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Changing Car Air Filters with Jill of All Trades
This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you how to change a couple of filters on your vehicle. One of them, you may not even know exists. Let’s start with the air filter under the hood. Obviously, you’re going to need to pop the hood and raise it. The compartment that holds the air filter will be easy to find, and easy to access. Mine was square and right near the driver’s side front corner of the engine compartment.
Mending a Down Jacket with Jill of All Trades
This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you how I repaired the lightweight down that I work out in all the time. Because I work out in it so much, the fabric has started to wear away near some of the seams, or near the zippers on the pockets. On a down jacket, it’s a problem because one there is a hole in the fabric, the feathers start coming out. I’ve lost enough feathers that it has started to affect the warmth of the jacket.
Replacing a Bathroom Fan with Jill of All Trades
This time around on Jill of All Trades, we tackle replacing a bathroom exhaust fan, which is SO MUCH easier than you would guess. For sure, it was WAY easier than I ever expected. You can do it in just a few minutes. Why would you need to replace a bathroom fan? Well, mine stopped working entirely, so the writing was on the wall. But, I realized that it had been giving me signs for a while. First of all, my bathroom ceiling started developing mold spots after years of never, ever having any issues.
Making Candy Garnish with Jill of All Trades
News February 28th, 10:57 AM EST (NEWSnet) — This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you how to make an easy candy garnish for desserts. You could make these for nearly any occasion. I made mine heart-shaped, since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. First, I started with some candy melts. You candy find them in craft stores, candy/baking supply stores and many big box retailers. I chose red and pink to fit my Valentine’s theme, but you can find them in many colors.
Making a Unicorn Cake with Jill of All Trades
News February 28th, 11:05 AM EST This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you how to make a simple unicorn cake. I started by baking a 6-inch layer cake. I chose to do a vanilla cake, from a mix, and I tinted the batter purple with Wilton paste colors. Whatever color the batter is, the finished cake will be pretty close to that. Baking doesn’t fade or intensify the color much. I just baked it according to the package’s directions, and my cake turned out to be the most beautiful amethyst color.
Making White Pizza with Jill of All Trades
News February 10th, 10:48 AM EST This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you how to make one of my favorite appetizers. It is a go-to in my house. It’s a hit every time I serve it in my house, or take it to a party. And, it’s easy. And, you know I love “easy”. I tend to make a big batch for my crowd, but you could easily cut the recipe in half, if you don’t have a big crowd, or don’t want leftovers. I will tell you that it is delicious left-over, too, whether you eat it cold or warmed up.
Jill of All Trades Breakfast Ideas
This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you a couple of quick and easy breakfast ideas that you can put together ahead of time and, on top of being DELICIOUS, they look good enough to serve to guests. Both of these breakfasts benefit from the fact that I started out with the pre-made crescent roll dough that you can find in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.
The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce from Jill of All Trades
(NEWSnet) — This time around on Jill of All Trades, I show you how to make a traditional cranberry sauce using fresh cranberries. You will not believe how easy it is, and how much better it is than the canned versions that you’ve been buying in the store.
A bath bomb recipe that allows for lots of variations
This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us how to make luxurious bath bombs ourselves, and it’s way easier than you think! Below, you will find the basic bath bomb recipe that Jill used. It allows for lots of variations. Jill says that you can choose whatever essential oil combinations that work for you. While the recipe calls for 8-10 drops of oil, Jill found that wasn’t enough fragrance for her liking, so she added considerably more on her next batch.
Cleaning your car with a jar of Play-Doh
This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us a quick and easy way to detail the interior of our car using Play-Doh. Yep! You’re not seeing things. Jill actually used Play-doh! There are ads circulating that show a slime that you can get for cleaning your car. While Jill loved the idea, she wondered if it was necessary to buy something like that. She knows that nearly every mom of a youngster probably has a jar of Play-Doh in the house.
Turn dessert leftovers into an easy ice cream treat
(FOX 2) - This week, Jill Washburn, our Jill of All Trades, shows us an easy, fun dessert that is super simple to make. It’s a great way to stretch the last couple of pieces of pie or cake or whatever leftover dessert you have on hand. Jill‘s family first experimented with this with a couple of pieces of leftover cheesecake. They wanted to stretch it for a handful of people and thought mixing it with ice cream was the answer.
Expand storage in your bedroom with repurposed dresser drawers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, gets creative in finding a new way to create good looking storage units for underneath a bed. Jill was frustrated with the traditional under bed storage boxes that are plastic. She wanted something that worked well but looked more like furniture. Her solution was to find a used dresser on Facebook Marketplace and modify the drawers to create storage units for under her bed.
Southfield honor Martin Luther King with drive for justice parade
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - The city of Southfield was the first city in Michigan to host a Dr. Martin Luther King peace walk. So, even with a pandemic in full effect, that peace walk became a drive as those participating got behind the wheel. Organizers of the yearly event understood that Dr. King's message was highly relevant in 2021. Driving for Justice in Southfield to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The city of Southfield was the first city in Michigan to host a Dr. Martin Luther King peace walk.
Co-owner of longtime Eastpointe restaurant investigated for murder of wife
CLINTON TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) - One of the owners of popular Eastpointe restaurant VIlla is expected to be arraigned on a murder charge. Police responded to a shots-fired report at the Clinton Township home of Joseph Palleschi, one of the restaurant's third generation of family owners. Palleschi's wife, Karen, was the victim of a single gunshot and was found dead at the scene.
Recycling scrap furniture into unique candleholders
Making candle holders from old bed posts Our Jill of all Trades shows us how to take some old bed posts, and transform them into candle holders. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - This week, Jill Washburn, our Jill of All Trades, shows us how she took some scrap furniture parts from another Jill of All Trades project and turned them into a set of really cool candle holders. Jill had done a project where she revamped a queen size bed headboard. She had gotten the headboard for free on Facebook Marketplace.
Big roll out at the Big House; University of Michigan opens vaccine clinic at stadium
By Jill Washburn and Jack Nissen Published 7 mins ago ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Some pretty impressive battles have taken place at the University of Michigan's Big House over the years, but nothing quite like its latest undertaking. As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues around the country, its distribution has snaked its way to Ann Arbor where the university health system hopes to innoculate hundreds of health care workers today.
Longtime Dearborn Heights mayor Daniel Paletko dies from COVID-19 complications
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 13 mins ago DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - The longtime mayor of Dearborn Heights, Daniel Paletko, has died from COVID-19, the city announced overnight. An announcement online said Paletko died suddenly late Tuesday from complications associated with COVID-19. He was 70 years old. Paletko was appointed mayor in 2004 and then reelected in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2017. He had previously served on the city council for the city.
How to make a scarf from leftover craft fabric
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 49 mins ago (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us how she took the leftover fabric from her craft projects and turned it into a unique scarf that can be worn multiple ways. Jill had sewn new covers for some pillows for her family room and made some festive re-usable gift pouches out of a gorgeous red plaid suiting fabric that was super soft. What was left was a kind of funky L-shaped piece of fabric.
Jill of All Trades' cowboy casserole recipe
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 32 mins ago (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us how to make the breakfast casserole that is a staple in her house on Christmas morning. But, Jill says, it’s not just for Christmas. It’s also great for other holidays, slumber parties, anytime you have houseguests, or if you just want to wake up to an easy breakfast. Jill says they’ve even made it for dinner, and it’s also really good leftover and re-heated.
How to make reusable gift bags with fabric
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 53 mins ago (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us how to make reusable gift pouches or bags. They can be made in virtually any size to custom fit the gift. They can be part of the gift or you can make an assortment of sizes and keep them from year to year as reusable gift wrap.
Gift ideas for the homeowner or DIYer in your life from Jill of All Trades
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 38 mins ago (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us some of her favorite gift ideas for the homeowner or do-it-yourselfer in your life. The first few would make great stocking stuffers. Right out of the gate, this first product would be useful in nearly any household.
How to switch out a headlamp bulb in your vehicle
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 4 hours ago (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, shows us how to swap out a headlamp bulb in her vehicle. Jill demonstrated it on her 2011 Grand Cherokee but the process is likely similar for many vehicles. While it is possible to lift the hood and see where the headlamp bulb is located on Jill's vehicle, it is difficult to reach it with your hand.
How to reupholster your kitchen chairs
Reupholstering kitchen chairs on Jill of All Trades In part one of Jill's reupholstering project, she shows you the relatively easy job of swapping out the seats on her kitchen chairs. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn, takes us along as she dips her toe into the world of upholstery. She starts with a relatively easy project, just re-doing the seats on a set of kitchen chairs.
Jill of All Trades' gluten-free brownie recipe
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published 18 hours ago (FOX 2) - This week, our Jill of All Trades, Jill Washburn takes us into the kitchen for one of her favorite treats. Jill loves chocolate, and she LOVES brownies, but finding a really good gluten-free one is hard. It’s not impossible, though! In this episode, Jill shows us how she makes her “famous” home-made gluten-free brownies.
How to make a candy chute for socially-distant Halloween trick-or-treating
By Jill Washburn and FOX 2 Staff Published October 5 (FOX 2) - This week, Jill Washburn, our Jill of All Trades, helps us with a little Halloween prep for Trick-or-Treating. It is possible, says Jill, to still stay socially distant and welcome trick-or-treaters, by using a candy slide or chute. Jill started with a 10-foot long 4" diameter PVC pipe that she picked up at one of the big box building stores for about 10 bucks. She also picked up a can of orange spray paint.
Warren man who killed neighbor believed she was trying to poison him with Draino
WARREN, Mich. - An elderly Warren man was arraigned in the murder of his upstairs neighbor on Monday. Richard Maska, a 75-year-old man living in an apartment complex allegedly shot 53-year-old Cindy Poff 'execution-style' after a years-long dispute boiled over. "Officers arrived and observed a white male, Richard Maska, standing by the south porch of 31626 Schoenherr, motioning officers inside," said a prosecutor during Maska's arraignment. "Maska was wearing shooting ear muffs and a dust mask.
Unclaimed Lucky for Life lottery ticket sold in Plymouth about to expire
Some lucky person is on the verge of missing out from claiming the winning Lucky for Life lottery ticket. It was sold on Jan. 1 of 2018 at The Picnic Basket store in Plymouth. "We didn't even know until a customer came in said they saw us on the news," said General Manager Elizabeth Cloak. "And said we had sold a winning lottery ticket and nobody has come to claim it since." What's up for grabs? The prize is $25,000 a year for life, or a $390,000 lump sum payment.
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