| How to Measure Flour Without Measuring Cups Posted: 11 Jan 2021 12:00 AM PST Measuring cups are super handy when you want to quickly and accurately measure flour, but you might not always have them on hand. However, that doesn't mean you have to give up on the recipe you want to cook just yet! There are other ways to accurately measure out the quantities of flour you need using common utensils you can probably find around you in the kitchen. [Edit]Coffee Mug - Use a standard-sized coffee mug to roughly measure 1 cup (120 g) of flour. Look at the coffee mugs you have available and choose the one that is the most average size. Avoid using oversized mugs or small cups, such as tea cups.[1]
- If you're baking and your recipe calls for a very precise amount of flour, don't use this method as it's not precise enough. If you're recipe calls for an amount of flour within a range, such as 1-1.5 cups (120-180 g), this method could work. It could also work well if you just need an approximate amount of flour to dredge meat or other ingredients in.
- Note that standard coffee mugs range in size from about 8-12 oz (237-355 mL). Some state the size on the bottom.
- If you aren't sure how big your coffee mug is, use a 12 oz (355 mL) bottle of water to figure it out. Fill the bottle up if it's empty, then pour the water out into the mug until it's full. If the bottle is empty, the mug holds 12 oz (355 mL). If the bottle is 1/3 of the way full, the mug holds 8 oz (237 mL).
- Pour flour into the mug up to the rim. Set the mug down on your countertop, a cutting board, or another flat work surface. Slowly and carefully pour flour into the mug until it's full.[2]
- Don't scoop the flour with the mug because this compacts it a lot and you'll end up with more than a cup's worth of flour.
- Shake the mug gently to settle the flour about 7-8 mm below the rim. Grab the mug firmly by the handle or the sides. Shake it carefully back and forth, without lifting it off the flat surface, until the flour collapses and compacts to below the rim.[3]
- Another way to look at this is that you want the flour to be at about the same level you would typically fill the mug to with a beverage like coffee or tea.
- Pour more flour into the mug or use a spoon to scoop some out until you get it at the right level.
- If you need less than 1 cup (120 g) of flour, just fill the cup up less according to the amount you need. For example, if you need 1/2 cup (60 g) of flour, fill it up to about 7-8 mm below halfway.
[Edit]Kitchen Scale - Use a kitchen scale to precisely measure flour. A kitchen scale gives you the most accurate measurement possible. Choose this method when you want to precisely measure out flour for things like baking.[4]
- Even if you do have measuring cups, using a kitchen scale is a better way to measure flour out when you require very specific amounts.
- Place a mixing bowl on top of the scale and turn it on. Grab a large metal, glass, or ceramic mixing bowl and center it on the scale. Press the power button on the scale to turn it on and ensure that the scale reads "0."[5]
- If your scale is already on when you put the bowl on it, just press the "Tare" button to set the scale to "0" with the bowl on it.
- Pour flour into the bowl slowly until the scale shows the amount you want. Hold a bag or container of flour over the bowl and carefully tilt it until the flour starts pouring slowly into the bowl. Watch the numbers on the scale and stop pouring as soon as you get the correct amount of flour in the bowl.[6]
- Keep in mind that 1 cup of all purpose flour weighs 120 grams (4.25 oz).
- If you need to take away or add flour to get the amount exact, use a spoon to scoop the flour out of the bowl or transfer flour from the bag or container into the bowl until the scale reads the weight of flour that you need.
- Use a dinner spoon to approximately measure 1 tbsp (7.81 g) of flour. Scoop up a mound of flour with a standard dinner spoon. Give the spoon a gentle shake, so the excess flour falls off the mound.[7]
- Dinner spoons are also known as soup spoons.
- Measure out about 15.5 tbsp (121 g) of flour to get approximately 1 cup (120 g) of flour.
- Since spoonfuls are such small amounts of flour, it's OK to use the approximate measurement techniques in this method for any recipe, including baking.
- Fill a dessert spoon halfway to get approximately 1 tsp (2.6 g) of flour. Grab a small spoon that you would normally use for desserts like ice cream or cake. Scoop up enough flour to fill it about halfway.[8]
- Dessert spoons typically hold about 2 tsp (5.2 g) of flour.
- Measure out about 23 full dessert spoons of flour to get approximately 1 cup (120 g) of flour.
- Measure out about 1/2 tsp (1.3 g) of flour with a coffee stirring spoon. Pick the smallest spoon you can find, such as a spoon you would use for stirring sugar and cream into a cup of coffee or tea. Scoop up enough flour to fill the spoon completely with a small mound.[9]
- Fill a coffee or tea stirring spoon with flour twice to measure out 1 tsp (2.6 g) of flour as an alternative to filling a dessert spoon halfway.
- Measure out about 92 coffee stirring spoons full of flour to get approximately 1 cup (120 g) of flour.
- Use a liquid measuring cup to measure out flour if you don't have dry measuring cups. The measurements are almost identical.
[Edit]Warnings - If you're baking, it's always best to use measuring cups or a scale to measure out your flour accurately. Using approximate measurements could really throw off your recipe!
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Coffee Mug [Edit]Kitchen Scale - Kitchen scale
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon (optional)
- Dinner spoon
- Dessert spoon
- Coffee spoon
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| How to Handle Roof Runoff Without Gutters Posted: 10 Jan 2021 04:00 PM PST Diverting water away from your home's foundation is key to avoiding erosion over time. However, traditional gutters get clogged a lot, and they don't look super pretty, either. If you're looking for a different solution for your home, you have a few different options to choose from to deal with your roof runoff. Make sure that all of your water is running off and away from your foundation to keep your home in perfect shape. [Edit]Louver system - Try a louver system if you have an overhanging roof. These metal sheets have divots in them that collect water and direct it away from your home. Attach these directly to the siding of your house just underneath your roof, then watch as the rain droplets get pushed out and away from your foundation.[1]
- These systems are nice because they can't clog up with leaves or debris like classic gutters do.
- They're also unique to the shape of your home, so you can make them fit any way you'd like.
- However, they can make puddles around your house if you aren't careful.
[Edit]Drip edge - Use drip edges if your home is still in the construction phase. These flat sheets of metal sit under your shingles to fling rain water out and away from your house. Slide these long pieces of metal under the first row of shingles on your home, then attach them with nails and roofing cement.[2]
- The materials for a drip edge are usually pretty cheap, but the cost of labor can vary greatly.
- Drip edges can be a little tough to install if your house is already fully built. However, you can hire a professional to do it for you.
- You can use drip edges in addition to gutters if you already have them, or you can use them as a replacement.
- Drip edges also help seal any gaps in your roof so small animals can't get cozy in your attic.
[Edit]Rain chains - Divert your water with a rain chain if you have a grassy area nearby. Rain chains can be made of copper or aluminum, and they're usually long, chain-like structures as tall as your home. Hook a metal rain chain onto the side of your home where the water collects the most. As it rains, the water will run down the chain and into the grassy or planted area at the end of the chain.[3]
- Rain chains usually cost about $40 to $50 depending on which metal you choose.[4]
- If you have a large roof, you may need more than one rain chain.
- If you get a lot of freezing weather, stay away from rain chains. The heavy ice can do damage to your gutters.
[Edit]French drain - French drains are perfect if your home sits in a dip or a valley. These long stone pathways will carry the water out and away from your home's foundation. Dig a trench on a slope away from your home, then fill it with stone and line it with a pipe.[5]
- The price of a French drain varies, but it usually costs between $2,000 and $3,000 for a full installation.[6]
- You may need a professional to help with installation. French drains must be installed properly, otherwise, they won't work.
- You can disguise French drains with gravel and plants so they add to your yard instead of taking away from it.
[Edit]Drip path - This system works best if you have an overhang around your whole house. Spend an afternoon figuring out where the water naturally runs off your roof and onto the ground. Dig a trench around all 4 sides of your home that's wide and deep, then fill it with non-woven geotextile fabric and crushed stone for an attractive way to collect water.[7]
- The costs for a drip path vary greatly depending on the size of your home and your chosen materials.
- The stones and fabric will collect the water so that it doesn't damage your foundation.
- However, the path must be installed correctly to ensure it absorbs enough water. Otherwise, you could do damage to your home.
- You can also add small plants or shrubs to the path to make it look more attractive.
[Edit]Grading - Try grading if you have a large plot of land to work with. Use a rototiller to make sure that the land around your home drops for every around your house. This will carry the water away from your home and foundation.[8]
- The price of grading depends on your contractor and the size of your yard. Typically, you should expect to spend around $2,500.[9]
- Grading is hard to do on your own, and you may need a professional to ensure that it's done properly.
- Grading can tear up a lot of your landscape, so don't go for this option if you're attached to your yard.
[Edit]Channel drain - Channel drains work best on flat surfaces, like driveways, walkways, or concrete paths. These metal grates sit in the divots near your home to collect water as it runs off your property. Situate the drain at a diagonal, then pour concrete around it to keep it in place. Attach a pipe under the ground to carry the standing water away from your home.[10]
- Channel drain materials are pretty cheap (usually around $300), but the installation costs can vary.[11]
- You can attach a channel drain to a French drain to carry the water away easily.
- Channel drains may need a professional installation if you aren't comfortable installing pipes underground on your own.
[Edit]Built-in gutters - If you don't have overhangs on your roof, built-in gutters are an option. These gutters sit flush with your roof and don't have openings for leaf litter or debris to get in. Attach the gutters to your roof and make sure they're flush with the surface of your home.[12]
- The materials for built-in gutters usually cost around $50 per square foot.[13]
- Always get an experienced roofer to install built-in gutters. They take a little more installation than normal gutters do, so they need an expert.
- Built-in gutters can also be tough to maintain. If you decide to go this route, prepare to spend extra money on them throughout the years.
[Edit]Rain garden - Use this garden in conjunction with another gutter replacement. Pick a spot in your yard that's on a downward slope or at the bottom of a hill. Fill the area with wetland plants that will soak up water as your rain runoff rolls down the hill.[14]
- Typical rain gardens are connected to a downspout, but you can divert a drip path, a rain chain, or a french drain to them instead.[15]
- The price of a rain garden depends on how large of an area you're working with and how many plants you purchase.
- It's super important that your rain garden is on a downward slope so that the water doesn't run back into your foundation.
- The plants you need depend on the area that you live in. In general, swamp and wetland plants do well in rain gardens, while desert plants do not.
- If you have any questions, consult a professional before starting your project.
[Edit]Warnings - Water can cause a lot of damage to your home's foundation. Whatever you choose, make sure the water is diverting away from your home to avoid erosion.
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| How to Adjust Contrast in Windows 10 Posted: 10 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST This wikiHow will teach you how to adjust contrast in Windows 10 using high contrast mode. If you have low vision, enabling high contrast mode in Windows 10 is a simple and quick fix to adjust the colors everywhere on your computer. However, most standalone monitors, like LCD monitors, have a separate setting or button on them for adjusting and most laptops have display settings that will tune contrasting more minutely, like a graphics driver, which you could find by right-clicking your desktop. - Press . By pressing the Win and i keys together, you'll open the Settings menu. You can also open Settings by clicking the Windows logo in the taskbar and clicking the gear icon.
- Click . It's near the bottom of the menu next to a dotted line icon of a clock.
- Click . You'll see this in the vertical menu on the left side of the window.
- Click the switch to toggle it on or off under "Use high contrast." You may need to wait a moment if you're enabling high contrast for Windows to ready the color change.
- If you don't like the default high contrast theme, you can select from the preselected themes in the drop-box listed under the header "Choose a theme." You can change the colors of various screen elements by clicking the colored rectangle next to the element's identifier. For example, if you don't like the hyperlinked text to appear in blue, click the blue box, select a new color, click Done, and then click Apply.
- If you have a default high contrast theme that you like, you can quickly enable high contrast by pressing the left and .[1]
- Some Windows 10 computers and graphics drivers (like computers run by an Intel graphics card) pop up with a menu when you right-click the desktop. Select Graphics Properties and then Display. You'll see Color Settings in the vertical menu on the left side of the Intel Graphics Control Panel window as well as a slider next to Contrast that you can drag left and right to change the color contrast. When you're happy with the change, click Apply. If you don't like the change, click Restore Defaults and close the window.[2]
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