Plastic Cups Stuck Together?
try getting a better grip with rubber/latex gloves with dry cups ....twist. Or hot water on outside cup..ice in the inside cup. good luck!
April Flowers
pic #2 looks to be statice, white flowers behind orange poppies looks like candytuft ... #3 look like a crepe myrtle bush. yellow flowers??? another poppie?
Healthier Iced Tea
Just remember that the black tea uses boiling water, green tea DOES NOT use boiling water. Boiling water will kill all the good stuff in the green tea. So boil water with black tea, let is cool a little then add green tea. :)
Painted Decorative Wood Stove
That is beautiful.....is that one stroke painting? Looks more elaberate than that....You did a fantastic job. just to think you could do that with a woodstove...Great!
Pampered Chef Baking Stones
I wonder how safe the tiles are at the home improvement stores...those are not meant for cooking on... is there anything that could leach into your food?
Green Water in Above Ground Pool?
you might want to cover the pool next time you add chlorine, it is a gas. If you add to your pool on a sunny or windy day. it escapes far to fast to do any good, once covered for about 24 hours, get ready to vacuum up all the green junk at the bottom of the...
Too Much Perfume Smell?
Rubbing alcohol works to cut down on the smell. Just rub over same spot as perfume.
Spilt Drinks On Carpet?
club soda,,,,,,,even on dried stains,,,,DONT rub it in. if its red kool-aide..ouch try laundry pre-treater and then club soda/ soda water
Removing Bubble Gum from a DVD?
Peanut butter,,,, peanut butter will also take care of the scratches that are on your cds/dvds ...have to let it sit on the gum for a few minutes to let it work in.
Drying a Mattress Cover?
Hang it over the shower curtain rod if you cant hang it outside. Just make sure the top of the rod is not dusty.
Cleaning and Drying Down Comforters and Feather Beds?
I use a front loading washer, a little baking soda to the wash with a little detergent. white vinegar to the rinse water...no softner...line dry as much as you can...then fluff in dryer. add clean sneakers or tennis balls to dryer....so it doesnt bunch up on...
Ground Cover for Moist Ground?
might want to have your pipe tested...thats not safe to have sewage leak like that hon,,
Blueberry Pie
Robin I just wanted to thank you for these recipes, I am really enjoying them,,,, thanks again. Dee
Suede Cleaner for Oil
I have successfully used cornstarch on clothing to get out fresh oily. greasy. stains (salad dressing) sprinkle cornstarch over stain and wait until cornstarch fully absorbes the grease/oil, brush off with soft bristle brush. repeat if needed.
Whites Just Came Out Yellow!
Sounds like too much bleach in the water. I would suggest like the others, try an oxygen wash product, like oxyclean or anything similar. if the pipes have iron in the water, the bleach may have set the color. instead of bleach he should use borax, the brand...
Uses For Plastic Hooks From New Socks?
Hang a dowel rod in your closet (or a nail) and hang scarfs, ties, belts from sock hanger. Hang on neck of hanger for accessories that go with that outfit. hoop earrings, scrafs, belts ETC. even pantyhose. (make sure it doesnt have anything that can snag them...
Mouldy School Bag?
Whats the bag made of? vinegar can kill mold, soak bag overnight in vinegar/water and wash as usual, line dry inside out in sun,
Raspberry Powdered Flavoring?
I would try kool-aid no sugar kind, try the coffee sites, i know you can get powdered flavors for coffee. Good luck!
Gnats In Room With Guinea Pigs?
The bugs are probably coming from the bedding chips, a friend of mine had to use the flypaper rolls hung over the cage for several days..she got fresh bedding for the guineas so you may want to check the bag of chips your using. bowl of apple cider vinegar...
Recipe on Brown Sugar Box?
CJ have you tried WWW.backofthebox.com this is a website for the recipes on the boxes. good luck! Dee
Nail Polish Remover for Sink Stains
I you have a plastic or fiberglass sink, you may very well MELT the top coating of the sink if you use nail polish remover. Anna didnt say what kind of sink she had. I just wouldnt do it, there are too many other remedies
Temporary Solution For Ugly Kitchen Cabinets?
you can add fabric to the cabinets by using full strength liquid starch. the starch keeps the fabric from getting too dirty, and fabric will come right off when you leave (with some water) Just find some pretty fabric...cut to size...dip into starch...place...
Discolored Wool Sweater?
I would not use any bleach on wool....it might break down the fibers..have you tried an oxy cleaner? .. just dont get the water too warm.
Mildew on Christmas Decorations Stored in Bomb Shelter?
have you tried using regular charcoal brickettes? not the quick lite ones with liter fluid. just plain old charcoal....do double check everything to make sure there is no mildew present, (you could have one thing in there smelling everything else up) for your...
Make a Christmas Tree With Junk CDs
Id like to know how you made the tree, could you share? thanks Dee
Turning Leftovers Into Convenience Meals
Dont want to be a spoiled sport. The microwaveable TV dinner trays are not to be re-microwaved. EVER! and NEVER microwave polystyrene (styrofoam) it lets off dangerous gases. not worth it. unless its plastic made for microwaving all the time, I wouldnt use...
Looking for Cloth Angel Wings?
go to the local crafts store. or even your local dollar store and look there. they are most likely in the doll section of the store. the sewing/fabric store is usually a little more expensive..but as a last resort... better yet,,,call them as long as you can...
Baby Oil Stains on Jogging Pants?
try putting cornstarch or baby powder on the oil stain to soak up as much oil as you can..repeat if its not all out, (b)(/b)then use dawn dish soap....do not put in dryer until all the stain is out or it will set the stain.
Cold Weather Flowers and Plants?
Helleborus, or lenten rose is a good choice if you get real cold temperatures. witch hazel bushes actually bloom yellow flowers in the winter. the other post mentioned pansies for cooler weather. not much blooms in the winter, so holly (female) will have red...
Aloe Vera For Sore Gums
Isnt clove oil unsafe for small children? I think I would research this further. Just my Opinion, but a drop of liquid tylenol rubbed on gums helps teething pain.
Artificial Plant Cleaner?
I know you can dust silk flowers/ leaves by placing salt or rice in a brown paper bag, add silk flowers and shake.
Dish Stuck Inside Pot?
Try flipping the pot upside down for a while. Just make sure there is something soft for the dish to land on. If that doesnt work, try a heating pad over the pan, still turned over. Heat expands, cold shrinks.
Use Less Splenda
Is splenda a SAFE alternative to sugar? When aspertame came out everyone thought it was safe, only to find out 10 years later that it was not as they claimed it to be, and caused several side effects. I would really like to find a low calerie sweetner, but...
Dog has Horrible Spreading Hot Spots and Skin Smells Like Bleach When Bathing?
It sounds like you have gotten some great advice from the other posters. I always use baby shampoo watered down by half and 10 drops of tea tree oil added to the shampoo, this will heal the spots, its an anti-fungal oil, but very very strong smelling, it could...
Foggy (Or Hazy) Windows in Car?
that haze is from the dashboard letting off gasses. I use to think it was from my hubby smoking. putting a shield over the window to keep the dashboard cooler in the summer might be helpful in not having to clean it so often. not sure as we moved to a cooler...
Better Interest Rate on Credit Cards?
Call the credit card company and ask for a lower interest rate. It works most of the time, tell them you are considering other credit card companies but wanted to stay with them if at all possible. What is the best rate they can give you. WATCH OUT FOR TRANSFER...
Looking for Plastic TV Dinner Type Containers?
Try the dollar stores. I have seen divided dishes that have plastic covers, for freezers.. I use mine for PLAN_OVERS for another meal.
How Can I Confirm Electrical Problems?
Call Your local electric company and see if they come and do free safety inspections.. that should let you know if anything at all is wrong. I know most do energy efficiancy programs and do come look at your home. Just explain your situation.
Looking for Seed Saving Information?
(b)(/b)(i)(/i) try this site for all kinds of useful pics. http://theseedsite.co.uk/db5a.html hope this helps :)
Rotten Crabmeat Smell in Cabinet?
First try and get the the crab out of the nooks and crannies with a tooth brush, dipped in baking soda, I would have suggested white vinegar, but not sure you should mix it with any bleach products. if you have other canned food items in the cabinet, check...
