Cleaning Rust Off Of a Metal Box Grater?I have a metal box grater that has some rust on it. Can it still be used and if so, how can I clean the rust off of it?
Reviews of CatGenie Cat Box?Does anyone have a CatGenie? It is a self-flushing, self-washing cat box from PetNovations. Approx. retail value: $329. I just entered a sweepstakes to win one and was wondering if anyone has any experience with this product.
Calming Spray For Cats?Can anyone recommend a calming spray for cats that works? Or even a recipe so that I can make my own. This would be for spraying rooms, carpeting, etc. - NOT the cats! We adopted a male cat (approx. 6 yrs. old) a little over a month ago. Our two females (11 and 6) are still not totally accepting of him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Recipe For Kuchen With Concord Grapes?Does anyone have a recipe for a kuchen made with concord grapes with their seeds?
Hole in a Broomstick Skirt?I have a hole in my broomstick skirt near the hem. I don't want to shorten it because it would be too hard to sew another hem. Any ideas on what I can do with the wrinkly material?
Cleaning Terra Cotta Pots?Can terra-cotta be put in the dishwasher? I have a small terra-cotta bird bath that I was thinking about putting in the dishwasher (alone) to get it clean.
Homemade Ketchup Came Out Watery?I made the following recipe for ketchup and it came out too thin/watery. What can I add to thicken it? The only thing I did different was that I used 1 TB of tomato sauce instead of 2 heaped TB of tomato puree.
Recipe for Graham Cracker Crust, Cream Cheese, and Marshmallow Creme Dessert?What can I make with a graham cracker crust, cream cheese, and marshmallow creme?
Organizing Shoes in a Small Closet?I live in a bungalow which has small bedroom closets. I need ideas on how to organize my shoes in my small closet. Thanks in advance!
Painting Advice For Jewel Tone Living Room?I'd like suggestions on what color(s) to paint our living room walls. Our couch and my husband's chair are dark blue. The throw pillows on the couch have jewel-tone colors such as purple, green, gold, and blue. My chair is the same pattern/colors as the pillows.
Scones With Dried Cherries?I'm looking for a good scone, or maybe a quick bread, recipe that I can use dried cherries in.
Freezing American Cheese?I know, American cheese is not a true cheese; however, my sister split a large quantity that was bought at Costco and it is too much for hubby and I to use in the near future. They are slices, but they not individually wrapped. Can they be frozen?
Are Grounds From Flavored Coffee Good For Roses?I've heard that used coffee grounds are good for rose bushes. Can the grounds from flavored coffees also be used?
Re-purposed Crafts Pillow Shams?We don't use pillow shams and I bought 2 king size summer quilts that came with 2 free shams each. Any ideas on what they can be turned into?
Desserts With Graham Cracker Crust?Any ideas what I can make using a graham cracker crust besides cheesecake? Thanks.
How Long Does Spaghetti Sauce Keep Once Opened?Once a jar of tomato/spaghetti sauce has been opened, how long will it keep in the refrigerator?
Recipes Using Pumpkin Puree and Cream Cheese?I normally make pumpkin roll for Thanksgiving, but I would like to make something different this year. Yes, I've searched the internet, but now I would like your tried and true recipes to made with pumpkin puree and cream cheese. Thanks.
Making Spreadable Cream Cheese?I bought a brick of cream cheese and I'd like to make it into a spread (like the kind you buy in a tub).
How Often Should Sheets and Mattress Pads Be Washed?How often do you change or wash your bed sheets and mattress pads?
Tie Dyeing With Bleach?I got bleach marks in various places on a long beach cover-up type dress. Can I do a reverse tie-dye to bleach out other areas to make the bleach marks more uniform?
Recipes Using Flat Bread?Recipes Using Flat Bread. We have used flat bread (not pita bread) to make pizzas. Any other vegetarian (no meat, fish, chicken or their by-products) ideas for using flat bread?
Recipe Adjustments When Using a Smaller Sized Pan?If a recipe is for a 9 x 13 pan, how much would you scale down the ingredient amounts (and time and/or temperature) for an 8 x 8 pan?
Suggestions for Using Balsamic Vinegar?I received a bottle of balsamic vinegar as a gift and I need suggestions on how to use it.
Making a Sewing Machine Cover?I'm looking for a pattern to make a cover for my portable Singer sewing machine.
What is the Best Way to Preserve Fresh Chives?I grow chives in the summer and I always have more than I can use. Is it better to dry them or freeze them for future use? One year I chopped some chives then froze them in a plastic food bag, but when I thawed them out they were wet and kind of mushy.
Using Dried Fruit Instead of Fresh or Frozen Berries?I have some dried fruit (blueberries and cranberries) that I would like to use in recipes that call for fresh or frozen berries. Would these work if I soaked them in hot water for a short time? If so, for how long?
How Long Do Hard Boiled Eggs Last?How long do hard-boiled eggs last when they're refrigerated in their shells? Thanks.
Substituting Splenda for Sugar?I have a microwave recipe for cashew brittle and was wondering if I can use Splenda instead of sugar.
Cleaning a Glass Cruet?I have a small glass cruet that has a film on the inside of it. I've run it through the dishwasher and the film will not come off. Any ideas on what I can do to clean the inside of it?
Organizing Pen Pal Information?I am trying to organize my pen pal letters and the info cards that I have for each one. Any ideas?
Recipes Using Eggnog?I bought a 1/2 gallon of eggnog New Year's Eve and we didn't drink that much of it. Does anyone have any recipes using eggnog as an ingredient?
Cream Cheese Dip Without Salsa Or Peppers?I'm looking for a dip or spread recipe using cream cheese that does NOT have salsa or peppers in it.
Recipes Using Cream Cheese Filling?I made stuffed mushrooms and have leftover cream cheese filling. Any ideas on how I can use up the rest of the filling?
Making Fabric Flowers?How do I make a fabric flower? It would be sewn on a nightgown to cover a stain.
Making a Purse from T-shirts?I have some tank tops and t-shirts that I can no longer wear but I like the designs on them and would like to keep them. I have thought of turning them into purses, but don't know how.
What Is "Consumer Soup"?Someone posted a recipe for a rice casserole using consumer soup. What is consumer soup?
Looking To Buy An Iced Tea Maker?I'm looking to buy an iced tea maker. Any product reviews, including the quantity of tea that they make, would be appreciated!
Making Dip from Cheese Spread?I have a tub of Alouette garlic cheese spread and would like to take some of it and make it into a dip and/or salad dressing. Should I add sour cream and/or milk to make it creamy?
Uses for Cupboard Doors?Uses for old wooden cupboard doors from the ThriftyFun community.
Depending on the size and durability, what about adding some legs and making a really cute little kids table.
Keeping Cat Hair Off Black Clothing?I bought a pair of Cabin Creek brand black pants (elastic waist "leggings" with flared legs) that were supposed to be jeans. They are 96% cotton and 4% spandex, and they attract EVERYTHING: cat hair, dust, lint, etc.
Recipes Using Noodles?I have about half a bag of noodles and I need some recipe ideas. I would like recipes with no meat. Thanks!
Microwave Candy Recipes?I am looking for candy recipes (including caramel corn) that can be made in the microwave
Pudding Didn't Set Up?I made vanilla pudding with chocolate soy milk. Instead of using a whisk, I used an old-fashioned egg beater. It tastes fine but the pudding did not set-up like it should have. Any suggestions on what I can add to thicken it?
Repairing Terra Cotta?Can broken Terra Cotta be repaired? I have a Terra Cotta Sun and a couple of the pieces have broken off. Can they be glued back on?
Mold Spots on a Bathroom Rug?The bathroom rug that was in front of our shower stall in the basement has black mold spots in one corner. What can I use to remove the mold spots? I just washed it with some detergent and bleach and it didn't take it out. Maybe I didn't use enough bleach?
Uses for Splenda for Baking?Splenda for Baking is made from sugar and sucralose (those are the only 2 ingredients on the package). Would it be okay to use it to make homemade lemonade (or any non-baking use for that matter)? Thanks.
Changing Yellow Cake Mix to Chocolate?I have a yellow cake mix that I want to make into chocolate. Can I add a couple of tablespoons of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa mix to the batter?
