I want to get the juice out of chilies so I can spray it on the plants to keep the pests away. How can I do that?
A barbwire t-shirt scarf its knitted from t-shirts, I but can't find out how many stitches I need to knit the scarf. Does anyone have the pattern? I was not able to post…
I am looking for a playdough recipe that I can bake. I've tried the salt dough before and it never works out. Any ideas? Thanks.
Has anyone priced this homemade laundry detergent (1 bar soap, 1 cup borax, and 1 cup washing soda) per recipe and measured how many loads per recipe?
I had a spot on my couch and I sprayed Resolve on it. It left a big ring on it. How do I get the ring out?
How can I get the smell out of my disposal from the dishwasher when it empties? My sink also has a bad smell.
We are having our wedding this coming March. We will have a lot of out of town guests and some local friends and family staying at a hotel close to our wedding location.…
My kids are always complaining that they are sick and tired of the same peanut butter and jelly in their lunchboxes everyday. I can't afford to get them hot lunch or the Lunchables.…
I just started taking a couple of college classes after years and years of being out of the loop. One of my classes is a Basic Windows 2007 class. I have a project…
How do I get rid of a musty odor in an old green leather chair?
I have a sapphire blue granite counter top, unstained oak hardwood floors, and harvest maple cabinets. I am looking to paint the kitchen/family room and would like some…
I would like to know how to make a biplane and other objects from pop cans?
I have a white laminate counter top in my kitchen. I used bleach and water to clean it and something happened. The spots on the counter turned brow. I can't get them out. Does…
What are the pros and cons of using eBay? I am wondering if it is worth it to set up a PayPal account and is it confusing? We don't want it connected to our regular checking…
My brother was heating a travel trailer with propane tanks hooked to heaters. The propane was also hooked to the hot water tank. During the recent very cold spell, the…
I am looking for a train pieced quilt block pattern for a young boy. He loves Thomas the Train so a simple design is fine.
I'm a new RV'er with a Class C Winnebago Outlook. My problem is my refrigerator. It worked fine for a couple of months but stopped working and flashed a five…
Online version of the Happy Pets Newsletter - Volume 1, Number 16, February 1, 2010
How do I remove craft acrylic paint from a wool coat?
Can I make sauerkraut using frozen cabbage?
I'm trying to find a list of prices for cleaning individual rooms. I would also like prices for cleaning the stove, refrigerator, cupboards, toilet, bathtubs, etc. Does…
I am now retired and would love to knit slippers for my grandchildren. Does anyone have a pattern to pass along? Thanks.
We are Brits, living in America looking to move to Canada, possibly Vancouver. But I am not keen on a 'wet province' as this will adversely affect my bone disease.…
What is the best way to enjoy a holiday at home? What are some interesting activities?
Does early morning running really have any affect in keeping fit?
I am looking for information about buying wigs on the internet.
What can I do with my outdated jewelery?
Robin lives in Washington, Iowa. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Scott. They have two daughters, Jessica and Caitlinn, both of whom are grown. The oldest, Jessica,…
How can I get pizza grease off of a soft, olive, leather pocket book? Thanks for any help.
How do I dispose of used cat litter?
Does anyone have a recipe for sugar-free butter cream or cream Easter Eggs? I used to buy them from a friend who made these eggs for her church, but she has passed away…
I recently updated my computer from Windows XP to Windows Vista Ultimate. The problem that I have is that when I hooked up all the wires even the speakers, it said that…
Does anyone have the secret to high-rise puff pastry? When I take my savory and sweet pies, etc. out of the oven, they fall. What can I do to keep that beautiful high…
I bought my house 5 years ago and the previous owner had dark stains of some sort throughout the whole house on the beige carpet. I've shampooed many times, but the stains always…
I used that sticky hem tape on some cotton duck curtains and now it's peeling off and I'd like to remove the sticky. Can I use something like Goo Be Gone on it? Is there…
How do you clean black soot from a grease fire off textured walls?
Include your leather sofa in your weekly house cleaning. A basic vacuum and wipe over will reduce oil and dirt build up.
So easy and tasty! Mix together lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in milk, adjusting the amount or adding a little water to make…
This is a link to the very best, safe, and absolutely free, computer screen cleaner for animal lovers:
Ever since receiving my brand new Emerson stereo system as a Christmas gift, I have not been able to play cassette tapes because they all sound like chipmunks singing really…
I have always been an avid gardener without any chemicals. I was anxious to 'get started' in my large garden upon moving into a new home, but our soil was rock hard. I could…
Heart-shaped boxes in which to present a Valentine cookie or other treat. Using the diagram as an example, draw a template the desired size. Cut two of these heart…
We know our dog has German Shepherd in him. They said he was mixed with a Husky, but I'm not sure. What do you think?
Make Crafts with Garden Litter: Why not use garden twigs and other litter to make some nature crafts. It's a free resource and what's more, you can create some really…
How do you grow an Apple Mango tree?
I tried it the other day when I needed some cranberry juice, so, I tried it in the blender with one can of cranberry sauce and 3 cups of water, and it tasted great, it had a foam…
We used to live in a century old church in southern Alberta. One summer I taught a 6 year old girl in the community how to draw, then I took her drawing and put it…
I have to repair an area on the inside window frame, where the plaster fell off after a water/rain leak. The leak is now fixed, but I have to replace the plaster…
Ralph is a half calico and half stray. He's about 8 or 9 years old. We have a wood pile behind our house, for the fire place in the winter. One day I noticed this…
Mindy is a 2 year old minpin I got from a pet shop 2 years ago. He loves to jump, go for walks, chase cats, he is full of poop. He is one of the best pets I have ever had.
This may be used to marinate both steaks, chicken, and kabobs. It contains an acid ingredient for tenderizing so they may be used on less tender steaks. To get the full benefit,…
Easy and delicious. Microwave brown sugar, syrup, butter and salt 2 minutes on high, stir and cook 2 more minutes on high. Add baking soda and stir well, pour over popped…
I bought a basic 'swiffer', not the battery operated kind. Instead of buying the wet sheets, I use thin wash cloths. I wet them with detergent water, and squeeze it out and they fit…
I use clear envelope multi-pocket organizers (like shoe organizers) and hang them in the closet and behind the door in my small sewing room. When I need to get a particular…
I have started saving my receipts for 3 reasons: Once while using my debit card, and another time when I wrote a check, more than the right amount was taken out of my checking…
I love to buy books but I can't afford them at full price. I go to yard sales and pick up current books at the fraction of the cost. Sometimes, these books have sale…
A lot of recipes call for 1 pound of beef. Hamburger helpers, tacos, etc. To get an extra meal I use 3/4 of a pound of meat. I get the same flavor but more bang for my…
I got my cookies a little too brown on the bottom again. This time I took my file I use for zesting, and just filed off the burned part on the bottom of the cookie. As…
This yummy Valentine's Day salad is easy to make. It doesn't require many ingredients either.
When the temperature is going to go down below freezing, spray a 3 to 1 solution of water and vinegar on your vehicle's windows. It keeps them ice proof.
This fudge is not smooth and creamy (equals slimy to me), it is the old fashioned stuff that was made before marshmallow creme. It is absolutely delicious and the grainy texture…
I learned the hard way. Do not use Murphy's Oil Soap or any other type of cleaner for your hardwood floors. If you have done this and now find streaks and dullness, then…
Combine salmon, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Shape into ball or log. Roll mixture of pecans and parsley. Roll up in plastic wrap.
I have 5 cats of my own plus a foster cat, so I have a lot of litter pans to clean. I keep an old Oxiclean bucket with the litter scoop inside a small wicker trash can next…
To further recycle your Christmas Tree (after giving it to the birds, of course!) is to use it in your garden during the growing season. In past years I've used mine for supports…
Whenever I get a bad sinus headache, I take a piece or two of clear medical tape and stick them onto my forehead. The tape needs to be held on both ends so that it is a little…
When coloring my hair I usually use an old towel clipped tight around my neck to keep the color from my shirt. I am a retired beautician and have the plastic apron but they get…
Another idea for power outages: I buy those touch lights. You know the ones you stick on the wall. They are battery operated, and you press them to get a soft glow. Often…
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