June 8, 2012

Making a Rainbow CakeThis is a page about making a rainbow cake. It is not just the frosting that makes the cake; sometimes it is the creativity inside.

 

Paper Bag Flag HeartThis is just either packing paper or paper brown bags made into a great 4th of July decor idea.

 

Old Door Knob ArtI found an old window screen, attached dried herb bundles, and screwed old door knobs on the bottom for a unique decoration for my garden room.

 

Canned Food "Pill Pocket"Our dog is pretty tricky to give pills to. The last time that she needed to be given pills she also happened to be on a prescription canned food. The canned food that she was given was very solid in texture so it could be sliced into chucks with a butter knife.

 

Painted Rock GiftsOur kids were looking for Christmas present ideas for their grandparents last year and I wanted them to make homemade gifts. We have a never ending supply of large rocks in our yard so we went hunting for flat ones to paint on.

 

Stock Up on Salad Dressing MixesI have discovered that those packets of Ranch or Italian salad dressing mix are a versatile, easy to store pantry staple.

 

A Very Hungry Caterpillar PlaysetInspired by the Eric Carle book and similarly armed with a hole punch, you and your child can create an interactive extension of learning playset.

 

Floating Flower DisplaysWhen the grandchildren came to visit we went for a walk and they picked some small flowers from our garden. This was the creative result of that activity.

 

Sir Hucksley and His HensI got Sir Hucksley about 2 months ago. He is a Silkie/Frizzle rooster. The lady I got him from called him a Sizzle which describes his personality quite well. He has an aristocratic walk which is how he got his regal name. He is an absolute joy and has provided many entertaining moments for us.

 

Azaleas (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia)My azalea is in full bloom now, thought I would share the gorgeous color with everyone. Hope you vote thumbs up if you like them.

 

Organizing a Storage BuildingMy husband has me save milk cartons and ice cream containers for him to use for various things. In order to keep them from cluttering his storage building, he threads them through a chain that runs from one end of the building to the other.

 

Hidden Organizational SpaceThe inside of your cabinets can provide some excellent organizational space. Put some hooks at the back of the cabinet or attach a piece of pegboard or cork board in the back and use this space to hang small kitchen utensils, pot holders, and various other small items.

 

Keeping Furniture From Sliding on HardwoodWe recently had hardwood flooring installed in our house. The first problem that I encountered afterward was that our couch needs to sit away from the wall, but on the hardwood, it always slid backwards.

 

Branch Star DecorationCut a branch that is dead from one of your trees and cut into 5 of the same length to make a star.

 

Freezing Rhubarb?I would like to know how to freeze rhubarb for future recipes.

 

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies?I keep getting little fruit flies coming in through my windows. I have tried taping the screens. I have taped the cracks around the windows. I find their bodies on the outside of my screens. I don't know what attracts them. How do I get rid of something when I don't know why they're there?

 

Bolt Stuck on Truck's Water Filter?The garage my HB truck is at can't get the bolt unscrewed on the water filter. They have tried a lot ways, but it still won't come off. Any help out there? Please, this is his work truck.

 

Worming My Puppy?Could worming my 12wk old puppy cause a little blood in the poo?

 

Remedy for Itchy Skin?I just moved to a house that has well water and I have become extremely itchy. I have not changed laundry detergents or body wash or shampoo. I have always had city water and have never had this problem before. I thought it might be fleas, but I sprayed.

 

Squash Rotting on Ends?My squash is rotting on the ends. They are about 3 inches long and the ends are rotten. This happened last year. The plants are beautiful and full of blooms. I have both yellow and zucchini.

 

Previously House Trained Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside?I have a three year old Shih Tzu, who is potty trained with full access to the backyard all day. It has been over a couple of months since she started to pee and poo around the house.

 

Removing Burrs from Dog's Fur?I found a neighbor's Yorkshire running loose and took him in. I found the owner, but he is out of town right now. This little puppy is covered with burrs and I don't know how to remove them. I tried a dog comb, but it hurt him. Any hints would be appreciated.

 

Keeping Squirrels Out of Trees and Off Balcony?I have a balcony one floor up from the ground. There are trees on either side, and the squirrels climb up them, then onto a ledge, then onto my balcony where they dig in my flower pots and eat through the wire on my string lights.

 

Growing Salvia?Do I need to nip salvias to keep them growing?

 

Killing E. coli in the Laundry?What kills e. coli in laundry?

 

Starching Curtains?What was the recipe for making starch for curtains?

 

Removing Mothball Odor from Clothing?How do you get mothball odors out of your clothes?

 

Birds Chirping Before Sunrise?Why are the birds chirping before sunrise?

 

Shopping for Patio Furniture?Does anyone know of any good places for unique patio dining sets?

 

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Popup Camper?What is the best way to clean the inside canvas of a popup camper that we bought from chain smokers?

 

Getting Rid of Oxalis in the Lawn?What can I use to kill oxalis weed without damaging the lawn?

 

Growing Trumpet Vines from Cuttings?I want to give a friend some baby trumpet vines. How do I get the runners to start?

 

Hepatitis C and Work Visas?I have a friend who has a weakly reactive hepatitis screening result. Her concern is, if she can still reach her dreams in working abroad. Since, she is my friend, I just want to help her.

 

Buying Dry Yeast?What is dry yeast and where can I buy it?

 

Sears Riding Mower Won't Start?My Sears 20hp riding mower won't crank. I replaced the starter and solenoid. Every time I try to start the 20 amp fuse keeps shorting out. What next? This all started after I replaced a leaking gas tank. It is very frustrating.

 

Growing Custard Apples from Seed?Can you grow custard apples from seed and how do you go about it?