Selling Craft Items and Collectibles Locally?I want to downsize, and would like to sell as many items as possible (instead of donating them) so I can help my granddaughter pay for her mission trips. We've tried Craigslist, but haven't had much luck.
Getting Rid of Acrobat Ants?I was told I have acrobat ants on my outdoor fence and on the edge of the roof of my garage; the cost to get rid of them professionally will cost hundreds of dollars! Do any TF members know if I can spray something on them myself, or is this a job for professionally pest services only?
Selling Extra Craft Supplies?I have tons of craft materials (new) like ribbons, mini figures, small wood pieces, etc. and craft magazines that I would like to sell. Does anyone know how to go about selling these things? Thank you!
Fridge Ice Maker Not Making Ice?I've seen this question asked many times before, but never paid much attention because it didn't apply to me - now it does! What do I need to check before calling a repairman? Thanks very much!
Cleaning Attached Sofa Pillows?I've had a sofa/bed for over 20 years. It's still in very good shape, but the color is a little outdated. I'm shopping for slipcovers, but have a dilemma with the pillows. They're large, and there's a lot of them (they're part of the backing of the sofa and love seat).
Clean Your Toilet with Baking Soda and Red Wine Vinegar?Last month, Connie from Paintsville, KY, posted a tip about cleaning a toilet with baking soda and red wine vinegar. Several TF readers asked for more specifics (how much of each product do you use?), but I never saw Connie's answer. Does anyone know?
Repairing Purse Handles?The vinyl, circular handles on my purse have cracked badly. As a temporary fix before I can find another purse, I taped over the handles, then covered them with braided-type strips. I was able to conceal the beginning strip, but not the end strip.
Repairing the Finish on a Porcelain Bathtub?Two spots have appeared in my bathtub again where the white porcelain finish is gone. I previously used a product I bought at either Home Depot or Lowe's (can't remember which one!). While it was gloppy and I was not able to paint it on smoothly, it did cover the spots for about 2 years.
Removing Hanger Shoulder Bumps on Sweater?I have two brand-new cardigans, 65% rayon/35% nylon, which I've had hanging on padded hangers for a month. Now that I'd like to wear them, they both have "bumps" on the shoulders from the hanger ends. How can I get them out?
Name Ideas for Business Making Unique Recycled Repurposed Items?I'm starting a business and would appreciate some "name" ideas from the creative folks who read ThriftyFun. My one-of-a-kind items: greeting cards, buttons (photos or with sayings), ornaments, etc. are repurposed, restyled, remade, and/or recycled from other items.
McDonald's Caramel Frapuccino Recipe?I have tried to "like" coffee for many, many years; the smell of it brewing is wonderful, but I have never been able to acquire a taste for it. My daughter, however, recently insisted I try a McDonald's caramel frapuccino, even though it has coffee in it. Surprisingly, I loved it!
Taking Photos of Items to Sell on Craigslist?I have several new items that I'd like to sell on Craigslist. I've been told that photos need to be of almost professional quality so that the items will sell quickly.
Worn Spots on Tub Bottom?I have two worn spots in my porcelain tub. I bought a commercial bottle of something that was supposed to cover them after I lightly sanded the area around them. It worked for a little while, but now the spots are fully revealed again.
Ideas for Fun April Fool's Pranks?Any new and fun April Fool's pranks out there to share (nothing mean, just fun)?
Name Ideas for a Photo Button and Magnet Business?I want to start a business making photo buttons or magnets of pets, kids, teams, logos, church or school events, and so on. I've made several magnets of friends' pets who have passed away, and my friends treasure the magnets.
How Can I Keep My Hand-held TVs Working After Digital Switch?I have two Watchman hand-held TV sets that I have been using and loving for over 20 years. They are great for the car, at the beach, anywhere because they are powered by batteries. When the new system is put in place in February, getting rid of the analog sets and going to digital, does anyone know where I could get something to still make my portable TV sets work? I will absolutely hate to get rid of them! I listen to the news on my way to and from work! Thanks bunches!
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers?I have a Black and Decker cordless electric mower which just will not work. I've had it serviced, but there must be a flaw in getting the machine to charge. And I have to take it to another city to get it serviced (over 30 miles one way), which irks me because of all the miles wasted only to get the machine to work for a short while.
Growing Italian Cypress Trees?Can I plant Italian cypress trees in the Dallas area? Would they thrive in the hot and dry summer weather here? I need tall trees by my back fence to block out some obnoxious teens who live in the 2-story house behind me.
Removing Urine from Couch Cushions and Frame?A friend's son had quite a big "accident" on my daughter's loveseat when he slept over, but didn't tell her. My daughter and her kids discovered it the following day, late in the afternoon when they were sitting on the couch and noticed it was pretty damp.
Dog's Skin Condition?I just visited my niece who has a rather large, medium-length haired dachshund/lab mix with a severe skin condition. The poor dog just bites and rolls around making agonizing sounds trying to relieve his itches.
Ideas for an Olympics Party?I want to host an Olympics party in the summer; what zany, funny, easy "competitions" could I have that would appeal to kids and adults of various ages? And where can I get downloads of "medals" that I could laminate put on neck ribbons? Thanks for all any help you can offer!
