March 25, 2015

Chocolate Lava CakeChocolava cakes are the absolute best type of cakes. They are easy to make and amazing to eat. Here's the recipe.

 

Lemon Drop CookiesMy family really loves lemon flavored desserts. This can be just a basic sugar cookie recipe of your own, or use mine with lemon flavorings. My recipe is for soft puffy sugar cookies.

 

Yarn Wrapped CarrotThis yarn wrapped carrot makes a great decoration or even a fun photo prop. You can also easily make a smaller version.

 

Sunlight as Free BleachSunlight will remove tomato sauce type stains from plastics. Just place items in direct sunlight for a few hours around midday. It will bleach white laundry too.

 

Bobby (Moggy)Bobby was rescued from a locked flat. No food, no litter tray, and no company. He was filthy, covered in fleas, and had manky eyes and nose. We have got him back to health.

 

Spray Paint Lamp ShadesI have painted a few lamp shades with spray paint with good success.

 

Baking Soda for Cleaning Old Linoleum FloorsBy far the most effective thing to do is wet the floor and sprinkle baking soda over it. Wait 15 minutes. Then scrub with a brush and wipe dry. Mop off the residue with water.

 

Felt Bunny Bottom PinThis humorous little felt bunny bottom pin is easy to make and would be a fun kids project.

 

Q-Tip and Soap for Mascara Clean UpI keep slivers of soap by the sink. I use a wet Q-Tip and rub it on my sliver of soap to remove spill over mascara. Works like a charm.

 

Removing Petroleum Based Solvent Odor...This is a page about removing petroleum based solvent odor from clothing. Solvents such as Goo Gone and Goof Off are very aromatic and it can be difficult to remove the odor from your laundry.

 

Storing Tea Light Candles?Can tea lights be stored in the freezer for an extended time? The heat in the desert months is extreme. It starts getting hot in April/May and really doesn't get cool until around Halloween. Can they be kept safe from the heat in a freezer for that long?

 

Selling Porcelain Dolls?My mother passed away and now I have a lot of porcelain dolls that I would like to sell. Can someone appraise them?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?My puppy is amazing and I love him, but I can't tell what breed he is. The woman I got him from said his mother is a Schnauzer and the father is unknown, but to me he looks nothing like a Schnauzer.

 

Finding Fuses on MTO Mower?On a MTO lawn tractor, model 13AG601H729, where are the fuses?

 

Transplanting a Young Willow Tree?The willow is about 2 years old and has started to bud. Is it too late to move it?

 

Control Knob for George Foreman Rotisserie?I am needing a control knob for my George Foreman rotisserie, model gr59.

 

Cleaning Brush for Chop Wizard?How can you get a cleaning brush?

 

Using Terra Cotta Lighthouse as Well Cap?Has anyone ever cut the bottom of the pot out so the "lighthouse" can fit over a well cap?

 

Lounge Paint Color and Carpet Advice?What colour walls and carpet would go with a very dark red suit? We have bought a new place and all needs doing.

 

What Breed Is My Puppy?My puppy, Koda, is almost 4 months and we rescued him from a shelter. We think he's definitely part Pit Bull, but am not sure what else he could be.

 

Making a Clay Pot Lighthouse?I need specific instructions for Cape Hatteras clay pot lighthouse.

 

Removing Hair Dye from Skin?My crazy daughter dyed her friend's hair dark brown, without gloves! It is 2 weeks til prom and her hands look like she dipped them in old engine oil!

 

Using Vim Cleaner With a Septic System?Is Vim cleaner safe for septic systems?

 

Repairing Bleach Spot on Clothing?The stain got on my jean skirt. It's light, but I would like to fix it. It's a light jean skirt.

 

Feeding a Dog Oatmeal?I have a 2 year old Chihuahua. Is she allowed to eat 5 grain oatmeal?

 

Washing Machine Not Spinning?My Bosch machine is 3 years old and I have tried every cycle to see if they react differently, but I am not getting drier clothes. They just come out soaking.

 

Paying Back Survivor's Benefits?My father died when I was around 12 and my mother collected survivor's benifts on my behalf. When I was 17, I started working and making a lot of money. So now my mother owes that money back. I am 19 now and I am wondering if the government will come after my tax refund to settle that debt?

 

11th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is turning 11 in less than two weeks! It is going to be a three hour party and the theme is sundaes. We think the sundaes and food will take about a hour. Any suggestions on what we should do for the last two hours?

 

ASPCA Vaccination Truck Schedule?How do I get free shots on Staten Island for my puppy?

 

Remedy for Dog's Diarrhea?She is not eating anything. We gave her Flagyl or gravinate syrup.

 

Bags for Vacuum Sealer?I am looking for the rolls to fit my model vacuum sealer, BS-858.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I am curious to what breed you think my dog is. I was told he is a Boxer at the animal shelter. But every day I think he's more and more Pit Bull with maybe Lab mix? Any feedback would be great!

 

Broken Piece of Needle Stuck in Needle Bar?A piece of broken needle is stuck in my antique sewing machine. I tried everything, Blaster penetration, pushing with a needle, pushing with a fine screw, and nothing works.

 

Kitchen Tile Color Advice?What colour tile would complement my new kitchen? I have cream cupboards and black worktops and appliances. There is nothing on the floor yet. I want to get away from cream or black tiles.

 

Value of a Murphy Wardrobe 240?I have a Murphy wardrobe 240. It is all original, including 2 skeleton keys, shoe rack, and a cedar bag for keys. There are no cracks or splits, but there are some minor scratches. It is in beautiful condition. How much should I ask for it?

 

MTD Briggs & Stratton Mower Engine Flooding?My Bolens MTD 13.5 Briggs and Stratton engine starts, but floods out after about 2 minutes. I replaced the fuel filter, hoses, battery, and spark plug, and it has fresh fuel as well. It ran OK a week prior so I'm not sure what happened. Do I need to clean the carb, or replace?

 

What Breed Is My Dog?We got her from the humane society and they said Lab mix. I am not sure what else she is mixed with.