Use Dishwasher For Sealing JarsEditor's Note: This tip is considered not safe by the FDA and other sources.
With canning season coming up soon, this idea is for making jams and jellies. When you make jams or jellies, the last process is a hot water bath. I even got a Master Canner to agree with this method.
Replacement for Bed Slats on a Single Bed Frame?My granddaughter's bed has those wooden slats on her bed frame. While she's been with me, they've come off several times and a few have broken. I need to find something to replace them with. I've had a look around the place but nothing jumps out as being any use. So then I looked online for wooden planks. They'd need to be about 3 feet long (36, or possibly 37 inches to fit across) but I got quite confused as I'm only used to feet and inches, even now. Also they seem quite expensive. She's quite a heavy girl and not the daintiest! I just wondered if anyone had a brainwave? Mine are sadly lacking! Thank you!
African Violet Not Blooming?Repotted my African Violet over a year ago and it has not bloomed since then. How do I get it to bloom again?
Where To Store Clothing Worn Once?I thought I should wash clothes after I wear them once, but I've read a few articles that say to not wash clothes so often. Besides, no matter how often I wash them, I'm still wearing the clothes, so no matter when I wash, I will wash a lot of clothing. Where do I put the "worn once's" if not in the hamper? Where do I air them out? Wouldn't using Febreze or something be just as costly as laundry soap? Putting them back into the closet seems like I would wear clothes a whole lot or mess up the clean clothes.
Special Birthday?What are the odds and name for my bday on 3/31/13. I turned 30.
1800 Heater Lilly Pro?Looking for a replacement bulb for Lilly pro heater.
Information About Norwood Sewing Machine?I was recently giving a Norwood treadle sewing machine. I have been trying to find out when the machine was made and where I can get parts for it. The serial number is 961321N, Model N. I know it was made by Standard Sewing Machine in Cleveland, OH.
Cooking Lasagna For 70?I am making lasagna for 70 people in 19 x 11 inch pans. How many pans should I make?
Finding Porcelain Doll Body Parts?I need parts to repair a doll. Looking for where to by 7 inch arms and legs to repair a porcelain doll with soft body.
Firewood Safety With Poison Ivy?We cut down a tree in the late fall. There were poison ivy vines wrapped around part of the trunk. Is it safe to burn the wood if the vines are removed and it sits and dries out for a year?
Value of Culver Glassware?Anyone know how much this set is worth? Perfect condition no cracks or scratches. Thank you
Baking Powder Leavening Substitute?Does anyone have a vinegar to baking soda ratio to use as leavening in biscuits or cake? I'm looking for a baking powder substitute, as it does not have a long storage life.
Identifying Metal Items?These were in my steamer trunk! What are they?I have no idea what these could have been used for! If anyone can help out that would be awesome! Thank you in advance!!
Finding a Brass Bed Headboard Spindle?I am missing one (of six in total) headboard spindle from my brass (wrapped) bed. Where can I find/buy one?
Value of Leonardo Bunny Water Ball?I was given this ornament around 30-35 years ago as a Christmas present. I have the original box and it still contains the original water. Do you think it is worth anything?
What Is This Old Tool?This tool is made out of cast iron and is about 60cm long. My neighbour has recently acquired this tool and would like to know what it would be used for.
Pricing Metal Items?Please send suggestions on how to price antiques like brass items and silverware. Ebay isn't really a help as the items are different.
Why Use Baking Soda In Cake Icing?Why use baking soda in cake icing?
Quick Shine Floor Varnish?I used a Quick Shine floor varnish on my floor and want to reapply. Do I need to remove the old before reapplying?
Wind Spinner Patterns Using Canvas?I am looking for wind spinner patterns made from strips of plastic canvas, does anyone know where I can find them? I have looked at some on-line, but they are not quite what I want.
Herbal Gift IdeasSoon herb starts will be available. Trailing rosemary makes a wonderful gift if given some time to grow. Repot the start in a nice pot (two is nicer). Take a coat hanger and bend it into a circle or heart shape and stick it into the soil.
Alternatives to Expensive Spa Chemicals?Does anyone know about some low cost alternatives to expensive spa (hot tub) chemicals? Also any cleaning ideas appreciated, especially filter cleaning.
Gifts for the Grease Monkey?Can anyone think of good gifts for my grease monkey brother? He has plenty of tools. What else could I get him?
Bleach Bottle PiggyUse a regular bleach bottle, rinse it out with water and baking soda (takes the bleach smell away). Let dry. Paint with acrylic pink paint and let dry. Paint your spots on with either black or brown acrylic paint and let dry for about and hour.
Identifying A Vase?We found a box of antique glassware that my grandmother had bought. Along with a butter, creamer and sugar set was this vase. There are no markings on it that we can find. It is super heavy. Glass. Stands about 10 inches tall by 6.5' inches wide. Does anyone have any idea what this could be or where I could find out?
Why Does My Cat Pee On Baked Goods?I've had my cat for 8 years now, male, neutered and there is only one thing he does that I can't figure out. I raised him from a week old so I've watch his behaviors and have learned what most of them mean, or what he wants, however, this is something I can't quite figure out. Leo jumps on counter tops like most cats. I don't keep many things out on a daily basis, but if any type of baked good; ie bread, cookies. Anything left out wrapped or covered he will pee on it! He doesn't pee on anything else or anywhere other than his litter box. Why?
Substitute For HoneyI have an allergy to honey, what could I use instead? Thank you
Honey Mint Dog BiscuitsThese home-made dog biscuits are easy to make and dogs love them. They are also breath fresheners.
The Pack Order in Your HouseEspecially when you have multiple dogs in the family, knowing the pack order is important. To your dogs, you are part of the pack. To have a happy home, you need to be at the TOP of the pack order.
Information About Dining Table?Can anyone tell me anything about this table, it has two leaves and 10 chairs. Any ideas on the make? Thank you!
Making A Wedding Centerpiece From Ceramic Tiles?How can I use some plain white ceramic tiles (8 by 8) as part of a wedding reception guest table centerpiece? or any other ideas?
Value of Burroughs Adding Machine?Hello, how much could I sell this Burroughs adding machine for? Thank you!
Value of Antique Brass Fireplace Tool?How much might these antique solid (and they are heavy) brass (I think) fireplace tools worth? They were left to me by my grandparents.
Microfiber Is Coming Off?Microfiber coating is coming off back of couch where head rests. Called manufacturer and will do nothing about it although has only been used about 2 years although purchased 5 years ago. All repairs I see are for tears. Not the case here. When tried to gently clean with plain water, more came off. Unable to upload pictures. Suggestions?
Bank Account With Leftover Class Reunion Money?What can be done with leftover class reunion money in a bank account when everyone is deceased?
Value of Russian Vase?My wife inherited this vase from her grandmother and we were just wondering if it was worth anything. Also, any history behind it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Replacement Remote Needed for Santa's Best Prelit Tree?We purchased (I believe) a Santa's Best prelit tree last year. We lost the remote while moving into our new house. Where can we get a replacement remote? Can we purchase a replacement receiver and remote?
Cleaning Ash From Porcelain Dolls?I had a house fire in 2018 and my dolls got covered in ash. I sent them to someone to clean but she never did and returned them to me 3 weeks ago. My question is there any way of cleaning the ash off and how please?
Which Brand of Laptop Should I Buy?Give me suggestions: Which brand of laptop should I buy for myself and how will that be good for me?
Cleaning a Plastic Tub?Help me clean my plastic tub, it grosses me out. I like my bathtub sparkling but it's plastic which is new for me from porcelain. I've tried so many remedies these cover overs frustrate me, so I just keep it in my head I know it's at least clean. Please, please help me!
Identifying Menagerie?Hello. I found this at my local Goodwill in Oklahoma. I knew what it was when I saw it and I was very excited. However, I am not having any luck finding anything on this particular style. There is no writing at the top. It is darker colors than the Womble Menageries. If someone can identify this for me, I would really appreciate it.
Weight Watchers Food Companion Books?What is the most recent year that Weight Watchers published the Food Companion and Dining Out small soft-cover books?
Buying Fitted SheetsMany people wear out their fitted sheet long before the pillowcases or top sheet. You can buy sheet pieces separately at many stores. If you can't find a match, you can use a contrasting or coordinating color instead.
Shipping Donations?Does anyone know of any charities/Goodwill services that offers paid shipping labels to ship used goods for donations? Like clothes, shoes, socks, books, toys etc. Also looking to donate new underwear that has never been worn but did not come with tags?
Buying EZ Bow Maker Parts?Can I buy the sticky sided measurement sheet that covers the top of the EZ bow maker?
Pattern for Plastic Bag Pumpkin?I am looking for a pattern or suggestion on how to do a pumpkin using plastic bags. Thank you.
Value of Leonardo Collection Cottage?I found this cute little cottage from Leonardo collection at home. But I don't really need it. May I ask for the price to sell it? I hope to get at least £2-3
Broken Fisher Price Record Player?I just found this 50 years old in my basement and it doesn't work. The turning knob turns freely. Is it worth anything? How hard is it to repair it?
Identifying a Hello Kitty Plush?This is a Hello Kitty plush I got at a sketchy thrift store a few months ago. I've never been able to find what kind of plush she is, or if shes even official! I'm asking for any help I can get with recognizing her. She's one of my most favorites in my collection and I'd like to learn her worth, age, etc :)
Information on Old Cupboard or Dresser?This was my grandfathers. He passed away in the 60's and my dad had it A couple of years ago I got it and found 6 holes inside on the top and the bottom of it. Does anyone know what it was, when it was made and value?
Identifying An Old Toy?Does anyone recognise this toy?
Information on Wooden Dressing Table?I recently got this and was wondering if anyone had more info about it?
Health Concerns About 9 Week Old Puppy?So my family gets dogs from the same breeder. Currently we have 6 dogs and love them to death, but before we had 6 dogs, we had just 2. We had gotten a puppy from them but the breeder said the momma tried to kill that litter. We just thought the mother was mean. We named him Ozzie. Well not even a day later, he has passed away while everyone was sleeping.
Value of Currier and Ives Plates?I have a dozen of these plates. Can anyone tell me the year and worth of them?
Name for a New Pet Non ProfitI am looking to start a pet food pantry to assist families who struggle to feed their 'Best Friends'. I have a retired Police K9 named Echo and a Rescue Lab named Harley. I would use either name in the Pet Pantry Name. Looking for suggestions.
Information About Lamps?Can anyone tell me anything about these lamps, they definitely look 'RETRO' to me, the shape and color. Thank you all.
Value of Decorative Houses?Perfect condition, Looks like they are marked: Suffolk Corteges- made in England for Around the Corner, XX? Mollywood CA
Value of Fowl Liquor Bottles?These were in my great aunt's liquor shop for years marked 1970. ARNART Imports - Banfi Products Corp- info/value - 3 decorative fowl liquor bottles.
Program for Church Dinner?This is our first we youths will organise a church dinner night, and I am in charge of how the program will look like. I don't have an idea of what to comes first, and how to go about it. I need help with ideas. Thanks!
Ice Cream Cone CostumeThis is a fairly quick "couples" Halloween costume that I made for my daughter and her boyfriend who works at an ice cream shop.
Indoor Canning Jar Herb GardenI used these cute Mason jar glasses to plant an indoor herb garden.
Scrap Wood ScarecrowCute for fall! We had some scraps of "plank" wood leftover from an old backyard playset. My husband cut the planks and screwed and glued the parts together to form a scarecrow with a hat.
Markers and Pens HolderHere is very inexpensive way to organize your markers and pens. This product is advertised showing just paint brushes and colored pencils for $1.25 at Dollar Tree. However, I found it to be great to hold up to 49 markers or pens too!
Tissue Paper Roll Face Switch ToyI got the idea from my eldest son. I found him playing with a tissue paper roll as if he was telling a story with 3 characters and changing his voice as he switched the tp roll.
Free Pill BoxesI love these little pill boxes they give out free at the pharmacy in Walmart where I get my prescriptions filled. They are white with raised letters and very good quality.
Teacher's Day CardTomorrow we'll be celebrating World Teacher's Day. My son asked me to help him do a simple greeting card with a small token attached to it. He chose to put a box of chalk since "it's the best reminder of being a teacher", he said.
Wearing An Ice PackWhen you don't have time to lay around on an ice pack, wear it.
Teacher's Day Greeting Card for MenNot all teachers are women. Some are men and they are great, too. So here's a 5 minute craft to pay tribute to our wonderful men teachers out there.
Necktie OrigamiPreviously, I submitted a craft entitled "Teachers Day Greeting Card for Men." I would like to share about how the necktie was made. Although you can just cut a drawing of a necktie, it would look more appealing when you use an origami for detail emphasis.
Wooden Candy Corn DecorationA little paint and some wood to make these cute and fun Halloween decorations!
Halloween Trick or Treat Books DecorationThese wooden "books" could be painted different colors for different holidays with different names on the sides. This set is for Halloween.
Use a Reacher for DustingReachers are useful after surgery and for the elderly. However, they are fantastic for dusting behind and under heavy furniture.
Natural Ways To Keep Snails Away From Your GardenIf you grow vegetables in your garden, you need to protect the plants from snails. Snails eat all vegetables, especially greens, such as cabbage, spinach, chard and lettuce. Since they multiply quickly, they can do serious damage.
Sofa Legs as PumpkinsHere is a cute and fun way to repurpose the legs off an old couch that will be discarded. Many are round shaped. Simply unscrew the legs, paint them, and put a ribbon on top. They are nice decorations for Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. They can be made into personalized handmade gifts, and balloon string holders too.
Newspaper Pen OrganizerI had nothing to do with an old newspaper insert so I decided to create a simple pen organizer out of it. It will take a little longer rolling the paper, but it's actually fun to do.
Day of the Dead Milk Gallon SkullHere is an easy and fun way to make a Day of the Dead, or most commonly known as Dia De Los Muertos, decorated skull. Simply use an empty and clean milk gallon jug with the handle facing forward. Use permanent markers or paint brushes and paint. You can also glue on glitter, etc. If you want to give it a cool effect at night, place a tea light on top as shown, or cut a hole at the bottom of the jug and insert it underneath. Enjoy !
Removing Pumpkin Mildew?There is white powdery stuff on my pumpkins. I'm assuming it's powdery mildew. The leaves are already turning brown, and I'm worried that I will loose my pumpkins before Halloween. Does powdery mildew affect the pumpkins themselves, and if so how can I save them from going bad? Please help! Thanks.
Painting PumpkinsInstead of carving a Jack-'o-Lantern in your pumpkin, why not paint it instead. This allows you to use color to create a fun or spooky decoration. The whole pumpkin can be used for pies after Halloween.
Candied Pumpkin DandiesIn a large heavy saucepan, combine every ingredient, Except nuts; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about every 15 to 20 minutes.
Pumpkin SubstitutionI used only half a can of pumpkin when making a mousse for Thanksgiving dessert, and the pumpkin bread recipe needed a full can. I substituted mashed yams for 1/2 the pumpkin, the bread came out perfectly!
Is Pumpkin Pie Okay For Dogs?Is Pumpkin pie okay for dogs?
Orange Slice Candy PumpkinOne more Halloween idea. This makes cute treats for the trick or treaters. This cute little guy is made from Candy Orange slices.
Ginger Ale (Switchel)Add ingredients to a large glass. Fill large glass with cold water from the well. Stir. For fun, rinse a fresh dandelion stem with water (to remove bitter taste) and use it as a straw.
Oregon Ducks PumpkinThis is the pumpkin I painted with acrylic paints for my son this year, he is a huge fan of the University of Oregon football team, so he took it to a tail gate party in November.
Puppy With Neurological Disorder?How likely will my 6 week old puppy recover from a neurological disorder? He is very sensitive to the touch, he yelps like crazy when he is picked up, he lost function of his front and hind legs. I went to the vet and she referred me to a neurologist.
Pumpkins Turning Orange Early?My pumpkins have already turned orange. Will they last if I leave them on the vine until Halloween, or will they rot before then? I don't want to pick them yet, as the whole reason I planted them was for Halloween.
Ojibwa Baked PumpkinSimple, few ingredients, sweet, and different! Pumpkins are in season, so it's perfect!
Buying Foam Pumpkins?Where can I buy foam pumpkins? What types are best for carving? Sizes, and tips appreciated. Have a great holiday season.
Pumpkin Candle HolderA nice fall table centerpiece!
Reheating a Frozen Pre-cooked Pumpkin Pie?I would like to know if a cooked pumpkin pie can be frozen? If so how long would you reheat when ready to use? I over cooked for Thanksgiving and hate to throw it away if I can use at a later date.
Mini Pumpkin as Candle HolderUsing an apple corer, core a small hole into the top of a mini-pumpkin ( about 2 in deep) and use as a candle holder. Apples work, too!
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Latch Hook Craft ProjectsLatch hook is a popular craft project using yarn and plastic canvas. You can make sturdy rugs, pillows and wall art in a variety of patterns and colors.
Value of Colliers New Encyclopedia Set?We have a full set of (10) Colliers New Encyclopedias from 1921 in very good condition. What are they worth and where should we try to sell them?
Oven Cleaner for Soap ScumWe have used Easy Off Fume Free over cleaner (for cold ovens, no heat required) to clean years of soap scum and hard water build up off showers and tubs, both fiberglass and tile.
Identifying A Desk Organizer?Hello everyone! I purchased this at a local thrift store and would like to know more about it. I know it's a desk organizer, but I've never seen one with a little roller desk like this one. If anyone has any kind of information on it, it would be appreciated greatly.
Corningware Ivy Patterned Utensils?I have these four Corningware Callaway Ivy kitchen utensils. The spatula has been cracked and repaired at some point. Can you tell me what they are worth?
