Keeping Grass From Growing In Brick Driveway?What can I use in my brick driveway, to keep the grass and weeds from growing in between the bricks? I would like to use a product that would keep the plants away for at least a year. Is there a product that will do this? I do know how to kill the plants, but want something that will prevent them from growing!
Toning Down a Glossy Polyurethane Finish?I applied four coats of oil, satin polyurethane, to a wood desk. I sanded between each coat of poly. The finish is too glossy. How can I tone down the gloss to a satin finish? Has anyone ever used a flat polyurethane?
Using Wall Glaze on Wallpaper?I previously posted a request, for applying glazing over wallpaper, to give the paper a vintage appearance. The answers weren't what I was looking for because I still want the pattern of the wallpaper to show through the glaze.
Determining the Best Price on Toilet Paper?How do you determine the most economical price for toilet paper? Is it by the square feet on a roll, number of sheets on a roll, single or double ply, etc? I am wanting a formula I can use at the store, to determine if I'm getting a "bargain".
Changes to Internet Explorer's Home Page?Does anyone know if Windows Internet Explorer has changed the layout/format of their home page? Internet Explorer is my home page and it looks different than it used to.
Painting with a Foam Roller?Do the small foam paint rollers work well, for painting smooth surfaces, like kitchen cabinets? Years ago, I used a foam paint roller and it created many, many small bubbles on the paint surface. I will be using latex paint.
Tips Are Printing Out Small?Can you tell me why when I print out one of your Thriftyfun tips/hints. The print is VERY small? This has just recently started occuring. Is anyone else having this problem?
Uses for Fragrant Powder?I have a number of boxes of fragrant body powder. I hate to give them away. What can I do with them, other than use them for body powder?
Does Borax Cause Dark Colored Clothing to Fade?I have read on this site that using Borax in the laundry, when washing dark colored clothing, will cause the clothing to fade. Is this true?
Using Removable Caulk?Has anyone used 'removable' caulk? Did you have any problem removing the caulk, when it was time to remove it? Thanks
Painting a Refrigerator?Has anyone ever painted a refrigerator? If so, please tell me how you went about it and if the paint has held up.
Getting the Best Buy on Toilet Paper?How do you determine the best buy on toilet paper? This is driving me crazy!
Removing a Frozen Pie Crust From Its Pan?How do I remove a purchased, frozen pie crust, from the pan, without the crust breaking? I have tried letting it thaw. I have tried running warm water on the backside of the pan, neither of these tricks, work too well!
Where to Purchase 130 Volt Incandescent Bulbs?A subscriber recommended buying 130 volt incandescent light bulbs. Where can these be purchased? Thanks.
Wax for Commercial Vinyl Flooring?I am having commercial vinyl floor tile, installed in a bathroom. It will need to be waxed. Can anyone recommend a good floor wax, for vinyl flooring? This vinyl has no coating on it now. I was told, after it is installed, I will need to wax it.
