Selling Home Baked Goods?
At a flea market, people want to buy what they can carry away in their hands which are already full of other things. So a cake would be hard to sell, pies slightly better, cookies best. Pies and cakes are too much work for the labor. My girlfried has a gadget...
Getting a Dog to Play With Toys?
He needs exercise bigtime. Find a local horse pasture where you could frisbee in a fenced area each day and wear him out! If you know someone who has dogs who would let your dog visit, that might be worth a try. Worst case scenario, tie him up with lots of...
Gasoline Smell in a Washing Machine?
Diesel is an oily thing. You need to rub down the whole interior of the tub with detergent such as Dawn or hand cleaner or Fast Orange. Then run it, hot water, with towels from a thrift shop that youll throw away if they come out smelly. If that doesnt work...
Homemade Lip Balm?
Just have an open container of Vaseline for them to use, kept in the house. They might be asking for more because they like the flavor so they overapply and eat the stuff.
What Happens at a Doctor's Check-Up Appointment?
I care too. Please let us know how it went for you. Im glad youre doing this sensible smart thing.
Family: Samuel Looks Irish
He may never have other than red hair; some redheads stay red life-long. Hes a beautiful boy! His special porcelain skin deserves protection, so sunblock is an essential, as you probably know. I prefer towelettes, I tried a brand of those, and now I make my...
Emily Louise (Maltese/Pom Mix)
Just saw a headline today with a multi-county bust in our area involving 600 dogs of all lap breeds. They were being raised and bred in rabbit cages, with a house for a front for selling cleaned-up dogs. So I am echoing the previous post in a big way, that...
Uses for Leftover Sugar Cookies?
I would have one or two with breakfast coffee each day. A stale cookie makes a great dunker.
Dieting for People Over 40?
I have turned meal planning on its head. It used to be a protien item like a chunk of cow, a starch item like french fries and a veggie as an afterthought. Now, its two veggies, usually tossed in a sauce or marinade and roasted, and the protien is just a sliver...
Updating Vinyl Accordion Doors?
Id be wary of anything that would be a dark color. How about removing the doors and using a curtain? a bamboo print? ps I understand that bamboo is a green thing to grow except for widespread use of chemical fertilizers, but the processing of it into fabrics...
Making Baby Wipes Wet Again?
Dried wipes have dried ingredients on them that come back to life with mere water, good as new. I wouldnt throw them away, maybe use for household cleanup if you dont want them on baby.
Reattaching a Pot Lid Handle?
I took my favorite pot and broken handle to a welder way out in the country on my way to church. He was unhappy with the weld being not as beautiful as he wanted, it was fine for me, and its been strong ever since, even full and heavy. BTW - he wouldnt take...
Rustic Outdoors Themed Wedding?
I trust you will have your guests sitting down for dinner. Rustic doesnt mean juggling BBQ, eh? You could call the guests to come to dinner saying Time to Gobble-gobble-gobble! groan
Paying for College?
Upromise.org I believe it is? great site on paying for college. Also call Focus on the Family, they have excellent help.
Melting Plastic Containers?
Must echo previous post. Laws against burning plastics would cover melting it too. It stinks!
Using an Epilator?
Go outside on a cold day for two minutes and do the epilator with cold skin. REally helps.
Room with Honey Colored Parquet Floors?
Why not celebrate the difference and have several shades of wood in the room?
Fireplace Smoke in the Basement?
YOur chimney isnt drawing perfectly, so the above posts make sense. Also, build a tiny fire first to warm the chimney. After ten minutes add fuel. Dont ever burn lots of paper such as gift wrapping. If you want to know if its drawing well, look at the chimney...
Control Harness for Dog?
The Halti is great for large dogs and I like that it controls with far less pressure. It completely eliminates pulling and there is no collar smashing the trachea. The gentle leader is the one my dog prefers, again no trachea pressure (I just cant handle that...
Fried Chicken Tips?
Start at a temp to brown, then reduce temp to finish cooking. Lower temp produces fully done without burning.
Cooking Pork Chops in a Convection Oven?
Use an oven thermometer so that the cooking goes on only to the point of doneness, and they will be nice. Marinade if you want, but overcooking must be prevented.
Wine Cork Self Portrait
NOW Im impressed! Never would have guessed that wine corks could render the image so well.
Overcoming Anxiety in the Dentist's Chair
And if you need more, you can twirl your toe in a circle while lifting the leg! Great tip, I really hope it helps someone get in the door of a dental office for relief of problems. thanks!
What Breed is My Dog?
The speckling could be from a bit of Australian Cattle Dog, which is a breed with Dalmation in their ancestry.
Cat Got Into the Garbage?
For my dog, if I have meat trays or other interesting stuff, it goes in the big outdoor garbage can immediately.
Paint Colors for Kitchen with Burnt Orange Countertops?
I think happy colors, like moss green, aqua, white, butter yellow, a lighter shade of orange, yes some chocolate but minimal as an accent. a Kitchen should be full of light.
Find Produce Bargains in the Reduced Bin
Just sending out best thoughts to you - hope you find work that you love, soon.
Chicken Manchurian Recipe?
Hello to Pakistan! Nice to chat with you. Try the site called allrecipes.com, I rely on it and have let some of my cookbooks go. However, when I put Chicken Manchurian in my search bar, I came up with this one: http://blogchef.net/chicken-manchurian-recipe...
Lilly (Himalayan)
She has the look of a queen. Good for you for being a smart and loving pet owner, how refreshing.
Uses for Clear Rope Lighting
Great ideas. My sister built a barn and used rope lighting for all the interior lights. It was one well lit barn!
When Will My Puppy Stop Growing?
Three years for all large breeds. The seals in the bone ends are the indicator, same as in horses.
Making a Barbie Sized Toilet?
Dental floss containers work well for the tank, J & J brand, classic type. If you use other methods to clean plaquey scum from between teeth, remember that floss makes handy string anyway.
Lyrics for "Ava Maria" Hymn?
You might have better luck spelling it AVE Maria, which means Hail Mary. Good luck, I love that melody too.
Dealing With Facial Hair?
Let me clue you, as a dental hygienist I know, the wide majority of women shave and call it good.
Sell Your Old Books Online
Thanks for the tip, I have way too many books. Now that site is bookmarked!
Landscaping on a Budget
Thank you for that, I will see what the city has for projects slated soon involving demolition of existing structures, to get the plants out first. thanks!
Sharpen Electric Shaver Blades
I would recommend avoiding extra whitening formulae, they are just larger particle size grit.
Organizing a Charity Dog Walk?
Go to the Runners World website, runnersworld.com, where they have information about managing a race. Same science, right?
Selling Plywood Yard Art?
Images of life-size cows have sold well around here. No idea about price. Hmm, how about a deer?
Crystallized Cat Urine?
If you pick up those crystals and sniff them, you will be dead sure whether they are cat urine or not, by the obvious smell. They could be pitch oozing from pine, they could be insect deposits, they could be brown sugar or whatever.
Burnt Sugar on a Porcelain Cook Top?
Can something be done with oven cleaner? I know burnt sugar isnt soluble as normal sugar would be...
Odor While Dog is in Heat?
Youve had the vet rule out any problem with infection in the female tract? Of course if there were some, it would make pregnancy impossible. Vet, vet, vet! Good luck, and she is a pretty little lady.
Carpet is Sticky from Urine?
Id be inclined to talk to the doctor about prescribing other kinds of garments or pads so that the problem can be cleared up first, before tackling the carpet. Bless you for caring for your ol mama, she must have raised you right. The wetness could be a problem...
Keyboard Buttons Not Working?
Meanwhile, you have two dot buttons, the second one on the number pad (click Num Lock first in the upper left corner of the number pad). For delete you can position your cursor after your item instead of before it, and use Backspace.
Activity Ideas for a Brain Injury Rehab Facility?
Fourth of July sparklers? those are good year-round and handy when the days are shorter...lame-o, maybe so...
Removing Krazy Glue from Hair?
I would try a light oil to get between the glue and the surface of the hair it touches. Soak the area in oil for an hour, then try to shampoo out the glue - yes, Im dreaming this up, but it might work.
Buying Nuts at Wholesale Prices?
I bought nuts in the shell at the Farmers market this year, and theyre so fresh and flavorful. Ask at the Co-op extension office who grew them, and who sells them. Ask at the farmers feed store who has nut trees and call them to ask if theyd sell out of what...
Foods That Increase Metabolism?
Im doing well with my TOPS group, I like having a support group. I feel like nobody else in my world knows what is up with my head, how overeating can be such a puzzle, like my TOPS sistahs. You might look into it, its cheap and it suits me. Maybe look at tops...
Paint Colors to Coordinate with Blue/Gray Couch?
Blue-gray is one of the earthtone colors, so the other earthtones all blend well with it. Avoid that 80s hunter green, a lot of black, hot pink or lemon yellow. The general rule is to use two colors that are close together, and a third color quite different...
Where Can I Buy Baby Cakes?
I saw a Baby-Cakes.com when I did a search with baby cakes as the search words. There were other finds too. A bakery in NYC doing mini-muffins, and so on. Click on one and send them an email asking where your nearest is.
2003 Toyota Corolla is Slow to Start?
Back to the place where they checked it - the problem is in the ignition, maybe the timing needs to be tuned so the spark is better. If youre quick enough to get back there, they might do more looking for free.
Use Vinegar for Cleaning Purposes
5% Acetic acid is the chemical name of vinegar, and it can kill a few harmless germs. At the same time, it must be noted that hospitals are under law and heavy regulatory oversight, and must use EPA-approved surface disinfectants which have been tested effective...
Secure Donated Electronic Parts Together
I love to donate all clutter and I like your idea. I try to use baggies and such and include batteries, light bulbs, etc. Sad to say, too many people donate (trash!) just to get away with not paying the pennies for garbage service. I am currently living in...
Toxic Odors After Cleaning Carpets?
I dont know your answer but I like your energetic way of going about it!
Making Original Snowflakes?
I ask just one thing: real snowflakes have six points, so maybe youd consider six points? I see eight-pointers here and there. Yep, Im the beady-eyed lady standing there counting and scowling. Have fun!
Last Year's White Almond Bark?
Sugar dries things out so well that its a good preservative, so the almond bark is probably fine.
Selecting Exercise Equipment?
You will tone up the thin layer of ab muscle, but there will still be the same fat under it and outside it, unless your eating patterns change. Which everyones will, soon as the wonderful holidays end. Of course, in America, theres a reason to feast practically...
Dip Your Fork Into Salad Dressing
I love to ask for salad dressing on the side when in restaurants, and they usually put it into a small dish alongside the salad. When you let them put the dressing on the salad, they pump it on by the quart! One note for home salad dressings, check your expiration...
Dell Laptop Not Staying Connected to the Internet?
Im in a town of only 18,000 people, but we have like three offices where you bring your computer and they fix it. There should be some store like that in your Yellow Pages. Even with the repair cost (always a bargain compared to new) you will still do far better...
Reviews of Samsung 3-Door Refrigerator?
Am I understanding you right, you are wondering if the doors can handle as much weight as they look like they are made to take? Yes they can, they really can. They tried to overload it at the factory and they made sure the hinges were really strong.
Caring for a 1 Week Old Puppy?
One weeeek? I am screaming! It belongs with its mother if at all possible! You probably know that it is too young to come home, so there must be some problem forcing it away from its mom. Be thinking how you will get some help with this big job, keeping this...
Selling Mature Pine Trees?
I would get on the phone and call your local seller of livestock feeds, and ask who does tree harvesting of about 30 trees. They serve many landowners and they would know or know who knows, get it? Good luck, you must be in some need or wouldnt seriously consider...
Doberman Smells Bad?
Work him over with some baby wipes. His vet should be sure there is no periodontal disease in his mouth, as that would be deep bone infection which can certainly put up an odor.
Plant a Tree for Each Grandchild
Nice idea! helps them see the passing of time, not just the seasons but the years.
Outer Walls of Trailer Getting Wet?
Condensation on the inside of your walls, since they are cold metal. All that water runs down and pools under your floor. Eventually it turns your particle-board subflooring to mush and you step through it to the ground. The only solution is to insulat it, but...
Washer Not Getting Dust Out of Clothes?
I read something once about disconnecting the washer (with a pan to catch water), then take off the drain hose, then use a wet/dry vac to suck out whatever is in the drain part.
My Frugal Life: Time-Honored Ways To Save
Nicely written, thanks. God bless you and I hope you find work soon.
My Mother is Nagging Me About My Weight?
Lovingly say to your Mom, Mom, I appreciate that you care, but I am working on my life in my own way now that Im an adult. She will escalate, so you will repeat this memorized line again. Repeat this line if she starts in again. If she still hasnt dropped the...
Selecting a Dog Breed?
Dont get an Australian Cattle Dog. Im forever picking hair off my coat and out of my whole life, big toothpick like hairs. She also bites everyone, not a damaging bite but lots of nips. Love her dearly but I dream sometimes of poodles who never shed.
What Breed is My Dog?
I dont know the breed, but I have to say, that is a very nice quality photo! Very pretty eyes.
What is This Plant? (Dracaena Fragrans)
They originated in the tropics, so providing an area of high humidity or misting might help keep the tips on the leaves.
Creating Quality Compost Through The Winter?
Just remember equal parts brown and green. Brown means wood, in this case, so use shavings for bedding for the horse and pick out the horse cookies daily. Green means juicy plant or grass or what used to be that, so if your animals have pasture and are eating...
Cleaning a Borden's Milk Bottle?
Milk on glass surfaces needs a three-step cleaning process with three different cleaning agents. Unless this is done right, a residue is left called milkstone. You know how tough dried Elmers glue is? That tells you how tough it is to get dried milkstone off...
Having Pygmy Goats as Pets?
Goats of all breeds naturally reach up for twigs and leaves and are classified as browsers, while sheep reach down and are grazers. So sheep are the natural lawn mowers, the Queen of England employs The Royal Shepherds to keep the Royal Flock mowing along, and...
What Breed is My Dog? (Kelpie?)
You might try Google Images for Kelpie and see if you agree with what Im guessing.
Nicotine off Wood Furniture?
Just fyi, its the tar you see. Nicotine is colorless, looks like water. I know, Im no help at all! Good luck and good for you for wanting to do this!
Small Wood Stove for Fifth Wheel Trailer?
Friendly warning: small stoves take small wood, and that means lots more sawing and splitting.
"Dressing Up" Canned Cranberry Sauce?
We used to wash an orange and then cut up the peel into 1/4 bits, and as the sauce sits the flavor goes all through it. No problem to eat the peel bits.
Looking for 2004 Avon Christmas Tree Pins?
Try putting Avon 2004 Christmas pins in your general browser for searching the whole web.
"Nursery Rhyme Christmas" Christmas Parade Float?
First, off to the public library to look at a copy of Mother Gooses Nursery Rhymes. Look closely at the illustrations, because thats where youll find your ideas.
Wooden Rocking Horse
Looks like you put a nice finish on that. I have a dream of being able to build all the furniture I never had, so maybe your g-kids will never outgrow your abilities!
Halloween Costumes At Work
I could caption this photo Our humble and willing team is ready and waiting to serve you...
Getting Auto Grease off Hands?
I wear gloves, latex exam gloves, and only one or two fingers get dirty. Then I put on the Goop and a new pair, wear it for an hour while..well, online..and then scrub it off. It almost all rinses off.
Christmas Theme Ideas for Motorcycle Riders?
Can you really try for a new idea every year? Why not do the one you have done well and make it a tradition for several years?
Cleaning a Wooden Guinea Pig Cage?
Would a grocery store have a large foil pan of the right shape? a pizza pan?
Getting Bouncy, Shiny Hair?
Oh, dont we all want that! For me the best has been Frizz-Eaze Secret Weapon, and the main ingredient in that was avocado oil. It is meant for dry hair and only a smidge is best. That means also that it lasts a long time. Its in the grocery store.
Weeping Cherry Tree Sprouts?
I thought those weeping tree forms were grafted onto a tree trunk of upright type stock. Hey, just sprout it in a big container and if you dont like it, give it as a gift or toss it.
Dog Keeps Rubbing Against Furniture?
Pinworms can cause that insane butt itch, and get hatched all over. Pinworms can be picked up by people too. That or the anal sac thing. My vet showed me how to do it and coached me on it once, and that was all it took to make me pay the groomer any price she...
Western Themed Christmas Tree?
Of course the tree topper would be a cowboy hat. Nobody would be left guessing with that. A stick horse in the branches would be cute. Cactus ornaments, cow skulls, like that.
Roasting Hickory Nuts?
Go on eBay for a Duke or a Reeds Rocket nutcracker. Theyre not expensive and theyre very effective.
Using Wasabi
Thanks, I really like wasabi. The heat wave you get from it is over so much faster than with chili-pepper products. So many things go well with it, even broiled fruit, and I like to mix it into a tablespoon of salad dressing (not the mayo knockoff) to wake...
Steamer is Not Steaming?
All I know is that coffeemakers need some vinegar now and then or the taste goes bad.
Uses for Store Hangers?
My local place that sells clothes for a fundraiser, a Senior Center thrift shop, uses wire hangers because plastic take up more space. They bundle plastics and sell them. Still happy to get them, but they cant use them.
Surprising Someone with a Beach Vacation?
Me, Id be wearing the suntan lotion and asking him to put some on my back when he got in the door.
Preventing Toilet Clogs?
Double the fiber you eat, and cut the fat. Veggies do wonders for making sure the toilet never clogs. Also, never flush the toilet paper until youre sure its flushing right.
Using Baby Lotion as a Facial Cleanser?
I dont like to use petroleum products on my skin, such as the mineral oil in baby oil. I use baby wipes and I take scissors and cut them into 3 squares. Theyre great.
Carpet Color Ideas For Bright Green Room?
The standard principle is to use a main color such as your lime green, a second color which is close such as a subtler darker gray-green, and then a totally different small-amount accent color, which in this case would be persimmon. For all this I would use...
Large, Brown Spots On Face?
Its not that expensive to have a little laser work done, just on the spots and not the whole face.
Storing Large Wind Chimes in Winter?
I would replace that wooden circle with a metal one of the same metal as the chimes.
Recipes Using Windfall Apples?
An apples an apple, so whatever recipes you would normally use, just make them as sweet as necessary and of course cut out bad spots when paring them.
Pine Cone Centerpiece Without Candles?
Silver painted cones with pink bows, just scattered in twos and threes. Bake them so no bug crawls out mid-event.
Link: Free Trees And Plants
Wow! that is one great site, an excellent concept, and I will get lots of stuff from them. Thank you so much for putting this up!
Toilet Keeps Getting Rust Spots?
Half a lemon is good on rust, but if the stain is in the bowl, oh well.
Using A Mouth Guard?
Easy for that dentist to say! Some people find that a strong rinse of Listerine, any flavor, zings the mouth so much that the gag reflex settles down for a good while. Severe gagging has been caused by many things, but its usually some repressed memory of trauma...
Comparing Dog Breeds?
The Dalmation is an athletic dog that needs HOURS of exercise per day or else they go psycho, causing damage and all sorts of behaviors. They were never a pet breed!!
Organic Weed Control For Strawberries?
Black plastic between the rows with something on top to make it walkable, like straw or old carpet. Better yet, put down a huge sheet of black plastic, and plant through X-shape holes you cut. Excellent for making fruit easy to pick and up off the ground.
Clusters Of Leaves On Esparanza Bushes?
In many species a virus can cause that sort of funny growth. They are called witches brooms and they have been the source of the weeping forms of plants that have been hugely profitable for the nursery business. Round-up weed killer that is partially effective...
Organic Weed Control For Strawberries?
Hello again Michael - first, do you need lawn there? A no-lawn zone of pavers or stone with plastic under them will be a good barrier against invasion from weeds spreading by runners. The stone shades and protects the plastic, the plastic keeps weeds from coming...
Organic Weed Control For Strawberries?
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Re-Dyeing Eyebrows?
Hi fellow Redhead, I have the same invisible blonde eyebrows. I went to a site called Just For Redheads and bought mascaras in nice colors, and thats what I use to make my eyebrows match my hair. Mascara shows the individual hairs, unlike eyebrow pencil, so...
Having My Dog Neutered?
He will still be himself, only not doing all the annoying things stud dogs do. Good idea, best thing to do. Youll be surprised at how well hell shake this off.
Repairing Branch On "Rose of Sharron" Tree?
There are special waxes for covering grafted plant tissue while it takes. You would need something like that.
Using Less Baggies For Packed Meals?
As for myself, Ive been using the same widemouth glass pint jars for decades.
Homemade Ketchup Came Out Watery?
The commercial catsup companies came out with an all-natural sugar-free product some years ago that did not sell well. They discovered that the sugar gave a slightly scorched and carmelized flavor that people had to have. They simmer catsup for long times to...
Bacardi (Blue Heeler?)
I have two ACDs, the formal name for the breed is Australian Cattle Dog, and yes, your dog has a large amount of ACD blood! He has that cute alert face with the upright ear, dont you love that its natural? His tail looks part foxhound maybe, or...? beagle? Cute...
Keeping Track of AC Adapters
Good thinking, not just complaining but actually coming up with a creative solution.
Mummy Pumpkins
Oh, I like those! That way I can get the good pie type pumpkins and still have them to play with! Thats one of those Halloween things that is fun, not gross. Thanks!
Keeping the Space Over Cupboards Clean
Those or fabric would do, and fabric wouldnt blow around if someone slammed a door.
In Memory of Munchkin (Chihuahua/Small Rat...
Aww, shes beautiful, marked like a tiny cow. What a loveable baby!
Don't Store Root Vegetables While On Vacation
You might use a plastic dishtub under them, cheep from thrift shops. Even a careful person can have a bottom one get bad before the others.
Controlling Moss In Lawn?
Replace that part of the lawn with stone in the form of round gravel or that plus stepping stones or flagstone. If conditions are not right for grass, like too dark and damp, then plant nothing or other shade plants. I would plant other shade plants, check...
Dyeing Leather Shoes?
Is the sandal really leather, or synthetic? Look at any exposed edges you can find. Plastic leather is plastic bonded onto a fabric, like fake suede, for the underside. Look for that fabric layer. Worst came to worst, I would just do the experiment, and if...
Sebaceous Cyst on Back?
It is beyond home remedy and is a medical problem. Thou needest an excelling dermatologiest, beloved. Heed the word.
