Definitely cheese (even provolone), and check out the "real" luncheon meat too.

Careful with Aldi, lots of frozen and canned stuff from areas of the world I would not trust. Be sure to read labels (they do have some seafood from Maine). But it is the best chain for fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. Pineapples $1.29, strawberries $1.49, mangoes 69 cents, avocados 59 cents,…

We had rust stains in the dishwasher, apparently when the house was built the well was rusty. After 10 years of ownership we got a monster bottle of cascade at CostCo, half the stains came off after the first bottle. Use only Tide as well, generics for almost everything else.

Those with cathedral/high ceilings will find all the hot air rises to the top in the winter, so using a fan even when you aren't in the room moves the heat down to the thermostat so your heating system doesn't run as often. Ceiling fans works against you in the summer if you are also using A/C, then you should not…

I think what they are saying is that a mass of wet clothes in the middle of the dryer takes more energy than drying separate loads where the air can be fully circulated (humidicized) between the clothes before being expelled out the vent. Sort of like how a cup of water spread on the floor evaporates faster than a…

Heating and cooling vents are also under the window because furniture isn't likely to be there. Look around the room you are in.

What needs cleaning is the tiny holes in the upper and lower sprayers. If dishwasher efficiency seems to have decreased get out a strong toothpick and pair of needle-nose pliers, pull out any plastic scraps that have become lodged in the holes. And don't forget the holes pointing horizontal, that is what rotates the…