Controlling Odors in a Linen Closet?
Try hanging the kitty litter in a piece 0f panty hose like I did for the odor in my cedar closet. It took only a day or so but the smell went away and has never come back. P.S. Even after the smell went away, I left the hanging kitty littter panty hose. Its...
Sauce for Perogies?
Ive tasted many different ways of serving them, but the best Ive come up and that earns me compliments is my own invention. Fry chopped up onion while the perogies are cooking. Drain the perogies when theyre done and put into the fry pan that has the fried...
Recommendations for Full Figured Bras?
Warners bras with an underwire are the best for me and Ive been wearing them for close to 20 years. The styles, colors, and comfort beat anything else on the market. I dont like granny all cotton bras with a six inch back that give you pointy tips and Im too...
Removing Black Mold from a Mattress?
Think about it; schools are closed for health reasons when there is evidence of black mold. There must be a very good reason for this. Throw the mattress out!
Use Single Earrings for Zipper Pull
Single stud earrings can also be used as a clothing accessory (like a broach) or on a tie.
Folding Fitted Sheets?
Everything is easy when you know how. Showing is better than describing, so check out this video on YouTube. Good luck. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHTyH2nuFAw
Keeping Mice Out of Storage Bins in Barn?
We use plastic bins in our bin and scatter a few mothballs in the bins and around them. Weve never had a problem.
Hanging a Baby Quilt Inexpensively?
Are you talking about a crib comforter, right? If so, it wont be big, bulky or heavy and two-sided tape will do the trick. Otherwise, Id look at tacking decorative upholstery type nails through the blanket and into the wall. Congrats with your new baby!
Fried Eggplant
In our culture (Italian), we work with eggplant fairly often. I make mine the same as youve posted but when serving, I sprinkle with garlic salt, fresh parsley bits and grated cheese. Give it a try ... you might enjoy it.
Refilling Febreze Noticeables?
I use the oil that is meant for Berger lamps. There are many scents to choose from and you can buy a big bottle that will last a long time. Much cheaper than buying the Febreeze refills.
What To Do With Old Paneling?
We too had a 50s style home with tacky panelling. What we did was to to cover the joint lines with painters tape and then texture paint over all. We picked the color we liked (a light olive green) and mixed stucco into the paint. The walls were brush stroked...
Recipes for "Canned" Cream Soups?
Heres an easy, nutritious and fairly cheap chowder recipe that I make on Fridays when we eat fish. Boil 2 or 3 med size potatoes, drain and mash. Add 1 can Campbells cream of asparagus, celery or broccoli soup, 1 can of milk, 1 tbsp butter and 1 can of crabmeat...
