What is TSP?
Trisodium Phosphate - if the local hardware stores dont carry it (and I cant imagine why - look by the wood fence and decking supplies) try paint stores. Weve used it for years on the cedar decks.
Fireman's Banquet Favor Ideas?
What about those small, metal buckets (remembering the bucket brigades) and fill with cinnamon discs or Hot Tamales? You could use yellow &/or orange shredded paper to take up some room and lessen the expense of the candy. Our dollar store always has the discs...
Keeping Birds Off My Car?
What about a rubber, toy snake or two? A neighbor used one on her ornamental mailbox to deter the birds and it seems to work.
Fireman's Banquet Favor Ideas?
I couldnt think of the name yesterday - little galvanized buckets! Ive heard that they really arent food safe, some kind of barrier would be a good idea.
Recipes with Tender Meat?
Casserole Steak: 1 onion, sliced and sauteed in greased pan. Remove and add cubed steaks or round steak, cut in portions. Layer meat and onions in greased casserole. Mix 1 - 2 packages brown gravy (depending on how many steaks youre doing) and pour over meat...
Wedding Gift Ideas for Daughter?
What about one of those fireboxes to store valuables and important papers?
Alternatives to Easter Baskets for Teenagers
When I was younger (back in the 60s) my parents gave us baskets for the front of our bikes (that we got for Christmas) as our Easter baskets, another year they made lunchbox purses (remember those?) and used them for baskets, and another year they signed us...
Cleaning the Window of a Wood Fireplace?
For years I have been cleaning my fireplace glass with Bon Ami and have no scratches after many years. Just warm water, Bon Ami, and a little elbow grease!
Oil Gauge Shaking in a 1993 Buick Regal Custom?
try the sending unit first, but i do not think its an engine problem.
Easy Lighted Christmas Baskets
what a neat idea! and i loved the suggestion of the cinnamon-scented cones too! i just picked up about 20 boxes of the 20-light sets after Christmas, for whatever, for $0.49/box! better keep my eye out for baskets over the next 10 months so i can get started...
Gingerbread Recipe?
Try this one! 1 1/4 c. flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. each - cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves 1/2 c. each - molasses and water 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. shortening 1/4 c. sugar PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Sift flour with baking...
Wedding Gift For Son?
When we got married, my MIL noticed that there was a family tree section in the center of the Bible she was giving us and filled in my husbands familys information - it was great! I already knew my side, so it was done and ready for the additions that we made...
Budgeting Help For a High School Senior?
pay for everything with cash! hide the credit cards from yourself - til you can get a handle on things, cash is best - you can always establish credit later - youre young! besides, paying w/ cash will make you think about the purchase better - Big Mac or 2...
