Nifty Lil Knacks

Dig out your ice cube trays, Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for making cold coffee at home.  Take a listen! (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for removing carpet stains and you likely have this in your laundry room or kitchen cupboard.  Take a listen! (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a coffee drinker?  Did you think coffee was just for drinking?  If you have any funky smells in your pantry or cupboard from a rotting potato or onion, coffee grounds can help get rid of the funk.  Take a listen to this Nifty Lil Knack!  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even the littlest of littles can take part in dying those Easter eggs and a wire whisk will make it easy. Take a listen to Bonnie's Nifty Lil Knack.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Removing kitchen grease and grime is easy if you have this product which will set you back less than $5.  Take a listen to Bonnie's Nifty Lil Knack.  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever ended up with a mess caused by candle wax?  Were you left wondering how to clean up the mess?  It isn't that hard.  Take a listen to Bonnie's Nifty Lil Knack for cleaning up spilled wax. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you sick of buying celery only to have it go limp or bad in less than a weeks time?  Well, take a listen, because Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for getting celery to last 3 or 4 weeks and maybe even more.  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle like me to get those plastic fruit and veggie bags at the grocery store open?  Well, take a listen, because our awesome KFGO listeners have some great tips for getting them open. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the kids color on your linoleum with permanent marker?  Oh no!  I've been there myself, and it's not as bad as you think.  Take a listen to this Nifty Lil Knack for removing it. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have found a Nifty Lil Knack for removing rust and you most likely have what you need on hand right there in your kitchen. Take a listen! This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rubber band can come in quite handy for reducing drips as you paint.  Take a listen! This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever have trouble removing store stickers or labels from a jar, container or other product.  Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for doing that the easy way. Take a listen!  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found yourself without any furniture polish in the can and you need to dust?  I found a recipe for homemade furniture polish using two ingredients I had on hand and it worked great.  Take a listen!  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baking soda can be used for so many things, including getting rid of heartburn and cutting acidity in coffee.   This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack that helped her remove Coke from a light colored carpet.  It involves stain remover spray, an iron, a white dishtowel and persistence. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I came across a Nifty Lil Knack that calls for using natural ingredients found in your spice cupboard to keep mice out. I don't know if it works, but it's worth a try.  Take a listen! This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're ever trying to get funky smells, like cooked broccoli or cauliflower out of your house, Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack that involves vanilla, water and cinnamon too if you like.   Take a listen!  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do your carved pumpkins shrink, shrivel and disintegrate faster than you'd like?  Bonnie has some Nifty Lil Knacks for extending the life of those creepy, spooky Jack-o'-lanterns.  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you get stung by a bee or wasp, you know it hurts. A little trick I learned years ago from a former Boy Scout leader is to use meat tenderizer to take the sting away. I thought it was weird too, until I tried it.   This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dryer sheets can be used to freshen the air or to make smelly things less smelly.  Did you know they also repel dust? Bonnie has all sorts of Nifty Lil Knacks. Take a listen. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack to help your garden tomatoes last a bit longer. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you use white vinegar for purposes other than cooking?  Did you know that white vinegar is a great cleaning and laundry helper?  Nifty Lil Knacks has a few suggestions for using vinegar.  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to do with that leftover bacon grease.  Bonnie has come across a Nifty Lil Knack that uses bacon grease and other ingredients to feed the birds. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a mountain of plastic bags cascading out of your pantry or cupboar because you use them for other things? Bonnie has come across a Nifty Lil Knack for containing all those bags.  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever accidentally left a piece of gum in your pant's pocket only to find that gum as it heated up left a huge mess in your dryer?  Bonnie has come across a Nifty Lil Knack for removing that gum.   This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WD-40 isn't just for getting rid of squeaks and getting things unstuck. It can also be used to get tar off your vehicle.   This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I found another suggestion for keeping mosquitoes away.  I don't know if this works, but I sure do love Vicks Vapor Rub! This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't know if this works, but it might, and when we're talking about keeping mosquitoes away, many of us will try pretty much anything.  Find some tinfoil, sage and rosemary and take a listen! This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coffee filter are cheap and they can be used for way more than just making coffee.  Bonnie has discovered you can use them for cleaning windows.  This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baking soda and vegetable oil can help you get rid of the grit and grime on your kitchen cupboards.  Take a listen! This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab the baking soda, Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for cleaning or freshening up your couch and other furniture.     (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack she came across for making your own hand sanitizer, which we've been hearing isn't always in stock or is in very low supply at some stores due to influenza and the Coronavirus scare.   (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for getting your rings clean and it'll only cost you pennies.  Grab an old toothbrush and some Dawn Dish Soap and take a listen!   (Listen to Bonnie every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page).     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little time in the microwave will make your squash easier to cut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for getting the most juice out of your fresh citrus. Take a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for stretching your leather boots or shoes using a hairdryer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for softening brown sugar if it gets hard before you use it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peeling garlic just got easier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If that silver card inside your microwave has a hole burned in it, your microwave will arc and not work. Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for maybe salvaging that microwave. Take a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't toss your potato skins when you're peeling potatoes, roast them and eat them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use lemon juice or vinegar to get strong smells off your hands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for reviving popcorn and toasting almonds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for killing fruit flies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bundt pan works perfectly for holding corn cobs while cutting the kernels off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack using ketchup to shine copper pots and pans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A thick rubber band can be used to keep the end of your tea bag from slipping in your hot mug of water See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hairdryer followed by some vinegar can get rid of spilled wax See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lemons can sanitize and clean. They're great for cleaning your microwave, but what about a mini fridge with rotting nightcrawlers in it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lemons can sanitize and clean. They're great for cleaning your microwave, but what about a mini fridge with rotting nightcrawlers in it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raise your hands if you want to keep gnats out of your face See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab some cotton balls and petroleum jelly. Bonnie has a Nifty Lil Knack for getting that campfire going See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.