February 25, 2010 | ThriftyFun

Wax for Commercial Vinyl FlooringI am having commercial vinyl floor tile, installed in a bathroom. It will need to be waxed. Can anyone recommend a good floor wax, for vinyl flooring? This vinyl has no coating on it now. I was told, after it is installed, I will need to wax it.

Buying Lemon TangI'm trying to find out where I can purchase Lemon Tang packages.

Candyland Birthday PartyI am looking for ideas for a Candyland themed party.

Saving Money on PaperTips for saving money on paper. Share your ideas here.

Whitening Porcelain SinksI'm looking for some tips on how to whiten a porcelain sink.

Keeping My Neighbor's Pets Out of My YardOur neighbor's dog is getting our newspaper out of the paper box. What household products can I use to keep him away from the box?

Coloring a Leather HandbagI want to slightly darken a tan leather handbag. What product would you suggest to go from light saddle to a slightly darker shade?

Wiring a Two Pole Breaker For a GeneratorI would like to run a 2pole 20amp breaker separate from the other breakers to a portable generator. It would be in the off position unless there was an emergency to start the generator. Can this be done?

What Breed is My Dog?This is my dog Woody. I was told he was mini Pin and Chihuahua, but I'm not sure. Do you guys have any ideas?

Donating Single Shoe SamplesI work for a company that has sample shoes (only one). I'm trying to find an organization that we could donate these to, people with injuries and only have one foot, amputees. Does anyone know of such an organization?

Mattress Smells MoldyWe had water damage in our bedroom last year and now our mattress smells like mold. How do you remove the smell?

Fixing Slippery Wooden Stairs in ApartmentWhat are some options to put on wood indoor steps. They are in an apartment so we have to be careful of what we do. We have already fallen on them a few times.

Two Year Old Likes to Get Finger Tangled in HairI have a daughter who will be 2 in April. She has curly hair, a little past her shoulders. She likes to twirl her finger in her hair. The problem is sometimes she gets her finger caught in her hair, cutting off circulation.

Freezing Baked Jacket PotatoesAfter baking a jacket potato I then freeze them, but on defrosting and then reheating I find that they are black or brown inside. Can anyone tell me why?

Reupholstering an Accent ChairI am trying to remove a seat and back on a wooden accent chair from Cabot House so that I can reupholster it. I unscrewed the seat bottom, but the chair pad does not loosen. I cannot see how to remove the chair back since I do not see any screws.

Hitachi Bread Machine Won't Stay LockedMy Hitachi bread machine pan keeps popping out of the lock during the first knead, turning the machine off. It just doesn't seem to be locking properly. Any suggestions?

What Can I Make With These Ingredients?What can I make for dinner with ground beef, carrots, onions, tomato soup, Minute Rice, and sausage?

Painting the Aluminum Strips on Older Formica CountersI am doing faux painting on my laminate countertop. I need to paint the aluminum strips that are along the front and side edges. What can I do to prep the aluminum?

Staining Kitchen Cabinet Door InsertsHow do you finish kitchen cabinet doors, the inset only? I don't want to paint, but use stain, etc. Thanks.

How Can I Make Permanent Lines on a Whiteboard?I am a hockey coach looking to make a fun way for my players to learn the game (positioning, rules, etc). I have made a to-scale Nok-hockey "rink" out of "thrifty whiteboard" from Home Depot and pre-primed 1x3 (looks pretty realistic, if I do say so myself!).

Repairing Leather Furniture with a Cigarette BurnI need to repair a good sized cigarette burn in a leather sofa. Any suggestions? Does anyone have any experience with leather repair kits, that can be used by the homeowner? Thank you.

Jewelry Making and Beading Projects for BeginnersI have just started yet another craft, beading/jewelry making. I would like to know if anyone knows of any good websites that offer patterns for beginning beaders and or jewelry making.

Cleaning Holes on Mini Salt ShakerI have a mini salt shaker that I haven't used in quite awhile. The holes are clogged with salt. How do I unplug it so I can use it again? The salt is rock hard. I tried using a toothpick to no avail. Very hot water didn't work either.

Carry Address Labels With YouWhen going to places where they are going to have mailing lists and/or drawings (i.e. business expos,) that require you to enter your name and address on the entry blank, take along your address labels, and peel and stick them onto the entry blank.

Add Vitamin E Oil to Moisturizing LotionInexpensive lotions and creams do not moisturize skin well, but after being unemployed for over a year, the better ones were out of my budget. I found that adding a little bit of Vitamin E Oil to a new bottle of inexpensive lotion really ups its moisturizing power.

Phillips Screw Driver in a PinchIn a bind needing a phillips head screw driver but cant seem to find one? An old fashion potato peeler is an excellent substitute. It works as well as a screwdriver. The angle of the tip of the potato peeler makes it perfect.

Keep Food Cold Outside During Power OutageThis past weekend, my power went out and I was not expecting that to happen. We had quite a few inches of snow on the ground. I took my food out of the fridge and placed everything into a large plastic storage crate.

Leaving Bed Unmade May Control Dust MitesCalling all allergy sufferers! Researchers in the U.K. have found that leaving your bed unmade during the day reduces the number of dust mites, because the mites need the moisture from the bedding to survive.

Raw Egg White FacialThis is the simplest and best facial mask. Apply raw egg white evenly on your clean face. As the egg white dries, your skin will tighten and feel very weird. Keep your face as still as possible and let the egg white sit for 15 - 20 minutes.

Paint Tray Inside Plastic BagI have been painting the last couple of weeks and all the rooms are different colors. To save a lot of work on clean-up I put the painting tray in a plastic grocery bag. When you are done painting a room just pull the bag off the tray inside out and throw in the garbage.

Ink on a Polyurethane BagHow do you remove an ink stain from a polyurethane bag?

Rubber Bands for Gripping Jar LidsSingle people, elderly, and disabled need not fear jars and bottles again. Also great for gripping doorknobs. Wrap one or more rubber bands around the cap. Wrap one or more rubber bands around the bulk of the product.

Corkboard Inside Kitchen CabinetsIf you don't like cluttering up your fridge with photos, recipes, and shopping lists, install a piece of cork board on the inside of a cabinet door.

Starting Plants from SeedWinter is breaking, Spring is around the corner, and once again, I'm looking at all of the garden catalogs, but one thing is different this year. My husband lost his job, and we can't buy anything we want. Thank goodness I love starting plants from seed.

Pet Food AdditionsSave that juice from canned meats (such as tuna) and pour it over your pet's dry food, they will love you forever. I save it in the refrigerator and only add a tablespoon at a time. Once in a great while, I "accidentally" drop some of the meat in the juice.

Garden: Bug CarThis is one of my favorite gardens from the 70s. It got confiscated in Woodstock by Willie Nelson!

centerpiece with gumboils in vase filled with feathers and flowers

Use Gumballs In CenterpiecesDecorate with gumballs and it will be a hit. I filled the base of the vase with gumballs and then added the rest of the florals and feathers. Fun, fun for any event.

St. Patrick's Day CraftsI am looking for some crafts for St. Patty's Day.

Cody (American Bulldog)Cody is a 5 year old American Bulldog. We got snow for Valentine's last week! In this picture, he looks like he's smiling!

Allie Mae (Berman)Allie Mae is an almost 10 year old Berman. We got Allie Mae when we lived in St. Louis, MO about 10 years ago, I bought her from a Vet there.

In Memory Of Big Daddy (The Dog Whisperer)I just wanted to tell all the pet lovers out there. I received a notice from the Dog Whisperer website that announced that "Big Daddy", Caesar's right hand 'man' passed away last Friday.

Craft Project: Tissue Paper FlowerThis flower gives a lifelike impression and with thin paper, you can make a very elegant flower. You can arrange them on a flat plate or use as an accent to your project.

Tips For Photographing Your Garden In WinterYou may not have many (if any) flowers blooming in your garden right now, but the winter season still offers some great opportunities for photographing your garden.

Making Functional Window ShuttersFor years now, I've been around homes that have pretty, decorative, ornamental window shutters that don't do anything except accent the windows. I can't help but think that long ago, window shutters were actually functional.

Cheesy Pasta SaladCook hamburger with onions and drain. Add everything except tomatoes. Add tomatoes to top.

Wood Stove Blowers Aren't WorkingI just got a new wood stove with two blowers on it. I had to put the thing together myself. I wired it up like the instructions said and even added a new grounded outlet. But every time I plug it in it trips the breaker.

Effects of Salt on a Mongo PlantWhat is the effect of salt on a mongo plant?

Crockpot Recipes for Soldier OverseasOur family has "adopted" a soldier overseas in Iraq. I read about sending a crock pot and the ingredients to make homemade food a few years ago but I can't remember where I saw this and Google is not finding it.

Salmon DelightDrain salmon, reserving the liquid. Break the salmon into bite-size chunks. Drain bean sprouts thoroughly and place in 2 qt. casserole. Saute' celery and onions in butter until tender.

Chocolate Marshmallow CookieFor the dough: Cream together shortening and sugar. Add vanilla, egg and milk; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to shortening mixture. Beat thoroughly.

Making Pyramage CardsHow do you make Pyramage cards?

Two Sets of Measuring UtensilsTwo sets of measuring cups and spoons are a must for any kitchen. Use one to measure the wet ingredients, one for the dry. This saves the wash and dry time exercise when cooking or baking.

Growing Vegetables From SeedsI am a beginning gardener and I would like to grow veggies with my kids. I was wondering what seeds are easiest. Also, can I use seeds I already have in the house like a peach seed or apple seeds? I'm just curious what will grow and what won't?

Mexican Egg RollsBrown beef, onion, garlic and pepper; drain. Stir in beans, cheese, ketchup, chili powder and cumin. Put 1 teaspoon mixture in the center of each wonton skin; moisten edges with water and fold like an envelope.

Mushroom JoesRich, hearty and delicious. Combine all and heat thoroughly. Serve over toast or on buns.

Fruit CupsDissolve gelatin in hot water. Add frozen orange juice and stir until dissolved. Add fruits and chill overnight. Serves 12-15.

Address Book for Internet InformationAn inexpensive address book is a great place to pencil in passwords for various on-line accounts. "A" is for Amazon and American Express, etc. Using pencil will prolong the life of your book, which should be kept in a safe place!

Spicy Cheese Tortilla RollupsIn a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, green onions, salsa and Cheddar cheese. Spread the cream cheese mixture in even portions on the tortillas.

Composting Without Attracting AnimalsCan anyone give me any information about composting? Is it OK to do it in Arizona? We have animals like bobcats and coyotes and I don't want to draw them into my yard.

Freeze Bulk Ground Beef In Flat Serving SizesWhen we buy burger in large packages, we part it out, usually in 1 pound packs. We put each section into a gallon size freezer bag, then flatten it out in the skillet like a large burger, zip the bag and freeze. This makes thawing, cooking, and browning so much easier.

Diabetic Carrot PieMix ingredients together and pour into unbaked 9" pie shell. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes and then turn oven to 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.

Identifying Reused Margarine Containers By LidsIf you reuse margarine containers, for example, to store food in the refrigerator, and have accumulated several of the same size yet different brands, use the top from the Brand A margarine with the container from Brand B to simplify identification.