Recipe for Hummingbird nectar

Homemade Hummingbird food nectar.

1 part sugar to 4 parts water
Boil the water first, Then measure and add the sugar, at the rate of 1 /4 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water.
Let cool before filling hummingbird feeder
Store excess in refrigerator until ready to refill feeder
Do no add food coloring, honey ( will cause fermention), or artifical sweetener, which has no nutritional value

You should clean your hummingbird feeder at least once a week or more often if in the sun and the nectar looks cloudy.  According to the National Audubon Society. you can clear your feeder by rinsing with one part white vinegar to four parts water.  rinse with water.

How to drill hole in wine bottles

How to Drill Holes in Bottles Step-by-Step Instructions. Wear safety glasses when drilling glass bottles or glass blocks Select a Glass Bottle. Wine bottles Whiskey bottles Glass Blocks Mason Jars Food jars Select a good quality diamond drill bit. 3/8 inch. Recommended when inserting DECO Teeny,Teeny Bulbs ½ inch Recommended when inserting DECO Teeny,Teeny bulbs, Deco 4mm Rich bulbs or Standard Christmas lights. 5/8 inch Recommended for above size lights,( the larger hole makes inserting the bulbs a little Easier. ¾ inch Recommended for inserting Larger LED type bulbs . Select a spot on the back of bottle to drill hole. Approx. 1 inch from bottom and in center of bottle. Do you want to save label on bottle? If so. Firmly place label side down on a soft towel. Use “silly Putty” to form a do-nut. Firmly press putty do-nut on back of bottle, fill with water. Place bottle on towel in a plastic box . If using a drill press slowly touch and go. Up & down every few seconds. If using a hand held drill motor you want to place your diamond bit on a slight angel to start the cut. Bring straight up with touch n’ go. When you sense that you are about to break thru use a very light Down pressure. Rinse out your bottle and let dry .

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mason jar lamp

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