boltfan78 asked: I just purchased a barbeque and in the details portion of the packet it said that my barbeque had 50,000 btu’s, I was wondering what it meant and stood for.
Archive for Maintenance & Repairs
Cleaning the bottom of your cookware?
Dimples asked: I,have bought Emeril’s cookware,about a year ago. I,have gas stoves,which I love. But how do you get rid of the built up grease on the bottom of the pan’s. With out useing a scouring pad. I,have the non-stick cooking line,and not the stainless steel,ones thank-you,for your reply.
My Bosch dishwasher leaves grit and film on my dishes, how do I fix it?
hamsterbabies asked: I have tried everything – vinegar rinse twice, the stuff you buy at the store to clean the dishwasher, changed dishwashing detergent, rinse the dishes real well – didn’t rinse real well – every tactic fails. The dishwasher leaves my dishes, particularly flatware with a cloudy film and some of the dishes [...]
Can enamel coated cast iron cookware be repaired?
Cheryl W asked: I have a cast iron dutch oven with a ceramic coating and have notice some fine micro-cracks in the enamel on the cooking surface. It hasn’t chipped yet, but I am afraid it will over time. Can the pot be reglazed, protected or repaired somehow?
Stainless Steel Cookware- Does it burn easily?
Connection asked: I am planning to buy a 10pc stainless steel cookware.
Here is the description: This set is constructed of stainless steel with a triple-ply capsuled bottom, tempered glass lids, bakelite handles, and standard gage. The triple-ply consists of two stainless steel plates with a thick core of aluminum to conduct heat.
So with a thick [...]
How do I loosen really rusty bolts on a barbeque grill? Screw driver, hammer and WD-40 don’t work?
Randy C asked: I tried loosening them with WD 40 and chiseling them with a screwdriver and hammer. Nothing works. The screw heads are stripped out as well. Pliers do not fit on them to get a grip.
How can I restore the nonstick surface in cookware when it has scratches?
Janet101 asked: I have heard that there is a simple way. It has something to do with putting some ingredients in the pan and cooking it and the surface looks like new afterwards.
what are goatskin leather gloves used for?
qtusa asked: i’ve recently gotten a job at a computer/ hardware recycling center. so i have to lifet heavy, sharp computers so i guess it’s like contruction like. my mom bought me goatskin leather gloves and apparently their multipurpose, but they feel really dainty, and like the leather gloves you buy at a department store. [...]
