produce in a 13 qt stainless steel bowl, or food storage container
4) Drain the sink and refill it with fresh water
5) Give the produce a bath in plain water, and rinse out the food storage container . . . dry the produce with paper towels, or use a clean kitchen towel, then freeze (ie. grapes) or . . .
6) Go ahead and continue to prepare the produce from this point
Current questions:
. . . does bacteria just get on the surface of produce, or does it get inside it also?
. . . on the amount of bleach - I tried:
1 Tablespoon - I smell it - I don't think you need this much
1 tsp - I smell it faintly . . . is that enough?
. . . does excess bleach dissipate / evaporate?
. . . are there any possible health effects from rinsing with a bleach solution (ie. cancer) . . . are they worth the protection it offers? Does rinsing with plain water take care of it?
I asked someone at a grocery store, and they said they just rinse all produce with plain water.
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Housing aquatic turtles in large plastic storage containers?
I have two turtles I am getting ready to move out this year and I wanted to make transporting the turtles easier. Would it be ok if I housed them in 50 gallon plastic storage bins?
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Would it be ok to use under-bed storage containers below baby's crib?
We are short on nursery storage and I was thinking about getting an under the bed storage bin or 2 to put under the crib. I am wondering if anyone else does this. Is it safe?
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Looking for something for storage in suv?
I have a '08 trailblazer and I'd like some sort of storage container in the rear to use to keep cleaning and maintenance supplies (oil, jumper cables, tire gauge) together and not sliding around everywhere. What are some ideas that wouldn't take up the entire cargo room. All that I've found locally is a 50 gal storage bin and i don't have that much
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Safety Concerns About Frayed Wiring in an Older Home?
I'm renting a home, I think was built between the late 1920's & 1950's, which has been converted into 3 rental units. I have some safety concerns about wiring. In the corner of my kitchen in the floor is a two pronged outlet of equal-size prong. There was a heavy-duty type extension cord which was plugged into it, of which my landlord says runs in the wall to the three prong outlets. Now here's the thing, where the extension card is plugged into the floor outlet, the insulation is removed & I can see the two wires at the base of the cap, one of which the copper is exposed. Also, the grounding wire on the extension cord end was cut, so that it could be wired to fit into the two-prong floor outlet. Also, last night, for some reason my cat took interest in it for the first time since we've moved in & feeling uneasy when I went to unplug it. I barely jostled it & the plastic cap of the extension cord fell off, leaving the black & red wire's copper exposed. I have put a plastic food storage container over it for the time being (to keep my cat out). Also, I have concerns about the extension cord running above my stove to the ventilation fan light, where again on part of it the insulation is removed, however the wires are both intact. I've brought both to my landlord's attention. When I showed him the above the stove wiring & mention the floor outlet, he reassured me it is safe, even without the insulation. What do you electricians out there think? Are either an arcing or fire hazard? Is the one above the stove safe?
Here are some photos of the wires/outlets of concern:
Picture 1: The outlet & plug in the kitchen corner
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629718.jpg
Picture 2: A closer look at the plug & cord
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629720.jpg
Picture 3: The extension cord running on the kitchen cabinets above the stove
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629722.jpg
Picture 4: The electrical box for the extension cord which runs on the kitchen cabinets above the stove
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629723.jpg
I searched & found legal forms pertaining to my state on renter-tenant issues. One form is a formal complaint,, notifying him in writing of the need for electric repair. Another form I found is for stating that the housing unit is not in compliance with building codes & gives 10 days to make the necessary repairs or remedy the issue, after which if not complete, I can take legal action. And the final form I found states the termination of the lease due to non-compliance with building codes. So my question is, should I serve him (by certified mail) with the form requiring repairs & giving him 10 days to make the necessary repairs before I report him to the local building code authorities?
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Safety Concerns About Wiring in Older Rental Home?
I'm renting a home, I think was built between the late 1920's & 1950's, which has been converted into 3 rental units. I have some safety concerns about wiring. In the corner of my kitchen in the floor is a two pronged outlet of equal-size prong. There was a heavy-duty type extension cord which was plugged into it, of which my landlord says runs in the wall to the three prong outlets. Now here's the thing, where the extension card is plugged into the floor outlet, the insulation is removed & I can see the two wires at the base of the cap, one of which the copper is exposed. Also, the grounding wire on the extension cord end was cut, so that it could be wired to fit into the two-prong floor outlet. Also, last night, for some reason my cat took interest in it for the first time since we've moved in & feeling uneasy when I went to unplug it. I barely jostled it & the plastic cap of the extension cord fell off, leaving the black & red wire's copper exposed. I have put a plastic food storage container over it for the time being (to keep my cat out). Also, I have concerns about the extension cord running above my stove to the ventilation fan light, where again on part of it the insulation is removed, however the wires are both intact.
I brought both to my landlord's attention, the corner outlet when I moved in (& he said he'd work on it, but has not done anything since) & showed him the above the stove wiring last week. When I showed him the above the stove wiring & mention the floor outlet, he reassured me it is safe, even without the insulation, and lightheartedly cautioned me not to go looking for problems. What do you electricians out there think? Are they an arcing or fire hazard? Is the one above the stove safe? Also, what can I say to get my landlord to take this electrical safety concern seriously?
Here are some photos of the wires/outlets of concern:
Picture 1: The outlet & plug in the kitchen corner
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629718.jpg
Picture 2: A closer look at the plug & cord
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629720.jpg
Picture 3: The extension cord running on the kitchen cabinets above the stove
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629722.jpg
Picture 4: The electrical box for the extension cord which runs on the kitchen cabinets above the stove
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/rsnider83/?action=view¤t=1329629723.jpg
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