Getting a Syntax Error Message When Trying to Print?
You may want to check out this tech board: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread20824.html# It sounds as if it could be simple fixes, like making sure scripting is enabled in your Internet Tools/Properties; or you having two anti virus programs running, creating...
Aggressive Pit Bull Puppy?
First - get to another vet. No vet worth anything will ever tell you to hit your dog. That is outrageous. That said, you still need to deal with the dominant behavior of the dog before the safety of you and your family, your neighbors ( and the next vet) is...
Aggressive Pit Bull Puppy?
Denise--saw your second post ( my second here, too) on worrying about whether you can be forced to euthanize your puppy based on ten minutes with that vet ( using the term loosely here, because this clown doesnt sound like one). Dont know your location, but...
Indoor Wedding Locations in Central NJ?
Could you make arrangements with a florist--or whoever the event coordinator at your reception site is-- to set up a garden atmosphere and be married right where the celebration is already scheduled? It would likely save you money ( and the wear and tear on...
What Bread is My Dog?
Im thinking part Dane, too because of those gorgeous long model legs :) but, your boy surely does look 99% GSD. Beautiful, beautiful boy.
Grown Up Dog Peeing In the House?
If he was trained to go outside and this is something new for him--off to the vet. Could be a bladder infection or something else going on with him.
Grammar Tip: "Than" vs "Then"
Oh, my! Im so happy to see Im not the only member of the Grammar Police here :) True story: The hubby, adult daughter and I were cruising the flea market one morning when my daughter saw an item she knew Id like, and held it up to show my husband. He went over...
Retiring to a Small Town?
On South Florida for retirees: we lived in an area of central NJ--where there were quite a few small-town- feel places - for most of our lives and accidentally relocated to S. Florida ( came to be with an ill family member and ended up staying). That said,the...
Walter Kovacs (Cat)
He looks like a real character. We had one that looked a lot like him that lived to be almost nineteen. A long and happy life to your big boy!
Registering a Shih-tzu/Min-Pin Cross?
Your pup is beautiful, but not eligible for AKC registration ( another poster mentioned cockapoos being an exception; thats not so. While theyre adorable,and considered by many to be designer bred. They are also technically just mixed breed dogs). The AKC Canine...
What Breed is My Dog?
Shes a cutie! Im thinking maybe some Pinscher/Beagle or Pinscher and some sort of hound?
Treating a Dog's Strep Infection Without Antibiotics?
The risk any of us, human, canine or otherwise, accept when taking prescribed antibiotics and the very slim chance of adverse reaction to them if theres no previous history of allergies pales in comparison to what untreated strep can do to your dog. Sometimes...
Using a Steam Cleaner on Microfiber?
You absolutely can use a steam cleaner on microfiber couches; we bought a clearance Bissell a few years back that really had been marked down and was a deal too good to pass up. Would strongly recommend using whatever the machine manufacturer says to use in...
Getting Dogs to Quitting Eating Their Poop?
Check out this link: http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/stop-dogs-eating-dog-poop.html There are a few suggestions that posters here already mentioned, and a whole lot more. That trainer suggests the major causes of the behavior are generally behavioral...
Proper Use of Estate Monies to Repair House?
Agree with the other posters about finding an estate attorney; my ex-husband and I were co-executors of his fathers estate, which wasnt a big one but was loaded with decisions, medical bills and headaches. Those headaches would have been unmanageable if we...
Removing Sharpie from Vinyl Flooring?
Give a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser a whirl. I swear by those things as theyll get rid of just about anything.
Getting Information About a Sculpture?
Though your Cherry Boy has some age to him, that company mass-produced a lot of plaster household statuary ( and doorstops, both plaster and iron) in the early 1900s. I sell a lot of vintage and retro things on eBay; if it were me, I would NOT take it to an...
Dog Attacked Other Dogs in Home?
His biting you is not being great around people; that said, there are lots of big dog breeds that have aggressive tendencies that can be kept under control--pits among them. The thing of it is--you didnt say if youve had him since a puppy--was he raised somewhere...
Deducting Rent Payments on Taxes?
Heres the specific page at the IRS site that answers your question: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p529/ar02.html#en_US_publink100027032 Scroll almost all the way to the bottom under the Non-Deductible Expenses heading--rent is there as a no-no. Unless you...
Home Remedies for a Dog with Pyoderma?
Hi, we know how awful dealing with skin problems is; we had a rescue boy a few years back who came to us with mange, chemical scars and Pyoderma. What our vet told us about it is that the most common cause of it is basically an allergy to flea bites; is your...
Learn Cake Decorating Online
Great post! But--just being a couple of years younger than you ( and still learning something new every day)--just have to tell you that youre selling your brainpower short. Check out this article at AARP: http://www.aarp.org/health/brain/aging/myths_about_aging_and_the_brain...
Cleaning Hair Off the Outside of Bathroom Fixtures?
You can do a quick job of it by getting into the habit of just swiping those areas with plain old toilet paper to remove the hair. Flush that away and then use disinfectant wipes over the same areas to kill bacteria and maintain the clean.
Pajama Jeans?
Though they may be a legitimate company. Their product is being sold at around $60 a pair at PajamaGram. The pajamajeans.com site is a little sketchy. When I went to browse, my antivirus threw up a warning for their site. Dont know if its because they may not...
Training a Dog to Bark to Go Outside?
Also agree that they dont always bark to go out; ours either puts her head in our lap or does a sit by the kitchen back door. Your little Peke also has a little bladder ( and digestive system)--not a far stretch to guesstimate that within 15-20 minutes of drinking...
Safely Trimming Dog's Nails?
We have a big dog who practically had to be muzzled every time her nails were done at the vet or the groomer--she hated it so much. In line with everyone mentioning the Dremel tool--there is that As Seen on TV product you can find in nearly every drugstore...
Disinfecting Wipes for Kitchen and Bath Clean Up
Geez, cricketnc, youre really taking a beating here! Like you, I swear by these wipes; one in the kitchen, another in the bathroom. The main ingredients in Clorox wipes are isopropyl alcohol and water. Thats where the antimicrobial action comes in. I find it...
Always Include a Photo When Posting on Craigslist
In the Buyer Beware department, though-- take a careful look when there are pictures but they look too good to be true, like they were swiped straight from the manufacturers website ( seen in some of the like new hardly used ads there are a lot of --if its...
Replacement Control for Biddeford Electric Blanket?
Their website is: www.biddefordblankets.com Not sure how old your blanket is, but looking around on the site, they have a five-year warranty on them. You can contact customer service through the website; maybe that will get you a replacement or the part.
"Whipped Cream" Substitute Topping
This is clever! Again, for everyone worried about uncooked egg whites, check this link: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/EggPasturization.htm If youre using clean, unbroken, in-date Grade A or AA eggs, your chances of contracting salmonella from the whites...
Advice For Returning LG Front Loading Washing Machine?
I dont have one of these (but was Googling all over the place when we were considering buying one, as a neighbor had a similar headache with hers) and there are LOADS of consumer boards all over the Web that mention not only the HG, but a lot of other front...
Tips to Stop Drinking?
As so many others have said here, you cannot take the reins for him, he has to want it for himself. In the meantime, if the really good local real-time listing another poster already put here wont help you, you can find links to Al-Anon for yourself through...
Finding Children Given Up for Adoption?
Check this link: http://www.isrr.net/registration.shtml It will take you to the International Soundex Reunion Registry (a non-profit org); adopted children as well as bio parents, grandparents and other family members can sign up for this. While they accept...
Spay Your Pets To Avoid Pyometra
Also - Pyometra can occur in as many as 25% of unspayed females who have received an Estradiol shot--this is themismating or abortion shot that is given when the unspayed female has had sexual contact, and the owner wants to terminate the pregnancy. That shot...
Change the Batteries in Your Programmable Thermostat
This tip could not be more timely for me,too! Just last week, my DH was away on a business trip to Illinois ( average temp that week a snowy 30-ish) and I was home in S. Florida where were up to fairly humid mid 80s. Most of the winter our ACs been off, no...
Dog Won't Eat?
Just another voice here repeating what others have already said: please take your dog to another vet; the current one MUST release your pups records to you when you request them. (At this point, I wouldnt be concerned about hurting anyones feelings by doing...
Removing Texture From a Ceiling
Another safety tip on doing the ceilings this way is to make sure that any overhead lighting/ ceiling fans are not only off, but off at the breaker box when youre spraying away with the water.
Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas for a Doctor's Office?
When our kids were little, their pediatrician had the tree in his waiting room decorated every year with handmade paper ornaments with pictures of his patients; his staff saved them from year to year, and the kids loved finding their faces from Christmases...
Fresh Baked Bread Had Plastic-Like Taste?
Agree, it sounds like bad yeast--as another poster said, dont eat it ( or crumble it up for the birds, either). If it was a batch you just bought, Id really keep an eye on expiration dates on other items you pick up at that store, too. Shamefully, Ive found...
Measuring Soft Butter?
Leah, eight level tablespoons of soft butter will equal a stick, both come out to a 1/2 cup.
Rehydrating Beans in Hard Water?
You may have a little luck covering them with very cold water about 1 higher than the beans, then bringing them to a rolling boil and keeping them at a consistent boil for about 25 minutes. This replaces the overnight soak if youre making any kind of bean or...
Watch PayPal For Fraudulent Charges
Also have had a PayPal account for years here with no problems; OP, sounds like somehow, someone compromised your checking account information and then began hitting those dating sites and thats how you got those charges--either through phishing, or other means...
Having a Costume Birthday Party Other Than at Halloween?
Sure, why cant you have your party the way you want it? Its your birthday! You could even do a Mardi Gras theme if you dont want to re-do Halloween ( or make it a Halloween II party. You can snag leftover Halloween decorations for really cheap at all the stores...
Use Canned Tomatoes Instead of Spaghetti Sauce
Count me in as having done this for a long time, too--it tastes tons fresher than jarred or canned run-of-the-mill sauce. If you want something thicker, you can beef it up with a can of tomato paste; most times we just use the canned tomatoes with a little...
Instant Reproduction Artist
Now this is clever! What a great idea, and am definitely going to try this. Big thumbs up on this one. :)
Dog Has Soft Stool With Mucus?
What a pretty pup! I dont really think that impacted anal glands are going to create mucousy stools--though scooting the butt can be a symptom of that. Id take a stool sample--and the dog--to the vet ASAP; sounds like a parasite.
Determining the Value of Collectibles for Estate Sale?
Agree with the poster who mentioned Kovels as a good research source; the problem with Ruby Lane is that youre getting generally higher retail markup figures. In other words, youll find a lot of items with bloated pricing. If you research through eBay, keep...
What Breed is My Puppy?
I think youre right on it with the GSD/ Golden Retriever. We had a rescue boy a while back ( crossed the Rainbow Bridge a few years ago) who looked a lot like her. The giveaway being the fuzzies on those cute little ears for the Retriever part of her; also...
Information on Shepherd Boxer Mix?
Go to the AKC website and take a look at their info for both breeds: size, temperament, intelligence; that can give you a little bit of an idea as to what to expect growth-wise, activity level and such. Agree with another poster who said that some of the smartest...
Rat Droppings in Mobile Home Insulation?
My father-in-law lived in a mobile home with this problem, cannot stress enough that you need to get that insulation cleaned out and replaced. And please remember that where theres poop, youre gonna find a nest. Until you find and destroy the nest, seal up...
Puppy is Having Frequent Accidents?
Your furbaby is only six weeks old. In most states its against the law to sell a puppy that young, as they need to be with their mother and litter mates until eight weeks. A six-week old puppy has a tiny bladder; if it drinks, it will urinate within ten or...
Company Review: Publix Grocery
Another Publix fan here--in our area, they DO give away food that is nearing the expiration date to soup kitchens and food banks. So, rethink the greed aspect here. Rather than make a discounted buck on it, theyre giving it away. Theres another large grocery...
Dog Has Dry Poop?
Going to sound strange, but feed a higher-end dry kibble (first ingredient meat, fish, chicken or game--not constipating filler); kill packaged doggy treats, especially dry biscuits, and treat with raw veggies like broccoli, sugar snap peas or sparingly with...
Tips for Photographing Dogs
Catch them with candid shots and get down to their level--this one is our gal Hannah (relaxing after hiding behind my Mexican petunia bed).
Refrigerate Jar Overnight to Remove Labels
If you dont have room in the fridge for the extra jars (what we cant reuse in the way of jars goes into our towns glass recycling once a week) - get a batch of them together and soak in hot water (completely immerse the entire jar) with a squirt of Dawn dish...
Repel Houseflies With Bags Of Water
Great tip! Ive read (somewhere on here, too, I think!) that the water bag also works for bees and wasps - something about the way the water reflection interacts with the insects multi-faceted eyes tricks them into thinking that its a spiderweb ( the poster...
Supplement Your Pet's Diet
Agree with Grandma Jan ( & Kato) that premium food is the way to go. Ounce for ounce, when you balance out the lower vet bills you have by feeding a high-quality food--its a bargain. Were still partial to a high-end kibble around here, though. Never had a dog...
Freezer Storage Time for Cabbage Rolls?
Uncooked ground meat lasts three to four MONTHS frozen. Lots more info on safe freezing at this link: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Focus_On_Freezing/index.asp
Broiled Cherry Tomatoes
OMG, does that look good! When our oldest granddaughter was little, shed steal so many grape tomatoes from the garden that wed never get enough of them together to attempt this recipe....will have to try it now! Great pic, too.
Avoid The Advertisements
Great tip and comments, all only have one thing to add. When tossing those catalogs, be extra-mindful of the ones that are offering you a line of credit (i.e., the DH ordered something from Swiss Colony five years ago and were still getting these you can charge...
Using Green Plastic Produce Bags?
Tried em and not impressed. Also, the interior is coated with a substance called zeolite ( Google this) that acts an absorbent for the gases that naturally occur when produce begins to rot. Zeolite is mainly used industrially, in things like detergents and...
Do Not Use Plastic Shopping Bags
I am ashamed to admit I was a holdout for a long time on reusing those plastic bags in order to take care of poop patrol when cleaning up after my BIG dog. Have since switched to using the earth-friendly totes for shopping - our grocery stores and big-box drugstores...
Buying Liquid Fence?
I bought it online, too--as someone else here posted, it was a complete waste of money. We have neighbors who leave their four dogs( yep, FOUR, count em) out the front door in the middle of the night every night to wreak havoc on everyones front lawns. Didnt...
Window Air Conditioner Trips Circuit Breaker?
As a few other posters said--get an electrician out there ASAP; if there are burn marks on the breaker box, youve got major problems.
Hiding Places for Cash at Home
Some great ideas, but after seeing a relative lose quite a few bucks from her various cash stash places, due to a house fire, I picked up the smallest fireproof locking cash box I could find. We have a lot of books, with some of them sitting double on the shelving...
Dog With Loose Stool?
If the Mom hasnt been seen by the vet since giving birth--its time for a post-whelp checkup. Loose stool can be the result of a lot of minor things, but major problems, as well. Just like a human mother needs that once-over after having a baby to ensure everything...
Puppy Has Worms?
There really is no thrifty way around this thats absolutely safer than going to the vet.
Killing Mange Mites with Bleach?
Id drain the pool and forget about it until the dogs are cleared up. Dependent upon which type of mange it is--your kids can get it, too. Also, the algae/bleach combo isnt good for the kids, either.
Cemetery Waste Basket Dipping
The only thing you have to watch out for with this is that a lot of cemeteries will post warnings about taking anything off the premises or grounds--not unlike state parks ( dont you touch those free pine cones!!). That would also technically include their...
Place a Wet Washcloth on Neck To Stay Cool
Have one here, too! Will also throw a dampened and wrung-out, clean hand towel or washcloth into a freezer bag, let it sit overnight so I have a frosty one in the morning. We live in South Florida so its pretty much an everyday thing here, and they defrost...
"Tin" Kitchen Backsplash
Great finished look! Makes me wonder if something similar could be done to do a faux-tin ceiling? Very clever, great post.
Problems with USPS Mail Delivery?
Write a letter to the Postmaster of your ZIP and explain that youve had an ongoing problem over--years, and have complained before. Make it short, and clear--something to the effect that you have specific mail coming to the home address, and other mail to the...
Discouraging Door to Door Solicitors
?
We ran through a large number of solicitors the first couple of weeks after we moved into our new house; the siding guy, the landscapers, on and on. I put up a sign, too, and nobody read it. The day the guy from the alarm system showed up, I finally got the...
Sources of Free Pavers or Stone?
Dont know how the free market is by you (we live in the Fort Lauderdale area) but Ive seen a lot of Craigslist postings for pavers, stone; building materials of all kinds under the free category in our area. I think that may be because there are so many foreclosures...
Removing Cola Stains from Carpet?
Know this product is supposed to be just for laundry, but Oxy Clean Laundry Stain Remover ( in a blue spray bottle , located near the laundry detergent at the grocery store) is something Ive also used on carpeting, furniture upholstery--and I swear this stuff...
Problems Opening Thriftyfun Website?
If you have Norton Internet Protection,and are using Internet Explorer as your browser-- sometimes it goes on a general site-blocking spree. Try this: In your browser toolbar menu, select TOOLS, then INTERNET OPTIONS in the dropdown. Click the PRIVACY TAB, then...
Dog With Rough Paws?
Agree with another poster who mentioned Bag Balm in the green 10 oz. tin; its put out by the Dairy Association Co. and available at Wal-Mart. In a pinch, though, the main ingredient in this stuff is basically Vaseline/petroleum jelly. Both remedies are on the...
Cleaning Whites Without Bleach?
Agree with the posters who said to hang your clothes in sunlight; my DH is allergic to bleach, and Ive found that theres nothing like the sun to brighten whites( and theres also the perk of saving a few bucks on the electric bill by using the line instead of...
Dollar Store Freezer Bags vs the Name Brand?
Ive used the Dollar Store baggies for sandwich size only--no problem with them for brown bagging, but not thrilled with the freezer size. Theyre thinner and dont hold up ( saw freezer burn creep in). For me, you get what you pay for in freezer bags. I plunk...
Buying Internet Explorer 8?
If you already have a legal, registered installation of IE7, you can upgrade at Microsoft to IE8--but as a couple of other posters already mentioned, Im passing on that. Too many bugs and glitches, and if history repeats itself ( as with every other new and...
Set Up Pup Pool for Summer Heat
We live in Florida, too--and while I can understand that a couple of posters seem angry that our dogs are out in that kind of heat you must try to remember something: for me, I have a large dog that requires a lot of exercise. We go for two 45-minute walks...
Iron Cord Won't Retract?
These things either have a little pulley or spring combination inside that make them work; unless you know what youre doing with small appliances, its not a good bet to go in there and mess around with it. Chances are having a repair done would be as much or...
Doll That Showed Pictures on the Ceiling?
Did a little Googling around--could it be the See & Say Movie Projector Ballerina Doll? Think this was late 80s, early 90s. If you pushed the crown, the doll twirled and it flashed pictures on the ceiling.
Does Dog Urine Stain Hardwood?
Two months old isnt too young to get right into potty training--in fact, its going to be harder to let the puppy do whatever it wants around the house for a month and then try to unlearn bad habits. At two months ( and even at three!) these little guys have...
50th Anniversary Get Away Ideas?
Where was your first honeymoon? Could you go there again? My grandparents never had a first honeymoon; when they had their 40th anniversary, my grandfather took Nana to Niagara Falls--where shed dreamed of going but they never had gone--for one reason or another...
Saving Energy By Air Drying Laundry
I just resurrected the outdoor clothes line in an attempt to cut down on the astronomical electric bills we have in S. FL during the summer. The AC has already been tuned up, has clean monthly filters and is set at 78--but the 10-14 dryer loads a week I do...
Florida Law Regarding Rabies Shots?
In Florida, when the vet inoculates the dog and gives you a copy of the rabies certificate, he/she is usually able to issue a license tag. Most vets charge separately for the rabies shot and the license fee--so you have to pay both. If your vet is the rare...
Selling Vintage Comic Books?
Agree with the other posters about putting them on eBay; check around there first to see if there are others that have sold there that are like yours so you get a realistic feel for what youd like to get for them. You may want to bundle up some as lots and...
Upright Freezer Not Getting Cold?
You can probably get a refrigeration tech to come out and seal the leak and refill the system with freon; it sounds like its out. The real question is: do you really want to? Depending upon how old the freezer is, you may want to pass on repairing it if the...
Recognizing the Symptoms of Swimmer's Ear?
Check this link out, from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/swimmers-ear/DS00473/DSECTION=symptoms
Soda Pop Rings for Cash?
About a hundred of them may be worth a little over three cents at a recycling facility; as for collecting them for dialysis patients--thats an Urban Legend. Check this out: http://www.snopes.com/business/redeem/pulltabs.asp
Running a Refrigerator Outside?
From Florida here, too--ditto to everyone elses posts here, and maybe take this into consideration, also: when setting up your kitchen, the experts tell you never to have the fridge and stove close to each other, as the heat from the stove forces the compressor...
Looking for DVD: Owen Marshall Counselor at Law?
Found this link: http://www.tvaddicts.tv/movie/drama/Owen_Marshall.html Theyre supposedly selling the entire series for $99.99; I didnt notice if this is VHS or DVD--I also didnt Google this company to make sure its legitimate. I cant see this series ( or any...
Random Drug Testing for Teens
Cazpumpkin: you can find these tests very inexpensively on eBay. Like a few other posters here, I never thought there was a need for this, that it was a privacy breach. That was until our eldest: good student, no previous trouble with the law ended up having...
Training a Wolf Hybrid?
It isnt as easy as a yes or no answer; a lot depends on how old the dog is, its genetics ( what percentage wolf? what percentage dog?) how much room and time you have for the dog and for its training--and a host of other things. Try using this as a stepping...
Dog with Dry and Flaky Skin?
Make sure the dog is on a high-end dog food that has Omega-3 fatty acids as an ingredient; also, bathing (unless the dog has gotten into a mud puddle or something in between) really only is necessary once monthly, unless under vets directions with a medicated...
Financial Assistance to Purchase a Car?
We used to live in your geographical area a little while back, and when one of our kids reached driving age and was buying her own car( she had a part-time job) she headed down to Route 9 just north of Route 37 in Toms River ( forget the # on that spur past...
Keeping a Clothes Line from Sagging?
They have those C clips with the little pulleys in hard plastic now ( I remember my grandmother having them in metal) at any Home Depot--in bins by the clotheslines. And theyre cheap, a couple of bucks each. Only know this because we put up a clothesline just...
Keeping a Clothes Line from Sagging?
We put up a length of 1x2 lumber with a notch at the top for the line--seems no matter how often you tighten your line it eventually sags anyway from continued use, weight of the clothing, and weather conditions affecting the line. The old-fashioned props really...
Mock Ice Cream Sandwich
On nekocats comment: ditto on the non-dairy topping in the tub, be it brand name or generic. Somebody actually did a 12-day experiment with that stuff to show their child the difference between it and real whipped cream. Its an eye-opener: http://www.jonathanfields...
Wiring Requirements for a 30 Amp Dryer Circuit?
My husband agrees with the #10 wire, too, but adds that it specifically should be 10/3 SO ( apparently this is a heavier jacket for the 30 amp).
Determining the Value of Antique Dishes?
Flying Turkey is also known as Blue Phoenix; you may want to Google Noritake pottery marks. Though youre dating them early 19th C., Noritake used the M ( yep, an M, not an N) within wreath mark from around 1914 when they started to do a lot of exporting up...
Drying Chives?
Im with tsiegl and carlaJS--their freezers sound like mine! Just take it out as your need it; even easier to chop in its frozen state than when fresh from the garden, yet the freezer preserves that just-picked flavor.
Freezing Vegetable Soup?
Sure can! As merlene already said, we make extra big batches around here and freeze the rest, too. I also do this with chicken soup, split pea soup-- and really, anything with a chicken, beef or vegetable broth base, as long as theres no milk, cream or half...
Training a Dog to Stop Barking?
On the poster who mentioned the Barking Dog CD: buyer beware; we Googled this and found a few rip-off report complaints on that company. It also claims that the ultrasonic method it uses sounds like a jet plane coming in for a landing , can only be heard by...
Don't Use Choke Chain as a Collar
Cricketnc, your post is an important warning. We have a large, active and strong dog who only wears it during a walk; and, at that, owners must be sure theres some slack and the dog is not consistently pulling at it. That can do tracheal damage on its own, never...
Schedule a Heartworm Test for Your Dog
Really important reminder! When we take our girl for her annual rabies shot and license tag renewal, our vet always recommends the yearly heartworm test. Along with the rabies shot, bortadella shot and a urine, fecal test and quick blood test, the once-a-year...
Frugal Feet
Great article, only wish Id known years sooner about the not worth a dime if they look great but arent comfortable-- back in the day when I was on my feet in heels for 10 hour stints over 25+ years for the sake of fashion, :) Am semi-retired now and in a tropical...
Replacement Blades for Power Pro Mower?
Take that old blade off the mower and march on over to Home Depot; there are Universal blades in a wide variety of sizes. Sometimes the packaging will not specifically note that the blade is interchangeable with your model, but when you physically compare your...
Treatments for Heat Bumps on Scalp?
I had that problem when I was a teenager ( along with facial acne); in the summer, I switched over to strictly a mild baby shampoo and no conditioner, as the oiliness of that just exacerbated my scalp. Limit the towel drying time; just blot your hair a little...
Online Data Storage?
If your computer keeps prompting you to store your files online, it already sounds as if youve picked up some malware along the way. This doesnt necessarily mean you have a virus or something that is compromising whats in your computer--it may just be unwanted...
Cleaning Car Batteries and Terminals?
Another one here with the Coca Cola as cleaner; once theyre clean, keeping a copper penny on the battery( with a dab of caulk!) redirects the corrosion to the coin, not the terminals.
Cold Pasta Salad Recipes Without Meat?
My bunch likes cold tri-color corkscrew pasta with diced tomatoes, scallions and cubed lowfat mozzarella--and balsamic vinegar, to taste, tossed through. Could do the same thing with mayo instead of the vinegar ( we prefer Hellmanns, too) but on those days...
Treating Ant Bites?
I get the same reaction when getting stung by those little darlings. We get armies of them here, too. You mentioned taking Benadryl already--which is what I do, but you may also want to get some topical Benadryl cream and slather that all over the area. Next...
Manual for Farberware Convection Turbo Oven?
Dont know if this will help ( and itll cost you!) but if you search your oven on eBay, there are a couple of people selling cookbooks specifically for it. What I saw was in the $12 range on up. Also may want to have someone knowledgeable with small appliances...
Bumps on a Coach Purse?
Or, is it possible that it wasnt water that created that bubble? It almost looks as if it was exposed to something that had a chemical reaction--a cleaner or some other liquid? Or possibly a heat source of some kind? Hard to believe plain water did that.
Selling Vinyl Records?
Agree with a few others on here that most of them likely are not going to be worth much more than a dollar or two each; the DH and I have been selling on eBay for five years, and will sell the occasional vinyl album, but heres our suggestion: Its going to sound...
Is My Puppy a Loner?
Hi--first, congrats on your new pup ( and love his name!) If he generally loves to be around people and is good with the kids, I wouldnt be too concerned about his going off by himself in another room when youre working around the house. In fact, its pretty...
Shaving a Dog?
Check out this link from the ASPCA: http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/group/helpinganimals/forum/topic/show?id=658300%3ATopic%3A423357 Youll see a lot of questions just like yours; I think that Carol in PAs answer is probably the best here. A lot depends upon...
Make Your Own Flavored Water
I gave up buying bottled water, too; on top of the usual lemon and lime wedges, you can also try sliced cucumber, a few seedless watermelon chunks,orange slices ( love the Mandarins!). You can also throw a little melon into the blender until its slushy, pour...
Kiera (German Shepherd/Husky Mix)
Oh, shes a beauty! Shes going to be a BIG girl, from the looks of her--stock up on that puppy food and enjoy her. What a face! Candy from FL, USA ( and a hello from our pup, who was about that size when she was little)
Wrap Produce in Plastic Bags
Poster on cancer-causing and pcbs: well, not exactly. Google PCBs and youll note that production of anything manufactured in the United States from 1979 containing PCBs is--has been-- government-banned for the past thirty years. Not to say that its greener...
Carry Wipes in Your Pocketbook
This is a great tip! Besides those no toilet paper zone bathrooms we all run into, having wipes in your purse a good thing even when food shopping. I stopped counting how many times Ive picked up detergent or a milk carton with a leak, or have grabbed an item...
Product Review: Riddex Plug-in Repeller
Hi, all, and to KLS8800 on any feedback on the Ortho exterior spray--weve had pretty good luck with it and its inexpensive. Here in You Name The Bug, Weve Got It ( S. FL) the hubby shoots all around the foundation outside once a month and its cut down on a...
Don't Let Your Dog Chew on Corn Cobs
Also have to chime in here about the rice; weve had a lot of dogs over 40+ years, and one that had skin problems was helped immensely by feeding clinical bland foods, like venison and rice, that are easy on not only the digestive system, but the immune system...
Yukon Vs. White Potatoes?
I agree with Cyinda - the Yukon Golds are a tiny bit pricier but there is a big, big difference in the taste; mashed, they seem much creamier; around our house, they like it when I just cut them into wedges, toss with a little olive oil and garlic powder, and...
Puppy's Ears Don't Stand Up?
We have a purebred Belgian Malinois ( they look like a smaller German Shepherd)thats nearly three years old and whose ears stand up, only once in a while. When she was little, the DH was concerned--like GSDs, the Mals ears usually stand up by around four months...
Rotten Smell in House?
Dont know if thisll apply to you, but we had that problem once; we had gas heat and were worried that there might be a gas leak in the system. When the gas company came out and checked the furnace, it turned out that a squirrel had fallen down the chimney vent...
How Much Sleep Should a 2-Week Old Puppy Get?
Please tell us that this 2 wk. old puppy has not been separated from its mother? If it isnt sleeping, thats a big reason why. If its still in the litter, like OP said, at that age all they do is sleep and eat ( and cuddle up to Mom).
Dog is Peeing in the Back of Truck?
Hes an older guy- a lot of times there could be an underlying medical condition that causes a behavioral change like this--he could have something as simple as a urinary infection ( or a weak bladder--at his age, hes a Senior Citizen in doggie years now). It...
Keep Your Feet Dry With Plastic Bags
I used to do this, too, but with those plastic newspaper sleeves. I was a carrier in the Northeast for six years, and whenever wed get a pounding rain or a middle-of-the-night snowstorm, Id throw the newspaper bags over my socks and put the running shoes on...
Eliminating Leftovers and Food Waste
Weve been eating leftovers for years, too. When all the kids were still living at home, one night a week would be Smorgasbord Night, when Id take out whatever leftover portions were in the fridge in the three-day-or-under range ( still safe to eat) and any...
Is Hulu.com Legal?
As another poster already mentioned, Hulu is an NBC Universal enterprise; all the video on Hulu is owned by the corporation, which has the right to legally post it on the website for entertainment purposes. It would be illegal for a website user to download...
Stainless Steel Vs. Plastic Trash Cans?
Weve had both Rubbermaid plastic and a stainless hybrid ( red metal body, stainless lid and base) and though the metal can held up well for a long time, after the dog finally dented it to death we went with a Hefty plastic lidded step-on can. its the best twenty...
Use Pig Ears in a Sock for Dog's Dental Hygiene
Agree with all the posters here. Please take the socks away from the pup; the shreds of fabric can (and eventually will) either at the minimum, if ingested, cause intestinal upset and diarrhea; enough of it will cause a blockage that can mean at best, surgery...
Older Dog is Having Health Problems?
Its a tough thing to say--but if youve been taking this dog to this particular vet for a long, long time, theres the occasional vet who has a hard time breaking bad news to an owner, sometimes because the vet is too personally attached to the animal (or you...
Creating a Budget for Buying a House?
Doing the math, you have about $210 unaccounted for ( which can go pretty quickly with extra trips to the grocery store, gasoline and on and on...) Rounding it off to $200, if you want to save around 75% of that, youre shooting to save $150 a month, Just take...
Prepare for Tax Time
All great tips, Im especially loving the reminder to shut out the distractions; my dog is normally my shadow, but she takes a hike with Dad when its tax time:) The only other thing Id add to these already comprehensive ideas would be--if you itemize on Schedule...
What Kind of Doll is This?
Like another poster, I had one like this, too--around 1955, 1956. Soft body, plastic ( or very hard rubber?) face. Think it was a Little Red Riding Hood, as well.
"Everything is 50 Cents" Garage Sale
Re: Re: wvrdnkwmns comment: I really hate going to sales where the prices are so expensive that at the end of the day they can pay their house payment. ROFL! These are the same people who print out copies of eBay listings of some doodad that someone is trying...
Make Dog Treats out of Hot Dogs
Giving these very sparingly would be the way to go. The preservatives and fat arent really good in the long run (then again, our vet says that ALL packaged treats are also a no-no, the canine equivalent of humans sucking down candy bars). Our gal gets ice cubes...
Does Heat Ruin Batteries?
Check out this link: http://blogs.abcnews.com/campuschatter/2009/08/southwest-heat-fries-vehicle-batteries.html This is from AAA in the Southwest ( Arizona) and it basically states that intense heat does make a difference--changes the chemical composition inside...
Reuse Plastic Bags for Smelly Garbage
I do the same here, too. Add to whats already been said with using them as doggie cleanup bags; Ill also use them to double-bag poultry bones, and other non-canine-friendly food scraps (like onions, garlic, over-ripe grapes that need to be discarded) when I...
Dog Is Frightened Of Boyfriend?
Your second post said your BF was on vacation with you? If the dog was frightened of him when you returned, really good chance that wherever your dog was kept when you were gone--a man abused him. I wouldnt ask that dog-sitter to do it again--and if it was...
Replacing Carpet In Home With Lots Of Dogs?
We live in Florida, too, and with only one ( big) dog, its still constant cleanup. I gave up on carpeting years ago, all our floors are either ceramic tile or peel and stick; if you like the look of hardwood without the expense, Lowes carries good grade vinyl...
Why Did Puppy Get Parvo After Starting Shots?
Parvo incubation is three to ten days; if you took your pup to the vet for shots within ten days of bringing it home--the answer is likely the dog brought it home from the breeder. Would let the breeder know ( if the breeder doesnt know already)--the entire...
Will Dog Be Traumatized When Husband Moves Out?
My adult son moved out recently, and our dog--who basically was his shadow. Would get agitated if we mentioned his name, sat at the front window watching the driveway at dinnertime, and generally sulked, for about two days. After that, it was life as usual...
What Breed Is My Dog? (Golden Retriever Mix)
Agree with keeper60s comment on his eyes--whatever he is, youve got a special one there. Its hard to tell when theyre still pups; we had a German Shepherd/Golden mix who looked all-shepherd at four months and looked more Golden than GSD when he matured. If...
Re-oiling Cleaning Cloths?
Dont know what tip here will work best for you, but please remember that stored oily cloths can be self-combustible and a fire hazard; my guess is that this would apply to having a few of them together. If youve found the right recipe for it, store the cloth...
Use Cereal Boxes For Shipping Ebay Items
Yet another eBay seller here, and ditto on the cereal boxes being too flimsy. A good rule of thumb is to envision your package being dropped about ten feet to the ground--this is what can ( and usually does!) occur as it makes it way through various post office...
Is It A Need Or A Want?
Youre right on the money with this one--taking it another step when food shopping: unless you are feeding a big crew at home and find that buying in bulk at stores like Costco and Sams saves you cash in the long run--it may be more frugal to stay away. I found...
Doggie Biscuits That My Dog Won't Choke On?
Our dog loves fresh sugar snap peas, or bits of carrots, broccoli (and as Nanpeg already mentioned, green beans). Our vet recommended those saying that most packaged treats are really the equivalent of humans downing too many candy bars, putting the dog at...
Freezing Bacon Strips
We generally split a pound of bacon into quarters and just wiggle the slices into snack-sized Ziploc bags, stored then within a larger Ziploc. Our local grocery store tends to put bacon on Buy One Get One Free often, so this works for us.
Home Remedies For IBS?
I was diagnosed with IBS about twenty years ago, which was initially treated with meds that I didnt want to take--one of them was some sort of muscle relaxant and I didnt like the off feeling it gave me, and I didnt want to become addicted. Initially, daily...
Reuse Unpostmarked Stamps
For the poster questioning the printed stamps with two different dates on them; Im an eBay seller, too (a little one). All my labels are individually printed and dated the day I receive payment, but I am not a huge operation. It could be that this seller is...
Training Aggressive German Shepherd/Husky Mix?
Hi, Jennifer! We also have a dominant dog, and there are some dogs that will always have some aggressive tendencies. Making the dog submit doesnt always work with some of these canine personalities--in fact, can make them escalate and get even worse. Ours is...
Homemade Face Moisturizer
Re the post concerning more concentration in the ingestible capsule than in the topical Vitamin E: http://acgrace.com/faq.html That links to one of the many manufacturers/distributors of Vitamin E and basically states theres no difference between the two ( except...
Make Your Own Toy Food
We did this with our kids, too--also consider using those sample-sized boxes (we get little cereal ones in the mail constantly, it seems); just the right size for little hands!
