November 18, 2013

Removing Milk Odors on Carpet?This page is about removing milk odors on carpet. A persistent sour smell will linger when milk is spilled on auto or home carpet, if not cleaned up promptly.

 

Alternative Uses for Elmer's GlueThis page contains alternative uses for Elmer's glue. A handy paper and wood glue that can be useful for other personal and household applications.

 

Hand Embroidery Tips and TricksThis page contains hand embroidery tips and tricks. So many beautiful and fun patterns can be embroidered on clothing and linens.

 

Reducing the Smell When Cooking Cauliflower?This page is about reducing the smell when cooking cauliflower. You may love to eat this vegetable, but it does make a strong odor when cooking that you may not like.

 

Celebrating Earth HourThis page is about celebrating earth hour. When a whole country decides to turn off their power for an hour, energy is saved and people learn important lessons.

 

Dyeing ClothingThis page is about dyeing clothing. It is important to determine whether your fabric will absorb the color you want to dye it, and the best method to apply it.

 

Using Bamboo FabricThis page is about using bamboo fabric. Bamboo is a renewable resource and the soft cloth produced from this plant has a natural ability to repel bacteria.

 

Making Homemade SaucesThis page is about making homemade sauces. So many wonderful sauces such as salsa, gravy and dressings can be created at home.

 

Easy Shepherd's PieEasy and filling.

 

Julie's Simple Crockpot ChickenThis is the simplest crockpot recipe ever. Great for those busy days or for a kid just learning to cook. Simply adjust the amounts for the size of your family.

 

Crockpot Granny Smith ApplesauceGranny Smith apples are great for making applesauce. This applesauce has the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

 

Old Fashioned Rice PuddingThis is a rice pudding that has Splenda in the place of sugar and almond milk in the place of dairy milk. It is an excellent side to a Thanksgiving dinner.

 

Saving Money on Sewing PatternsPatterns have more than 1 size. I fold the paper pattern along the cutting lines, then I cut very close to the paper pattern edge without cutting off the folds I made.

 

Tissue to Tell if Heat Is RunningTape a piece of toilet tissue to the register and when the heat is running, the air from the heat system will blow it up and you can see it waving.

 

Clear Nail Polish For Nickel AllergiesI seem to have an allergy to nickel since I cannot wear cheap earings without my earlobes bothering me. I decided to try putting a thin coat of clear nail polish on the stem and it has worked well for me for years.

 

Preparing for Holiday VisitorsWith the onset of the holiday season, many of us find we may have some occasional unexpected company. There are several items that we can keep on hand, and things to do to make such visits more pleasant.

 

Removing Food Coloring Stains from Counters and TabletopsI used to decorate cakes for fun and always ended up with red food coloring on my counter tops. Then I discovered it could be removed by making a paste of cream of tartar and water.

 

Miss Cuddles (Cat)Daddy brought her home from a farm!

 

Using Shower Curtains with Shower ChairWhen my husband needed to start using a long shower chair, the kind that is halfway out of the tub, we needed to come up with a way to keep the water inside the tub.

 

Alternatives to Commercial Litter for Cat Box?Why can't we use sand or moss for cat litter than all of these artificial cat litters manufactured by companies?

 

Reusing Glade Gel Air Freshener Containers?I was given a bunch of these Glade air fresheners as someone didn't like the smell. Normally I would buy more eco friendly air fresheners or make my own.

 

Present for Woman's 50th Birthday?What to get for a 50 year old woman who is very self centered?

 

Finding Free or Inexpensive Furniture?I am a single parent on disability with two kids. I need help with beds and livingroom furniture. I can not walk; how do I get help?

 

11th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is turning 11 next month and she's not sure what she wants to do because she is very girly and all of her other friends are.

 

Chevy Truck Heater Not Blowing Warm Air?My heater is not blowing on the floor or dash. It blows out the vents, but not warm air. The compressor keeps kicking on and off even when the A/C is not off.

 

Cleaning an Oven?I found some black, burned spots on the bottom of my oven. They were sticky. How can I remove them? I think that it was because of the juice that came out from a chicken when I broiled it.

 

Disability Payments and Child Support?If my ex-wife receives disability benefits for our minor son, and I have legal custody, does she have to forward those payments to me? She pays me no support.

 

Name Ideas for a Child Care Business?I'm starting up a child care center and looking for some ideas for a name, hopefully with 'stone' in it as that's my family name. Any ideas?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Here is Ricky who is 4 months old. I can't tell what breed he is.

 

Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 19th Birthday?My boyfriend is turning 19 this year and I have no idea what to get him. He is a part of the Australian army and is always buying things for himself. He loves his cars, his alcohol, and his chocolate.

 

Cat Peeing on Bed Daily?My cat is well trained to use a human toilet, perfectly, for more than two months now, without any accident. I brought him to the vet who checked his blood 3 months ago, he was all healthy. But recently he started to pee in bed one time a day.

 

Home Repair Help for Low Income Families?I need help with my mom's house, it's falling apart. She can't afford to have it fixed. She lets me and my kids stay here and I want to give her something back. She has always wanted, her dream house.

 

Interior Contracting Company Name Ideas?We are 3 partners staring our own interior contracting firm. Can anyone suggest a name?

 

Sewing Machine Needle Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?I have just bought a used Home Elite Pro. I threaded it like the manual said, but the needle is not pulling up the bobbin thread. I've used a sewing machine once in my life so I'm not experienced.

 

Recipe for Weight Watchers Ranch Dressing?I am looking for the Weight Watcher recipe for ranch dressing from the 1970s. The ingredients included buttermilk, dry gelatin, and a package of dry Hidden Valley ranch mix. I'm just not 100% sure that is all.

 

Curtain Colour Advice?My living room has been painted a khaki/mushroom colour and my couch/chair are mostly a dark red, yellow, green, and blue green colour. What colour curtains should I use? I was thinking of a deep red, but not sure if this would be too dark.

 

25th Birthday Party Ideas?I am a female and I will be 25 next year in March. I want to throw a party at my place, but I want to do something different, crazy, and fun.

 

Husband Verbally Abusive with an Infant?My husband is verbally abusive to me and is now starting to be to so with my year old son as well. He is 15 years older than me and we began dating when I was 18.

 

Reinstalling the Ice Bin in Kenmore Refrigerator?I removed the ice bin assembly from my Kenmore Elite 106 side by side to clean out the ice dispenser and cannot reinsert the assembly into the door. It will not go down far enough to lock into place.

 

Value of Heritage Heirloom Porcelain Doll?I have recently brought a porcelain collector doll from a thrift shop and wanted to find out the value of the doll. The brand of the doll is "The Heritage Heirloom Collection" and it is a "Ballerina".

 

16th Birthday Planning Ideas?My 16th birthday is coming up and I have no idea what to do. I have had a party the last 2 years. I want to do something with my friends, but it has to be affordable.

 

When Can Babies Sit Up Alone?My daughter is about 10 months old; she can't sit, but she is looking OK. If I take my hand away she goes backwards.

 

What Kind of Pitbull Do I Have?I adopted this 2 month old Pitbull Mix yesterday, the previous owner said he was Corgi and Miniature Pitbull, but that just doesn't seem right to me.

 

Cleaning Company Name Ideas?I want to start cleaning company, but I don't have a good name. Can someone please help me?Thanks.

 

Cleaning Gums After Tooth Extraction?All my teeth have been pulled. How do I clean my gums?

 

Adjusting TV Headrest on Sofa Bed?The TV headrest on my sofa bed either stays all the way up so you can comfortably watch TV or falls all the way down so it can fold up. I know there is probably something I need to do to get it to stay flat. I just can't figure out what it is. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

Curtain Colour Advice?In my home, all my curtains are sky blue in colour. Then what colour paint should I use in my house? Please can anyone help me?

 

Removing Top Job Residue from Hardwood Floors?I used Top job on hardwood floors and it has a coating that will not come off. Could you please tell me how to get this off?

 

Name Ideas for a Child Care Business?What are some good names for a daycare center?

 

Surprise 16th Birthday Party for My Daughter?My daughter is turning 16 on January 26 next year, so I am planning a surprise birthday party for her. I don't know where to start. I have to look for a venue and food because she doesn't have friends.

 

Selling Porcelain Dolls?I have a box full of porcelain dolls, various sizes, and some need some TLC. Most of them have the fabric body with the arms, legs, and heads being porcelain.

 

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe?Does anyone out there have a tried and true peanut-butter fudge recipe using marshmallow cream? Also, how I can freeze it?

 

Help Adjusting TV Headrest on Sofa Bed?The TV headrest on my sofa bed either stays all the way up so you can comfortably watch TV or falls all the way down so it can fold up. I know there is probably something I need to do to get it to stay flat. I just can't figure out what it is. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

15th Birthday Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?My boyfriend and I have been dating now for just a little over a year. He's turning 15 in less than a month and I have no idea what to get him.