April 27, 2017

Container Gardening on a DeckGrow beautiful flowers, herbs and vegetables on your deck in containers, even if you don't have a yard. This is a page about container gardening on a deck.

 

John Deere Riding Mower Won't StartYou can almost hear the grass growing as you sit there trying to start up your uncooperative riding mower. This is a page about John Deere riding mower won't start.

 

Amaryllis Not BloomingAmaryllis are grown for their beautiful multiple blooms. When they don't flower it is very disappointing. This is a page about amaryllis not blooming.

 

Uses for Baby Powder BottlesBaby powder bottles can be used for crafts or storage after they are empty. This is a page about uses for baby powder bottles.

 

Silverfish in BooksSilverfish can be a pervasive pest and should be gotten rid of as soon as possible. This is a page about silverfish in books.

 

Clematis PhotosClematis is a beautiful vine flower the comes in a variety of colors. This page contains clematis photos.

 

How to Prevent Neighborhood Cats From Peeing and Spraying on Doors?Even cat lovers are not happy when the neighborhood cats pee or spray on their entry doors. This is a page about how to prevent neighborhood cats from peeing and spraying on doors.

 

Uses for Old BootsThis is a page about uses for old boots. There are a variety of creative ways to keep old boots out of the landfill.

 

Removing Lilacs from Lawn?Lilac bushes spread via root suckers. This is good if they are planted where you want a privacy shrub wall, but can be frustrating if they are getting into the lawn. This is a page about removing lilacs from lawn.

 

Reuben CasseroleI had a pot luck recently and this was a huge hit. It's a casserole using the ingredients of a Reuben Sandwich plus one other. But I made it "user friendly" by mixing all of them together.

 

Fried Sea BassVery tasty and crunchy fish, that pairs perfectly with rice!

 

Eggshells for Your GardenEspecially when planting tomatoes, eggshells can really help your plants, to provide nutrients. There is in fact a specific tomato ailment (blossom end rot) that can be cured by supplementing the soil with calcium AKA eggshells.

 

Shimmering RosebudThis knockout rose bud shimmers in the light. It is between the bud stage and blossom. It is beginning to unfold and will become a beautiful blossom of red petals beaming with the light that shines on them.

 

Cling Wrap Roll as Pencil CaseThis is made from the core from a roll of cling wrap. People think I'm a hoarder for keeping things that should be thrown away, but for me it is something that should be kept because I think I can create something from it. And I guess I'm right!

 

Clothespin ApronMy mom recently purchased an amazing Breezecatcher revolving clothesline and decided that she really wanted to have a clothespin apron to use when hanging the wash. She found a style she liked online and we decided that we to make one using her choice of fabrics. This is how it turned out. She absolutely loves it!

 

Velvet Rose BlossomThis climbing rose blossom is a beauty to behold. It has a velvety dark red appearance to it and when the sunlight hits it each petal glimmers with a red velvet look. The climbing rose bush is attached to a rose arbor that my husband made at the corner of our property.

 

Catch Phrase for Daycare Business?Can I please have a catch phrase for a daycare called TenderHearts?

 

House Training a Puppy?I have a 4 month old female German Shepherd. We go outside to potty as soon as we wake up, 10 minutes after 1st feeding, and multiple times throughout the day. I feed her according to what is recommended on her food. Her last feeding is no later than 4pm. She poops 2 to 3 times during the middle of the night!

 

Fixing a Scraping Glider Rocker?I inherited a glider rocker, but it scrapes when any weight is put on it and rocked. When I explored underneath, there is an ugly scraping path in the back where the connecting leg attaches to the base.

 

Training a Puppy That Is Afraid of Me?I recently bought my puppy and she is scared of me, but I'm trying to house train her. She loves being outside and she will play with me outside, but I still can't move towards her. Inside she just sits in a corner. I want to walk her on a leash.

 

Painting Faux Marble Bathroom Countertops?How do I paint faux marble bathroom countertops?

 

Name and Value of This Mower?Can anyone shed light about this mower?

 

Is My Pit Bull Pure Bred?Is my dog full Pit? I found her abandoned a few weeks ago. She looks like a full Pit, but I'm not sure.

 

Curtain and Carpet Colour Advice?I have a silver grey draylon paisley patterned sofa with 2 chairs. I chose a red carpet, oh dear! What colour of carpet, in a small room, should I change it with? I would also like ideas for nice curtains to bring all the colors. I want to make it look like a larger room and also homely.

 

Value of 1936 Blue Book of Knowledge?I have an 8 volume set of the Book of Knowledge, published circa 1936/37. The latest reference to the British Monarchy is Edward VIII, describing him as unmarried. There is no mention of abdication or George VI. Can you please tell me if these books would have any monetary value?

 

Riding Mower Keeps Shutting Off?My Cub Cadet riding mower starts and runs for about 45 seconds and shuts down.

 

Treating a 3 Week Old Puppy for Fleas?What can I do to rid a puppy three weeks old and under 2 lbs. of fleas?

 

Nail Polish Remover Damage on Pine Bedside Table?I've spilt nail polish remover on the top and down the front of my bedside table, which is pine. How can I remove this without wrecking it?

 

Laundering and Drying an Antique Crochet Bedspread?My parents hand crocheted a yellow/white bedspread with cotton thread over 60 yrs. ago. It has been in my linen closet and is in perfect condition. How can I wash and dry it safely. It is full size.

 

Finding Free Yarn?I love to crochet and am on a limited income. How can I get free yarn?

 

Using Self Adhesive Tile Paper on Plaster Walls?Will self adhesive tile paper stick to plaster or do I need to do something with it first? I only have basic DIY skills and am trying to update my kitchen a little whilst I save up for a new one.

 

Donating Beautiful Old Greeting Cards?I have many beautiful greeting cards that I was too sentimental to dispose of. I just wondered where to donate them. There are lovely messages on them that would not bother me if read. Some are quite old and may become antiques some day.

 

Bread Sticking in Welbilt Loaf Pan?My Welbilt bread machine is older and the bread is sticking to the bottom and lower sides of the loaf pan when it is fully baked. Can I take the kneaded dough out of the loaf pan before the final rising and spray the loaf pan with cooking spray and then return it to the machine?

 

Yard Machine Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a older Yard Machine riding lawn mower that has been sitting for a couple years. First of all I can't seem to get it into neutral to push it, second of all when I do try to start it it's tries to turn over, but it is with the deck engaged and I can't get the deck to turn off to get it started.

 

House Training a Year Old Pomeranian?My Pom is now just over a year old and has not gotten the whole "only go outside" concept yet. He's kept in the kitchen when we're out or whatever. And he pees where he wants. He'll pee right next to his food without care. Sometimes we'll let him out, he uses the toilet and then comes in and pees right on the wall.

 

Slogan for Childcare Business?I am opening up a daycare called "Cuties & Patooties". I am struggling to figure out a good catchy slogan. Also, if you think of any good distinctive images to add to our logo that would be great help.

 

Dog Peeing on Herself When Lying Down?My dog is a Min Pin. This is the third time she has peed on herself in the past 6 months. She doesn't even notice at all when she does pee. She will just lay in it like it's not there. She is just 6 years old so she shouldn't be having these problems yet? She has been spayed, I'm not sure if that could be the cause?

 

Mallard Duck Laid Eggs?A female has laid 10 eggs, she returned this morning to see 1 broken out of nest and one moved from nest and then flew away. Will she return to finish nesting?

 

Repairing a Wind Chime?I have a a beautiful shell wind chime I got from an Asian store. Today it broke due to heavy winds. I want to repair it, but have no idea what type of string I should use. I want it to withstand heavy winds. Can you help me?

 

Re-dying Hair?I colored my hair last week a permanent dark chocolate. I don't like this color. I wanna go back to blonde. Can I use light blonde? I am afraid of the result.

 

Value of a 1954 Homko Remote Controlled Reel Mower?What is the value of a 1954 Homko remote controlled reel mower?