August 30, 2010 | ThriftyFun

Python 2.2.1 Programming LanguageWhy do I need Python 2.2.1.Question By seadig2 August 30, 2010

Ice and Water Not Working on Kenmore RefrigeratorNeither the ice nor the water are working on my Kenmore refrigerator 5770*700.Question By mike August 30, 2010

Replacing the Elastic Waistbands My daughter has some vintage skirts that had elastic waists that are now stretched out (old elastic cannot be removed), but the material still seems to be okay. Question By cybergrannie August 30, 2010

Growing Lavender from SeedA lavender seed just sprouted in a glass filled with water. I want to plant it outdoors. Am I supposed to plant it outdoors or indoors of my apartment? Tell me please how am I supposed to planted it. Thank you! Question By Iris Padilla August 30, 2010

Controlling Bamboo in the GardenHow do you control bamboo plants in the garden to stop them from spreading at the base?Question By DAVID PARR August 30, 2010

Changing the Belt on a Dirt Devil Swivel Glide Upright VacuumI have an "older" Dirt Devil Swivel Glide upright vacuum cleaner. Now I've lost the instructions to change the belt. Can you help?Question By annelle snyder August 30, 2010

Vacationing in San AntonioWe're trying to plan a trip for fall break (late October). I suggested we go to San Antonio, and stay at a hotel on the Riverwalk. My husband's only reservation is that he thought the area has a lot of crime. Question By Lisa August 30, 2010

Wizard of Oz Decorations and Craft IdeasI would like information on Wizard of Oz decorations and craft ideas.Question By Sharon August 30, 2010

How Do I Make Soft Sculpture Dolls?I would like information on how to make soft sculpted dolls.Question By Jude August 30, 2010

Art Nouveau or Art Deco Bedroom Decorating IdeasI would like to create an art nouveau/deco room. My favourite colour is green. I was thinking of doing something green and chocolate brown with light pink. Any suggestions? This is for my new room away from home. I'm 21.Question By Darkangel August 30, 2010

Determining the Origin and Value of Old Three Part BottleI have an old bottle; it is made in 3 different pieces welded together. The top, neck, the body, and the bottom are all welded together so you can see the 3 different pieces and the glass welding. It stands about 12 inches high, with a diameter of 4 inches.Question By Russell August 30, 2010

Small Brown and White Bugs in Wood HeadboardMy 5 1/2 year old and I have been getting these tiny little red bite marks that swell and itch. I first thought they where insect bites. Now I'm lost. I found little brown and white bugs in the corner of my homemade wood headboard that has padding and fabric. Question August 30, 2010

Cream of Asparagus SoupTrim roots and leaves from leeks, leaving only white and about 2 inches of green sections. Split lengthwise; slice crosswise about 1/4 inch thick. Recipe By Robin August 30, 2010

Refrigerator Mashed PotatoesCook peeled potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain, mash until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. Cool. Cover and place in refrigerator.Recipe By Robin August 30, 2010

Maraschino Cherry SaladDrain pineapple and save 3 tablespoons juice. Drain cherries and save all juice. Mix fruit and marshmallows in one bowl. Set aside. In another large bowl, mix softened cream cheese with juices.Recipe By Robin August 30, 2010

Grilled Avocado, Tomato and Basil SandwichA delicious toasted sandwich made with avocado and tomato.Recipe August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Petit FoursBake cake according to directions on cake mix box. When cool, crumble cake in a large bowl (leave a few spoonfuls of crumbs to decorate tops) and stir in can of cream cheese frosting.Recipe By dorothy wedenoja August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Pita PizzasThese are better than takeout - honest!Recipe By Carol Young August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Frozen Lemonade DessertSo refreshing and easy to make, just three ingredients.Recipe By Ann Winberg August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Vegetarian PieIn 10 inch skillet, heat beans, salsa, corn, and carrot to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until carrot is tender. In 2 quart saucepan, heat water, milk, butter, and salt to boiling.Recipe By linda August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Homemade Chili OilMuch less cost than store bought and can be made in five minutes or less. Combine oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Cook over very low heat until oil reaches 180 degrees F.Recipe August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Scenery: Maine Baxter State ParkI recently went to Maine Baxter State Park on vacation. This was a beautiful day. The sky was so blue and just caught my eye.Photo By cindy August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Travel: Sunset (Santiago, Chile)During the summer, I traveled to Santiago, Chile to take care of my 2-year-old niece. One day I have the opportunity to go and explore Santiago all by myself. At the end of the day, I hiked Ciero Santa Lucia and I took this photo as the sun set on downtown Santiago.Photo By Jennie August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Keep Safety Pins HandyI have learned to keep a couple large pins attached to the cell phone/ID case I wear around my neck.Tip By Linda from Bloomington, IL August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Maintaining a Paper ShredderI was shredding paper, and my home paper shredder just quit on me. No noise, no sparks, no anything. It's held together by phillips screws, and being a former electronics tech, I decided to take it apart.Question By Carol Rodriguez August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Using a dog tag for medical information.

Use Dog Tag for Medical InformationI purchased a dog tag from PetSmart and on one side I have my name and phone number, on the other side I list O-POS / DIABETIC. It's attached to my key chain just in case of an emergency and can easily be seen.Tip By CPJ August 30, 2010 Contest Winner

Use Plastic Baton as Water BulbMy little friend, took a half a plastic baton with the plastic top on and filled it with water and stuck it in my African violet that was doing rather poorly. The water line went down a little and then emptied.Tip By Robyn Fed August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Searching Documents for Word or Phrase You can eliminate wasting time proofing a document looking for a particular phrase or word (i.e., if you opened a 120 page document and you were searching for something related to "Vitamin A"), by doing the following:Tip By Cajun August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Link: Finish Your Food CardsI just came across this site and I love this guy's sense of humor, and the clever creations he's posted so far! This particular link is to help you with picky eating children by way of printable cards, but I am sure you'll also like his other idea, too.Tip August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Prepare Onions in BulkTo peel onions without tears, soak onions in water for 2 minutes and peel. Process by chopping some and slicing the rest in the food processor. Then store in separate air tight containers in the refrigerator. Use as needed.Tip August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Perfect Microwave PotatoFor a perfect potato, take a washed medium potato, peeled or not, and coat with a bit of olive oil and salt (both optional). Place in a ceramic bowl covered with wax paper, and cook in the microwave on maximum, for about 8 to 12 minutes.Photo By Jose August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Dimensional Paint RecipeTo make dimensional paint, you'll need 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4-1/2 cup water and food coloring. In a small bowl, mix the salt and flour. Start out by adding 1/4 c. water and stir well.Tip By Monica August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Paper Plate Smiley FaceCut 2 silver dollar size circles from black construction paper for the eyes. Cut out a 2 1/2 inch smiley face mouth or alternately another circle.Tip By dejohnsrld August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

A Loving SpoonfulA cheap, cheerful and useful homemade gift that can be assembled with things you have in your craft box or even lying around the house in an emergency! Wooden spoons are a traditional gift for newlyweds or as a love token.Tip By ayesha christmas August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Homemade Stain SprayTo make a pre-wash stain remover, mix 1/3 part non-sudsing ammonia, 1/3 part dish soap and 1/3 part water. Pour into clearly labeled spray bottle. Apply to stains and allow to sit only 5 minutes, then wash ASAP.Tip By Monica August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Fencing To Keep Pets Out of GardenI have an 80 foot mobile home with flower bed's all around it. I wanted to keep my dogs out of the flowers, so I went to Lowe's and bought some wood lattice fencing (4 x 8 feet), as I couldn't afford the plastic kind.Tip By Barbara August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Use Epsom Salts for Dog's Itchy SkinMy Maltese, Molly, had awfully itchy skin, so after spending hundreds of dollars on treatment I tried Epsom salts in her bath water, and it did the trick. She also had a badly infected eye from rubbing her face on the ground to ease the itching.Tip By clarice August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Daphne (Yorkshire Terrier)Daphne is an 11 year old Yorkshire terrier. My sister got her from a breeder for me as a B-day gift. She was born in 1999. She likes to play with her froggie and bark.Photo August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Jilly (Angora Goat)Jilly Goat is about 8 years old. She is mostly Angora. Jilly was given to us from a friend about a year ago. She loves being petted, eating, and playing with her pal, Itty Bitty (another goat). Photo By Lynette August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Jethro (Bichon/Shih Tzu/Cavalier Mix)Jethro is 5 1/2 months old. He is a mix of Bichon, Shih Tzu and Cavalier. My kids have grown and moved out and I wanted a dog for so long but waited for just the right one. I saw him up for adoption and fell in love. My kids gave him to me for Mothers Day!Photo By Carol Young August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

In Memory Of Sheba (Black Lab/Golden Retriever)RIP Sheba. It is with a heavy Heart to report my beloved Sheba has passed away. She was a week from her 15th birthday. She was the sweetest and most lovable pet I've ever owned.Photo By Peggy August 30, 2010 Contest Entry

Shiny Spot on TableI have a matte finish coffee table and I used a baking powder paste to remove spots (unknown) and it removed them. I think it also removed the matte finish because now the spots are shiny. Any quick fixes other than refinishing the table?Question By Jay August 30, 2010

Grilling Apron from Blue JeansThis is a quick apron to sew together for backyard grilling. Use the legs and seats of the jeans and sew together to make the width of the apron.Featured Craft By Monica August 30, 2010

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