Rooting a Weeping Cherry Tree Cutting?
dip the cuttings in a root starter product available at reputable gardening center. Some products have you soak the cuttings in water with the root starter until roots form and then plant.
How Do I Get a Dog to Stop Mounting People?
Get him fixed. Right now in dog years, hes the equivalent of a horny teenager and that wont change until hes snipped.
Improving the Flavor of Canned Bean and Ham Soup?
I agree, that soup needs help! Im a big fan of Emerils Original Essence seasoning. Its not hot, but has many wonderful spices it in.
Color Scheme Advice for Basement With Exposed Logs and Wood Walls?
Im from Emporia KS now living in WI. We built a home 6 yrs ago and all my trim is painted white. Its gorgeous. However, I would leave your logs and wallboards natural color because as taste and trends change, its much harder to change paint on a log than other...
Lipstick on Polyester?
There is a great product called Kiss Out stain remover. Its in a stick and made especially for lipstick and oil/grease based stains. Id try Dawn dish liquid first, but then get the Kiss Out
Blue Rainbow Tea Ideas?
How about Blueberry tea? Stash makes a yummy one and you can add a drop of blue food coloring if you like.
Advice for Saving for the Future?
Make it a game with rewards for your good behavior, whatever motivates you; gold stars, your favorite dessert, pedicure. Create a chart and mark your progress. With me, once it became a game, I found all kinds of ways to save more money - transferring the money...
Using a Kiddie Pool to House Train a Puppy?
My daughters dog just had 12 puppies and they used a large plastic swim pool to keep them corralled. She had them all potty-trained before they went to home at 9 weeks. It takes diligence and a sharp attentive eye. Youll need LOTS of newspaper.
Grease Stain on Polyester?
Pre-treat it with a heavy dose of Dawn dish soap (NOT with bleach) and let it sit overnight. Wash clothing using Dawn dish soap in place of laundry soap.
Paint Color to Coordinate With Copper?
Greens, umbers, and some burnt reds - but you have to be careful with reds.
Planning a Luau Birthday Party for a Two Year Old?
Fruit chunks in cups; you can get dirt-cheap lais, etc., from online souvenir shops.
How Long Does Brewed Coffee Stay Fresh?
As long as you take if off the heating unit, it will stay fine. Its the heat that kills the flavor and make it harsh.
Use Epsom Salts on Your Tomatoes and Peppers?
Tomatoes crave magnesium - which is what epson salt is. Peppers - I dont know
Keeping a Mirror From Streaking?
Im a big fan of Mr. Clean. I use it on everything. Its grease cutting properties cuts streaking and makes all my glass sparkle!
Inexpensive Wedding Tips?
Im a firm believer in dumping many of the you have to do it this way mentality of weddings, especially in this economy. Since its a second wedding, would you be open to the idea of having the meal as pot luck? Everyone has a wonderful recipe they make. Ask...
Clean Clothes Smell Bad?
Seasonal temperatures and humidity changes in your home will cause clothing to begin to mildew much quicker. Ive had to rewash clean clothes to get rid of the smell as well. I started adding 1 TBS of baking soda to the wash and that helped; transfer to dryer...
