March 3, 2015

Smothered Pork ChopsBefore I became allergic to wheat, I used self rising flour for cooking smothered pork chops. When I had to go gluten free, I found that Betty Crocker Gluten Free Bisquick works just as well.

 

Homemade TortillasThis is the first time I have made tortillas myself and they actually turned out fabulous. In the past they have always turned out hard as Frisbees, but not these! They are soft and a million times better than the store bought kind.

 

Save Marker Caps as ReplacementsIf you have kids in your house, you are probably all too familiar with the dilemma of markers with no caps and marker caps with no markers. One day, I got a little baggie and put the caps in it. Now, any time I find a marker with no cap, I go looking in my baggie and find a marker cap to put on the end.

 

Micro-Pedi for CallusesI am type 2 diabetic and bought an Emjoi Micro-Pedi foot file. It has been a relief. I find that if I soak my feet in hot water with a 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and then use the micro-pedi while my feet are not quite dry but mostly dry, I can get most of them off.

 

Paper Clip as Masking Tape MarkerPut a paper clip at the start of the tape. When you need some, take your length and then put the paper clip in place before tearing it off! Now you'll always know where the end is!

 

Sissy (Border Collie)Sissy is a retired working ranch dog. She has hung up her boots from herding cows, and likes to spend her free time outside roaming the meadow and playing with her soccer ball.

 

Wall Colour for Visitor Bedroom?What colour walls would match summer light yellow, orange, and green duvet and curtains?

 

Name Ideas for Graphic Design Business?I am going to start a new business. I will be doing promotion, graphic designing, printing, and advertisement with innovative ideas and creative skills. Please suggest a unique and catchy name.

 

Removing Hair Dye from Carpet and Chair?My daughter got her hair dyed dark red and there is some that has gotten on the carpet and a wooden chair. Can you tell me what to use to remove the stain if it's possible? Many thanks.

 

Maytag Epic Washer Error Code F02?My Maytag Epic washing machine keeps flashing F 02 error code even after I cleaned out the filter. What is the next thing I can check for this?

 

What Is My Puppies' Breed?My family, including a 9 month old daughter, just adopted these puppies from a rescue that stated their mother was a Chocolate Lab and the father was unknown. We were told they are 8 weeks old, but we are thinking they are younger.

 

Donating Fabric?We have our mother's fabric to donate. There are 15 boxes. There are some nice pieces; as we are from Pennsylvania we have wool, knit jersey, and some cottons. We are looking to donate in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

 

Garage Ceiling Light Not Working?We have two lights in our garage ceiling. They are on the same switch. We put new light bulbs in one and now the light will not work. The other light on the same switch still works.

 

Dog Peeing Inside?My dog, Yogi, is 3 yrs old. He has been with me since he was 1 and a half. Although we bring him outdoors 3 times a day, he is still peeing in the house randomly. Please help with some possible solutions, as I fear my hubby is getting fed up with his actions and I'm afraid he wants to give him up for adoption.

 

Cleaning Silk Plants?I don't understand what ya'll are saying about using salt to clean artificial plants.

 

Curtain Color Advice?I have pink and brown walls in my living room. What color curtains would look best?

 

Loaf Size for Welbilt ABM300 Bread Machine?What size loaf does this machine make? 1 lb or 1 1/2 lb?

 

Bedroom Drape Color Advice?I have white walls, a light tan headboard, and blue and white comforter with a little design in the center. I am trying to find a coordinating color for the drapes. I thought maybe yellow or green. I hate to stick with white.

 

Curtain Color Advice?I have a living room that contains 3 colors: olive green, burgundy, and beige gold. My rug has the same colors, my wall is a very light green; it looks gray sometimes. What color should I do for the curtains?

 

Setting Fabric Dye?My daughter bought a material school bag from a surf shop. It is yellow. The problem is that from sweating, the yellow from the straps has come onto her white school shirt. How will I stop the yellow dye from the bag staining her shirt?

 

Repairing a Wall Heater?My father's house has a wall heater and chandelier on the same circuit. I came over and I heard a sound, like bacon on the stove, coming from the wall heater. I don't know year or model, but it looks older than 30 years. I shut off the breaker to the circuit, but don't know what to do next?

 

Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?I've been receiving Social Security survivor benefits for my daughter. She turned 18 this month and her school sent in the forms. She's a full time student in the 9th grade. They sent in papers that I signed saying that all the benefits are used for her. Will they send a check in her name?

 

Removing Digital Printing from Jar Tops?So how does everyone remove the digital writing, sell-by dates, etc. from the tops of jars? It's fairly easy to get if off the glass with a dry brush scrub. What I'm talking about is the caps. I have tried lots of things. Alcohol did not work.

 

Canned Chili Too Spicy Hot?How do I tone down canned spicy hot chili? I didn't realize I had bought hot spicy canned chili and now I'm stuck with all these cans of chili that I can't eat due to stomach problems I have.

 

Cleaning Soap Out of Plastic Containers?There are a lot of great ideas for reusing the plastic soap containers, but how do you get the sudsy soap, like liquid laundry soap, rinsed out completely from the plastic container? I have tried hot and cold water and did this several times and there is always still suds.

 

Graduation/Army Basic Training Send Off Party?My son is graduating from high school and 2 weeks later leaving for army basic training. This is happening in May. We are having one big party for both as that will be easier. The party will be at a boat club with both inside and outside seating. I need help with decorations, food, pretty much everything.

 

Sharing Living Expenses?My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 months. He is 37 and I am 46. He was separated when we met and is now nearing the end of a very expensive divorce. He is from India and I am American.

 

Getting Rid of Musty Smell in Basement?How do you get rid of a musty smell in the basement?