- Extra fuel. Stashing portable gas cans and propane tanks in the garage can be dangerous: Highly flammable fuel poses a leaking risk. If you store any fuel in the garage, do so only in dedicated, leak-proof containers out of the reach of children and pets and away from potential sources of ignition such as water heaters or power tools. A shed away from your home is a better storage spot.
- Paint or home-improvement chemicals. Some liquids, such as latex, freeze at the same temperature as water. Others may need a temperature-controlled environment. Check the manufacturer’s directions for guidance.
- Furniture. Unless your garage is climate-controlled, its interior is subject to wild swings in heat and humidity. This, in turn, can warp wood, and pests such as rodents may root (and ruin) upholstery, fabric or mattresses. If the garage offers your only option for furniture storage, find a clean, dry spot that’s elevated off the floor. Then thoroughly clean and take apart furniture before wrapping or covering.
- Clothing. A better spot for out-of-season clothing is a sealed container in an attic, basement or the back of a closet. In a garage, clothing may soak up fumes and dust and be at risk of insect or pest damage.
- Food. This means any food — food for birds, for pets and for humans. Perishable items are far too tempting for rodents and vermin, and canned food may spoil more quickly in temperature extremes. And think twice about that extra fridge in an unheated and un-air-conditioned garage: The appliance may struggle to operate efficiently as temperatures fluctuate.
- Anything fragile or valuable. Photographs, artwork and electronics: These are just a few of the items that need the stability of climate control so expensive or delicate elements aren’t damaged. Remember: If you couldn’t bear to see it lost or destroyed, then it probably shouldn’t be in the garage.
Items safe to keep in the garage:
- Lawn care tools and equipment
- Gardening supplies
- Plastic storage bins (rather than cardboard boxes)
- Hoses (after draining)
- Sports equipment
- Cars, of course
Forget all other football appetizers! Get off the sidelines, and into the flavor game with our Huddled-Up Chicken Tots! This recipe is one of our cheesiest, and easiest football appetizers yet. Just spend a few minutes putting together the delicious and easy to use ingredients, and you'll have a dish that everyone at your game day party wants a piece of. The flavors are sure to be a touchdown every time!
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen potato tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups frozen shredded chicken, thawed
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 scallions, sliced
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place potato tots in baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine cheddar and mozzarella cheese, mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of cheese for garnish.
- Add chicken to cheese mixture, mix well. Sprinkle chicken mixture evenly over potato tots. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with reserved cheese and pepperoni. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with scallions and serve.
1924 – Lauren Bacall, American actress (d.2014)
Mayflower Day commemorates the day the ship set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620.
On September 16 of 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England with 102 souls on board. These colonists- men, women, children, some seeking fortune, some seeking religious freedom – were later known as pilgrims.
The colonists’ intended to land at Virginia. However, after 66 days at sea, storms and winds blew them off course. After spotting modern-day Cape Cod, the members of the Mayflower intended on exploring the mouth of the Hudson River. However, rough seas continued to plague the ship. They turned back and stayed at Cape Cod.
For the next few weeks, the Pilgrims explored Cape Cod and eventually settled on Plymouth for their plantation.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Learn more about the journey of the Mayflower. Visit Plymouth Plantation and explore the history surrounding the Mayflower. Discovery more about the voyage and those who made the journey. Find out about their decisions and the making of the settlement.
MAYFLOWER DAY HISTORY
This day commemorates the day the Mayflower set sail for the New World. At the time, William Bradford, the separatist leader whose journal historians often reference for Mayflower history, recorded dates according to the Julian calendar. At that point in history, both the Julian and the Gregorian (the calendar most often used today) were both in use. There is a 10-day difference between the two calendars, accounting for the different dates across historical accountings of the Mayflower’s departure from Plymouth, England.
