Self-tutoring about laundry: the tutor mentions an institution. I’ve been aware of permanent press since I was a kid. Interestingly, it can be found on both the washer and dryer. Yet, what does it do? A main goal of permanent …
Self-tutoring about household chores: the tutor reflects and reminisces. As a kid, I lived in a few small towns in the Maritimes, where most of the “town-dwellers” lived only a couple of blocks from the main street. It wasn’t uncommon …
Self-tutoring about lifestyle: the tutor mentions volume measurement. If you’re used to Metric, volume of a box is easy to measure: just use a ruler that’s in cm. LxWxH will give you cubic centimeters, which is also mL (this is …
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Tutoring chemistry, everyday applications come up. The tutor mentions one. I’ve oft heard people mention mixing vinegar and baking soda together to make a household cleaner. That sounds counterintuitive to me, and here’s why: What makes baking soda a cleaner …
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Self-tutoring about oven cleaning: the tutor shares his experience. I cleaned the oven this morning to prepare it for Christmas baking. I don’t necessarily recommend this method. However, it’s what I did today, and what I plan to do next …