How Do I Make Cleaning Wipes?Anyone know how to make my own cleaning wipes like the ones that come in the plastic containers?
Stopping a Cat from Scratching a Couch?Anyway to break my adult cat from sharpening her claws on my couch. I am now sewing new slipcovers to cover the mess she has made and would love to break her of this habit. She also sharpens her claws outside as well.
Softening Leather Car Seat Upholstery?I left my car windows open. The leather seats got wet from the rain and now the leather is very stiff. Is there any way to soften the leather again?
Using Halloween Pumpkins for Cooking?Can I use a regular pumpkin that you see all over for making pumpkin pie or soup? I heard there are different types of pumpkins and the one we use to carve as Jack-O-Lanterns are not good for cooking.
Installing Grounded Electrical Outlets?I'm having this debate with my husband about how to install grounded electrical outlets. Should the 2 prong slots be on the top or bottom? I was told that when installed it should look like a smiley face with the round hole on the bottom. Does it make any difference?
Squeezo Strainer Manual?Someone recently gave me a Squeezo Strainer, however it is missing the instruction/recipe manual. Does anyone have a manual for the Squeezo? I checked on the web and I could not download it.
Craft Ideas Using Recycled Leather Jacket?I have a leather jacket that has a large tear in the leather. I hate to throw it out so I'm looking for some craft ideas to recycle the leather from the jacket.
Shortening An Evening Dress?I have a long chiffon evening dress that I need to shorten. Can anyone tell me the proper hem length. Is it to the top of my shoe?
Cooking Dried Beans?I make a lot of soups that call for beans, all different kinds. It gets quite expensive to use the canned beans. I have tried dried beans and have never been able to get them to the consistency of the canned type.
Why is My Cat Licking It's Fur Off?My cat is 15 years old. Lately she has started licking off the hair on her hind quarter near and around the tail area. She seems healthy. I have treated her for fleas so I know she has no fleas. She eats good and drinks plenty of water. Any thoughts?
Staining a Coffee Table?Just purchased a used coffee table that needs help. The stain on the wood was done poorly. Do I need to strip it to re-stain or can I stain over the old stain.
Adjusting the Tension on a Serger Sewing Machine?I have a Babyloc Imagine serger that needs a bit of adjustment. The overlock is folding over the fabric and the tension is too tight. Does anyone know how to adjust the tension on this serger? I have tried everything and hate bringing it to a center; they charge so much.
Harvesting Lavender?I never seem to know when to cut my lavender to get the best fragrance. Also, what is the best way to dry it.
Pumpkin Recipes?Now that Halloween is over I would like to use my pumpkin to make a pie or soup. Not sure what to do. Any ideas?
Review Of Body Detox Systems?Has anyone used a detox system for their body that you were pleased with the results? I would like to try a detoxification cleanse. Has anyone made a homemade concoction?
Painting an Old Refrigerator?I want to paint my refrigerator white (it is now almond). Has anyone had success and what type of paint did you use?
Rooting Christmas Cactus?How do I root cuttings from a Christmas Cactus? I tried just sticking them in the soil, but they just rot.
More Uses for Cream of Tartar?I have a large bag of cream of tarter that I purchased from a bulk store. I am looking for suggestions for other uses.
Stopping Tomato Plant Wilt?Our tomato plants seem to have wilt which also seems to be affecting the rest of our vegetable plants. We do get some tomatoes but the plants look in poor health. Anyway to get rid of this problem in the soil?
Choosing a New Kitchen Sink?I am planning on getting new granite counter tops, however I'm torn which type of sink I should get: stainless steel, porcelain, or Corian. I think they all have their downside, especially staining. Any suggestions or comments would be helpful.
Advice For Pruning Forsythia Hedge?I am pruning a rather large forsythia hedge that has gotten out of control. Can I use Round Up to kill the new shoots coming up out of the ground that are spreading too much or is there something else I can use. I do not want to kill the main hedge, just keep it in check. Also, when is the latest I can trim the hedge so it will still flower next spring.
Help Filling Lotion Pump Bottle?Anyone have any hints on pouring hand/body lotion into ceramic lotion pump jars? Usually the lotion is too thick to just pour in, and I always make a mess.
Making Weatherproof Garden Markers?I'm looking for some ideas to make markers for my various herbs in my garden. I would like them to be weatherproof.
Recipe for Hummel's Bakery Pizza Style Crumb Cake?Anyone have a recipe for pizza style crumb cake? Hummel's bakery on Long Island, NY that makes this crumb pizza and it is absolutely delicious. I can't figure out what they use for the pie dough. It is kind of moist, almost tastes like some almond paste was used.
Instructions for PIT Card Game?I have a vintage PIT card game by Parker Brothers, dated 1964. Does anyone have the instructions?
Making an Herbal Heat Wrap?Can anyone help me with instructions on making an herbal wrap that you put in the microwave to relieve muscle pain? I know you can add rice or corn however I do not know what types of herbs should be used.
Removing Fused Interfacing?Need sewing advise. I added Pellon fusible non-woven interfacing to the front and back of an evening bolero jacket (per the pattern instructions) and I do not like the stiffness. Does anyone know how to remove the fused interfacing?
Looking for Popover Recipes?I am looking for a popover recipe. My mom made them when we were little. I tried a recipe this morning however they did not turn out as high as the popovers my mom made.
Recipes Using Lemon Curd?I got a jar of homemade lemon curd as a gift. Does anyone have some suggestions for what to use it for.
Restoring Shine To Dull Stone Countertops?I just installed granite counters in my kitchen. I have been cleaning it with only water and it is rather dull. What can I use to bring the shine back? I heard it is best to stay away from chemicals.
Determining Fee for Making Couch Cushion Covers?I am sewing new cushion covers for a rather large couch. There are 16 cushions. This question is for any professional sewers out there. How much should I charge per cushion? A few are rather large. I am making all the piping and replacing all the zippers as well.
Best Sugar to Use When Making Cannoli?I am making cannolis for Christmas dessert. I have viewed many recipes on line, some use regular sugar and some use powdered sugar, which one is better? Please also include your recipe.
Recipes for a Sandwich Maker?I just bought a sandwich maker from a thrift shop (the one that seals the edges in triangles). It did not have an instruction booklet with recipes. I know a few basic sandwiches but was wondering if anyone has come up with some new ideas.
Female Cat Has Started Spraying?Kallie, our lovely 15 year old cat, died suddenly a few weeks ago. We got Abby as a kitten about 1 1/2 years ago. I'm sure Abby knows that Kallie is gone. Lately, I have noticed that she will not go in the litter pan anymore and seems to prefer to go outside.
Removing Tree Sap from Car?I have some tree sap on my car hood and would like to remove it. Any suggestions for doing so without ruining the paint?
Downloading Maps for a GPS?I am going to Sicily in September. I would like to download the maps for my Garmin. I can purchase them directly from Garmin for $70.00 that come on a micro SD card.
Recipe for Outback Blue Cheese Steak Topping?Does anyone have the recipe for the blue cheese topping that Outback Steakhouse puts on top of the beef fillet?
Making Oil for Diffuser Lamps?Does anyone know how to make the fragrance that is used in the glass diffuser bottles that have the reeds?
Restoring Sun Damaged Vinyl Car Trim?I have a 10 year old Volvo wagon which I like to maintain. The vinyl trim is badly oxidized and dull from the sun. Does anyone have suggestions on a product that will return the trim to it's black color.
Making Rice Pudding with 1% Milk?I made rice pudding recently but used 1% milk and it did not turn out particularly creamy. Could it be the milk? Must I use whole milk for it to be creamy? I think I got the recipe from this site.
Slipcover Patterns for a Wooden Chair?I want to sew a slipcover for the wooden chair to my makeup table. It has a normal size back. I would like the ruffled skirt to be to the floor and have the ties in the back to make a big bow.
Can I Freeze Canned Whipped Cream?Can I freeze cans of whipped cream? I bought some at Sam's club and the package contained 3 cans; I only needed one. What can I do with the rest of the whipped cream?
Instructions for Vintage White Mountain Apple Peeler?I just got a vintage White Mountain Apple peeler, however it did not come with instructions. Anyone have instructions on how to use the peeler?
Making Sleeves To Hold Silverware?I would like to sew some sleeves to hold my silverware so it does not tarnish. Has anyone made any and what fabric should I use?
