July 31, 2010

Photo Album for RecipesI bought this photo card holder to hold the recipes that I make over and over again. I leave it out on my counter top. It makes it handy and attractive at the same time.

 

Repairing Scratches in Laminate Wood Flooring?How can I repair scratches in a laminate wood floor?

 

Why Do Potatoes Turn Black After Cooking?Why do potatoes turn black after you have peeled them and cooked them?

 

Is It Safe to Use Styrofoam in Planters for Growing Vegetables?Is it safe to use Styrofoam in planters for vegetables?

 

Buying Lestoil in Canada?I have coveralls with grease on them. I used Lestoil for years and now have multiple bottles of green cleaners that do not clean grease. Can we still buy Lestoil in Canada? Where? If not, what really will remove grease from work clothing?

 

Will Heat Damage Baby Wipes?Is it safe to leave baby wipes in a car even if it gets hot outside?

 

Getting Rid of Tiny Clear Pests?Today I looked up "tiny clear pests" and started reading the nightmares you have had in naming or getting rid of this tiny speck of salt or even tinier pepper dots. My house has become a nightmare. The car, the garage, the closets, the wood, the socks the everything.

 

Dishwasher Leaving Streaks and Spots on Plastic Storage Containers?First, let this frustrated bachelor tell you what I'm doing. Then someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong.

 

Removing Goof Off Stains on Leather Furniture?My daughter spilled red and pink nail polish on my leather ottoman. Nail polish remover did not remove it, so I used Goof Off, which has left a white residue that I cannot remove. The nail polish has gone, though. Any ideas on what would remove the residue?

 

Throwing a Princess Theme Party?I am planning a 4 yr old birthday party for a girl; the theme is princess. Any ideas?

 

How Do I Keep Litter From Sticking to Sides of Cat Box?Is there a way to keep the litter from sticking to the sides of a cat box when you scoop it out? Can you spray something in the box? And what can you use that is safe for the cat?

 

Removing Fish Odor from Couch Cushions?Okay, so here is the deal: my wife spilled some cat food, fish cat food onto our couch. We have tried: lemon juice, Febreze, baking soda, and Dawn dishwashing soap. Nothing will remove this terrible stench!

 

Freezing Stuffed Banana Peppers?What is a good simple way to stuff banana peppers and freeze them?

 

Getting Help With the Dishes?Anyone have realistic advice on getting others to help me with the dishes? We do not have a dishwasher. It's 99 percent of the time me doing all the dishes. Yuck! I've hated dishes since high school and actually rebelled against it.

 

Buying a Digital Notebook for Recipes?I am looking for a digital book like a note book, Coby V-Zon, but only want to load all my recipes. Then I can have it in my kitchen, when I am cooking. I have hundreds of recipes. Does anyone know where I can buy one? Thanks.

 

Buying Lamp Oil in Bulk and Inexpensively?Where can I buy lamp oil in bulk, inexpensively? I want to cut down on my electric bill.

 

Color Ideas for an Area Rug?I have a dark green sofa. The wall is a tan color. The floor is light hardwood. What color of area rug would or should I choose?

 

Blood Stains on Car Upholstery?How do you remove blood stains from car upholstery? It has been on there all afternoon.

 

Painting Over Varnish Without Sanding?I've seen some older posts already about painting directly over varnished furniture, but it's not exactly the same problem that I have. I was just wondering, I have a small, mahogany corner shelf unit that someone forgot to move when we were oil-painting the door next to it.

 

How Do I Remove Bad Odor from Ice Trays?My ice trays came with my refrigerator. When I take them out of the freezer to use the ice, the empty trays have a very bad freezer smell. How can I remove this smell and keep it from happening? Thanks.

 

Determining Home Value for Insurance Replacement Coverage?What is the average residential construction cost for a two story brick single family home in NC? I am interested for the purpose of insurance replacement coverage and do not want to be over or under insured.

 

Cabbage and Ham Pie With Biscuit Dumpling Crust?My aunt says her mom used to make the best "cabbage pie", they all looked forward to leftovers when they had ham because they knew this was next on the menu! But she can't remember everything in it or how to make it. She says she's never seen a recipe for anything like it.

 

How Do I Remove Mildew From Wood Paneling?What can I use to remove mildew from a corner of the bedroom wall. It is on the wood. I just don't want to have to remove the entire wood panel covering in my RV. If I do what can I use to replace the wood panel? Something not too expensive please.Thanks.

 

Natural Hair Moisturizer for African American Hair?I am looking for a natural hair moisturizer for African American hair.

 

Pickled Green Bean Recipe?Where do I find a recipe for canning pickled green beans?

 

My Dogs Won't Eat Dog Food Only Human Food?I have a 1 year old miniature Jack Russel. She has already had her 1st season. (all fine). For a little while now my dog has gone off her food. She is still very active, still drinking, no loose poos, she might have a little every now and then, but not much.

 

Fixing Gritty Freezer Jam?My black raspberry freezer jam came out gritty. I used Certo. Any fix you can recommend?

 

Removing Dents from Linoleum?How do you remove dents from linoleum?

 

Finding Someone to Help With Home Repair?My great grandmother left me a house and it needs a lot of home improvement and order for me and my kids to live in it. Do you know of any one who can help me make it livable?

 

Bell Peppers Have a Brown Film on Them?I planted bell peppers and they are producing with a brown film on them. Are they diseased or are they safe to use?

 

Smell Out of Washer?How do I get rid of the smell of white spirits in the washing machine and clothes?

 

Cookbook for Welbilt ABM-150R Bread Machine?My ABM-150R Welbilt breadmaker did not have the cookbook booklet.

 

Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites?I got bit by some little red ants about two weeks ago, they are now infected and look horrible. What can I put on them to heal?

 

Getting Rid of Slugs?Does anyone know how to make an effective, liquid slug repellent/killer?