Has anyone had success getting rid of ground ivy (aka creeping charlie) in their lawn? Thanks.
Yesterday while my water heater was on the main breaker tripped. The water heater is being supplied off a 30 amp breaker on the main breaker. When I examined the main breaker it…
How do I clean the white on a small rug? The dirt is from normal walking on it.
I am looking for sequins in miscellaneous Christmas shapes (candle, reindeer, Santa, bell, tree, etc.)
I have a Knifty Knitter and when I tried to use it, the stitches look way too loose.
How do I make a button hole with yarn using a Kniffty Knitter?
How can I make our bed lower? A low profile box spring is expensive, so can I put boards across the frame to put the mattress on? Remove the rollers from frame (that wouldn't…
Will using blankets in your freezer to take up space save energy?
How should one clean a carpet that a wet dirt filled plant was dropped on? Thanks in advance.
I have painted my kitchen walls mint green. My cupboards are white, but I am thinking of painting the cupboards a different colour, black and white. How do you suggest I paint…
I would like instructions for how to make a Blooming Nine Patch quilt. Thanks.
I have become a packrat and I need some help in throwing things away. I have a terrible time cleaning. Is there a certain way to go about cleaning out closets, which are…
How much Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese should you add to the beer bread mix for a variation?
I'm looking for a plastic canvas pattern for the Detroit Red Wings.
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread into pastry shell. In a bowl, whisk filling ingredients until smooth.
Brown and season beef in skillet. Peel and slice vegetables and place in casserole in layers with the ground beef. Cover with soup and water. Bake at 350 degrees…
I drink a lot of coffee and it stains my teeth. What is the best product to whiten your teeth?
This is my wife's special recipe. Oxtail soup that you must try. I can't find any better than this. Hope you will like it too. Yummy!
I bake a lot during the holidays and often use canned or sweet milk. My neat little neighbor lady gave this recipe to me that her mother gave to her. It is a money…
Tastes even better a day or two later after the flavors have had more time to blend.
Yummy! Heat the milk, chocolate, and margarine in large sauce pan until melted. Put bread in a large mixing bowl. Pour chocolate mixture over bread, add sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla,…
Please help. For fertilizing purposes, how can I tell if a dish washing liquid is soap or detergent? Also, what kind of ammonia should I use for the same purpose?Thank you very much.
I am from Prince Sultan Humanitarian City of KSA. I need your kind help regarding the International Day of the Disabled Patient. We are going to celebrate on December 3 2010.…
You may have heard that chemicals in the lining of some cans leaches out and may contaminate the food inside. In place of canned tomato soup, I used a jar of spaghetti sauce…
Use leftover Halloween candy (or any other holiday candies) for frosting. For candy corn, add a few drops of water to the candy and microwave until it is smooth consistency.…
Steeping basil in olive oil in a glass jar is a good way to make a good addition to sauces and soups. Add dried tomatoes, and top with a garlic clove. This sounds…
A real man is a woman's best friend.He will never stand her up and never let her down.He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day.He will inspire…
I had 2 pans that were stuck together. After trying everything I've heard of, I finally sprayed WD-40 into the sides of bottom pan, put them in freezer over-night, dropped…
Dampen string before using to tie packages. The string then will not slip during the work. As it dries, it will shrink itself tighter than you could possibly have pulled…
I think that the metal handle of a flyswatter would work better than a wire hanger when going down through an automobile window to open the door. I am almost certain…
Combine equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, shake and spray all cut areas of your pumpkins and they will not get soft, rot, or shrink for a long time.
I get a lot of spools of crochet thread in bags at thrift stores.
I take pictures from trips I have taken, laminate them on placemat size paper. They are always of interest when people come to dinner. I have also done this with various…
Clean rubber heel marks from kitchen linoleum with a moist cloth dabbed in floor wax. The marks come up and don't leave a dull spot.
I decided a few months ago that I was tired of the clear plastic cover over my dining room tablecloth. Even though we frequently eat at our dining room table, I decided to…
In order to do a quick soil test, wet a small sample of soil and put in a pinch of baking soda. If it fizzes at all. it might be too acidic for most garden plants and vegetab…
Boy, when my husband cleans the shed, he makes sure he doesn't miss a spot! What he is really doing is removing all the leaves because we were putting on a metal…
I convinced my husband, who runs his own home repair and maintenance business, to give me his "top ten" repairs that homeowners can do themselves and his secrets for making…
Grandkids and niece, and of course Lou our dog, on a walk on my Dad's farm one Saturday morning.
Place a large smooth stone in the middle of his feed box and your horse will no longer eat so rapidly that he throws his grain out of the container.
I was taking the annual fall "school" pictures of my three girls a few weeks ago. My middle daughter loves animals of all kinds, and she wanted to have her picture taken with…
Here is a picture of my little brother with his pet chicken that he named Stormtrooper.
Gypsy is 2 years old and a Domestic short hair. Gypsy is a rescue from outside an apartment complex in Osage Beach MO. A friend of ours saved him from being hit on the highway.
Cut a large white circle from the felt and stick on the front of the onesie/jumper as the belly of the frog. Cut gold circles from the gold [border] paper and use double-sided…
OOPS! Help I got caught under the garage door. Get me out.
I pass the buck on expensive laundry detergent, and use my favorite dish washing liquid that I do hand washing in anyway. I use the extra money from not buying the laundry…
I would like ideas for a party favor for a sixtieth birthday.
I have a green woolen top; how do I get dried blood stain out without using bleach?
My dog is usually really good at going into his crate. but lately he will not go in. I really need help because he is not old enough to stay out of his crate by himself…
My wife loves Spray and Wash Dual Power and we can never find it. We purchased it from Amazon, but they're out of stock. Where else might we find it?
Has anyone tried the Butterball fully cooked smoked turkey? Is it good enough to serve to guests for Thanksgiving?
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