Dog Urine Stains and Smell Off Furniture?
In general, baking soda works really well as a deodorant. In the past when something smelly has happened to my couch, I sprinkle baking soda on it, leave it for a couple of hours, then vacuum it up.
Getting Rid of Garter Snakes?
While Garter Snakes are completely harmless and I personally wouldnt worry about them, snakes dislike cedar. If you mulch your garden with cedar chips, it will repel snakes.
Measuring Flour When Baking?
I almost always sift and then measure. For many recipes, such as bread/muffin/cookie recipes, it makes little or no difference. You really only need to be super attentive to that sort of thing if youre trying to bake cake or finicky confections.