Comments for Home Living For Life http://www.homeforlife.biz Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:24:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on FAQ: How can you change a built in dishwasher to a free standing one? – homeforlife.biz by edjumacation http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-can-you-change-a-built-in-dishwasher-to-a-free-standing-one-homeforlife-biz/#comment-213 edjumacation Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:24:02 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-can-you-change-a-built-in-dishwasher-to-a-free-standing-one-homeforlife-biz/#comment-213 They exist. Many lumber centers also sell cabinets. The trick is making sure the dishwadher is in the right place for water and drain. They exist. Many lumber centers also sell cabinets. The trick is making sure the dishwadher is in the right place for water and drain.

]]> Comment on FAQ: How can you change a built in dishwasher to a free standing one? – homeforlife.biz by bladecrimson http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-can-you-change-a-built-in-dishwasher-to-a-free-standing-one-homeforlife-biz/#comment-212 bladecrimson Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:22:31 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-can-you-change-a-built-in-dishwasher-to-a-free-standing-one-homeforlife-biz/#comment-212 Normally they are just inserted into a space near the electrical and plumbing required ,Hot/Cold water and drain access. This might make stand alone quite difficult. Normally they are just inserted into a space near the electrical and plumbing required ,Hot/Cold water and drain access. This might make stand alone quite difficult.

]]> Comment on FAQ: Which is a better heating system for a new home – Forced Air, Hot Water Baseboard, or In-floor Radiant? by mageapprentice http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-which-is-a-better-heating-system-for-a-new-home-forced-air-hot-water-baseboard-or-in-floor-radiant/#comment-181 mageapprentice Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:26:26 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-which-is-a-better-heating-system-for-a-new-home-forced-air-hot-water-baseboard-or-in-floor-radiant/#comment-181 I am building a house and I am installing the radiant heating (you know, hot water tubes in the floor kind) on an elevated wooden floor, but it can be just as easily be installed on a concrete subfloor. The radiant heating tubing is laid out on the floor between furring strips (esentially spacers) that bring the level of the floor up and allow for the radiant heating plumbing between the furring strips. You just have to be careful when installing the hardwood flooring, making sure you don't nail into any of the plumbing. The show "This Old House" has had several episodes where they installed both radiant heat plumbing and a hardwood floor over a concrete subfloor. The furring strips are secured to a concrete subfloor with concrete anchors. These anchors look like nails, but hardened and driven into the concrete with a driver that uses .22 caliber blanks. Sears carries this driver and the .22 blanks. You would have to go to Home Depot or Lowe's to get the concrete anchors. Another consideration is to buy an air cleaner to cut down on airborne allergens in the room. I am building a house and I am installing the radiant heating (you know, hot water tubes in the floor kind) on an elevated wooden floor, but it can be just as easily be installed on a concrete subfloor. The radiant heating tubing is laid out on the floor between furring strips (esentially spacers) that bring the level of the floor up and allow for the radiant heating plumbing between the furring strips. You just have to be careful when installing the hardwood flooring, making sure you don’t nail into any of the plumbing.

The show “This Old House” has had several episodes where
they installed both radiant heat plumbing and a hardwood floor over a concrete subfloor.

The furring strips are secured to a concrete subfloor with concrete anchors. These anchors look like nails, but hardened and driven into the concrete with a driver that uses .22 caliber blanks. Sears carries this driver and the .22 blanks. You would have to go to Home Depot or Lowe’s to get the concrete anchors.

Another consideration is to buy an air cleaner to cut down on airborne allergens in the room.

]]> Comment on FAQ: Microwave Oven? by David Dickerman http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-microwave-oven/#comment-180 David Dickerman Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:36:44 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-microwave-oven/#comment-180 I use the microwave and there are so many advantages to it. It conserves vitamins and minerals in fresh veggies, as opposed to boiling or sauteeing. What do you mean by frozen dinners? Do you mean the stuff from the store or food that you make and freeze? If you mean the former, it's not very healthy to begin with. I use the microwave and there are so many advantages to it. It conserves vitamins and minerals in fresh veggies, as opposed to boiling or sauteeing.
What do you mean by frozen dinners? Do you mean the stuff from the store or food that you make and freeze? If you mean the former, it’s not very healthy to begin with.

]]> Comment on Q&A: Microwave Oven..? by bails http://www.homeforlife.biz/qa-microwave-oven-2/#comment-179 bails Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:23:41 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/qa-microwave-oven-2/#comment-179 You should have some recipes in your book that came with the microwave oven. But everyone is right, microwaves don't brown You should have some recipes in your book that came with the microwave oven. But everyone is right, microwaves don’t brown

]]> Comment on FAQ: How do you get the smell of fishsticks out of a microwave oven? – homeforlife.biz by Cammie http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-145 Cammie Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:32:16 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-145 Just use some great smelling cleaner. Whatever you like. Just use some great smelling cleaner.
Whatever you like.

]]> Comment on FAQ: How do you get the smell of fishsticks out of a microwave oven? – homeforlife.biz by Kimnkicks mommy http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-144 Kimnkicks mommy Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:37:57 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-144 OK here is the trick....Do the vinegar thing (Heating the vinegar until it boils then wipe it down with the hot vinegar..Let it cool a bit of course) ***THEN dry the bottom and place some strong un-used coffee grounds in a coffee filter in the microwave and it will get rid of the smell (This also works in a refrigerator!) OK here is the trick….Do the vinegar thing (Heating the vinegar until it boils then wipe it down with the hot vinegar..Let it cool a bit of course)
***THEN dry the bottom and place some strong un-used coffee grounds in a coffee filter in the microwave and it will get rid of the smell (This also works in a refrigerator!)

]]> Comment on FAQ: How do you get the smell of fishsticks out of a microwave oven? – homeforlife.biz by jazz_lark http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-143 jazz_lark Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:54:43 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-143 The best way I've ever found to clean a microwave is with lemons. I use a lot of lemons in cooking, and just save the pieces after I've used the juice and put them (3 halves is good) in a small bowl of water in your microwave. Microwave it on high for 5 minutes and then just wipe it out. Lemon oil is such an amazing cleaner and deodorizer, you can't beat it! The best way I’ve ever found to clean a microwave is with lemons. I use a lot of lemons in cooking, and just save the pieces after I’ve used the juice and put them (3 halves is good) in a small bowl of water in your microwave. Microwave it on high for 5 minutes and then just wipe it out.

Lemon oil is such an amazing cleaner and deodorizer, you can’t beat it!

]]> Comment on FAQ: How do you get the smell of fishsticks out of a microwave oven? – homeforlife.biz by Alex http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-142 Alex Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:43:37 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-142 Try cleaning the inside with a spray like Fantastic. Try cleaning the inside with a spray like Fantastic.

]]> Comment on FAQ: How do you get the smell of fishsticks out of a microwave oven? – homeforlife.biz by hdegrave http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-141 hdegrave Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:54:00 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-141 clean it cook something better smelling in it clean it
cook something better smelling in it

]]> Comment on FAQ: How do you get the smell of fishsticks out of a microwave oven? – homeforlife.biz by britgrit http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-140 britgrit Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:05:41 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-how-do-you-get-the-smell-of-fishsticks-out-of-a-microwave-oven-homeforlife-biz/#comment-140 Heat a bowl of water with some vinegar to neutralize the odor. Or just clean with damp cloth and leave door open a while. Those odor absorbing products for refrigerator sold at grocery store might work Heat a bowl of water with some vinegar to neutralize the odor. Or just clean with damp cloth and leave door open a while. Those odor absorbing products for refrigerator sold at grocery store might work

]]> Comment on Can you cook toast in a convection microwave oven? by honor g http://www.homeforlife.biz/can-you-cook-toast-in-a-convection-microwave-oven/#comment-132 honor g Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:02:32 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/can-you-cook-toast-in-a-convection-microwave-oven/#comment-132 it will be soggy (the toast) it will be soggy (the toast)

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by wordtwoyamum http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-126 wordtwoyamum Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:59:34 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-126 heres a few sites you might like to look at. The last one's a video heres a few sites you might like to look at. The last one’s a video

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by lastminute girl http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-125 lastminute girl Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:45:24 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-125 this is from a book "Clean" by Micheal de Jong. Zap away microwave stains: put 2-3 spoons of baking soda into one cup of water and microwave for 2 min. The steam from the boiling baking soda-infused water will soften even the hardest, greasiest, yuckiest, baked-on messes. Wipe Clean with cloth or papertowel. Also a quarter cup of vinegar in a cup of water works too. ----Just don't use any toxic non-food safe cleaners. this is from a book “Clean” by Micheal de Jong. Zap away microwave stains: put 2-3 spoons of baking soda into one cup of water and microwave for 2 min. The steam from the boiling baking soda-infused water will soften even the hardest, greasiest, yuckiest, baked-on messes. Wipe Clean with cloth or papertowel. Also a quarter cup of vinegar in a cup of water works too. —-Just don’t use any toxic non-food safe cleaners.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by aubreigh.sabbota http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-124 aubreigh.sabbota Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:43:35 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-124 Hey! Click the source, then, watch the video! OK? Thanks! Hey! Click the source, then, watch the video! OK? Thanks!

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by lilbit http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-123 lilbit Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:15:09 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-123 the best is easy-off. the best is easy-off.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by spiffy http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-122 spiffy Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:27:01 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-122 Elbow grease and a wet cloth... soak the stains for a bit and then rub it all clean with some fantastic. Also, they sell this cool little invention that's plastic that you can cover your plate with it so your food explodes onto it (which you can take out and clean daily). Best way to keep it clean is to not let it get so dirty in the first place! Have fun :-) Elbow grease and a wet cloth… soak the stains for a bit and then rub it all clean with some fantastic. Also, they sell this cool little invention that’s plastic that you can cover your plate with it so your food explodes onto it (which you can take out and clean daily). Best way to keep it clean is to not let it get so dirty in the first place! Have fun :-)

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Button824 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-121 Button824 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:18:51 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-121 Put 2 cups water, 1/2 cup vinegar in a microwave safe dish- microwave about 4 or 5 minutes, until it starts to steam onto the walls. Leave the microwave closed for a few more minutes to make sure all the dried on food gets moist enough to wipe off. The vinegar in the water also helps get rid of unpleasant odors. Put 2 cups water, 1/2 cup vinegar in a microwave safe dish- microwave about 4 or 5 minutes, until it starts to steam onto the walls. Leave the microwave closed for a few more minutes to make sure all the dried on food gets moist enough to wipe off. The vinegar in the water also helps get rid of unpleasant odors.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by antibkbob2 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-120 antibkbob2 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:10:08 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-120 Boil a cup of hot water it will loosen up everything so it can be wiped out. You can cut a slice of limon and put it in your cup of water to make it smell better. Boil a cup of hot water it will loosen up everything so it can be wiped out. You can cut a slice of limon and put it in your cup of water to make it smell better.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Sugar http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-119 Sugar Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:03:35 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-119 Put in a bowl of steaming water, ( Heat it on the Range) then soap and water. Put in a bowl of steaming water, ( Heat it on the Range)
then soap and water.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Emily Dew http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-118 Emily Dew Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:17:56 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-118 I HATE cleaning the microwave, so I've come up with the best way that involves the least amount of effort. Microwave a big bowl of water in it for about 5 minutes or so until it's nice and steamy. Leave it in there when it's finished for about 5-10 minutes so the steam has a chance to coat the whole inside of the microwave. Then, wipe off all the crud with a damp sponge. It will come off very easily. Repeat the whole process if there are some stubborn areas. I HATE cleaning the microwave, so I’ve come up with the best way that involves the least amount of effort. Microwave a big bowl of water in it for about 5 minutes or so until it’s nice and steamy. Leave it in there when it’s finished for about 5-10 minutes so the steam has a chance to coat the whole inside of the microwave. Then, wipe off all the crud with a damp sponge. It will come off very easily. Repeat the whole process if there are some stubborn areas.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by kyia http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-117 kyia Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:26:26 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-117 Place a small bowl of water in the microwave on high for 1 minute, then wipe out inside with clean cloth. Place a small bowl of water in the microwave on high for 1 minute, then wipe out inside with clean cloth.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Scott J http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-116 Scott J Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:27:27 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-116 put a full bottle of 409 in there, close tightly, microwave on high for 5 min. presto, clean microwave. put a full bottle of 409 in there, close tightly, microwave on high for 5 min. presto, clean microwave.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by C.W. http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-115 C.W. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:07:12 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-115 A mixture of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Spray and let set for a couple of minutes to loosen hardened debris. The bleach should brighten stains. A mixture of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Spray and let set for a couple of minutes to loosen hardened debris. The bleach should brighten stains.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Ash http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-114 Ash Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:44:33 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-114 Mr. Clean Magic eraser! It does wonders! :) Mr. Clean Magic eraser! It does wonders! :)

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Jim W http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-113 Jim W Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:25:54 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-113 Put a bowl with water in it in the microwave and turn it on. The steam will help loosen the food. Then wipe it down with soap and water. Put a bowl with water in it in the microwave and turn it on. The steam will help loosen the food. Then wipe it down with soap and water.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by Roo http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-112 Roo Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:27:49 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-112 put a bowl of water with baking soda in it. Turn the microwave on and bring the water to a boil. Allow the bowl to stay in microwave for a while - 20 minutes or so and then wipe out the microwave. put a bowl of water with baking soda in it. Turn the microwave on and bring the water to a boil. Allow the bowl to stay in microwave for a while – 20 minutes or so and then wipe out the microwave.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by sammy http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-111 sammy Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:48 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-111 water in a jug with slices of lemon.heat it up.smells nice too. water in a jug with slices of lemon.heat it up.smells nice too.

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by brandy n http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-110 brandy n Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:50:04 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-110 A rag or towel and water or any other spray you think is best i hope i helped:) A rag or towel and water or any other spray you think is best
i hope i helped:)

]]> Comment on What is a good way to clean the inside of a microwave oven? by M G http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-109 M G Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:56:26 +0000 http://www.homeforlife.biz/what-is-a-good-way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-microwave-oven/#comment-109 run a bowl of water till it boils, carefully remove the water, then clean, the heat and steam will loosen up the debris run a bowl of water till it boils, carefully remove the water, then clean, the heat and steam will loosen up the debris

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