http://www.thriftyfun.com/ Website that looks for frugal solutions to everyday problems. en-us http://www.thriftyfun.com/images/logo_01.jpg http://www.thriftyfun.com 130 19 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:03:33 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18991793.tip.html I have a push reel lawn mower. The blades are not engaging to spin and cut the grass. The gears are on the sides of the wheels, but I haven't opened them yet. Can I repair it myself? It is a Scott's 20 inch reel lawn mower (no motor) it is the push type. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:59:03 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25926800.tip.html Can I refreeze meat? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:23 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50494986.tip.html I can not find the discount grocery stores. I am in Platteville, Colorado and the next city is Greeley, Colorado. Could you please help me get a list for the stores so I can check them. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:16:40 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77208379.tip.html Does anyone have a remedy for kennel cough? We can not afford to keep running to the vet. Our dog has had all his shots 3 weeks ago. After this date we took him to a kennel for a weekend, and now we have a problem. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:10:59 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf898987.tip.html I would like ramen noodle recipes. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:16:58 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98819705.tip.html I am very inexperienced in gardening. There is a white powdery look and white flecks on the underside of a sweet potato vine. Is this powdery mildew? The white flecks are not insects. But I do not know what they are. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:08:03 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79320444.tip.html I am looking for a recipe on how to make crock pot sweet potatoes to go with our Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you for any answers. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:52:57 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56443299.tip.html Please give me a recipe. I am looking for a natural recipe for a mosquito coil. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:46:15 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60769667.tip.html Does anyone have instructions for making a Christmas elf? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:39:16 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54448879.tip.html I need ideals for our Christmas parade. The theme is "American Christmas". Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:33:39 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63631819.tip.html I have friends who work in a restaurant who asked me what to do for stains caused by milkshake spills on their t-shirts or uniforms. They had tried all my suggestions pre-treat with Oxi-clean, lemon juice, dish detergent, ginger ale... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:25:44 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51351791.tip.html I was cutting grass on my rider, and it just went "pow", now the engine is locked, I can't even turn it by hand. The starter works fine, and there is oil in the engine, there is no oil leaking, what is wrong? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:19:35 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87142594.tip.html OK, so does anyone have any ideas for how to get blue ink off of the lettering on a sweatshirt? It is a black Under Armour with red letters and white trim around them. I don't want to ruin the fabric or rub the lettering off. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:29:41 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85087252.tip.html Tilly is a 10 year old mixed Pomeranian. She just got a haircut. The before and after difference is unbelievable. I took her from someone that was abusing her. She loves to go bye-bye and for walks, she is really to old to run around and play rough. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:24:20 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96736129.tip.html Tommy was a 14 year old tabby cat. We found him as a kitten, by a school my husband was working in. He liked to chase twistie-ties, lay in the mint patch, have his ears scratched, and eat tuna. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:15:00 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf90179953.tip.html I'm searching for patterns for Christmas ornaments that are made from plastic canvas and hold a Hershey Kiss inside. I've seen a Santa and a reindeer. They are great gifts for kids or to use as a decoration on packages. Does anyone have the patterns that they could share? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:04:37 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13271072.tip.html We need some ideals for a float. It is for Christmas floats for the nursing staff. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:48:44 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10690789.tip.html Do Asiatic lilies get seeds? Are the seeds contained in the "bulb" that remains after the flower is done blooming? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:12:47 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17875507.tip.html I'm a newbie here, but not a newbie to DIY. Somebody's gotta do it. I've spent 2 days reading and looking at all of your beautiful countertops and making notes. Now I'm down to trying to figure out what sealant to use, so would like to take a vote. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:59:14 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60849531.tip.html I love my Formica countertops (they look like granite and need less maintenance), but am looking for a way to add a permanent glossy/shiny finish to them. I've been using the polishes that Formica recommended (such as Counter Top Magic, etc.) for quite some time, but they always have to be reapplied. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:14:28 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47907734.tip.html How do you make a reindeer face out of a wooden spoon? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:08:03 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56059306.tip.html I would like a free pattern for a child Snuglet, can anyone tell me where to go online to find one? Thank you. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:58 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69033761.tip.html Any tips to rehydrate dried beans in hard water? I tried a tsp of table salt, but no luck. I soak over night, but they stay hard. Cooking and cooling doesn't work either. Thanks and God bless. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:57:49 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15840639.tip.html I have had an ongoing problem that is driving me crazy. My system appears to be running correctly and I have Norton 2009 internet security installed. My computer is set to automatically run any tests and updates. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:48 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61403945.tip.html I'd love to make a ham loaf, but I never see ground ham anywhere. I have a meat grinder, could I buy a canned ham and grind it? Would it be too salty? What should I use?