PLUS: A tech tip that makes Siri easier to use, my favorite side to bring to any barbecue, and more. PLUS: A tech tip that makes Siri easier to use, my favorite side to bring to any barbecue, and more. June 7, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! Duct tape may have more notoriety, but when it comes to household applications, itâs hard to beat painterâs tape. In Todayâs Good Thing, Iâm sharing 9 of the most practical uses for painterâs tape that just might make it your new favorite adhesive. And in a new Tech Tip Tuesday, youâll find a quick tip that can improve the experience of calling your family. (Unfortunately for some, it only applies to placing the callâthe conversation component is still up to you!) Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 9 Reasons Why Painter's Tape Is The New Duct Tape [Photos of various uses for painter's tape.]( From picking up pet hair to planning an art wall, this tape is handy for a lot more than painting. When it comes to do-it-all adhesive materials, duct tape is considered the gold standard. While it certainly comes in handy for making slapdash repairs, itâs not a great choice if youâre hoping to remove the tape later. (Removing the tape itself is difficult enough, let alone the sticky residue it leaves behind!) But there is a tape thatâs both moderately strong and easy to remove: painterâs tape. These attributes make painterâs tape highly useful around the houseâeven more useful, dare I say, than duct tape! Classic blue painterâs tape is also both relatively inexpensive and easy to tear, which is why I always reach for it when I need to put a temporary label on something, like boxes of seasonal clothing. After reflecting on the various ways I like to use painterâs tape around the house, I was inspired to share my best ideas with you today. I ended up with a list of 9 surprising and practical ways you can put that humble blue tape to good use. From decorating your home to keeping your favorite snacks fresh, these tips make a strong case for painterâs tape as the most useful household adhesive. To discover all 9 inspiring ways you can use painterâs tape around the house, just follow the link below. [9 Reasons Why Painter's Tape Is The New Duct Tape â]( Related • [9 Unexpectedly Exciting Ways To Use Your Label Maker](
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[Read more â]( QUIZ CORNER OGT Pop Quiz For a healthy lawn, how long should you keep your grass? Keep this nugget up your sleeve until your next trip to the garden center so you can impress everyone with your lawn care expertise. (Scroll down to see the correct answer.) A. The shorter the better
B. 1-2 inches
C. 2-3 inches
D. 3-4 inches
E. The longer the better TECH TIP TUESDAY Teach Siri About Your Family [An image of a smartphone screen showing Siri asking for confirmation about remembering someone as Mom.]( Iâm glad I learned thisâit felt weird to tell Siri to âcall Caroleâ whenever I wanted to talk to my mom! I never really understood why my parents were so strict about us never using their first names until I became âMomâ to my own kids. I may be both Mom and Jill, but theyâre distinct enough identities that it feels strange and unwelcome when those lines get blurred. So I was very pleased when I found out there was a way to teach Siri (and other voice assistantsâmore on that shortly) that when I say âMom,â I mean âCarole Warner.â All I had to do was say âHey Siri, Carole Warner is my mom.â You can do the same for your dad, husband, daughter, and so on. Setting up this feature has definitely made sending a text or making a call via Siri feel a lot more natural than it did before. Give it a try and let me know how you like it! Prefer Google Assistant? Good newsâyou can teach almost any voice assistant to recognize contacts based on their relationship to you, including Google Assistant. Learn how to assign nicknames to your people [at Google Assistant Help](. COOKING Five-Bean Hotdish, The Perfect Side For Barbecues [Photos of five-bean hotdish.]( My mother-in-lawâs baked bean casserole makes an ideal side for smoked meats, burgers, and more. Of all the recipes that Daveâs mother Dorothy has given me over the years, few are as quintessentially Upper Midwestern as her five-bean hotdish. This bean casserole is reminiscent of baked beans or chili, but with the sweet and tangy flavor of a good barbecue sauce. Itâs not just a summertime staple in the Nystul householdâitâs been a hit at pretty much every cookout or potluck Iâve brought it to! Whether youâre looking for the perfect side for an upcoming barbecue or want to try something new the next time you grill burgers, this dish wonât disappoint. Hereâs how to make it: Cut 1/2 pound of bacon into 1" pieces, then place them in a large skillet with 1 pound of ground beef and 1 diced medium white onion. Cook the bacon, beef, and onion over medium-high heat until the meats are cooked through, then drain the mixture and transfer it to a large roasting pan. Next, you'll need one 15-ounce can of each of the following: green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, yellow wax beans, and pork and beans. Drain all of the cans except the pork and beans, then rinse the lima beans and kidney beans. Add all the canned beans to the roasting pan. To the roaster, add 2 cups of ketchup, 2 cups of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vinegar (whichever kind you like), and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use a large spoon to stir all the ingredients together until well combined, then cover the roaster with a lid and bake at 350°F for 60 minutes. [See the full recipe â]( JILLEE'S PICK The House Of Misfortune [An image of the front cover of ]( I have read several of Edith Wharton's books and have the highest regard for her work, especially her Pulitzer prize-winning novel The Age of Innocence. When I realized I hadnât yet read her debut novel [The House of Mirth](, I put it on my âbooks to readâ list at once. As it turns out, I was not fully prepared for The House of Mirth to be so light on mirth. The story begins in a charming and amusing fashion, as the protagonist Lily Bart navigates the mores of upper class society. In her late twenties and still unmarried, Lily is torn between her need to marry rich and her desire to marry for love. But Whartonâs story has a darker side to it. Lily may be a beautiful socialite, but sheâs also flawed and messy, not quite saint or sinner. You canât help but feel for her, especially as those around her show a much greater interest in maintaining their own social standings than in being decent human beings. I can't stop thinking about Lily Bart and her fate, and thereâs no surer hallmark of a well-written character. While The House of Mirth may lack mirth, it has no shortage of impact. [See The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton on Amazon â]( A FEW MORE THINGS... Top Tips: In June of 2021, the most popular posts on One Good Thing by Jillee were this list of [uses for WD-40](, my tutorial on [how to clean your dishwasher](, and my guide to [removing permanent marker from (almost) anything](. Happy Birthday To You: To those celebrating a birthday today, the whole OGT Team sends you our most heartfelt well wishes! You share a birthday with some fine company, including Paul Gauguin (1848), Dean Martin (1917), Tom Jones (1940), Liam Neeson (1952), Prince (1958), and Bear Grylls (1974). Feel The Churn: Hungry for an obscure food holiday? Youâll be glad to know itâs National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, a celebration of one of America's most beloved ice cream flavors. Whether you prefer yours in a cone, cup, or milkshake, treat yourself to some chocolate ice cream today to celebrate. (Iâll take a Frosty, with fries to dip in it!) ð¤ Wordle: [Solve today's 5-letter word](. ANSWER C. In last Friday's Weekend Cleaning Challenge, I wrote, "Take care not to set your mower blades too low, as grass is healthiest when kept around 2-3 inches long." Cutting your lawn any shorter can put stress on your grass and make it more susceptible to disease. Check out this and 6 other tips for keeping your lawn healthy [in this blog post](. What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( ð [Visit the By Jillee Shop]( ð¤ [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! 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