Buying a Car at Auction?
Contact your attorney general. Flooded autos are not supposed to be sold. Also, get a car fax report as quickly as possible. Go online to get it.
My Garden Shed
What a great shed! It looks as if it is inviting you to come on in, lets pot something.
Add Coffee Creamer for Tastier Pasta Dishes
What a great idea! Will pass this along to my mom and friends. Thanks for sharing.
Using Hand Sanitizer For Sticky Residue
Will try this on a Jeep I just bought, has many stickers in odd places, fenders,etc. Thanks.
Finding Metal Columns for Wedding?
Go to a metal fabricating shop, or find a welder, a individual would be great (possibly a friend?). Hope this helps.
Removing Adhesive Residue from Transdermal Patch?
Try using baby oil. Apply a few drops to the sticky area and rub it in. The residue will roll up / off. Its all I have ever used. Good luck.
Selling Inventory from a Business?
Donate them to a senior citizen center, or a nursing home. This would be great fellowship items. Good luck.
Sponge Eyeshadow Applicator for Cleaning Keyboard
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! Although this one is probably beyond redemption, I will try the applicator on this one before swapping it out.
Use Foil to Prevent Meat Freezer Burn
What a great idea, have thrown out so much freezer burnt meat. Thanks
Check Refurbished Printer Cartridge Expiration Date
You can bet this will be my last HP printer. After two refills from Walgreens that didnt work I thought the printer was defective PLUS the refills never last as long as the new ones. Thank you for sharing this information. Shame on HP.
Chili Recipes?
I would like to thank everyone for the delicious chili recipes. Will try all of them once, then see which one(s) fit my family the best. Thanks so much.
Dentures Are Hurting My Gums?
Several weeks, until the swelling goes down. However, look for a product by the name of benzodent. This was recommended by my dentist several years ago, to use on my gums until they became adjusted to the dentures. Ask your druggist they stock it, may be abehind...
Save Dog Fluff for the Birds
Have already started saving the lint from my dryer for this very purpose!
Bleach Residue on Drinking Glasses?
Try using white vinegar. Fill each glass beyond the bleach mark. let them sit overnight. Just rinse out the next morning.
Neighbor Throws Things Into My Yard?
Call the polilce each time it happens. You will be creating a paper trail that can be used in court.Sue for harressment and / or damages. A lot of trouble, but well worth the effort.
Use Masking Tape to Make Seed Tapes
Did this last year and none of my seeds came up. Was so disappointing.
Use a Child's Wading Pool as a Garden
Will be searching everywhere for a kiddie pool! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing, oh, and have a wonderful day.
Make Your Own Storage Pantry for Buying in Bulk
A picture would help so much, could you do another post with a picture?
Stopping Scam Phone Calls?
The next time you get the call,act as if you are interested in what they are selling, get as much information as you can, name of company, address,phone number, agents name, extension number, then politely hang up. Your next step is to go to the website www...
Cheap Ink Cartridges?
You can get refills at Walgreens,the black ones for my printer are $10.00, the color ones are $15.00.
Ask Butcher To Make Sale Roasts Into Ground Beef
I never knew this, what a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Recycled Can for Filling Freezer Bags
Have to add my thank-you. What a great idea!! And what a great community to belong to, can usually find an answer to most anything relevant to a Thrifty household.
Advice from Surviving Hurricane Ike
Here are a few tips learned from Hurricane Ivan: If at all possible, try to keep 2 or 3 (5) gallon gas cans full if a hurricane enters the Gulf, withdraw money from the bank, if you are lucky enough to find a gas station on, they will be using a generator to...
Automatic Dishwashers Save Water
I agree, buy a good brand of dishwasher cleanser, the cheap ones dont work, leave stains.
Use Cinnamon Chips Instead of Nuts in Baking
What a great idea, had never heard of cinnamon chips. Thanks to the other readers for providing a link on where to buy them. I bookmarked a site so that I an go back to it in the very near future.
Onesie Cake
My grand daughter is planning for another baby, this will be her shower gift. Thanks for sharing a great idea, from one crafter to another.
Does anyone still use the old mop and bucket?
I dont use the Swiffer because of pet concerns, just a lightweight mop from the dollar store with the pine-sol mixture, so yes, its the old mop and bucket for me.
Cleaning Supply Co-Op
What a great idea. Just goes to show you, there are still decent people in this old world. Your parents are so lucky.
Keeping My Dog Warm at Night?
My dog was always inside with us. He was very clean, never a problem, just knew he was a very cold natured dog.
Cigarette Odor in an Air Conditioner?
See if your car has a cabin air filter that may need changing also. You might have to ask a dealer if your car has this. Good luck.
My Frugal Life - Depression Era Thread Tip
Love the button and thread tip! Never would have thought of either of those. Thanks
Be Satisfied with Your Purchase
Wish this were true with one of the local fast-food places. The service has been poor, food cold, food missing, diluted cokes. I did call the home office, but the results were dismal. No improvements, the counters are now so dusty you can actually see huge...
Benefits of Fish Oil Vitamins
I have anxiety attacks also and will be trying this. Thanks so much for the article.
AAA for Travelers
I have wondered what to give my son this year because he commutes long distances. This is it. Thanks for sharing.
Dyeing Clothing with Tea
I did this with white sheets to make country curtains. One lesson I learned-make sure ALL of the sheets are the same type material. Sheets came from thrift stores and turned out beautifully-complete with lots of ruffles.
