What do you do with a big blank wall?
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Big, BIG, batches...how do you do it?
Comments (18)Was really glad to see this post as just last week I was wondering the same thing. I'm fairly new to canning, only done tomatoes and strawberry jam in the past, and freezing which doesn't really count. So after discovering this forum and having a pretty good size garden this year(that's another story)I decided to do peaches. And this is how it went: Start BWB,start another pot to do rings and lids, sterilize jars,(find the right ones first) make fresh fruit bath for peaches, start another pot to blanch peaches(pour a glass of wine, hey I'm having fun now) disinfect sink, put ice and cold water to cool peaches (thinking I have a new 48 inch stove, how do you do this on a regular stove) okay now blanch peaches, first batch can't cut them and get the pit out without destroying them and definetly won't get 'halves' looks more like mush. no problem I'll put them in the fridge and do a cobbler tommrrow. Second batch. I decide to cut them into halve first, then blanch and peel, cool come out looking great (where did I put that glass of wine?)oh forgot to make syrup, get that going . BWB is getting low add some more water. Okay I think I'm ready to put into hot jars, but I think I'm doing a combo of a raw pack and a hot pack (if I have to I'll just put them into the fridge with all the other things I'm not sure of, still can't find the glass of wine, did I pour one?) put peaches in jars, pour hot syrup, check for bubbles, wipe rims, put on rings,(am I forgetting anything?)put jars into BWB set timer, pour another glass of wine and wait. Bingo timer goes off pull out jars, set on counter and hubby says 6 quarts? 5 hrs. How much per quart? I figure somewhere time included $26.00 per quart! But I sure did have fun!...See MoreHelp,what to do with the blank wall in living room with high ceilings
Comments (4)Decorating happens where the people live. Lots of folks are closing in those massive open rooms and making a media room upstairs. Heating a wasted space isn't always all its cracked up to be. There is plenty going on below that space - in fact, a little to much, IMO. I don't get those blocky built-ins. They are just too chunky and country looking for your stylish architecture.Remove them and install lighted glass shelves with a marvelous collection of something you love - vintage silver pieces, art glass, or an interesting collection to keep the eyes in the people part of the room....See MoreWhat to do with blank exterior wall space?
Comments (5)I was thinking of painting the inside a dark color that picks up on the bricks. You could also add a trellis and plant vines and perennials in the planter....See MoreWhat can I do with the blank wall above the garage?
Comments (17)In the long run, I would change up the siding above the garage doors, as Tozmo suggested (I would probably wait until I was painting the exterior to tackle it, though). Add some horizontal trim to divide the two siding zone. Change the direction of the siding, or switch to a wide board-and-batten siding, or do wall shingles. Googling "mixed siding homes" turns up lots of examples. If you are into holiday decorating, you could reserve the space for a giant spider at Halloween, a huge wreath (or pair of wreaths) at Christmastime, and a flag for the 4th of July....See Moremisecretary
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