http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-38968 ORRIS11@COX.NET Tue, 31 May 2011 20:09:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-38968 My husband puts holes in the bottom with nails and uses them to water specific areas of his garden and Blueberry beds.  Thanks for all the info.  Orris My husband puts holes in the bottom with nails and uses them to water specific areas of his garden and Blueberry beds.  Thanks for all the info.  Orris

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-38619 Daryl Andrea Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:07:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-38619 For kids-You can turn them upside down, pierce 2 holes at the top edges across form each other, and then thread a rope(about 5-6' long) from 1 hole to the other, knotting it in the inside. These are like what they use to use on "Romper Room". Kids stand on the upside down cans, 1 foot per can, holding onto the rope 'handle' and walking on them! Could be a little dangerous, might want to try it on the carpet or lawn.... For kids-You can turn them upside down, pierce 2 holes at the top edges across form each other, and then thread a rope(about 5-6′ long) from 1 hole to the other, knotting it in the inside. These are like what they use to use on “Romper Room”. Kids stand on the upside down cans, 1 foot per can, holding onto the rope ‘handle’ and walking on them! Could be a little dangerous, might want to try it on the carpet or lawn….

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-38570 Andi_zorn_ Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:49:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-38570 I wired a lamp socket thru one and turned it into a yogurt maker. I set a pan of warm water on top of it with the jars inside. The light bulb keeps it warm enough to incubate. I wired a lamp socket thru one and turned it into a yogurt maker. I set a pan of warm water on top of it with the jars inside. The light bulb keeps it warm enough to incubate.

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-38410 shoppin Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:36:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-38410 I know it may be a little late to chime in, but we also like to use them for BB gun target practice both the can and the cut out lid I know it may be a little late to chime in, but we also like to use them for BB gun target practice both the can and the cut out lid

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-38226 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-38226 For things that we use a lot of, we like buckets (wheat, legumes, etc.). For things that have shorter shelf lives once opened, or that we aren't using a lot now but want to store in case we need it for our year supply, we use #10 cans. It really boils down to your personal needs. For things that we use a lot of, we like buckets (wheat, legumes,
etc.). For things that have shorter shelf lives once opened, or that
we aren’t using a lot now but want to store in case we need it for our
year supply, we use #10 cans. It really boils down to your personal
needs.

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-38218 S. Clayton Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-38218 I am interested in the reflanging idea. I heard there was one available somewhere for maybe around $25, but can only find reference to ones that cost ~$900. Do you know where I could get one? Also, I don't have a basement and have a smaller house. I am working on my year's supply, but am torn between the idea of using buckets or #10 cans. Which do you use for most of your supply? Thanks for your help! - S. Clayton I am interested in the reflanging idea. I heard there was one available somewhere for maybe around $25, but can only find reference to ones that cost ~$900. Do you know where I could get one? Also, I don’t have a basement and have a smaller house. I am working on my year’s supply, but am torn between the idea of using buckets or #10 cans. Which do you use for most of your supply? Thanks for your help! – S. Clayton

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-35975 Jodi - Food Storage Made Easy Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:28:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-35975 Could you sand it down with a heavy duty file or something? Could you sand it down with a heavy duty file or something?

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-20231 Kim Wed, 19 May 2010 01:19:18 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-20231 I had this problem as well when I went to open my first can of storage. The canners you use to can at home have a thicker rim than the ones at the church cannery. The solution I finally found out was to just turn the can upside down and open it from the other end with the thinner rim. Hope this helps someone. I had this problem as well when I went to open my first can of storage. The canners you use to can at home have a thicker rim than the ones at the church cannery. The solution I finally found out was to just turn the can upside down and open it from the other end with the thinner rim. Hope this helps someone.

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-27801 Kim Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-27801 I had this problem as well when I went to open my first can of storage. The canners you use to can at home have a thicker rim than the ones at the church cannery. The solution I finally found out was to just turn the can upside down and open it from the other end with the thinner rim. Hope this helps someone. I had this problem as well when I went to open my first can of storage. The canners you use to can at home have a thicker rim than the ones at the church cannery. The solution I finally found out was to just turn the can upside down and open it from the other end with the thinner rim. Hope this helps someone.

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/06/04/what-to-do-with-extra-10-food-storage-cans/#comment-20230 facebook-1419009325 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:15:54 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=972#comment-20230 If you left a lot of it above ground, it could also help support the lower stems. If you left a lot of it above ground, it could also help support the lower stems.

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