November 19, 2010

Spool ReindeerThese are adorable to hang on your tree or attach to packages. Can also stand on a holiday scene table.

 

Tips and Techniques for Planting BulbsFall is the season for planting spring-blooming bulbs. The idea of planting dozens of bulbs can seem like an intimidating task - especially to new gardeners. Here are some tips and techniques to help make the job easier.

 

Reuse Spice Bottles for Baby PowderI use empty plastic spice containers to hold baby powder. Works great.

 

Wildlife: Deer (Milton, FL)We recently moved into a campground in Milton, FL and our neighbors feed the deer daily in their yard. All the campers line up to watch and some of them have never seen a deer this close. It's as much fun to watch the spectators as it is the deer!

 

Pomegranates And PecansWe planted a pomegranate tree over 50 years ago. Birds nesting in our windbreak trees have planted many more over the years. This year I have put more than 5 gallons of pomegranate juice in the freezer from our harvest.

 

Clothespin for Rolling Up TubesAn old fashioned slip-on clothespin or a giant cotter pin makes an ideal "key" for rolling up a tube of glue, toothpaste, etc. Nothing fancy here, but it sure does help you neatly and precisely squeeze every last bit of material out of the container.

 

In Memory of Sissy (Long Haired Domestic)This is Sissy, I am unsure of her age, she was a stray, but the vet says she was pretty old. She passed away last Monday, November 8, 2010. She was a Long Haired Domestic.

 

Kenmore Range Displaying F2 Error Code?My Kenmore range #629.45775 is displaying an F2 error code How do I fix the problem?

 

Dry Pancake Mix Recipe?My son moved and gave me his Perfect Pancake Maker (as seen on TV) but no recipe booklet. I would like to have any recipe for the dry ingredients to store and mix when you are ready to cook.

 

How Long Can Canned Goods Be Stored?I have found 2 tins of sardines expiration date Dec. 2006. The tins are not dented or blown. I have also found a tube of anchovy paste with a June 2006 expiration date. Can they be used or should they be thrown away?

 

Activity Ideas for a 5th Grade Dance?I am coordinating a party for 350 5th graders. It is a dance and I am looking for some kind of activity where they participate and have fun with a possible gift give away. I hope this will help to get them involved in the "dance" called a 5th grade party.

 

Ripening Pears?How can I ripen store-bought pears in one day? I am having a dinner party tonight and need them for a recipe. The pears I bought have not yet ripened.

 

Repairing a Peeling Leather Couch?My leather sofa is peeling. Is there any way to repair it?

 

Refrigerator Doesn't Stay Cold?My Kenmore side by side is not cooling. It is 7 years old. The motor and fan run, but there is no cool air. I want to clean the dust underneath, but do not know how to remove front bottom panel. Any ideas of what is going on?

 

How Do I Keep the Shower Curtain From Blowing in and Sticking to Me?We just installed a new large shower after having a small stand up shower with shower doors. We didn't want shower doors anymore. So now we have shower curtains.

 

Clorox Ready Mop Coupons?I would like to get coupons for the Clorox mop and cleaning pads that are used with it. Where can I get these?

 

Birthday Gift Ideas for 19 Year Old Son?I am looking for birthday present ideas for a 19 year old son from his mother.

 

Determining the Energy Usage for an Electric Room Heater?Could someone please tell me how to figure out how much electricity an item uses? I am interested in buying a room heater, but do not know if it would be cost-effective to use. Thank you.

 

Name Ideas for a Land Development Business?I wanted to start a land developing business, also known as a housing corporation. So please suggest to me a few names for the same. Thank you.

 

Paint Color Advice for Kitchen With Medium Oak Cabinets?What colour should I paint my kitchen if my cabinets are med/dark oak and I have a white ceramic tiled floor and a white tiled backsplash?

 

Using Silicone Bakeware?I bought a silicone baking pan and was wondering if I need to grease it? Do I have to put a cookie sheet under it when I bake with it? It seems so flimsy.

 

How Do I Prepare Pumpkin for Canning?How do I cook a pumpkin from scratch so I can do them down (can or bottle) for future use in pies, etc.?

 

When Should I Plant Tomatoes?When is the best time to plant tomatoes?

 

Cleaning Baking Soda Residue from Mattress?My cat peed on my mattress so I went to a website and looked up a step-by-step method for removing the odor and stain. It involved vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, dishwasher detergent, and baking soda (not all at once).

 

Make a Keepsake of Old T-Shirts?My best friend recently lost her mom, who was from a large family. My friend's mom loved t-shirts and had a big variety. My friend would like to use some of the shirts and make some kind of keepsake for the remaining sisters.

 

Refurbishing a Fiberglass Sink?I have been using fibreglass sinks in my kitchen, it's been over 10 years now and it has scratches and stains. Is there any way of maybe re-coating or polishing it to make it look new again?

 

Locating Foreign Language Schools By City and Country?Where are there foreign language schools in Amritsar?

 

Boy's 16th Birthday Gift Ideas?What can I give a boy turning 16 as a gift? He is a neighbor who we have watched grow up over the years.

 

Adding Pockets to Leggings?I need pockets for leggings with no pockets.

 

Sherry Substitute?I am making creamy shrimp and fettuccine and need a substitute for dry sherry.

 

Sweet Potato Fries?Does anyone have a recipe for savory oven baked sweet potato fries? I've tried several times, but I'm not getting them crispy until they're almost too browned. Thanks!