March 2, 2015

Car Frostbite Prevention KitAfter a dear elderly friend got frostbite after she was stranded on a highway in her car due to an accident that stopped traffic for hours during a snowstorm, I learned some items that every car should have during the winter.

 

Duke (Jack Russel Terrier)Duke became part of the family in the summer. We adopted him from a friend of ours.

 

Carnival-Worthy Funnel CakesOn the few occasions that we've gone to a fair or amusement park, my kids beg for the funnel cakes. I was watching a cooking show one day, and they were making them. Who knew you could make funnel cakes at home?

 

Turkeys Visit BirdfeederI had to laugh when I looked out my window this morning to check the bird feeder and found three big turkeys enjoying the fallen bird seed. Guess it's been a long winter for everyone!

 

Cooktop Cleaner for Bathtub StainsToday I tried bleaching, Oxiclean, and Lysol foam cleaner. Nothing worked. I wish I had taken a before picture. I decided to try the cleaner that I use to clean my ceramic cook-top. It worked. Right before my eyes, the dirt came clean.

 

Lemon and Baking Soda for Cleaning MicrowaveTo get the caked on food in your microwave to wipe right off, follow this tip. I learned this years ago and it makes my life a little easier.

 

Cat Head Biscuit RecipesThis page contains cat head biscuit recipes. A funny name for simple, delicious biscuits that turn out looking similar to cat heads.

 

Clay Trinket BowlsThese little bowls are a quick and easy project. When you can find the polymer clay on sale, it's pretty inexpensive, too. I love the organic shapes. They all come out different. You could use any combination of colors you like, or just one color.

 

Medallion BookmarkThis is a quick, easy, and pretty crochet bookmark, a great way to use up those scraps. They make great gifts too!

 

Kenmore Refrigerator Leaking?My Kenmore ice box is leaking. How do I remove the inside panel?

 

Bathroom Window Curtain Color Advice?My bathroom walls are blue with red and royal blue towels. What color curtain should I get for the window?

 

14th Birthday Party Ideas?I am turning 14 in 4 days and I really need ideas for my birthday party. There is going to be 5 girls there. My mom says no sleepovers and my parents don't have a lot of money for my party. Nothing expensive please. I need ideas ASAP!

 

What Breed Is My Dog?There are two puppies. They like to bark at the cats. They're very hyper. They're white with a black spot on one leg.

 

Length of Canine Heat Cycle?How long is a dog in heat?

 

Changing the Belt on a Nelco Sewing Machine?I want to change the belt on a Nelco A-509-3 sewing machine I picked up at a thrift store. I threaded the machine, but when I try to sew on it, it moves very slowly even with my foot all the way down on the pedal. I'm thinking that the belt might be slipping if it's dried out.

 

Dyeing Wedding Dress?I'm getting married in 4 months. I have an ivory dress that I want to dye a soft silver. What is the best way to do this?

 

17th Birthday Party Ideas?What should I do on my 17th birthday? I have done hotel and DJ parties. My birthday is during spring break March 12 A lot of people will be out of town! So what should I do?

 

Everbearing Strawberries Not Producing?My everbearing strawberries are about five years old. For the last three years they have not produced any berries. This year there was not even any flowers on them. The plants are thick but have no fruit.

 

Removing Professional Paint-on Logos?How do I remove professional paint on logos?

 

Caring for a Dog and Her Puppies?What do I do with a Pit that has 14 nursing puppies? They're 3 weeks old and she's getting mean to them and trying to wean them. She looks like a skeleton and looks extremely tired and stressed.

 

Information on Old Reel Mower?I have a handed down Davis Corp. reel mower, gas powered "Barracuda". The sticker says model #55/55, serial #BA 02810. Any info would be greatly accepted.

 

Dog Makes Throaty Sound When Picked Up?I have two pure Shih Tzus, one is seven kgs and the other five kgs. Both are young and both are girls. The smaller one makes a weird noise when you pick her up. It seems to come from her throat, it's almost like grimacing deep in her throat. I have taken her to vet and she said she is fine.

 

Yarn Donations for Charity Projects?We have a couple of resources for kids on the streets in Portland, Oregon: p:ear (spelled correctly), and Outside In. My sister was able to get help from both organizations and now volunteers. I would like to find donated yarn.

 

11th Birthday Ideas?My daughter is turning 11 on 12 May, but it's SATs week. What can I do for her to make her birthday special without too much distraction from exams?

 

Dog Pees in House When Left Alone?Our French Bulldog is 6 years old and every time we leave him alone he pees in the house. It could be 10 minutes or 4 hours. We have tried kennel training and he broke two of the wires trying to get out and hurt himself. We've tried putting him in our room and he destroyed the door frame.

 

14th Birthday Party?I live in England and I'm almost 14. I don't live near a beach and I'm only inviting 2 of my closest friends. I have no idea what to do. They are sleeping over on the night, but I don't know what do in the day. Any ideas? We are open to any ideas.

 

Curtain Color Advice?I have a brown couch and a tan and brown rug with burnt orange and brown pillows. What color would be good for the curtains?

 

Real Estate Company Name Ideas?I am selling premium and luxury homes. I am an aspiring developer. I need a good company name. Currently I am using NYK properties. I am checking some more names. Kindly, if you can, suggest some more or add on to NYK.

 

Social Security Survivor Benefits?I received a letter saying that when my son turns 16, my benefits will be cut off. I want to know if that is true?

 

Removing Cigarette Odor from Coach Purse?How do I get the smell of cigarette smoke out of a Coach bag?

 

Value of 1916 American Standard Encyclopedia?I have a 1916 American Standard encyclopedia - complete 12-volume illustrated set. It is in good condition, no pages marked or missing. The spines are not in good shape. There are full color illustrations throughout the set. Is there any collectible value? Would it be worth waiting another year for the 100-year mark?

 

Finding Rebuilding Assistance After a Fire?My parents had a fire a year and a half ago. My father is disabled and my mother helps my father. They didn't have insurance and are living on the bottom part of the house. The top is completely damaged. What options do they have to help them?

 

Value of Reference Books?How do I find the value of complete sets of Grolier Universal Encyclopedias, The Book of Popular Science, The Lands and Peoples, and 2 books of The New Webster Dictionary of The English Language book 1-A-Resource, book 2 Respect-Zymurgy. They are 1960 and older.

 

Painting Walls To Coordinate with Green Tile?I have ugly ugly green coloured tiles in my rental bathroom, like all shades of green. I'm going to ask the owner if I can paint the walls differently from the murky yellow colour he has. Any ideas on what can go with green tiles?