August 12, 2013

Berry SlawThis page contains berry slaw recipes. Try a berry slaw recipe as a substitute for traditional cole slaw as a side dish salad.

 

Growing FuchsiasThis is a page about growing fuchsias. There is a wide variety of fuchsia plants, including those often grown as annuals and hardy types you can plant in your garden. All have lovely blooms and can attract hummingbirds to your garden.

 

Using DehumidifiersThis is a page about using dehumidifiers. Using a dehumidifier, which removes excess humidity from the air in your home, can help you feel cooler.

 

Repairing Cigarette Burns on Leather?This is a page about repairing cigarette burns on leather. When you or a guest accidentally drops cigarette ash on the leather couch it can leave a burn mark.

 

Roquefort Dressing Recipes?This page contains Roquefort dressing recipes. Rich tangy Roquefort dressing does up even the simplest of salads.

 

Repairing a Leather Seam?This is a page about repairing a leather seam. Repairing a leather seam on furniture or other items can seem difficult.

 

Training a Cat to Not ScratchIf left to their own devices cats will scratch just about anything in your home, carpet, furniture, screens, and more. This is a page about training a cat to not scratch.

 

Daisy (Artesian Norman Basset Hound)She and I competed in Obedience Trials and also did pet therapy at nursing homes and a group home for handicapped adults.

 

Saving on Magazine SubscriptionsOne of my splurges is subscriptions to several magazines. I only purchase subscriptions from discount sites, but it is vital to read the "fine print".

 

Afternoon FlightBlue sky, afternoon ray of sunshine, and a bird in flight.

 

Stopping My Couch Cushions From SlidingI tried every trick in the book to prevent the couch cushions from slipping but nothing worked. This is my solution. It may not look the best but it works perfect.

 

Easy Milk Face MaskMakes enough to cover 2 adult sized faces. Store extra in a container in the fridge.

 

Best Way To Sell Aluminum TabsThe proper way to store pull tabs is in zip locks, or boxes if your into larger amounts. I have sold over 40 million of them to support my 3 charities.

 

No Luck with Moth BallsDon't bother with the tip about scattering moth balls. I did this and next morning, they were all GONE. The squirrels must have loved them.

 

Removing Grease on Laminated CupboardsBi-carb soda and hot water 25/75 mix. Lay it on, scrub it on and off with paper towels. No more sticky, spotty cupboards!

 

Deer Cloth for Deterring Squirrels from ApplesThis was my solution after every single apple disappeared last year. I go out several times a day and eyeball a count of ALL of the apples and they ALL seem to still be there.

 

What Breed is My Puppy?I just got my puppy and the original owner said she's 11weeks and that she's a Norfolk Terrier mix. I don't know what breed she is or if she's even a Norfolk. I weighed her and she's about 5 lbs.

 

Raccoons in Garage?I noticed a large number of raccoons walking around my garage at 4am one night, they were at the door of the garage scoping it out. It looked like they were trying to figure out access. 5 days later at least one found access.

 

Buying String for Wind Chime Repair?What is the name of the string and where can I buy it?

 

Keeping Cat from Climbing My Screens?We have a new kitty that likes to climb all my window screens. We've sprayed her with water to get her down, but she'll climb right back up. Suggestions?

 

Child Support Payments and Social Security?I am in receipt of Social Security for my self and my 1 year old daughter. If I claim child support does that effect the money I receive at the moment, or is that on top of the money I have just now.

 

Natural Sources of Nitric Oxide?What are the natural sources of nitric oxide?

 

Keeping Horse Flies Off?How do you get horse flies off of you if they land on you?

 

17th Birthday Party Ideas?Last year I threw a party for my daughter's sweet 16 and it was a disaster. I need a good idea for her 17th birthday. She is a little upset at what happened last year and I don't want that to happen this year. Please help!

 

13th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is turning 13 soon and is nagging me about having a big thing and she is inviting most of her grade what should we do?

 

Some Circuits Not Working?I am dog sitting for my parents for two weeks and I went to turn on the living room light at night to grab a few things before bed. It did not turn on so I tried the fan connected to it and that didn't work neither.

 

Painting Ceiling in Mobile Home?I want to paint the ceiling in our mobile home, but my husband is insisting it can't be done, as it is not dry wall. I would like it white and not the cream it is now. I believe it is vinyl. What prep and paint can I use?

 

Introducing My New Kitten?I have a male kitten who is 12 weeks old and he has settled in with me and my son very happily. I've had him for four weeks.

 

17th Birthday Ideas?My 17th birthday is in the beginning of December and I want to have an Alice in Wonderland theme, but I'm not sure how it will work since it's not nice outside.

 

Cleaning Stains on White Cat's Face?My white cat has stains on his face which I have never succeeded in cleaning successfully. If you have any suggestions I thank you.

 

Cleaning Business Name Ideas?I need help figuring out a good, catchy name for my business.

 

Toilet-trained Dog Doing Toilet Inside House?I have a 22-month old Jack Russel X Yorkshire terrier. He is not neutered yet and it took a lot of time toilet training him when he was a puppy. However he has now been fully toilet trained since and once in a blue moon has done the toilet indoors.

 

Smoke Alarm Beeping?My smoke alarm won't stop bleeping. Why is that?

 

Growing Mustard and Collard Greens?I planted a couple of mustard and collard greens and some have already popped out of the soil with two little leaves. I was wondering if they need any special lighting, or do they just need warmth, or do they need the sun?

 

Film on Dishes?I hand wash my dishes and there is a film on my glass bowls, but not on glasses. I have been using Dawn. Is there a solution to getting rid of this film?

 

Keeping Litter from Sticking to Litter Box?Can I use Pam to keep used litter from sticking inside the box, especially urine at the sides?

 

Feeding a Grasshopper?How much food should you give your grasshopper a day?

 

14th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is turning fourteen in September. She is going to invite roughly 5 girls and 2-3 guys. We are having the party at home. She has no idea what to do, she doesn't want anything like roller skating. Does anyone have any ideas? ( something the girls and boys can do )

 

Removing Tar Like Stains on Glass Doors?There was some tar-like spray on my glass patio doors, after the builders departed. I managed to remove the tar spray, but there are multiple residue stains left behind on the glass. How to I get rid of them? I hoped that they would fade, but this is not the case.

 

Making a Mosquito Trap?Can I use instant yeast or does it really have to be an active dry yeast?

 

Married to a Verbally Abusive Alcoholic?We've both been married twice before. I was skeptical in the beginning. We had about a 4 year, long distance relationship, midwest to the south. He would visit me often and regularly. We had lots of fun, laughed, went to dinner and he always bought me flowers.

 

Painting on Plastic Banner?I have a pre-used plain white banner about 4 meters by 1 meter and I want to paint details of a forth coming event. How do I do that?

 

Removing Lipstick Stains from Microfiber Comforter?How do you get lipstick stains out of microfiber comforter?

 

Adding Pictures to Homemade Greeting Cards?My picture on the greeting card does not fill the whole front of the card there are always margins, how can i make it fill the whole thing?

 

Planting Hydrangea in Pots?I have some hydrangea plants which are ready to plant out and two large (approx 30 cms) diameter pots full of ericaeous compost. Would this be suitable for growing them in?

 

Closing of Mouth After Dentures?It's been one week since all my teeth were pulled and I was fitted with dentures. When will I be able to close my mouth properly?

 

Making Liquid Soap from Tablets?Please enlighten me as to how to liquidate perfumed soap tablets freely available in market.