Packing and Storing Books
What a great idea. I have many, many books and have a lot of them stored on bookshelves in the basement, but I recently found four more boxes of books that had been hidden behind some other things. I have absolutely no room on the bookshelves, but I do have...
Using Gift Cards with Small Amounts Left?
Id go to your bank and see if they can cash them for you or if not, I bet they have an answer as to where you can use them. My bankers are so helpful anytime I have a questions like this. I use Wells Fargo in Chanhassen, MN, which is a small town (next to suburban...
Cleaning Mock Suede?
Check out one of the sewing books on caring for fabric such as Sandra Betzinas book More Fabric Savvy or a number of other books on the same topic at your local library. I am a surface designer and rely on these books whenever I use a fabric I am not familiar...
Removing Paint Stain on Sweatshirt?
Chances are you cant get the stain out. Unless it was textile paint that sets with heat. Any other kind of paint is permanent. Dont throw the sweatshirt away though, find a great applique at your local craft store and put it over the stain. If that looks off...
Towels Smell After Washing?
Vinegar is my solution for smelly towels and I have found that when I bought a front loading washer I was using way too much soap. I have cut way back and use the kind of detergent meant for front load washers but I still run all my washed clothes and towels...
Easy Throw Pillow Makeover
This is a great idea for inexpensive and attractive throw pillows. I find all kinds of great napkins for just pennies at my favorite thrift shops on senior day. I have made many things out of them including purses and pillows. Its not that hard to find ones...
Use Paper Clip to Mark Tape End
Love the idea of using a popsicle stick! I have always folded over, but the stick works so much better! Thanks!
Sawdust Clay
Wow! Now I know what to do with all the sawdust my husband makes in his woodworking shop. Thanks for the recipe!
