Is My Dog a Belgian Malinois?
Looks like he could be! He definitely has the markings and slight build of a BM.
What Should I Do For My 17th Birthday?
You can have a small party at home with your friends. Most people are fine with pizza, pop, and cake (you can bake your own cake and pizza). Pull out some old board games or turn on a movie. You could also have a bring-you-own picnic in the park and bring a...
Identifying a Household Bug?
Looks like a carpet beetle. Theyre harmless, but they do tend to multiply fast. Vacuum all around the house and under the furniture. If there are no dust covers under your couch, flip the couch onto its back and vacuum underneath the couch. Also vacuum under...
Identifying Little Black Flying Bugs?
Sounds like fruit flies/gnats to me. You can buy inexpensive tips for them or make your own by putting 1/4 apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of dish soap in a jar. Roll a piece of paper into a cone shape, and place into the jar pointy side down. They fruit...
Uses for Pickle Juice?
Add to potato or macaroni salad, homemade salad dressing, as a meat marinade (I would add some other spices and such).
14th Birthday Party Ideas?
There are a lot of minute-to-win-it game ideas on the internet. Theyre usually hilarious, fun, and inexpensive. You could give small bags of candy or dollar store items as prizes. Heads Up! is fun if you have a smartphone and can get the app. Im sure there...
Identifying Odor in House?
If you have pets, they may be peeing on the furniture/rug without you knowing. Male cat urine can be especially stinky. You could also have an infestation of mice and they have moved from one room to another.
Removing Dried Water Marks on Car Seats?
Going to the car washes that have hot foam dispensers and vacuums can be helpful! Its not too expensive (just bring a roll of quarters!) You can also buy the upholstery foam and use a scrub brush. Wet it down and pull it all out with several passes of the wet...
Reviving a Dull Laminate Floor?
Scrubbing by hand with soap and water can help. Its exhausting but worth the effort! You can also attach a scrub brush to a drill and use that to get some extra power.
Removing Sap from Pelts?
Rubbing alcohol might work. Dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and gently hold against the sap to loosen. Gently wipe in the direction of the fur. Dont use too much rubbing alcohol as it is very drying and could cause fur to fall out/leather to dry out.
Removing Sap from Pelts?
Rubbing alcohol might work. Dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and gently hold against the sap to loosen. Gently wipe in the direction of the fur. Dont use too much rubbing alcohol as it is very drying and could cause fur to fall out/leather to dry out.
Burn Stains On Electric Stove?
The Pink Stuff cleaning paste works wonders! Or just good old baking soda and some scrubbing!
Homemade Jack in the Box?
You can get a spring at any hardware store. Ask an employee if they have any recommendations.
Effects of Thawing and Refreezing on Food?
You were right to do this. Re-freezing thawed food can be dangerous and, when working with the elderly, its better to be safe than sorry. Freezing and re-freezing definitely affects flavor of perishables.
