1 Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of salt to the water before starting to cook. 2  Bring the water and potatoes to a boil then reduce heat to low. 3  Cover, and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes or until fork-tender. 4  Check at 5 minute intervals since cooking time will vary according to the type, size and quantity of potatoes being cooked.
A night guard could run you between $400 to $1000, depending on insurance, location, etc. One way to get around high night guard prices is to go out and buy a sports mouth guard. Those run ten bucks or so and will protect your teeth just as well.
This plastic mesh guard prevents leaves and other clutter from creating blockage in your gutters. The better products don't rust or erode over time, making them ideal one-time purchases. A middle-tier gutter guard with dimensions of 6 x 20' costs approximately $6. Since the average professional gutter cleaning is $75, think of this as money well spent. There are some types of gutter guards that are built in to gutters already.