Daily Thrifty Tips - January 17, 2006

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By Katie from Mableton, GA

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When you come across one of these in you wall cupboards, make sure it's at top and not the bottom. My Crazy DIY house pre-owner put the fitted wardrobes on upside down.

1 = in and out
2+3 = hold the bracket to the cupboard
4 = up and down (or down and up in my case!)

I know it's not that funny - especially when it landed on my bed one day! Just glad it wasn't night!

By Rick Brock from Sunderland, UK

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My Husband built this garden arbor. It has benches built on both sides. We grow grape vines on it in the summer.

By PJP58 from Oklahoma

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A neighbor claimed he could sweat and it never smelled because he took zinc daily.

Zinc helps the body heal faster but do not take it on an empty stomach! I give it to my kids along with C and A for colds.

By Jill from Salt Lake City, Utah

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For a western-themed party, cut out the thigh areas of old blue jeans and sew them into placemats. Be sure to keep the pockets intact and sew them on the placemat for the insertion of silverware.

By Bobbie from Imperial, NE

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A man talks to a kid on the street in Seattle, "Hey kid, I'm here visiting from California for a week and it's been raining every single day. When is the rain going to stop?" The kids says, "I don't know, I'm only six."

By fletcher from Seattle, WA

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We have a slate floor in our sunroom (which is the gathering place when our children and grandchildren are visiting.) I found that regular cleaning did not remove oily looking stains caused by food being dropped.

I decided to try a little trick I have always used to get oily stains out of clothing: sprinkle baby powder on the stain, rub it in, and let it set for a while - sometimes it only takes a few minutes, but on tough stains it takes longer, maybe even several hours. I have also found that cornstarch or flour will sometimes work if I don't have baby powder.

After letting the powder set, brush it off or vacuum with the brush attachment, then wipe with a damp cloth. It's worked many times for me! (On clothing, it usually is not necessary to wipe with a damp cloth.)

By Ann from Dublin, GA

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While making caramel corn, I burned the bottom of my saucepan while making the syrup. I used hot water and Dawn to remove it. Put water and soap in the pan and boil on the stove for 10 minutes. The burned stuff came right off.

By Pam from Milwaukee, WI

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Does anyone have the recipe for Onion Petals that are served at Longhorns. I had a recipe for it, but when my computer crashed, I lost it.

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Mair

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I washed a white towel with a green one in hot water. The greed dye has run. I have kept the old white towel (now light green) wet. what is the best solution to get it back to white?

Gofindsimon from New Zealand

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Has anyone out there figured out the recipe for East Side Mario's Garden Salad Dressing? I love this and would really like to know how to make it at home.

Colleen from Ontario, CA

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1 or 2 weeks ago someone posted a website for old farmhouse recipes. The web address I have is Snipru.com but it is not working. Could someone post the site again?

Thank you,
P from Brooklyn, NY

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Can you help me with this one, I put my light jeans in with my sons jeans and there are dark spots all over them. Any tips for me please?

Thank you,
Elaine Allen from UK

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I'm interested in knowing if anyone out there has tried and liked BETTER a store brand product rather than the same thing in the name brand. Some store brands measure-up; but many fail. This can be anything from household cleaners to food items.

Thank you,
Marn from Cumming, GA

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I am looking for creative simple baby shower decorations, favors, games, centerpieces and wearables (like magnets, t-shirts, etc.) that I can either print download or copy - preferably "free sites" if possible but will consider all.

Thank you in advance,
B from Michigan

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My liquid eyeliner blotted on my pink top. I made a mess by washing it with water. A bit of it came of but the rest seems to be stuck on it. My top is made of 92% viscose and 8% spandex. The stain has been there for nearly two months. Is there any way you can help? its my favorite top.

Blanche from Fiji

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My nephew is getting married and I live on a limited income so I am looking for a poem about marriage to cross-stitch as a wedding gift. I want something that is more or less words of wisdom.

Babygirl from Overland Park, KS

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I have a major problem with post nasal drip and have tried everything over the counter! I have been to the doctor 2 times and nothing he gave me helped. What can I do? it's driving me nuts!

Julie from Watertown, NY

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Does anyone have a solution to "loud ticking" clocks. It seems that most of our clocks make a bit of noise. Does anyone know how to "silence" them?

P.S. I am a clock collector and have a clock fetish, so I have several clocks around the house.

Thanks to all,
Karifl from Florida

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My mother has rust in the bottom of her stainless steel sink. What works best for removing it without damaging the finish?

Debbie from Berwick, ME

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Anyone have any ideas for food for a hawaiian themed party? The food has to be easy to make in large amounts.

AC from Minnesota

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Today I tried to make Five Flavor Cake in an Angel Food pan and it stuck. The recipe did not call for the pan to be treated. Last summer I made a Jewish Apple Cake and that also stuck in the pan. Both these recipes called for this type pan - but they both stuck - any ideas why?

Thanks!
By Beth from New Jersey

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Hi there THRIFTY FUNNERS,

I am looking for a recipe for making Pork and Avocado Burritos. I have searched all over the web and can't find one. Any one have a recipe they can share with me? I love them at the restaurants but every time I want to order one, they say they are out of avocados. Can some one help me out? Thanks for taking the time to help me in advance. Have a beautiful day to all

Connie from Pueblo, CO

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When my kids were small I use to make a recipe for Apple Dumplings that are made with canned refrigerated biscuits. I would love to have this recipe since I lost it.

Vicki from Overland Park, KS

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I got melted "Smart Balance" butter on my ugg boots. How do I clean them?

Dara from NJ

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I have a speaker that was damaged in shipping (UPS) and was thinking of re-covering the cabinet. The cabinet is constructed of particle board covered with a fake wood vinyl laminate - or something. Anyway, I was thinking of completely re-covering the cabinet with some sort of cool fabric. Is this something that would be difficult for someone with no experience with this sort of thing? If not, any ideas on what I could use would be great. I am male, so I don't want anything girly looking (heh).

Rusty from Dexter, MI

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I am planning a Fear Factor Style Poker Run from bar to bar for my husbands 30th birthday party. I need ideas for inexpensive stunts that party go-ers can do in a bar. I have thought of a few eating ones but I am more looking for stunts that are bar friendly.

Sarah from Kalamazoo, MI

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I clean a laundromat that has some big stainless steel washers. I use the SS polish on them but they've also got puddle shaped spots on top that appear to be soap scum or hard water spots that don't budge with the SS cleaner. Anyone have any suggestions before I drag every conceivable home concoction down there to try?

Leslie from VA

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