Getting Rid of Fleas Naturally?
We had a flea problem inside and outside our home. A friend of mine gave me a bucket of Diatomaceous earth or also called DE. She bought it from the local feed store. My friend uses it on her livestock as well as in her food to keep her wheat berries that she...
Pattern for Nylon Net Pot Scrubbies?
To make a two sided pot scrubber, just crochet two face scrubbies and single crochet them together. You can find pattern here: noelwright.blogspot.com
Dye Transferred in Wash Cream Coat is Now Pink?
I once worked for a lady and and did this same sort of thing. I turned all her whites a pink shade! So embarrassing! I thought she was going to fire me. She didnt. Thank goodness! I dont know how long ago this happened but for me, she said to just re-wash everything...
Training a Cat Not to Bite?
We had a cat that did this, but to everyone in the family. He acted like this when exposed to catnip. Maybe, when you see him laying in ambush for your daughters legs, another family member can hide and spray him with some water from a spray bottle (without...
Removing Melted Crayon from Clothing?
Is it crayon stains or crayon pieces melted on the clothing? This is what my mom did when I left crayons in my pocket and she didnt know about it: http://www.ehow.com/how_5563276_remove-clothing-after-washing-drying.html
Making Car Air Fresheners?
I like to take a cotton ball and saturate it with real vanilla extract. Subtle yet smells nice. And if you leave the windows closed, the smell permeates throughout the car.
Removing Odor from Vinyl Fabric?
Try making a paste of baking soda with a little water added. Let sit and rinse off. Use vinegar to do the final rinse as it really helps to get all traces of baking out. It may fizz a little. Thats okay.
Removing Sticky Residue?
I have found a drop or two of vegetable oil works great for removing sticky residue. Let it sit for a few seconds and then wipe off.
Crocheted Pot Scrubber?
Here is an easy pattern with pics and video. http://noelwright.blogspot.com/2011/08/pattern-for-crochet-pot-scrubber.html
Preserving Rice With Diatomaceous Earth?
Lilac- It is perfectly fine and safe to put in your grains to keep them pest free. Just make sure you are using food grade DE. I dont know what rice you are talking about that keeps for years, but Ive seen brown rice at the store full of larvae. Ive heard that...
Use Nylon Netting For Scrubbers?
What are scrunches? Do you mean pot scrubbers? http://noelwright.blogspot.com/2011/08/pattern-for-crochet-pot-scrubber.html
Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe to Use Around Children?
DE is safe to use around children and pets. Here is a helpful link that tells more about it: http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/defaq.html As long as they are not snorting it up their noses, it is fine. My friend has used this with her 10 children and they have...
Looking for Tulle to Make Nylon Net Scrubbers?
I buy my netting at Walmart in the fabric section. Its called net on the tag. Not tulle. It is coarse. Hobby Lobby also sells it. Hobby Lobbys link is: http://shop.hobbylobby.com/search/default.aspx?searchTerm=net A great and easy tutorial for making them is...
Trouble Crocheting Nylon Netting Scrubbies?
Its possible that you are cutting the strips in the wrong direction. Here is a good tutorial: http://noelwright.blogspot.com/2011/08/pattern-for-crochet-pot-scrubber.html
Fun Food Knitting Patterns?
www.knittingpatterncentral.com and crochetpatterncentral.com are the two places I go to when I want a free pattern. click on free pattern directory and they have a category for everything! including fun food!
Shrug (or Hug) Knitting Pattern?
I made one of these recently. Its really simple. First, you need one strand of worsted weight and one strand of fancy fur yarn. Or you can use two strands of the fancy fur, but its really hard to see the stitches. Youll need two skeins of red heart yarn or...
Shrug Knitting Pattern?
Im not sure if this is what you mean but at my knitting group the other day one of the ladies showed us this thing. She used one strand of worsted weight yarn (red heart) and 3 skeins of fancy fur. She casted on, I think, 30 sts with size 11 or 13 or 15 needles...
