Over the Door Medical Supply Holder
Dear Peggy B, I am so sorry for your deep loss. May the God of all Comfort, Mercy and Grace lift you up and hold you and manifest Himself Mightily in your behalf. May He restore you the Love & mutual companionship to you in a zillion different ways such that...
Kitten Has Eye Discharge?
1. Take the kitten to the vet, today, to check for infections in the eye or illness. 2. Get Vitamin B-50 Complex. Break it in half, and give it to her. This will increase her appetite, so that she will plump up.
Organizing Spice Tins
Good idea. Visually and practically, this looks sharp and efficient. Question - what do you have showing in the upper left corner of the photo? Those things are rectangular, but I cannot tell what they are.
Helping a Friend to Move?
I think the request to move, may include anything,....everything. It is up to you to clarify what the specifics are in the request. A variety of individuals have a continuum of talents, abilities, skills, physical, emotional, mental, organizational, and lifting...
Organizing with Old VHS Tape Boxes
I would very much like to have additional ideas about utilizing VHS boxes.Our original movie collection was VHS and we still havent liquidated them. So, how else might we use the containers?
Review: Wild Blue Internet
Hey, Jay, Big companies are not supposed to bully the little guys...like you and me! Call them up, complain, and insist they refund half a month charges since you only get two weeks of service per billing cycle. Dont let the turkeys get you down, especially...
Containers on Butcher Block Table Shelf
Your idea is useful. I have one classic, gold glass pitcher, for old metal and wood handled utensils, one enamel covered, flowered canister with assorted whisks, and so on. But, they are scattered around the small kitchen, and are not comfortably organized...
My Frugal Life: Use Every Bit
What you say is valuable and well said. The priorities one has creates an entire life worth living. Thank you for sharing what is deeply important to you.
Wildlife: Grasshopper
You demonstrate both kinds of perspective. The first kind is your close-up photo shot of the grasshopper. It looks professional, has rich color, good detail, fine lighting. The second kind of perspective is your use of imagination to see life through the eyes...
Vinegar Dish Washing System
Greetings, Joseph, Whether we are restricting our discussion only to the washing of dishes by hand or are including using a dish washing machine, using HOT water is essential for proper cleaning of flatware, dishes, bowls, glasses, plastic storage containers...
Storing Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Carpet Cleaner Hoses
Hello, I have one of those empty kitty litter bins, as well. How do I cover the bin smoothly, without wrinkles? Its narrower at the bottom. So how do I apply the contact paper, so that I dont end up crossing over the top of the paper with itself? I can visualize...
Is a Tenant Responsible For Getting Rid of Fleas?
1. Read the rules of the Landlord/Tenant Act for your state. 2. Check the instructions for the use of Fog Bombs to see if they are pet safe, if the animals arr out of the unit on the day you bomb. If not, locate other cat safe solution. 3. If so, schedule Bomb...
Bag Those Socks!
Dear Elaine, Your idea is super. I already have mesh bags, but didnt think of using them to corral the socks. It would save much sorting and give the responsibility of ownership back to the owner! Now what in the world do I do about my husbands various length...
Reclaim Water From Shower For Garden
Unfortunately, most of you must check your municipal code and/or water department to see if the use of grey water is legal. No joke. Some codes or water departments will cite you for secondary use of water with the claim, usually written in small print, that...
Iris (Knoxville, TN)
I did not recognize this color before. This one especially stands out against the background your daughter caught in the photo. Thank you!
Iris (Knoxville, TN)
I did not recognize this color before. This one especially stands out against the background your daughter caught in the photo. Thank you!
Disposing of Free Address Labels to Prevent Identity Theft?
First, make use of the whole labels to attach on mail you send out. Second, use whole labels to identify your pot luck dishes, utensils, casserole dishes for friends, family, or neighbors. Thirdly, label condiments, books, movies, and music, adding a blank...
Looking for a Good Dispenser for Baby Oil?
I dont get it. I thought that baby oil was made mostly of mineral oil, which is notorious for drawing moisture out of the skin. Does your use of baby oil ever rob your body of any of its natural softness? Maybe they started making baby oil differently now than...
Buying Quick Fix Electrical Spacers?
Sheila, Find an electrician and see if he or she can locate an Arlington BE1, BE2, or BE R, all Box Extenders, to see if one of those will work to bring the switchbox back toward the wall surface so that the switch plate can be properly screwed into it. How...
Will Brushing My Hair a Certain Way Make It Healthier?
Greetings, Hair and finger and toenails all thrive on silicon, an element found in abundance in the herb, horsetail grass. It takes about three weeks to even begin to see and feel the difference. But, think how long it takes for hair to grow an inch or nails...
Finch Not In Nest With New Hatchling?
Dear Birding, So sorry for your loss. I understand how sad you must feel. No amount of intervention can save the egg for its maturity and hatching. My sympathies, Miss Bonnie
Discontinued Wallpaper: Wall Trends International Escailles #58767186?
Whatever happened on your search? Did tracking down the manufacturer or distributor for this product ever turn anything up? Best of hunting.
Replacement Power Cord for Back2Life Massager?
If you bought it at Sears, their repair center will replace the cord.
Spencer (Cat)
When one has an intelligent, responsive, verbal cat, he or she is part monkey, part human, part human and part dog! The interaction between us and our pet cat is extraordinary. Jim and I lost our precious cat/friend. She was all those things I wrote above. We...
Cleaning Silver
Thank you. But, how does cleaning stainless steel flatware? This silver recipe is recommended all over this site and the internet-everywhere else. How do I clean tarnished or strained stainless steel or inexpensive silver plate?
Shop at Beauty Supply Stores
Good message. I do the same thing, buy several of what I want on sale. Use less than the instructions dictate. We decide on what, where, and when to spend our money.
Saving Money on Magazines
What a great idea. I just signed up with your recommendation. I look forward to such fun. I subscribe to a few mags, the ones I could negotiate a lower price with. I also tell every friend or neighbor that I would like their mags when they are done with them...
Donate Clothes Not Worn After A Year
Not every one who reads this site has so much money that he or she can donate all their unworn clothes after one year, much less a season.
Product Review: Wonderfile
Hello, I am always looking for good organizing ideas. Is this a thing with pockets, that you lay flat under the bed? Is it a hard cardboard with a vinyl covering over it? The picture doesnt seem to show much or explain anything, does it?
Moving to Kauai on a Budget?
What health reason can possibly be aided by a humid environment? Ive heard of Colorado or Wyoming for lung problems. So, what issues about ones health would benefit you from H? Perhaps your family should rethink this idea. Have you consulted real doctors or...
Reusing Water Vapor Condensate from Cooking?
Dear Fazeen, Cover the water till it boils, then uncover lid partially with side of cover still touching the side of pan. Lift lid while holding it vertically and tap so that droplets from underside fall inside of pan. Finally, use boiled water as directed...
Earning Money Online?
Your essay is really worthy. Thank you for all the useful ideas. Super! Now more than ever, we need these boosts to thrust us over the top. Some of us are surviving; we must thrive! Thank you.
Craft: Landscape Painting of New Zealand
This is excellent; makes me want to go there! Thank you, so much.
Frozen Peas and Corn for Pet Birds
This is totally worthy! Love the owner and love the bird! I am so moved by this story and the big and warm heart of the rescuer. Thank you!
Frozen Peas and Corn for Pet Birds
Dear Vicki, You are an exceptional human being, just demonstrated by your generous spirit and kindness to a bird. I have copied the story and the photo to many friends and acquaintances around the US. I did not use Tweeter or Facebook, or any other official...
Handmade Christmas Cards as Gift
You and your daughter-in-law are terrific! creative, loving, generous. May the universe bring more gifts, supplies, tools, love and friendships, abundantly, to you both, in all areas of your lives, starting the moment you read this!
Use Clear Plastic Totes For Holiday Storage
Great idea, to see what things are instead of always labeling everything or having to look.
Determining the Energy Usage for an Electric Room Heater?
Electrical heaters are very expensive to use. Call your utility Co. and give them the wattage for them to tell you usage costs based on hours of operation. Natural gas heaters are far more reasonable to us.
Charlie (Pug)
What a cutie Charlie is! Hope you win first prize with him. You both have overcome so much!
Christmas Present Ideas For Soldier Boyfriend?
Find out what his interests are and make him something personal, like cookies or a leather belt his size. Remember that when a friend is far from you, geographically, you can inadvertently daydream about him into something he isnt and then fall in love with...
Leftover Cafe
Your description of Cafe night is delightful. Family togetherness, mixed with creativity, playing out different roles, everyone assisting in the eating down the refrigerator, as my Dad used to say, all contribute to The Good Life!
Photo: Standing Out
Your picture is attractive: bright colors, vivid contrast, light and dark, all the elements of art and creativity. Your message is clear. Is this artwork expressive of your values? Personally? I really appreciate what youve devised in this composition. Independent...
Control Ants With Salt
This is an impressive idea. I will pour salt around the entrance of ants into the house, next spring when they start coming in. We just moved into this house last year. Then, last spring, they were running in line as hundreds of tiny black ants came in. Thank...
List of Family House Rules for Cleaning?
My idea came from Linda Blount, one of my two roommates when I was twenty-five. Linda was a great organizer of people and household tasks. Besides the foremost, overall rule, like keep all personal items in your own space, in your room, she devised a great...
Organizing Pill Bottles?
Good Cheers, Fellow Pill-taker, I take a great number of RXs, mysef,some daily, as prescribed, others, as needed. I also have the vitamins and minerals that Im supposed to take daily. I have devised a two part system to enable me to organize my daily and monthly...
Scenery (Monterey Bay, CA)
This photo shows the precious bond between these two subjects. Only a few rare photos capture the love and affection shared by these special people. I love it and would enjoy learning more about them. Perhaps the photographer might write me? Miss Bonnie
Make Cloth Napkins from Remnants
What about materials? The polyester ones provided by restaurants are not absorbent at all and are no good for wiping up spills or blotting noses or mouths. At restaurants, I ask for paper napkins, because they do the jobs I expect from napkins. I gave up on...
Make Cloth Napkins from Remnants
Thank you, Robyn, Now I can go to Walmart and find assorted materials and play with them till I find whatever cloth feels good. I cant stand the polyester napkins served at restaurants or that the retailers usually sell for us to buy. You are a gem.
Uses for Fan Parts
What do I do with the fan blades. Even a cheap fan has quality blades. This old TPI/Sears heavy duty fan has metal blades. The five year warrantied motor gave out after fifteen years. I have rebuilt it and fixed it over the years when I was shown how to oil...
Saving Money on Baking Soda
When I was a child, my parents and family used BS to clean our teeth, along with old fashioned tooth powder. I used to use baking soda till the cost shot way up. I make use of cases of white, distilled vinegar and salt. Remind me please the various uses for...
Egg Cartons For Seedlings
Hello, I really like this idea. I am not a natural-born gardener because I cant take the heat, and the sun shining down on me makes me ill. In Colorado, where I live, we are already one mile high. Therefore the atmosphere is thin and the rays from the sun are...
Cut Scouring Pad in Half
Great idea on the boiling with detergent trick. I will use it now on an encrusted pan. I forgot about the brown rice until it turned even more-so.
Write Expiration Dates on Your Calendar
Thank you, so much! I will take action of this right now. This is such a helpful idea. I put all appts. on a calendar already, now I can add expiration dates. Good thinking.
Disposing of Bacon and Cooking Grease
I really like your idea about disposal. We no longer consume animal fats, so we wont conserve any. Your idea is very smart; we may not have a can available on the rare occasion that we ever have bacon. Weve almost given up on bacon consumption as well. Health...
What Do I Make With Leftover Steak?
Indian or Japanese or Thai curry, or any other nationalities curries: Cut up steak into tiny strips. Saute in small amount of olive oil on low to medium heat setting, so it doesnt burn. Add whatever curry youre up for a pre-mixed name brand spice found in a...
Store Old Rubber Gloves in Christmas Tree Stand
Wont you get sapped where the cracks in the gloves are?
Soak Raisins in Liquid Before Adding To Recipe
This sounds terrific. I heard of this before, but now is a goood time to do it!! Thank you!
Pack Up Christmas For New Years
In history, the traditional 12 days of Christmas started Christmas day and continued until January 6th, giving the families an extended time of fellowship, warmth focus on the celebration or the holiday over time. Sometimes, little homemade gifts were given...
Pack Up Christmas For New Years
Taking down Christmas symbols and emblems quickly is so sad, discouraging and disappointing. The Twelve Days of Christmas is an ancient tradition for which the song was named after. The Twelve Days of Christmas is a way to honor to celebrate the existence of...
Jar Lid Pincushion
This idea is impressive. I wanted to have a pin cushion, but I have never liked those silly tomato-looking thing. Your project is great and even looks as though I can do it. Thank you so much. I can use some of the fabric I love for the pin cushion!!
Time for a Major Declutter
Excellent project to take on. Every day or every week, making decisions that clear out some of your space, while blessing others, less fortunate than you. When I do this in my space, I like to pray for the people I dont know. I lift up the strangers who will...
Organizing: Find A Place For Everything
Greetings, All TF Readers, I have trouble figuring out where everything is supposed to go. I understand what things go in general areas, like bathroom, kitchen, living room, but I dont know where all sorts of other things go. I stand around with some thing...
Setting Up A Rat Habitat
Having rats as pets is very rewarding, educational, and increases creativity as one thinks up new ideas for an interesting habitat, games to play, and interaction with an intelligent, fun, affectionate pet.
Less Sodium in Canned Soup
Great Lisa, We, too must watch the sodium. What we do is add at least twice the veggies and the meat, if need be, which reduces the sodium content to 50% or less.
Cooking Pasta Without Water Boiling Over
Rather than occupying yourself with all the fuss of this measured and time-consuming process, what if you just pour a small slosh of oil on the water before it boils? When I do that, I notice the oil coats all the top inside surface of the pan.
