[uujudy]

I saw this on Pinterest, and thought of all the snowbirds, snowflakes, & vacationers. It might be something useful.

"Let's say you go on vacation and while you are gone the power goes out at your house. All of the food in your fridge and freezer thaw out. A couple days later the power kicks on again and your food refreezes. You then come home and open your fridge. Everything is nice and cold and you have no idea that the meat you got out to cook for dinner has actually gone bad and is going to make your entire family sick. So how can you prevent this from happening? Fill a leak proof container (jar, water bottle, ect..) half way with water. Place the container in the freezer on its side. Once the water in the container is frozen solid, place the container upright. If your power goes out the water will start to melt to the bottom of the container. Always check your container after being gone for a while."

[RayMan]

Oh wow...what a great / simple idea. Thank you for sharing...

[Wayne_TN]

Thanks Judy. That's what "Mother Earth News" used to call "appropriate technology".

[Joaniesmom]

Originally Posted by Wayne_TN

Thanks Judy. That's what "Mother Earth News" used to call "appropriate technology".

That is a clever idea. A messy one would be to tip an ice cube tray on it's side! "Mother Earth News" brings back memories. I wonder if it's still in publication? Always had something interesting to teach.

[shalomuall]

Great idea. Since we will be new to this vacation home stuff in 2 weeks (yay) you posted this just in time. Big thank you.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Wayne_TN

Thanks Judy. That's what "Mother Earth News" used to call "appropriate technology".

Originally Posted by Joaniesmom

That is a clever idea. A messy one would be to tip an ice cube tray on it's side! "Mother Earth News" brings back memories. I wonder if it's still in publication? Always had something interesting to teach.

Thanks for the reminder about "Mother Earth News"! I Googled it, and yes, it is still in publication. Here's their website: Organic Gardening, Modern Homesteading, Renewable Energy, Green Homes, DIY Projects

Now back on track, I'm glad you all found the ice/water trick useful.

(Topic cop, I can stay on topic if I try )

[Eve2278]

That is a great idea to pass around. Thanks for sharing

[asianthree]

been doing this for years we lose power so much up north that we have a container on each shelf (side by side) with a reusable color ice cube frozen on the bottom that way if the container thaws thru the ice cube falls to the bottom if its half way you know it was not a complete loss, come from many years of no power on a weekly basis

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by asianthree

been doing this for years we lose power so much up north that we have a container on each shelf (side by side) with a reusable color ice cube frozen on the bottom that way if the container thaws thru the ice cube falls to the bottom if its half way you know it was not a complete loss, come from many years of no power on a weekly basis

Great idea! Thanks!