October 8, 2006

Amanda (Calico)Amanda is my 17 year old short haired calico. I adopted her from a pet store in 1988.

 

Deep Red Bedspread?I am looking for a paint for walls when using deep red bedspread?

 

Water Stain on Satin Shoes?I got caught in the rain in my cream colored satin shoes. On the side, there is a water stain which is now MUCH darker than the rest of the shoe. Any advice how to clean this, without using bleach?

 

Fixing Mistakes When Painting Fabric?I am working with acrylic paints, and also painting on fabric. Does any have any idea how to remove some of the mistakes I made off fabric?

 

Transmission Fluid on Fabric?How do you remove transmission fluid from fabric?

 

Storing Watermelon?How do you store watermelon? When storing watermelon in a covered container in the refrigerator and a piece of paper towel is placed in the bottom of the container and also on top of the watermelon, what does this do to the watermelon?

 

Cleaning Sticky Label Residue off My Jacket?How do I get a sticky label off of a suede jacket?

 

Juice Pouch Gameboy Case?I am looking for a pattern using jammers or capri sun pouch to make gameboy carry case.

 

Burnt Rubber on Carpet?We replaced the belt on our vacuum cleaner and after doing that it left black marks on the carpet and the side opposite of the belt was hot. We have a beige carpet, not sure what kind (we rent), but carpet is kind that feels like velcro when you walk on it with socks.

 

Moving a Window Decal to a Different Window?If I remove a kid's sports decal from the car window, can I reapply it to another car window?

 

Theme Ideas for My Room?I am a 9 year old girl. I love any thing that has to do with music, taking pictures, and hanging posters. But I have a problem. My room has no actual theme at all.

 

Do I freeze extra baked goods before or after baking?Do I freeze extra baked goods before or after baking?

 

Halloween Party Food Ideas?I'm having a Halloween party and I have the decorations set but I need a little help on ideas with the food. I have eyeball ice cubes and I'm putting little plastic spiders on toothpicks but what else can I do?

 

Making Leather Boots Smaller?I have a pair of leather boots that are too big in length. I read your part about the vinegar, I didn't know that, thanks for that tip. But I need to know, what can I do to help make my favorite boots smaller, if even just a little.

 

Removing Color From Fabric?How do I take out just some color from valances. They are too bright of a yellow to match my duvet. I tried putting them in the washer with regular chlorine bleach but no color came out. I just want to take some of the brightness out not all the color.

 

Car Bangs When Shifting Into Overdrive?Why does my 1997 Buick Lasabre shift into overdrive with a bang?

 

Carpet Cleaning Machine Reviews?I need help with choosing a GOOD carpet cleaning machine, any suggestions?

 

Permanent Marker on Rubber?How can I remove a black permanent ink stain from rubber shoe soles?

 

Potato Salad For 100 People?How much potato salad for 100 people?

 

Akita Breeders in Manchester, England?Are there any Akita breeders in or around the manchester area?

 

Dry Ranch Dressing Recipe?I need recipe for a ranch dressing powder, like the ones you buy in 1 ounce packages.

 

Terry Cloth Bibs?How do you make terry cloth bibs?

 

High School Fundraiser Ideas?I am 16 and in high school. Through the high school I, along with 29 other students will be going to Chicago for Model UN. Which is where we go and represent countries and debate on World Issues from that countries point of view.

 

Cleaning a Tempurpedic Mattress?How can I get pee and other stains off my Tempurpedic mattress?

 

Hard Water Stains in The Washing Machine?How do you clean the hard water scum from above the water line in the washing machine?

 

IOU Coupon Gift Ideas?I would like ideas for IOU coupon gifts for my husband. He is sixty years old and not one to go out a lot. He loves to stay home with our dog Holly.

 

Removing a Tire from a Rim?I collect aluminum for cash, mostly aluminum cans. I have recently found in the garbage a tire from a car on an aluminum rim. I have no use for the rim, but need to remove the tire in order to cash in the aluminum rim.

 

Blocking The Sun From Coming In My Windows?I have 3 large kitchen windows with closed mini blinds that don't stop the sun's heat. Any temporary fix suggestions?

 

Liquid Evaporative Air Freshener?Does anyone know how to make liquid evaporative type air freshener with essential oils?

 

Kitten Not Having Bowel Movements?My three week old kitten has not had a bowel movement since I rescued her. Is that normal?

 

2009 Sophomore Float Ideas?I need ideas/themes for 2009 sophomore class float for homecoming parade, thrifty on a budget.