If you keep orchids, sooner or later they will need repotting. In most cases, repotting is necessary, not because the orchid has outgrown its container, but because the growing medium has started to decay and restrict the flow of air to the orchid's roots.
Plan-Ahead Projects for Next Year's Garden
Winter is a great time for planning, preparing, and organizing next year's garden. Here are some plan-ahead projects for the winter months that will help you get a jump on next year's growing season.
Colds, coughs and sore throats are among the most common seasonal complaints. Although coughing sounds unhealthy, it is actually the bodys highly effective way of keeping our lungs and airways clear.
Butterfly Sanctuary (Hinsdale, MA)
These photos were taken at a Butterfly sancuary. It was so beautifull! It reminds me of summer, which I am so looking foward to.
Cemetery Christmas Wreaths (Central Texas Veteran's Cemetery, Killeen, Texas)
Each year in November, our community provides the Christmas Wreaths that are placed on all of the headstones of the Veterans and their spouses. The volunteers return in January to retrieve and store the wreaths for future use.
This picture was taken at Niagara Falls.
Montana Landscape (Helena, Montana)
This photo was taken at an old homestead near my home in Helena, Montana. It's located just 1/2 mile off a well traveled highway yet from this location you can not see anything but landscape, it's like a little piece of country paradise!
Use Tube Conduit As Curtain-Drape Rod
Use Clothespins To Protect Christmas Ornaments
Use Scrubby Bath Gloves for Cleaning Bathroom
Stock Up On Sale Peanut Butter
Sky is a 2 year old Paint pony. I got him from a lady near us who was downsizing on her farm. He is a mini horse that looks just like my big Paint, Scout. They are Scout and Sky, the 2 paints!
Skeeter is a 4 1/2 year old black shorthair cat. Skeeter was the last of our kittens. She is a loving kitty who likes to "talk" and get into mischief.
Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to Remove Paint Transfer
My husband went ballistic when he saw a scrape on my car bumper. My grandkids ride their bikes, etc. and he just knew someone had "nicked" the paint on the bumper. I took a tiny bit of a Mr. Clean sponge and gently scrubbed the "nick". It was gone in no time and not a trace of anything remained. Disaster averted. I even got rid of a few more that looked like nicks!
By Halfwhit from Ashdown, AR
Use some felt and pearls to create cute flower pins to wear for Valentine's Day.
Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts
This is a guide about homemade Valentine's Day gifts. Valentine's Day is a time when we want to show our affection for friends, family, and significant others. What better way to do this then by giving them a homemade gift.
Make this cute little gift for your Valentine and sweep him off his feet this year!
Use a Leather Jacket to Cover a Worn Footstool
I had a woven footstool that was beginning to come apart. Instead of purchasing expensive reed to re-weave it, I decided to cover it with genuine leather from a secondhand coat I purchased for two bucks! I left the woven part of the stool intact to create stability.
Instead of just giving towels as a baby shower or bridal shower gift, create cats by folding the towels and adding a few embellishments. Create a basketful of cats by placing several in a basket for a cute gift!
How to Make a Duct Tape Luggage Tag
Kristy Kalnitzky with Duck Brand duct tape has a quick and easy way to make your own luggage tags from duct tape. Be sure to watch the related videos for more fabulous duct tape crafts.
Below is a list of recent questions on ThriftyFun. Can you help these people?
Introducing Young Children to Computers
I have a 3 and 5 year old and I homeschool. At what age should I begin them on the computer and how? I'm 28 and I remember typing in late elementary school, but nothing else until middle school.
How do you freeze turnip roots so that they are not be soggy?
I bought milk with 3 bags in one larger bag. I put one in my milk jug and froze the other 2 in the freezer. The bags are made of plastic. Is this OK or is it harmful to drink after the milk has been in the freezer?
Adjusting the Volume on a Nec Dterm Phone
How do I adjust the volume on a Nec Dterm 80 phone? I have tried the arrow up button. Any help?
How do I soften hardened granulated sugar?
Boy's 10th Birthday Party Ideas
I am giving a party for my 10 year old son, however his friends are 11 and 12. I need to think of amusing things for them to do at his birthday party (just boys). It is winter and I live in Quebec, so there will be no activities outside.
Name Ideas for a Neighborhood Fundraising Group
My friend and I want to give back to the community. We're gonna start having bake sales and selling goodies to raise money for charity. 100% will go to charities. We just can't seem to come up with a name! Both our names are heather. Please help.
Getting Help to Repair a Patio Door Inexpensively in the UK
I'm 76 years old and relying on the state pension, ie. low income and no savings. The 2 section patio door at the back of my 2 bedroom bungalow needs replacement because the sliding section has failed. At present it is standing on my lounge floor leaning against the fixed section.
My Shih Tzu has a very bad body odor. What should I do?
Which way is up on zantedeschia bulbs?