Female Cat Has Started Spraying?
You might think about a kitten, usually they will friend or even take over its care to work through their grief. It is a must to replace the pan. Move it to another place even in the same room, just change things to help the adjustment. I think the kitten will...
Choosing Long Blooming Flowers for Hanging Baskets?
With the amount of sun you get in the bottom of your basket, place a small bowl right side up and then fill with potting soil. You wont have to worry as much about watering 2 times a day on hot days. The baskets wont dry out so bad. Purple oxalis is good and...
Getting Rid of Black Racer Snakes?
Please dont harm the black snakes, as soon as what they are feeding on (rats, mice roaches etc. they will move. Are you sure they are black racers. I know they can scare you to death but you wont have harmful snakes around as long as the black racer is there...
Biscuit (Terrier Mix)
I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story. I have nine success stories and each are pretty much the same, thrown out to die, but I found them. That doesnt include the 9 cats we got the same way. I wont even venture how many we found homes but the ones...
Treating Black Spot on Roses?
Try 1 cup of cornmeal to 1 quart of water. Set for one hour and spray roses.
Electric Range Broiler Not Working?
The part is usually about 20 buck but you could take a tester and see if it is getting electricty but if you have the book on it you can see if there is a fuse for it. where they sell the part could tell you where the fuse if it has one is located.
Understanding the Transmission and Incubation of Parvo?
Beth your question is valid but you have to take your pets to vet if you even think they have parvo. If it attacks the intestines they are dead within 24 hours of showing signs. It may not be parvo it may be a number of things that you think are the same as...
Can I Use a Dehumidifier With Air Conditioner to Help Cool My House?
Hes right, what we do here in the south and my ac has a dehumidifier on it is to work the thermostat and use ceiling fans in the room or if you dont have ceiling fans floor or counter to feel cooler in the room. This way I keep my bill where I want it and dont...
Manual or Threading Diagram for Premier Model 303 Serger?
John I Googled the manual for consew premier 303 and came up with your answer so just try that. They even sell the machines on ebay you could try their but I would go for Google first because I think youll find it easy
Treating Heel Spurs?
About 8 years ago I couldnt hardly walk across my yard because my heel spurs hurt so bad. Tried what I thought was everything. Then I met in Walmart a sweet little lady who had just come from her foot doctor. Here is what she told me. l. before you get up in...
Using Liquid Black Walnut to Treat Giardia in Cats?
I wouldnt use more than 1 drop for a couple of days but you can also use with or separate plain yogurt. No it will not harm your cats but will put back the beneficial bacteria to help kill the one you have. Black walnut liquid from health food store is very...
Battery Operated Pepper Grinder Does Not Work Properly?
I was going to say the blender too, but thanks to wantie for the ebay tip as I need new blades & gaskets.
Remedies for an Anxious Dog?
Dogs act the same as children who have been injured by an animal. FEAR. Try carrying your little dear if you have to take her at all. Your house or apt. is probably plenty big enough and just go somewhere the other dogs arent give her poo space. Pick her up...
Dog Recently Terrified of People?
Change your vet and never take her there again. Put her in a crate when someone come in and after they are there awhile let her out and just let her do her thing she will get through it. I have had a vet do some horrible things to small dogs because they get...
How Do I Can Vegetables?
Call the local Agricultural extension agent in your town and they will mail it to you for free. The potatoes are best jar canned. Corn off the cob I prefer frozen but you can jar can this. The beans, if they are like green beans then you jar can these as they...
Microwave vs. Blanching Home Grown Vegetables for Freezing?
I microwaved 2 years ago and they got that funny taste after 6 months. I then tried the steam method, instead of microwave. Leave them whole, and when you get them hot all the way through dunk them in ice water to cool at once like corn on the cob, dry with...
Growing Camellias from Cuttings?
Camelias are rooted from tip cuttings in June (just past the real new growth and below a nub). Take your cuttings and put them in a container with soil that drains good (vermiculite or styrofoam pebbles work to let it drain good.) Keep the soil moist but not...
Is There an Herb That Will Repel Fleas on Dogs and Cats?
Maybe I should explain I have been using the once a month flea advantage but with 9 dogs and 9 cats it is getting too expensive and we are both retired and on fixed income. My husband had throat cancer last winter (is free now.) Gas is 4.00 a gal. That is why...
Diabetic Meal Planning Ideas?
Remember the 3 no...nos.....bread, (includes pasta),sugar,fats. Just cutting these will give you a jumpstart.
Home Remedy for Constipated Cats?
Put a little not over l/4 cc of mineral oil in their canned food one time a day and that takes care of hair balls and constipation too. Cats dont know it is there. Got that from my vet years ago.
How Do Remove Rust from Bike Wheels and Handlebars?
Its cheap and good, parts house, fozz or ospho and you can paint it on or you can put a spray head on it from a quart spray bottle and spray it on let it set till white it will turn white when the rust is dead.) If it hasnt turned white then respray and wait...
Cleaning Candle Wick Ash off Table?
Sounds like you have also got wax build up and that is what the ash is in. Try some ivory liquid soap and water and get the wax buildup off and the ash will come with it. I found this out from a furniture store of fine furniture over 30 years ago and tried...
How Do I Put the Bobbin Case Back into a Phaff 4260 Machine?
In Brunswick you have a sewing repair place in the phone book just call and they will tell you over the phone. If you need a manual and you should have one, they can help you or you can Google phaff and come up with plenty to choose from. Good luck. If no help...
Cleaning Business Name Ideas?
Figure out the name and it could be your initials like T Js cleaning and then explain you specialize in Spring cleaning Do it on the computer and and print it off and get the feedback of your friends, church etc. Just go for it!
Moving Into a Much Smaller House?
I suggest you stop a moment and read your letter sweetie....you said it all there. l. you need to grieve and wont let yourself do that. Look at the bright side your mother loved you and you loved her. She gave you all she had and its driving you crazy but to...
Home Remedy for Dog Mange?
If you have tried happy Jack from the feed store and that didnt work then ask the vet for a bottle of Paramite dip. it isnt real expensive and depending on whether it is premixed or not how much u use at a time. I get the one not premixed,and it takes 1 teaspoon...
How Do I Remove Diesel Fuel from a Dog's Coat?
The safest way is with dawn dish soap and you may have to do it two or 3 times to get it out.
Place Dough on Dryer to Rise
Thanks for the question as I live in the south and even though it is hot here there isnt as much leavening in the air and I will surely try this one.
Lulu (Cat)
Finding lulu in a carrier says someone cared and for that thumbs up to the taker and the giver.
How Long Can Meats Be Safely Frozen?
Coming from an old farm family I know how it can get lost in the freezer. 1. Is it freezer burnt and real bad, cook it for the dogs and give them a treat. 2. Just a little burnt. Thaw it out in a tablespoon of vinegar to the pan of water you thaw the meat in...
Growing Tomatoes in Containers?
First make sure you know that tomatoes have fairly large root systems and about the size of a 5 gallon bucket is the smallest size to use. Yes the coffee filter, single piece of newspaper, or a thin piece of material over the holes keeps the soil from pouring...
Improving Boxed Cake Mixes?
I guess we all have funny tastes but(my 2 cents worth)I like the idea of white cake (lighter than yellow) and the pudding will do exactly like Ambailey says and use the water too. You can add whatever flavoring you wish to add though, I like a hint of lemon...
Using Ziploc Food Storage Bags with Renyold's Vacuum Pump?
I have 3 bag sealers, one in sewing room 2 in kitchen, but I dont buy anybodies sealer bags I buy the freezer bags put my stuff in them and go below the zipper and draw air out and seal, no problem with air and no opening bags. works great and in the freezer...
Dark Spots on Cauliflower?
I agree with Deeli and the dark spots are mold. I have a good little helper that tells me if I should eat this particular veg. he loves, or not a cat squirrel. He cannot be turned loose because he has grand mal seizures and is 4 years old and if you doubt the...
My Pets
Thought I was the only one who would still take in so many pets. I have 9 rescued cats and 9 dogs rescued and these are the ones that couldnt be placed in homes. They are happy and healthy and have lost 3 I rescued in the last 18 years. All are spayed and neutered...
Handmade High School Graduation Gift Ideas for Granddaughter?
I made my daughter a cork board and you could include l/2 of it as a message board. Put fabric around the edges or just frame it. Hers was 24x24 and I used a fabric border in school colors and stickpins &the dry eraser board she is 37 and still has hers she...
Making Infant Dresses?
I simply googled how to sew infant clothes and came up with great ones. try that and utube for showing you how to do what youre asking. Start with old sheets to practice on and when you get it worked out put it together with good material. Soft for tiny babies...
Removing Ink Stains from Carpet?
after readin all the ways folks remove ink from carpets I feel lucky to have had a friend help me. First ball point pens arent usually permanent ink and by itself use hairspray. You spray let dry a minute or so and with a paper towel or clean soft absorbent...
Getting Rid of Parvo Virus in the Yard?
Over all the years I have been taking care of stray and discarded animals I only have found one true way of getting rid of parvo and that is bleach and on the yard. I would suggest applying it once a week in an outdoor bleach amount at least a couple of times...
How Can I Make a Quilt From Old Sweaters?
If you go to buy a used sewing machine please take a sewing person with you as you could end up with nothing and have spent your money. I rebuild old machines and can find a lot that have a little wrong with them for 20 dollars but you have to know how to use...
Corn Bread Dog Food
Sorry Katie to have rubbed you the wrong way but cornbread is the basic ingredient even in your expensive dog food. At least it doesnt have the poisonous things added. As for raw meat. Never feed raw meat. Check with your vet about your bones and I assume you...
Tying Up a Spaniel's Ears to Dry Them Out?
I realize this is an older post but maybe this will help. I own a Brittany spaniel and 2 poodles they love the outside. When I clip their hair I trim the inside of the ear (which is what you should do) and pull the hair inside the poodle ears and when they...
Truck Heater Problems?
The key is you said it does work once in a while and you arent looking for a short or a switch problem and maybe you should. In the dash because it will work sometime and it wouldnt if the thermostat was closed. Think simple I would buy manual for the year...
Clothes Dried on Clothesline Trigger Allergies?
Remember you have to get the clothes hot enough to kill the allergens and you should be ok after that. Hanging them on the carport will probably trigger the same allergic reactions. I find that doing smaller loads and dry time less than full dry and hang on...
Keeping Comforter Set Looking Tidy on Bed?
Most pillows today are fiber filled or poly filled and all you need to do is when they go flat stick them in the dryer for about l0 to l5 minutes, they will come out fresh and fluffy. Larger pillows longer time you adjust to suit yourself. I used to buy old...
Make Own Bottled Water
Lets just do the math (common sense) here if it will leach chemicals in reuse then it will do the same in the first use because plastic doesnt know when it is being reused or new. If you buy gator aide in it and it leaches out chemicals in it, then Id say stop...
Ideas for an Exchange of Vows Ceremony and Party?
If you and your boyfriend have been together for l0 years and you still dont want to marry each other dont be a fraud and go through a ceremony for show because God wont honor that and it is a waste of both your money. If you dont trust each other now you never...
Letting Someone Else Use Your Repair License?
Get a lawyer asap and deny any knowledge that you allowed this (friend) to use your license in his shop. If it is not on paper anywhere then you might be able to save your license but you will need a lawyer before you evict him.
Keeping a Butcher Block Outside?
Please dont do it as it would ruin in the weather even if you kept it oiled. That would be a terrible waste.
Keeping a Butcher Block Outside?
You didnt say whether your front porch was covered or not if so, by all means oil it good legs and all and cover top with an oil cloth table cloth or piece of plastic and do so. I am sorry about my other post but I miss read it. I do woodworking and I also...
How Can I Make a Rain Cover for a Power Wheelchair?
2 places on your wheel chair have to be protected: the arm and the underside where the controls are. If you sew, then sew a shower curtain (one of the nylon type will do) to fit over the battery cover and the electric motor under you. Make sure it is short...
What is a Good Organic Fertilizer for Strawberries?
Some folks swear by miracle grow liquid but I prefer 20.20.20 liquid fertilizer you probably need to start with 1 tablespoon to gallon of water. add a little Epsom salt every 2 or 3 weeks. I grow tomatoes in big containers. Remember that if they are in full...
Crafts Using Tatting Thread and Spools?
I crochet with it with a size 8 (very old hook) or a size 10 hook. It works up really pretty and I only do basic stiches.
How Do I Make Easy Spanish Rice?
I am from South Florida and we always made spanish rice with turmic for yellow and what you now call salsa, or bell peppers, onions & tomatoes cooked to a stew and added to rice then slow cooked till rice was done. Good cooking
Recanning Foods?
When you freeze garbanzo beans I believe you will find they turn mushy so decide how you wish to use them first. Open 1 can at a time and freeze the left overs. Your extension service will be able to tell you the most about canning and recanning. If you do...
Store A Collapsible Cooler In Your Car
5 stars for you. I have been doing that for 15 years and here in South Georgia we get to carry the cooler year round. If you dont have a soft side or collapsible cooler a couple of diaper bags work pretty good. Wrap ice cream in newspaper then put in diaper...
Nothing Has Worked To Get Rid Of Fleas?
I was wondering if you actually see fleas. If not then I suggest you try advantage flea. I had a problem with my 8 dogs and 7 cats after using frontline and it seems to work on everything except a mite that some soils have in it and it makes them itch. Advantage...
What is This Plant?
Call your agriculture extension agent or take it by their office. They will identify your plant for you or sometimes you can go to an old nursery in your area and they can tell you.
Using Condensed Milk in No-Bake Cheesecake?
Condensed milk like Eagle brand is definitely different than canned carnation or u name it brand. Using condensed milk and the other ingredients called for may not be what you expect. Use regular canned milk instead unless your recipe calls for eagle brand...
Bandit (Boston Bull Terrier)
To all who read my story about Bandit I thought I would update about my baby and thank you everyone who replied. Bandit had a respiratory problem because he thew up his milk and breathed it back into his lungs even though he slept with me and was with me 24...
Keeping Cut Off Jeans from Fraying?
You didnt say whether you have a sewing machine or not, but you simply zigzag the edge and you keep the pretty frayed look without the tails.
Feeding Baby Pets
to cricketnc (455) I had puppy milk from the vet but he couldnt tolerate anything except the goat milk. When I finally gave him up I had over 200 dollars in him so I didnt spare the money we did without to feed the baby. Thank you anyway
Feeding Baby Pets
Please re read my post about formula milk. I have saved and raised many animals from squirrels to colts without mamas and just as humans you will find that all cannot tolerate vet formulas as humans cannot all take the same formula and that I am well aware...
Watering Plants That Have Been Wintered Indoors?
Be very careful starting too much water too early plants will become leggy. If the soil is dry about 2 inches down in the pot apply just a little water no food and wait till just before frost is gone. you can call your agriculture agent in nearest larger town...
Treating Dog With a Swollen Ulcerated Eye?
Just like humans, eye problems are red and painful, and taking a hot towel and placing it over the eye for a few minutes helps reduce swelling. The health food store NOW brand has a product called D-FLAME. It is a cox 2 inhibitor and is better than what the...
Removing Paper Stuck to Leather Desk Top?
I would use saddle soap and water but just in case I am wrong go to tandy leather.com I think it is and ask on line.
Suggestions for Feeding a Picky Cat?
If both are healthy then dont worry about one eating more than the other as I have 8 all have different eating habits and all are healthy. Just love them
Microwave Says "Child" On Display
Well I guess a lot of us learned something with your experience. I never knew there were child locks on a microwave.
Make Purchases Go a Little Further
To all who responded to Robin and Robin one great way of saving on food is a dehydrator and dry what you cannot freeze or can. After you dry them veggies, herbs ect the put them in freezer for a couple of hours then put small amounts at a time in a blender...
What Breed is My Dog?
You could be very right but if you take little darling to the vet he can come a lot closer on your crosses, too.
Area Rug on Carpet Bunches Up?
I wont be much help with your rug but maybe what I have ran into will save you some trouble. The strips on the bottom didnt work and were expensive for me. We finally removed the rug off the rug and quit fighting its moving everywhere and flipping up on the...
Shopping for King Size Bed Frames?
Babcocks furniture sells just the frame without the bed usually. About 80 dollars here but most any furniture store should sell just the frame. Used furniture stores might be a good choice just make sure it is sturdy.
Baking With Shaped Pans?
The old favorite sugar cookie recipe (if you like it) will fit what you want with minimal work. Just put enough to cover the bottom of the pan. You may find that regular cake mix will fall apart.
Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs?
Chickens lay according to the length of the day. Summer is highest production and winter is less or none depending on where you live in the winter. That is why chicken farms housing layers have lights on for certain lengths of time so egg production doesnt...
Spouse Won't Sign Divorce Papers?
I had one like that a long time ago so I waited about 6 months (I had moved away 3 states) he wouldnt give me a divorce and said he would fight it and he made good money, he just liked to beat on me, so I waited. One day I sat down and wrote the stupidest love...
Keeping a Comforter on the Bed?
You know those fuzzy sheets for winter? Sew one of these (either by hand or machine) to the bottom side of the comforter, make sure you buy a larger flat sheet than your bed to have the extra then you can tuck the bottom in and it wont slide either. The silky...
Making Metal Flowers?
kffrmw I am going to try your idea sounds like it will be pretty thank you. I had no idea. I just make permanent can labels out of soda cans.
Black Powder on Window Sill?
That is called black mold and is the kind you dont want to breed. Bleach it and keep the area dry. It grows real fast and can become a problem. It breeds in moisture.
Places to Recycle Prescription Bottles?
I get different sizes of prescription bottles and ask for the non child proof tops and when empty i use them to mix paints, divide kinds of buttons, small nails, small screws, seeds, dried herbs for teas (these I put in the door of the freezer) and all small...
Latch Hook Patterns?
You can find latch hook for home in at Herrschners.com I have a catalog and there are some on sale there too. Hope this helps. I found my last one at a yard sale in a large box paid 1.00 for it. It was a 24x48 Indian minus a few of the colors but I used crochet...
Problems With Automatic Computer Updating?
You never stated what kind of computer you have and if youre running windows 7 or not. All of the above is correct about Norton and yes they do give refunds you just have to be real firm about no and watch things you download as they will sneak piggy back back...
What Breed is My Dog?
Razorcakes your darling is a brown lab. Yes to bird dog but very smart in blood trailing deer too when trained. Always mild tempered loves children good breed.
Hibiscus Not Blooming?
Dont cut it back unless you want to root the cuttings and they are easy to do this time of year. Just cut back to the first part of old growth (grey bark) and put in soil and keep moist. Leave outside (I put mine under the plant so I know what color is in the...
Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?
I keep seeing people reccommend that you use Capstar for flea removal. Please understand that it is only going to get rid of the fleas on your pet for 24 hours. After that, youd better have the flea problem under control. The long and short of things is if...
Advice for Making Trellises?
With your deer problem, do the wire cages shown above it is a section of wire rolled around and attached to make a circle and if you tie flappy things and zest soap someone said it will deter the deer, but the wire will keep everything inside your circle safe...
Plant Ideas for a New Gardener?
I have a very small flower veggie garden and I mix large containers with the planted plants to make more space. Planting more than 1 thing in each lge container makes them blend. Roses are a great plus for the carolinas and do very well in different size pots...
Small Eucalyptus Trees?
I buy the silver dollar eucalyptus from Parks Seed and grow my own. By the way mulching and fertlizing will help your live tree grow faster they get 40 or more feet pretty fast if they like the conditions. when you plant the seed you have to not ever let the...
Removing Weeds Between Pavers?
Lorelei you should know that the vinegar will also kill tree roots so be careful how much you apply. You only need 2 tablespoons to gallon of water and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil works too. Sparingly near roots of things you want.
Making Weatherproof Garden Markers?
I use coke cola cans of any kind. Take an old pair of scissors or side cutters if you have them and clip through the seam in the top of the can and all the way down the side around the bottom and top take time to clip the hair of aluminum off the square you...
Growing Stargazer Lilies in Pots?
It sounds like you watered your lilies too much to start with. If you cut them off you wont have blooms this year but if you stop watering them and let the top die then take it off you will have better luck. The legginess is because they didnt have enough light...
Using Tree Bark as Mulch?
If you like roses then you best like tree bark as they do. I grow antique on root roses and tree bark and oak leaves are a given along with a little black cow. My Oak trees vie for the same soil in my sunny spot and the tree bark allows the trees and the roses...
Outdoor Herb Garden?
Becky, I grow herbs each year and never use them enough as there is just me and my husband so I trim them anyway and then I dry them in the dehydrator for about 20 minutes and crush them, put them in the freezer in a left over butterbuds bottle or any small...
Growing Grass in a Yard with Dogs?
Along with the grass problem we have huge oak trees and to tell you the truth we havent found anything that will grow but I do have shade flowers around the edges and everybody thinks I have a beautiful yard even without the grass. I left a run between the...
Check Receipt Before Leaving Store
I dont know if this is where you put this additional please check but here goes. When you exchange something at the store for another you should open the pkg even if it is sealed and you wont get home with somebody elses broken stuff. ie...we had to take back...
Sparkle (Florida White Rabbit)
My husband and I rescued a grey rabbit the size of your white about 4 years ago and bunny lived in our house in his cage and on the living room floor for 3 years. He loved playing with the dogs and cats as they thought he was one of them. Beware he will chew...
Sprouting Vegetables in Water?
Taro: Its leaves are like collards and the root is similar to a potatoe. The ginger wont grow in water but if you plant it in a shady spot and well drained place after the weather warms up they will grow nicely. The blooms on edible or strong tasting ginger...
Climbing Roses?
Your answer truly depends on where you live. I live in the deep south and believe me Don Juan isnt a good choice here and I love and have Don in my rose garden. Check around in your community and find an own root climbing rose you like the color of and ask...
What is Baking Soda?
Even if you are using self-rising flour when you add buttermilk or sour milk you ad a tsp. of baking soda. By the way you can write or call the baking soda people on the box. I use Arm & Hammer brand and they will tell you its uses and the difference. Either...
Repairing Antique Paper Mache?
paper mache especially if antique was water and flour & you can tell if it was shellaced or not if the coat is shiny. If shiny then you will have to shellac it with a spray can. fill in the broken area and if painted before it dries blend the colors with poster...
Inexpensive Crafts for Kids?
go to pencil arts on the internet and copy some of the pictures in the interest of the 7 year old. If your printer doesnt enlarge then take it to the liabrary and enlarge the picture. let him color these pictures for one project. for another you can go to the...
Lemon Cake Recipe?
I do this with every lemon cake mix for extra lemon....use lemon flavoring and if you are like me taste the mix and it is usually milder before cooked.
Crafts Using Cat Food Cans?
Take an icepick and punch a hole in the center of the bottom of the can large enough for a pipe cleaner/chenille stick then take mixed colored paints and paint inside and out of can. I would use acrylic or indoor/outdoor craft paint and do a lot of colors. If...
Disputing an Electric Bill?
Yes, we made the electric company check the meter and put a trace,(they have a machine they put on your meter that tells exactly where the electricty is going. 1. our meter was bad and their line had a surge in in. We didnt pay the whole bill they reduced it...
Growing an Avocado Plant Inside?
Go to Fladata.com and the university of florida can tell you. My experience is no and all the information I have found says no due to the size of the tree at fruiting and ect. I live in South Georgia and I cannot grow it outside here. gbk
Names for Cardboard Pet Coffin Business?
I suggest Precious Friends I have 11 dogs and each one is special as I rescued each from a death of starvation from the woods. And 7 cats, all spayed and neutered, rescued also. bkn
Planting an Apple With Amaryllis Bulbs?
Where you live you do your amaryllis in pots and if the leaves havent started out and you just started them I would wait at least a week or two for the roots to grow then put the apple in the bag. Note: when the plants start to turn green you should take it...
Cleaning Windows Outside?
Ammonia and water or vinegar and water and if you live in the south as I do. This is what the cleaners do.
Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Kit
Shirley, I would like your sugar cookie recipe as I dont have one. Yes, you are a treasure and your friend is blessed to have you.
Toilet Seat Keeps Getting Loose?
I liked all the suggestions except the steel screws and here is my reason. In the bathroom there is a lot of moisture and where there is dampness for steel bolts there is rust and where there is rust it is hard to remove and unlike glue which you can break...
Watch Out For Garlic Allergies
Food allergies are fairly common and pot luck and church dinners usually have the preparer handy to ask if it is a new dish. Probably though if you serve something at a church dinner or pot luck and it has a lot of unusual or new things like cayenne pepper...
Clean Your Tub with Vinegar and Baking Soda
2 days ago my kitchen sink clogged up and I had read on thrifty fun one of the comments that said to use baking soda and vinigar to unclog. Well, I did and it worked beautifully and my sink is running nicely. Thought I would share that this one really works...
Dealing with Dust
Pamphylia I sure hope you dont have pets in your home with the Swiffer products as they cause seizures in small pets.
Removing Residue From Press and Seal?
May I ask a dumb question from you folks? What is a Press and Seal and what do you use it for?
Papier Mache Recipes?
In scouts last year we made 2 paper Mache santa clauses and we used school glue and water to thin it to a soupy mix smeared our hands and 20 kids hands into it with strips of paper and stuck it on...letting it dry between coats. Worked great. As for the flour...
Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables
http://www.dry-your-fruits.com/index.php/all-food-dryer-user-manuals Hope this works just copy and past it to your address page and it has sunbeam there.
Major Split in Poplar Tree?
Please be careful if it will damage something then cut the l/2 off that would fall on house and you could try to save the other half but I wouldnt take the chance because it will fall and lag bolts wont hold it or boards. It is a brittle tree. But on the other...
Cleaning a Used Mattress Set?
laj52 this problem you have sounds like the one I had 2 years ago and I did on my own find a fix. Anything with tolfanate in it and go to the health food store for walnut hulls, I use the leaves from the tree itself and dry them crush them and use 2teaspoons...
Easy Rooting Instructions
Denise & Linda, in your county there is the agriculture agent and they have free info there to help you. Your fruit trees may have been grafted and if so will not bear the same fruit. But if rooting hasnt worked try air layering you can google it and find out...
Ask Dairy Farmers For Free Manure
Folks when you are getting manure from farms or farm animals please remember dont just go throw it into the garden. Unless you want a lot of weeds to fight. You should compost it to kill the weeds. Horse manure is supposed to be composted for a least 4 to 6...
My Frugal Life - Getting By
It is funny how differently people read the same article. In no way did she even hint that going the route she did was the best but that once she did she made the best from it. I am very proud of her and her husband who stayed because I was 30 and when the...
Charities To Help With Christmas
You could also try your local fire dept. they always have things for kids big and small for Christmas in every area. All the larger churches and a lot of the small ones will take on the task for you if youll just ask. Dont be afraid to ask, just call and ask...
Does making your own laundry soap save you money?
Mindy I put the vinigar in at the first of the wash to take out odors and disenfect the laundry. I think you will like it. 2 to 3 Tablespoons will do. It says 1/4 cup but that gets expensive.. bkn
How do I clean lime from my bathtub?
Be careful using lime away as it can etch your tub and very careful if it is a new one as the finish is not as tough as the older tubs. Clr is good but I used vinegar and baking soda. Spray the vinegar on then a strong solution of baking soda and water but...
Growing Acidanthera (Peacock Orchid)
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/137927/ Try this site I found a lot of information on it there and this is my favorite place to find out about plants. Good luck.
Using Creosote Logs In The Garden?
Why not look at this picture another way. Ellen isnt telling you that the new kind of treating of wood is worse than creosote.
Growing Hosta
I have a cheaper method I like to use sawdust shavings and perfect fix even if it rains. I started out about 5 or 6 years ago doing this and now sometime in the spring I have a problem and I get the saw dust out and sprinkle it around (actually I just sling...
Pomeranian with Itchy Skin?
Oatmeal bath is expensive so here is a recipe for it that is cheap and the same thing...even for people. put dry oatmeal in your blender and blend at liquid till like flour and place in a piece of panty hose or cheese cloth and place in the tub or bath. For...
Storing Water for Emergencies
Amen crystal and thanks for the post as I was wondering if anyone actually knew.
Low Sugar Pear Butter?
I was diagnosed as diabetic but control with diet and I use splenda and a couple tablespoons of regular sugar. Regardless of what sweetener you like try it in a small batch. Just personally I like the splenda or the generic of it.
Olive Oil for Fleas
To all those who have said they used essential oils...please read the above answers about tea tree and essential oils and dont use it. If you will buy Talstar it can be sprayed inside and out of homes and put flea spot on like advantage for at least 1 month...
Plant Labels for your Garden
In the south I find that we have too much rain or in watering the wooden spoons rot too fast but if you want a permanent cheap label take any drink can and an old pair of scissors and cut top and bottom off. Then cut the middle into different size strips use...
Cell Phone Numbers Being Released
1. It is not a hoax. 2. If you do what she said call the national do not call # it works. 3. You can do the same on your home phone. I did mine over 4 years ago and an abrupt halt came to telemarketers instantly. If you get one just ask them for their company...
Mold on Window Frames?
Tell your landlord to get rid of it because it is their job and their house. They already know Ill bet.
Fixing Bump on Furniture?
Just place a towel (not too thick) over the bump and take a board and a hammer and hit it. The towel stops it from marring furniture and start light then harder till it goes down. First you have to take out the long screw you put in and even if you put in a...
Removing Masking Tape From Tinted Windows?
I live in South Georgia and about the tape on windows it has been addressed by the hurricane preparedness program and we were told that taping the windows does nothing more than make the mess spoke of. I know that during the high winds of hurricanes in the...
Saving Broth for Dog Food
Just as a matter of record and because I have already been chewed up by those who advocate high priced name brand dog foods my dogs live on cheap dog food with broths and veggie scraps and the live a ripe old age of 20 + years and for a working dog that is...
Looking for Cheap Flowers for Wedding Arrangements?
How about asking all your friends and neighbors for potted plants to borrow buy the pretty wrap or make it for the pots and then do artificial if you dont have enough. I have done 3 weedings with other peoples ferns and really pretty flowers and it was a smash...
Newbie to Frugal Living?
There are a lot of ideas here but the best one is Jo if you apply that you wont have to question your actions.
Reusing Glass Jars For Canning And Food Storage
The problem with canning jars when I was young and now is that the store bought jars arent made to can with and too thin. When making pepper sauce I do use the spaghetti jars for that and they do reseal well but doesnt need the extra heat to keep them. There...
