Getting Dog to Use Training Pads?
I bought the wee wee spray at the pet store and sprayed it on the pads. Worked great.
Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear?
I encountered the same problem. I used oven cleaner on the doors and it removed the film completely.
Cleaning a Self Cleaning Oven By Hand?
You can buy oven cleaner specifically for self cleaning ovens. I use this product all the time on my self cleaning oven.
Cat Pooping in House Plants?
Just put orange peels in top of the soil. Cats hate the smell of any kind of citrus. I used this tip outside in my flower beds. No more cats using my beds as litter boxes. Hope this helps. ~Janette~
Keeping Cats Out of Potted Plants?
Just place orange peels on top of the soil. Cats hate the smell of any kind of citrus. I also used this tip in my flower beds. They wont come near it.
Growing Nepenthes Ventricosa (Pitcher Plant) from Seed?
Plant them in peat moss. Do not use any type of soil that has had fertilizer added to it. Water using only distilled water.
Dog With Smelly Ears?
Clean the dogs ears with a q-tip dipped in equal parts of white vinegar and alcohol. It is very possible that the dog does not have ear mites but just needs the ears cleaned. If you do see traces of ear mites after cleaning with the vinegar alcohol mix dip...
Keeping Flies Away from Your Horse?
I read on the internet the other day that WD-40 will keep flies off horses and cows. This product is found around the car parts section. It is a spray that can be found very easily. Dollar General even carries it. Hope this helps. ~Janette~
Keeping Fleas off Dogs?
First of all bathe your dog in Dawn dishwashing detergent. This will kill the fleas immediately. Then rub the dog down with sage. Fleas for some reason hate the smell of this herb. Fresh or dried sage it doesnt matter which one. They both work. Hope you find...
Soap Scum on Fiberglass?
I have two solutions for you. The first one is to use regular hand sanitizer on a miracle sponge. The other one is a product called Totally Awesome. You can get it at the Dollar Tree and Dollar General. This product is something else. I dont delute it at all...
Keep Cats From Digging in Garden
Cats hate the smell of citrus. Just spread orange or lemon peels in your flower bed or garden. They will absolutely stay out. Hope this helps. ~Janette~
Cat Tearing Up House Plants?
Cats absolutely hate the scent of citrus. Put some orange peels on the top of soil. The cat will not go near it. Hope this helps.
Dog is Licking Itself Raw?
You might want to get your dog to the vet. Sounds like an allergy. Some dogs are allergic to grass and the fecal matter from fleas.
Cat Repellent Spray?
Cats hate the smell of citrus. You can scatter any citrus peels around your house. I have also used orange oil sprinkled around my house and around the border of my flower beds.You can buy orange oil from health food stores or in the candle making supply section...
Neighbor Dumps Dirty Cat Litter in Alley?
I would call the Code Enforcement Department for you city. The EPA might be a good option for you also.~Janette~
Puppy is Chewing on the Carpet?
I trained my chihuahua from her bad chewing using a little cage. As soon as she was doing something wrong I scolded her and put her in her cage for a while. I also used this method potty training her. I only let her out to eat and go potty, then right back...
Tape Residue on Mirrored Wall?
Use hand sanitizer. The residue will come right off and the mirrors will sparkle. ~Janette~
Cleaning a Glass Table Top?
I use hand sanitizer on glass and mirrors. You wont believe the shine and sparkle. I even use it on my appliances. They never looked so good. ~Janette~
Defaulting on Student Loans?
They will find you no matter how long it takes. They will garnish your wages and even collect on any income tax refund you may have coming to you. I would suggest contacting them. My daughter knows of a website where they combined all her student loans into...
BBQ Stain on White Cotton Shirt?
I use plain club soda for stain removal. It removes anything. Just pour it right from the bottle onto the stain and let sit for a little while. Wash as usual. This has always worked for me. ~Janette~
Buy Name Brand Flea and Tick Remedy in Bulk
Sounds like a good idea. I have 3 chihuahuas that are on Trifexis. The cost for one pill is$19.61. This seems so ridiculous. Pair that with the $10.00 for each of my girls to get a nail trim monthly and the total is $88.93. Ivyann my oldest is on a prescription...
Cleaning Underwear?
Plain club soda is the best thing I have found to remove stains. Just soak the undies in the club soda and wash as usual.This product removes almost anything. Hope this helps. ~Janette~
Calculating Fabric for Table Runners?
I came across a really great site called Measure4Measure.com. It has so many ways to calculate almost everything. Scroll down almost to the bottom of the page where it says yardage calculating. It even shows you how your name looks translated into Japanese...
Churning Butter?
Just use regular whipping cream. Beat with an electric mixter and it will turn into butter. Dont forget to add salt if you want lightly salted butter. ~Janette~
Removing Glued on Photos?
I used a product called Un-Du.You can purchase it at Lowes or Wal-Mart. Also the same thing only under a different name is a product called Scrappers Solutuion found in the scrapbooking section of any craft store and also at Wal-Mart. This product works wonders...
Use Hand Sanitizer for Diaper Odor on Hands
I use hand sanitizer for alot of things. For cleaning mirrors,chrome,glass, upholstery and dash board in my car,getting out stains and I have also used it to remove paint from clothing. Works great. ~Janette~
Preparing a Home for Someone With Cat Allergies?
My daughter is a severe asthmatic and is highly allergic to cats. While she had a 6 week stay at National Jewish Hospital (which is an asthma research hospital in Denver,CO) I was told not to purchase a home where the previous owner had cats. There is no way...
Removing Paint Odors?
I read somewhere to put vanilla extract in the paint and the odor would be gone. Never tried it myself tho.It has to be pure vanilla extract and not imitation vanilla. You could also try a site I like called eHow.com. They will have more ideas there. ~Janette...
Cat Urine Bleached Leather Couch?
What about trying a permanent marker in the same color of your couch or maybe try dabbing a little red wine on the spot. ~Janette~
Dirt Stains on Coat?
The two things I have used with great success is plain old club soda. This stuff removes everything. I have also used hand sanitizer on stains. Club soda will get out dried blood stains. Sure works wonders.~Janette~
Use Tin Foil to Deter Cats from House Plants
Cats HATE the smell of oranges. Just put a few orange peels on top of the soil and they will not go near it. This is also great for flower beds outside. I have used this tip for years now. ~Janette~
Removing Skin Oil from a Dashboard?
Believe it or not, hand sanitizer works wonders for cleaning the inside of the car. I use it all the time on so many surfaces.I use it on glass, my appliances. It removes ink. I shines up chrome. I use hand sanitizing wipes on my steering wheel in the car and...
Burnt Fabric on Electric Iron?
Try hand sanitizer. It works for me on everything else. If by chance it doesnt take it off,you can purchase iron cleaner at JoAnns fabric store. Wal-Mart might carry it also. Good luck. ~Janette~
Rust Stains on Wedding Dress?
I use hand sanitizer to remove stains. It should take the rust out of the fabric. Good luck.~Janette~
Cat Got Into the Garbage?
Cats HATE the scent of citrus. Orange peels or orange oil sprinkled around should do the trick.~Janette~
What Type of Flour for Baking Cakes?
For making cakes always use cake flour. I is located right by the regular flour. For baking cookies I always use King Aurthr unbleached all-purpose flour.~Janette~
Keeping Slipcovers on Sofa?
I use the liner that keeps rugs from sliding under my slipcovers. Works like a charm. ~Janette~
Adding Volume to Thin, Fine Hair?
You really should reconsider getting a perm.They just do wonders for thin,fine hair. Get it done by a professional and you will be very pleased with the results. A perm swells the shaft of each hair so of course your hair will look fuller and thicker without...
Using Glass Punch Cups?
I seen where someone was making hanging bird feeders with teacups. The punch cups would work also. Just use a drill bit just for drilling into glass. Use small chain pieces and attatch with S hooks. I would drill three little holes in each cup. They were selling...
Looking for Tiny Zip-Lock Bags?
I have about 100 of the little bags. The size is 2x4. I believe the perfect size for a tablespoon or a little more. I will share them with you if you would like. Just let me know and I will send some to you. ~Janette~
Cigarette Smoke on Teak Wood Chest?
Try wiping it down with white vinegar. I seems to get rid of all kinds of odors. I have also heard of putting charcoal (the kind without the lighter fluid added)in the chests to rid them of odors
Treating Dog's Ears with Vinegar?
I just dip a q-tip in white vinegar and swab my dogs ears. It is a disinfectant and a deodorizer. Do not pour the vinegar in the ears. ~Janette~
Instant Potatoes for Souper Soups
Along with adding instant mashed potato flakes to thicken potato soup, I also add one can of cream of onion soup and a can of cream of chicken soup. I also add to the water after potatoes start to boil a couple tablespoons of a chicken soup base. It doesnt...
Switching to a New Pet Food?
Add some new gradually to the old. If you dont do it this way the dog will more than likely get diarreha. Check with the vet first. ~Janette~
Non-Toxic Cleaners That Remove Soap Scum?
What I have tried that works for me is hand sanitizer. It will clean I think almost anything. The bonus is that things just sparkle and shine after using it. I use it on mirrors and even on appliances. If the scum is really hard to remove I in the past have...
Managing Arthritis Pain In Knee?
A lady I worked with had arthritis very bad. She swore by WD-40. Just spray it on the area and rub it in. I gave this tip to a man hubs works with and he tried it and couldnt believe it worked. ~Janette~ (b)Editors Note:(/b) Heres what I found online about...
Prepping Formica To Paint?
I think I would use an oil base paint for the backsplash. Also use a primer. Make sure u tell the sales person that u are using an oil base paint so they can give u the correct primer. An oil base paint will give u better results. ~Janette~
Sewing Items To Make Extra Money?
There is a wonderful site called Etsy.com This is a site that you can sell your sewn projects. I read someewhere that this is a favorite of Martha Stewart. ~Janette~
Removing Glitter From Clothing?
I had the same problem with my granddaughters jeans. I used hand sanitizer on the jeans and the glitter came right off. I use hand sanitizer for so many things and I thought I would give it a try...It worked. I use it for glass cleaner and for cleaning my appliances...
Composting At An Apartment?
Yes You can use almost anything like that. I got mine started off using cheap potting soil. I also after putting in veggie scraps went to Lowes and bought compost accelorator and sprinkled it on the top. This product works wonders for a compost pile.
Home Remedies For Bursitis?
I messed up my other post. I ment to say I use WD-40. It works great on the pain. Dont know why but it does. ~Janette~
Marigolds to Repel Mosquitoes
Another way to keep mosquitoes off your little one is to rub a dryer sheet on her. Also for adults put a sheet through a belt loop. Alsoe you could tuck the sheet just under the waistband and let most of it hang out of shorts. Believe me this really works. I...
Gnats Biting Dogs?
I have found that WD-40 works great. I read about this in the farmers almanac. Farmers use it on horses and cows to keep flies away also. I also use it to ease the artheritis in jmy elbow. I know it sounds weird but i got this tip off the internet and it works...
Sickly Honeysuckle Plant?
My remedy seems to help everything sickly. It is green tea. I buy the cheapest at the Dollar General Store for a dollar a box. Make sure nothing else is added to it,no peppermint. I mix up the whole 25 packets and add 2 gallons of water in a watering can and...
Newborn Puppy Not Pooping?
Try about 1/8th teaspoon of dark Karo syrup in its milk once a day. Hope this helps ~Janette~
Keeping Algae from Growing in a Pond?
Sterile Carp is the only way I have found to control the algae problem in my pond. They have to be special ordered. I have two in my pond. ~Janette~
Advice For Reviving A Clematis?
I cut mine back to the ground every year in the fall. I live in WV in zone 5. It comes back bushy and healthly every year. What you might try this year is to feed it green tea. The strength doesnt really matter I have found as long as it is is plain green tea...
Removing Furniture Marks From Rugs?
I will tell you what worked for me. I put a pretty wet wash cloth on the mark and then set my hot iron on the wash cloth. The steam from the wash cloth lifted the pile of the carpet. I had to repeat it a couple of times. Hope this helps.
Easy Inexpensive Way To Clean Vintage Lamp Shade?
Maybe you could try the dry cleaning products that are on the market today. Also use a lint roller to dust the shade. Works great. ~Janette~
Use Copper, Slugs Be Gone!
I just put a few pennies around the plants. We are always looking for ways to rid ourselves of them. Works great.
Can Salt Control Algae in Fish Pond?
I have read that putting sterile carp in a fish pond will take care of algae. I dont think i would use salt tho. I put two in my pond I have on the farm where I live and it worked. No more algae. Go to a farm supply store and order one. I think one should do...
Using a Crayon Drawing as an Iron On Transfer?
There are crayons that are specifically for making iron on transfer. Just go over the drawing with the crayons. These can be found in the sewing section at JoAnn Fabrics or the craft section at Wal-Mart. They are really easy to use. Hope this helps.
Getting Cats to Stay Off Kitchen Table?
Cats hate anything to do with oranges. Try potpouri with orange oil sprinkled in it. Or even add some orange peels. They hate it.
What Can Be Injected In a Turkey For More Flavor?
The best thing i have ever found to make a turkey juicier is a can of beer. I roast my turkey in a bag and just pour a can of beer in the cavity. I dont stuff my turkey.
Help For Uncurlable Hair?
OMG my hair is the same way. You can actually hear it resisting the curling iron. The answer is a perm. You wont believe the difference. Believe it from someone who has the straightest most hard to manage hair without a perm ever!. Good Luck. Janette
Need Suggestion for Portable Dishwasher?
Lowes carries one but it is pretty pricey. I dont know the make or model. It is really nice though. Just go to the site and type in portable dishwashers. Thats what I did. Hope this helps. Janette
Paper Stuck to a Photo?
An excellent product for that problum is called Undo. You can find it in any craft store. I have also seen it in Lowes. Walmart also carries it. I hope this helps. Janette
Sticker Residue on a Photo?
The absolute best product to use and will not damage photos is a product called Un-DU. You can get it in craft stores uisually in the scrapbooking section. I have also found it at Lowes. This amazing product will also remove dried hot glue where the glue was...
Raising Good Roses
The so called wild roses you talk about is nothing more than the evaisive multi-flora rose. It is a land owners worst nightmare. I believe it was in the beginning used for a barrier during one of the wars (WW1 or WW2). It takes a brush killer (if youre lucky...
Sympathy Gift Ideas?
I think the most thoughtful thing a person can do for someone who has lost a loved one is to stay in constant contact with the person. So many times after the funeral and everyone has gone we are left alone still greiving while others are going on with their...
Add Marshmallows to Pumpkin Pie
My pumpkin pies never crack. I use one can of sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 eggs,1 tsp. cinnamon,1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp.ground clove, and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and one regular size can of pumpkin puree. Mix all and pour into frozen pie shell. Bake...
Cleaning Philodendron Leaves
I have also used VO-5 onplant leaves. You only need to use a tiny amount. Love the smell of this product.
Cleaning House Plants?
I clean my houseplants using milk. Pour in a bowl and dip in a paper towel and wipe the leaves. When leaves dry they will really shine. Plants like the milk also.
Mashed Potato Tips?
I add a couple big pinches of baking powder which makes potatoes extra fluffy and add half and half and real butter. These are great!
