August 29, 2010

Getting Rid of GophersHere is an eco-friendly and humane way to reduce the ground rodents like gophers from your sensitive gardening areas. This does not kill the rodents but they will move away from that section of your yard.

 

Tiny Brownish Red Bugs in Kitchen Cupboards ?I have recently found a bunch of these tiny brownish red bugs crawling around my kitchen cupboards. I don't think they're bedbugs. At first glance I thought they were small ants. Does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them?

 

Getting Rid of Raccoons Naturally?What is a natural raccoon repellent?

 

Identifying and Eliminating Odor in Mobile Home?I live in a mobile home and have just moved in. My question is there is a smell in the house that I cannot seem to find. No, it does not smell like a dead animal. It is an odor that just does not smell right.

 

Recipes Using Corn Tortillas?I am looking for a non-traditional recipe for leftover corn tortillas.

 

Looking for Discount Food Stores Near Reading Pennsylvania?Are there any food discount stores near Reading, PA?

 

Removing Paint From Brick?Does anyone have a remedy to remove old paint spots from the outside brick on the house without ruining the brick finish? Thanks.

 

Caring for a Three Week Old Orphan Kitten?I have an orphaned kitten who is 3 weeks old. Our veterinarian has just administered a deworming agent. Will she be able to drink her formula milk immediately after being dewormed?

 

What Does "sm" Mean in Knitting Instructions?In knitting what does the abbreviation "sm" mean?

 

What Causes Yellow Leaves On Squash Plants?My zucchini and summer squash both have brown and yellow leaves. Is this because I water too much or is it getting too much full sun?

 

Treating a Kitten for Dehydration?My 3 week old kitten had just experienced vomiting 5 times 2 days ago. After vomiting, she turned pale. Our veterinarian prescribed Plasil for her vomiting. What home remedies or medications can be given to her to treat dehydration?

 

Using and Caring for Miracle Maid Saucepans?Several years ago I was given a set of Miracle Maid saucepans as a wedding gift. Two have deep lids with double handles. I now want to use them, but can't find the instructions. Can anyone tell me how to use them please?Many thanks.

 

What is the Chemical Mix to Make Colored Flames?Does anyone know what you mix to throw on a campfire to make color flames? I think it's just household products, but what? I can buy packs, but they are expensive. Thanks.

 

Clearing a Neglected Yard of Ivy and Blackberries?I used to be a professional gardener. My friend's back yard has plum and apricot trees, but they are neglected and I am trying to maintain the lawn. The ivy is climbing the trees and the blackberries have taken over about 60% of the yard. What do I do about this?

 

How Do I Bathe a Cat?What is the easiest way to bathe a mother cat that will not stay in the water unless you hold her down? She has 3 four day old kittens and they are all infested with fleas, and must be treated safely, without chemicals.

 

Can't Reset GFCI Outlet?I have an outdoor GFCI outlet that won't reset. An orange light stays lit, but the reset button will not pop out the test button. I just noticed this recently when the outdoor landscape lighting wouldn't come on. What are some possible causes of this?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Am wondering if my new puppy Snoop is actually a Pit Bull mix. It looks like he may have Boxer.

 

Are Cedar Chips Toxic if Ingested by a Dog?My dog ate some cedar chips. He is not sick, but he will not eat any food at all. He is drinking water though.

 

Craft Ideas Using Recycled Leather Jacket?I have a leather jacket that has a large tear in the leather. I hate to throw it out so I'm looking for some craft ideas to recycle the leather from the jacket.

 

Replacement Rubber for Small Tea Cart Wheels?I just bought a tea cart. I need to replace the rubber around the wheels. I have found the large rubber replacements for the 14 inch wheels on line. I cannot find the small rubber replacements for the small wheels anywhere. Does any one know where I can get these?

 

Cookware for a Glass Top Stove?What kind of pots can you use on a glass top stove?

 

Stopping Bleeding of a Dog's Nail?How do I stop my dog's nail from bleeding after clipping too close?

 

Stains on White Kitchen Countertops?How do I get coffee stains off of my white kitchen counter tops? It's worse than Kool-aid.

 

Removing Starch from an Iron?What solution can I use for taking starch off a clothes iron?

 

Decorating Ideas For Living Room?How do I decorate a huge living room, with a built in gas fireplace that has a shelf on top of it for a TV? The room has a staircase hidden by a half wall on one side, the other side is next to a bar/dining nook.

 

Making Liquid Soap from Leftover Bar Soap?How do I make liquid soap out of slivers of bar soap?

 

Getting Rid of Gophers?We have a pesty gopher in our garden. Does anyone know how to get rid of gophers? Thanks.

 

Correct Way to Note Payee on Money Order?If I fill out a money order do I have to use the full legal name for the payee or can I use the first and last name that I know him by (e.g. if I know him by Bobby Smith, but his full legal name is Robert James Smith can I just use Bobby Smith on the money order if I want)?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Here is the mom of Snoop and Loca that I just posted. I am wondering what the puppies are?

 

Ideas for Activities at a Rehabilitation Facility?I am a activity director for a rehabilitation facility, so they pretty much come here to get better and then go home. I have a hard time getting residents into activities.

 

Living on a Fixed Income?I am in financial crisis. After I am out this situation, how do I budget my fixed income so that every need is met?

 

Painting Press Board Furniture?How do you paint pressed wood furniture?

 

Spider Repellent Recipe?What is a natural spider repellent?

 

Cigarette Ashes in Soil Killed Flowers?Some of the neighborhood kids took an interest in my flower garden. They found cigarette ashes in my neighbor's discard can next door, and thought they would be doing my plants such a wonderful service in pouring the discarded ashes on my plants. The plants died.

 

Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes?We have a GLD2440res1 Frigidaire Gallery series dishwasher. We have had residue left on our plastics and it is not cleaning our dishes. Has this happened to you and how to resolve? Thank you.

 

Red Maple Seedling Not Branching Out?My wife is growing red maples from seedlings. They are now over three feet tall since February of this year. They are not branching out, when will this happen or how can we encourage them?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Wondering what kind of puppy this is?