Neighborhood Cats Peeing on Door?
I love this idea, but in my area the animal shelters will not take a cat whatsoever. If you can catch the cat doing this you can put vinegar in a water gun and spray them.......
Getting Rid of Pantry Flies?
the only thing that ever killed them for me, especially when they were bad is this >>>Prozap Insect Guard-- made by:Chem-Tech Ltd bar code is 9845314006
Coloring Royal and Buttercream Icing?
I use a box of 10x sugar and a stick of butter, you can cut down on the butter.....
Reusing Candle Wax
I kept looking for a spot where you might say what essential oil you added for health and for aroma......can you do this with the wax and which kind?
Watering Plants While on Vacation
I do this when going out of town, but did not think of it for the winter, so it works outside in freezing temps?
Big Family on The Farm
Wow, what a wonderful family with rich teachings about life and how to be successful in the eyes of God. Great character lessons being taught here, priceless.
Solar Night Lights
This is a very, very good idea and so cute. Question is, do you have to take in and out of the window? Or can you just leave it in the window all the time.
Remedy for Armpit Odor?
Hi, I have had success with the green clay from Queen Helene that I bought at Dollar General... 2.99
Recovering Deck Chairs?
I do know how to avoid this when things are new. Some Fabric paint on the back side painted over the stitches makes the stitches hold up longer. Also makes buttons sewn on your clothing last longer too...A stitch in time saves nine, lol.
Odor from Cat Pee or Marking in My Bathroom?
Hate to say this, but over 20 years ago, we bought a home that housed 4 large cats. I tried everything, had to take up carpet and pad and mop daily with strong pine cleaners and wait four more months and then put down crystalized moth balls under the pad with...
Riding Mower Won't Start?
Could be loose wire or bad wiring, bad starter or clogged fuel line. Does this mean, it will not turn over or what?
Life of Watch Battery with Stem Pulled Out?
Some watches disconnect the power with the stem out, some dont possible. We buy batteries real, real cheap at the flea market.
Travel Soap Container As Camera Case
Hi, Just be sure to glue lining into the soap box (felt or something) and it will not let your camera scratch as you bounce your purse around. Good idea!
Glass Vase for Toilet Brush Storage
wow, why did I not think of this.....I have tried all sorts of things but this is the best and the cheapest.....I vote for you ......
Easy Way to Remind Yourself
I do this with the item in the bag already, and if it is refrigerated then I tag a note there, too.
Is a Tenant Responsible For Getting Rid of Fleas?
Looks like the one with the cats should stay on the bottom and also should pay the cost for his pets problem. Or no pets....
Removing Paint from Clothing?
Hi, I do not know how wide and thick the paint stain is. I usually get mine off with cut-zit or any paste paint remover for furniture and wood. I use a very small round scrubber paint brush. I paint it on and wait about 10-15 minutes and go and use a plastic...
Removing Paint from Carpet?
You can test an area for colorfastness, then use a strong brush and apply paint remover. Let it sit 2-5 min, then scrub in tiny circles with a stiff brush (not wire) and rub off with rag. You might have to do this several times, depending on how big an area...
Something is Sleeping Among My Garlic Plants?
Thanks Lorelei, I forgot to say that we live in town in a close neighborhood and 1/2 mile from the courthouse with no empty lots anywhere near. I will look up groundhogs, interesting! Thanks for posting. Too bad I do not have one of those night action cameras...
Should I Trim the Hair Out of My Pomeranian's Eyes?
Hi, I once had a shi-tzu given to me that I adored. I felt so sorry for him not being able to see, so, I decided to cut his hair very carefully around and over his eyes and he was much more attentive and very happy. He was lots more alert when we walked and...
What Can I Make Out of Speaker Cabinets?
You could add shelves inside and put in closet to hold extra shoes.
Displaying Pierced Earrings for a Garage Sale?
I save the card dividers that they toss after the holiday is over, as in Mothers Day, Valentines, etc. I ask the drug store to save the envelopes and dividers they toss for me and I cut them up while watching TV at night and use a dental tool or an one-edge...
Removing Nail Polish from Clothing?
I am able to get paint out of my clothing by using a small scrubber paint brush. A small one, by dipping it in paint remover. Kut-zit or any paint stripper and letting a drop sit for 1 min. then scrubbing it off with the brush. Sometimes it comes off with one...
Cut Electricity Bill and Keep the AC
Hey, I liked all of these ideas. We do them and also cut off our hot water heater until time to use it and turn it on for about 20-30 min. and the water is very warm and turn it off immediately and there is enough left over for dishes. Just keep washing in...
Removing Latex Adhesive from Clothing?
Try goo-gone, that is what I use and Dollar Tree now has it in small containers. Also, wal-mart has a bigger container.
Suggestions for Selling Antiques at a Yard Sale?
Sorry about your booth not bringing you income now. Just think about all of the time you spent having the booth, keeping up with the descriptions, displaying and etc. You are even loosing money if you just pay for your booth space. You are loosing lots of time...
Pattern for Fitted Twin Sheet?
Hey, the best pattern is to take the old one that fits good (before cutting it up into rags) and trim off all seams closely and then use the sheet for a pattern - just add enough for the width of each seam. You can trim off the elastic closely and then add...
Cook with Butcher Paper for Easy Clean-up
I am confused. I have parchment paper. I have Reynolds Freezer paper (white with one plastic like side and one side is just paper). I have a large roll of plain brown paper about 4 foot tall. Do you mean this large plain brown paper roll?? I do lots of baking...
Cook with Butcher Paper for Easy Clean-up
Or, Is this like the brown paper bags from the grocery store?
Prevent Mold on Cheese with Vinegar
Years ago I used to have a friend that worked in a cheese shop and at night they washed the cheese in vinegar. I now keep vinegar in a spray bottle and use it this way and many other ways....
A Drinking Straw for Dust Bunnies
You can also buy a long skinny brush for this, but unplug the frig first so it will not get caught in the fans and cost you a lots of money (like it did a friend). The brush is good for a clothes dryer also, hope this helps. My daughter got her brush free from...
Keeping Track of What is in Your Freezer
Also, to go along with this idea, you can use a little piece of paper (I used the 4x4 pads) and write what is there and a date. I take that piece of paper and a rubber band and attach it to the item. This really helps me. Also I can put the small items together...
Cooking Loose Popcorn in the Microwave
I agree with you about coconut oil. We order ours from the tropics. Do a search for Tropical Traditions and you will see where you can buy it by the gallons and where you can buy the book and see many, many benefits. It is close to olive oil in benefits. The...
Protect Your Important Documents in Your Freezer
I think this is a great idea if you seal them properly and check on them, why not? You have to seal anything good anyway if you care.
Sell Plants at Your Yard Sale
I am glad to see someone that has discovered selling plants at garage sales. I always do this and the last one I had, I did not have time to prepare them and the customers were so upset with me. They said that is the part they love. (My husband wound up going...
Saving The Bagged Salad
I love to do this too, except I put one at bottom and a couple mid ways and one on top, works good....
Bee Trap for Trapping Yellow Jackets
Betty, we would buy your yellow jackets. We do not have enough to pollinate our garden and it is dying. So sad. Bees die and we all die.
Be Cautious Using Water from Dehumidifiers
I bet this is just a disclaimer placed on dehumidifiers to avoid any lawsuit. Any way, anytime I have extra water ready to be poured somewhere, instead of down the drain I use outside on the dead grass, plants or to flush a commode.
Drying Wet Shoes
I put a small personal size fan blowing into them with the tongues pulled up and they dry quickly - summer or winter.
Put Lockers in Your Garage
Well I found a tip here I want to vote on yes and I cannot make it allow me. After looking at stuff here for many months. Why what is wrong? Good idea, lockers in garage. (b)Editors Note:(/b) This was a contest winner in 2005.
15 Minute Clean-Up
I have a weed problem and decided that I cannot keep things perfect, but, each time I go to the car, the front yard, take out garbage, roll out the garbage can to the front or go to the back yard to get something, I pull up three weeds... I grab the 3 biggest...
Saving Petunia Seeds?
Well I could never find the seeds either and discovered by accident this year how to obtain them. I had a dying petunia plant that looked leggy, so, I cut off some leggy branches and put in my kitchen window in a jar of water sitting on a smooth cotton cloth...
