7 Ways To Get Ice Cubes Out Of The Tray Easily
During the summer I feel like I’m constantly making ice cubes for myself and my kids and I hate it when they get stuck in the tray and are hard to get out. The standard method of getting ice cubes…
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Easy Way To Make a Homemade Ice Pack with Salt
Ice packs are super handy in coolers for long road trips and outdoor camping adventures. I own a bunch of them and use them all the time instead of ice or supplementary to my ice. They save me money in…
How Salt Can Make Ice Melt Slower (Sometimes)
There’s a lot of confusion about the effect salt has on ice. You’ve likely heard that adding salt to your cooler will make the ice melt slower. You’ve probably also heard that adding salt to icy paths and roads will…
How To Use Ice Pack Gel In Your Garden (Is It Safe?)
As a lazy gardener and someone who forgets to water his plants, ice gel packs can be a great way to provide hydration to my plants even when I forget to water them! In the past I’ve ordered food from…
Easy Way To Make Your Own Instant Cold Pack
If you’re ever in a pinch and you have no cold packs available or ice, and you have the ingredients on hand, you can totally make your own instant cold pack at home. This can be a fun little experiment…
The Best Way to Pack A Cooler with Ice Packs
By using ice packs in a cooler, you can extend the lifespan of the ice you’re using, or you can skip ice entirely and keep the items in your cooler dry. When I travel in my van I regularly only…
How To Use Instant Cold Packs [Instructions + Tips]
Instant cold packs are fantastic items that every avid adventurer or sportsman should have in their first aid kit. I keep them in my backpack when I go bushwalking with the kids just in case someone rolls their ankle or…
Why Salt Makes Ice Melt Faster
If you live in an area with ice and snow, you’re likely used to throwing salt on walkways and roads during the winter. While it’s well-known that salt makes ice melt faster, many are unaware of the science behind the…
How Long Do Stainless Steel Ice Cubes Stay Cold?
Stainless steel ice cube are a common alternative to use in drinks like whiskey where you don’t want the ice to dilute the drink but you still need something to keep things cold. But you may know that stainless steel…
4 Best Ways To Turn Water Into Ice Instantly
Making water turn to ice instantly seems like something out of science fiction, but with some know-how, it’s possible to do this yourself. There’s a little bit of science to learn how to turn water into ice instantly, and even…