Tips for Preparing to File for Social Security?
Go to your near by SS office. Just cause you turn the age in June, doesnt mean you start collecting. My husbands was at the + 6 months. He still works so he took the basic health care and has his work insurance. Your SS office may have a list of volunteers...
Financial Responsibility for Funeral Costs?
Unless you have paper work drawn up, the information will be requested of your family...legal family. Get some power of att and executor work done at the lawyers. You might end up with a paupers funeral or cremation when you want something else.
Remedy for Hives
Hives are very reactive to any kind of heat factor - negatively. I have had something triggering off hives for me the last 3 summers. Instructed to stay out of the sun completely during this time. Cooling compresses of Epsom salts was the best. My hives this...
Remedy for Hives
The suggestion of the shampoo you list is a TAR based products. In addition, T-Gel is another brand. Like if you have Psoriasis. That is treated with a few minutes of sun lamps. It is not hives. It is a serious scaring skin condition and should be not confused...
Store Cupcake Liners in a Pringles Can
I use old and forgotten Tupperware. The cheese keeper is the favorite for cupcake papers. Find these for $1 or less at goodwill or garage sales. Also use for my different kinds of baking chips.
Take Better Care of Your Possessions
People call me a pack rat cause I dont throw out but reuse and restore. When in high school, I was the only girl is mechanical art and woods and you had a semester learning why we should do and what NOT to do. Add a frugal husband whos dad showed him how to...
Reusing Egg Cartons
My son too, is a supermarket manager, and NO reuse on the egg cartons or the meat trays for anything. One thing I did find out, I can buy the meat trays from the meat department for things I DO need that for. Like a dime per tray. Eggs and raw meat are just...
Reusing Egg Cartons
One more thing on the eggs. Eggs are not CLEANED like you and I would like them in the fridge. They are gently sprayed clean. Not wiped, not swabbed. And then a coating sprayed to help preserve them. Eggs are porous. And a broken egg next to another, will contaminate...
Freezing Apples for Greek Yogurt?
NO, please dont add anything to the apples that you suggested you would like. It changes the PH and the acid levels to make it unsafe. You can get the ball book of canning or check their online for freezing ideas. Also, contact your local extension service...
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?
Please, when it comes to electrical usage...call your apartment manager, land lord and if no immediate response, then the city electrical or inspection department for you AS A RENTER. If you own your property, get an electrician out immediately. Electrical...
Dyeing Fabric With Tea
I would use Rit instead of tea. You can always undo the Rit with Rit Remover if you dont like it. Tea, you keep what you do. Wash the curtains first, there are Rit products to use that is good, as well as using the Rit Remover before you begin. I used to have...
Painting a Smoker's Room?
A smoking house hold can give many problems, that dont stop with the first could washings. We had our home professionally painted for the ceilings. The problem was there with the first room. Thank heavens they recognized it. Asked if there had been smokers...
Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow?
You need some Epsom salts in it. On the package are instructions. Or google epsom salts. Have used this for years. Also, clean up your bottom of the plants. They need air space. Good rule of thumb is nothing closer than 10 inches from the ground. Remove all...
Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow?
Forgot to mention. Sometimes too much watering can create this yellow leaf effect. There are products to put iron back into your soil when it gets washed out. This is esp pertinent for tomatoes, peppers, etc. You see this mostly when doing container planting...
Shelf Life of Milk
Certain brands of milk have longer shelf life. See through carton expires faster cause the light hitting it can change flavor as well as hasten dates. Opaque cartons last longer.
How to Dispose of Unneeded Prescription...
Part of this information is missing. It is now known that flushing medication or disposing down your drain leads the drugs back to your own water source. Municipal utilities have water treatment plants that take what you flush or run down the drain and recycle...
Cleaning Stained Linoleum?
With time, flooring does this. A chemical reaction between products used. Try just scrubbing the floor around the toilet with baking soda and dampened with a tooth brush and vinegar. Make your own floor scrubbing tools for that.
Back Scrubber For Washing Feet
BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL not to slip on anything. Lotion on the feet in the bath/shower area is very dangerous. Even previously lotioned feet stepping in to the shower/tub can create slippage. I would so prefer to sit and then do it this same way.
Never Buy Used Mattresses or Upholstered Furniture
Bed bugs are parasites that preferentially feed on humans. If people arent available, they instead will feed on other warm-blooded animals, including birds, rodents, bats, and pets. Bed bugs can infest airplanes, ships, trains, and buses. Bed bugs are most...
Never Buy Used Mattresses or Upholstered Furniture
RE the comment of legally selling a mattress in certain states. It is forbidden in many states, but you can give it away. Sell the bed. Selling ads cannot read mattress for sale, but bed for sale, mattress free. To the comment about car seats. I feel bad about...
Memory Foam Bath Mats for Leather Car Seats
I got one as a gift from my sister for the bathroom and promptly took it to the car for car seats too! Individual captain chairs, I fold it is half. Cutting in half is not an option as it will disintegrate. And it is comfortable! On the last (back) seat of...
Egg Cartons For Storage
PLEASE make sure to wash them out. Even a little broken egg, etc allows the risk of salmonella. If using the styro ones, you can wash them with soap and hot water. If you have the paper fiber ones, just compost or use in the garden with seeds. I know the thing...
Identifying Lost Phone
You can call the company (verizon, Tmobil, etc) which the phone belongs to, give the serial number and they can locate the owner, they will notify them. If a currently activated phone, the serial number is on record. My phone has 3 ICE numbers... In Case of...
Styptic Powder For Wounds
There are many different chemicals it can be made out of as well as contra-indications, depending if you are on medications it would be a No No for. Check it out before need for use. Styptic powder used to be a part of all shaving kits which included the straight...
Freeze Yogurt and Pudding For Popsicles
I just buy yogurt in large containers and pop them into reuse containers such as yogurt, small plastic cups, etc. Stick a plastic spoon in, they can reuse that to the dishwasher as well. In the summer, I pick up outdated yogurt from the grocery store, toss...
Treating Chapped Lips
I would do a nix on anything to scrub your lips. So many things can introduce bacteria into any broken skin. We dont think of the little things we put into our mouths out of habit as harmful, but all it takes is a whoops one time. As a diabetic, any fracture...
Make Roads with Tape For Bored Kids
Another thing so you dont have tape reside on the flooring is to buy a piece of flat carpet scrap that you roll up and store or lay flat on the closet floor, slide behind the dresser. If you want a permanent style, use some paint and put on a flat carpet piece...
Ask For Household Items On Craigslist
Stating your friend left in a hurry and then had to set up house supplies. We were part of a similar situation where the wife got out with the children, a friend of hers networked her emails to about 50 of us, and we all came up with things, clothes, household...
Keeping Vacuum Cleaner Rollers Cleared
I had to scroll down to see if this was one of my tips I submitted! Exactly the same thing I have done for years.
Sanitize Your Toothbrush With Listerine
I also do this for any mouth appliance, such as retainers, night splints. But I take their holder, pour in the listerine, let set for 10 minutes. Can be done with vinegar too, but listerine tastes much better! Be compliant with this especially when colds are...
Keeping Shower Clean
We just bought and installed one about a year ago. Free standing. My best friend is the squeegee. Acrylic one, and use Turtle Wax Car paste, which does not allow water to stay on it. Kids all love using the squeegee after showers. Reapply the paste every so...
Donate Plastic Bottle Caps
Back when this auntie posted, YES there was for a couple years during this time. LAND O LAKES had that collections for money for schools. Codes on the caps, you entered them and choose your school registered and they got the money. Same with Marie Callender...
Donate Plastic Bottle Caps
Another use for these juice/bottle caps..Areas of headstart can use as teaching tools. Creating checkers game, bingo, etc.
Getting the Most Out of Your Spices
I store all my herbs and spice in the freezer, all marked carefully. I have a huge herb garden, when it comes to Winter Cooking, I have all the things I dont have to buy at the store. Whether fresh or store bought, date the package, and store in fridge or freezer...
Call Your Doctor About Hives
If you do not know the reasons of the hives, do not take any medication if it is creating severe medical issues. If breathing is an issue, call 911 for assistance. Hives are a reaction to something you have touched, eaten, etc. There are many levels of 9-1...
How to Grow Celery
I plant mine in 3 gal buckets with many pinkie size drain holes. Bottom layer is 3 inches of shredded paper (instead of trash, my garden gets!) Then I put 6 inches of planting soil...into that the celery plant. Make sure you choose which you want..There is...
How to Grow Celery
Forgot to add, these are kept watered a couple times a day and grandchildren love having gardening chores according to their abilities. I fill the rest of the bucket with water to the top, celery needs lots of water.
Value of a 1945 Encyclopedia Britannica Set?
Nothing. Even a set that is less than 10 years old (for tax purposes) can only be used at a small percentage rate. Your CPA can help you. We donated ours to a small private school and got a charity deduction. No collectible value, information is old the second...
Caring For Long Hair
I had waist/hip length hair for many many years (didnt everyone growing up in the 60-70s? With child # 2 coming I decided hair or children? The cut came. BUT I had the healthiest hair all those years, still do. My stylist trimmed my hair every month. Same amount...
Hemming Jeans with Thick Seams
You can buy the foot for the sewing machine, called the jumper foot. When hemming jeans, I cut the pants along the current finished hem, using hem lace, finish the edge and continue to fold so pants is the length, match up the jean color with thread color and...
Dyeing Fabric in a Front Load Washer?
All manufacturers of front loading washing machines have specific things in their manuals which they will warranty cover for. The are very clear about NOT using dye in their product. They cannot assure you that your next load will not have residue as you cannot...
Watch Quantity When Buying Tissues
Even their packaging for food items needs to be watched. If you want to try sometime just to see how it tastes, their small $1 box would be less to throw out then a regular grocery store sized. BUT if you use it a lot, then it is not cheaper. Example, the name...
Used Coffee Grounds to Destroy Medication
All medications that you intend to dispose of can be taken back to your pharmacist for this to be done. It does not have to be schedule 3 narcotic types, but all medication. Your county sheriff department will accept the schedule 3 narcotic type for disposal...
Canning Carrot Juice?
Oh my, yes, they have to be pressure canned. And follow recipes in doing so. Get the Ball canning book. Screw ups mean deadly toxins. There is not enough acid in what you ask to open kettle.
Use Medical Exam Gloves For Messy Tasks
To add to the very good comments, medical grade gloves sometimes are latex, sometimes vinyl. Food grade gloves are vinyl and can be purchases quite cheaply. Due to latex allergy, I have to know the difference. And I do have generic chore vinyl gloves to do...
Craft Ideas for Used Medicine or Pill Bottles?
For awhile missions were asking for them...they were using them in other countries for same we do...what ever works, works!
Controlling String On Bobbins
Stop in at your local dollar store, pick up a pack of 10 gloves for $1. The clinic is not going to tell you NO, but they will absolutely come out of the room saying do you know what they wanted now? Wet-licking fingers then rubbing down the end of the thread...
Teaching Kids to Cook
I cooked with my own kids as my grandmothers did with their grandchildren. And I am doing the same with mine. I call my kitchen a science lab. Just cause you have a recipes does not mean you cant make it your own with changes. And we use science, math, technology...
Tennis Balls as Alternative to Dryer Sheets
The fact of latex allergies and the tennis balls. The heat of the dryer releases more chemical into the clothing, resulting in more than 1 persons use being contaminated. So, as a whole, for a single person doing it to their own clothing, maybe fine. But with...
Peroxide to Whiten Teeth
There is a dental product on the market, glyoxide, used for mouth cleaning. PROPORTIONED SAFELY. Glycerin and peroxide. My mother read elsewhere about the hydrogen peroxide for her mouth after new dentures and I keep telling her it is not the same as the marketed...
Repairing Fabric Trim on Antique Couch?
If you are looking for glues, go to a sewing fabric craft store and there are so many different kinds of glues for many purposes. Regular school glue should not be used, that stays stiff and can be removed with water. I keep several kinds in my sewing supplies...
Recycling Printer Cartridges?
Your local elementary schools and public libraries collect these to go towards their fund raising efforts.
Removing Sticky Label Residue from a Mirror?
You can heat the label with your hair dryer and then rub residue off with alcohol. I use it all the time.
Dyeing Bra Extensions?
You are going to sweat and the food color will bleed, making everything a mess. Get liquid RIT, use a medication dropper from the drugstore, put and old dark towel or washcloth under what you will be doing . Use gloves. This small item can be done in your sink...
Painting Sauder Furniture?
You have to lightly sand it first. Ask at hardware store for grit number you should use. Wipe off with tack cloth, prime and paint with spray or brush. Cant stain.
Canvas Bag Apron
I try to redo, reuse and this is a cute idea! I have used large farmer type hankies and made aprons too for the little kids. Similar style.
Cleaning a Smooth Top Stove?
Mr clean magic or plastic scrubber. Do not use anything you could not put on your eye glasses as far as cleaners. Scratching little layers of the final top can release the chemicals used in making of the cooking top. You cant tell as you scrape them, they will...
Gift for a Tall Person?
A guys tape measure, which is longer than the average 25 foot one. They have no metal exterior. Would like one myself!
Removing Dog Poop Stains from Carpet?
Resolve or the generic version of it. Dog puked grass and left a green on brown carpet stain. This took it right out. I use my carpet shampooer right afterwards to remove the product with regular cleaning.
15 Amp Breaker Keeps Tripping?
You need an electrician. Hate to have a fire for a few cents saved. Until then, unplug all that does not have to be in. Including the kids toys, big tvs, etc. Unless you got a McMansion or recently updated electrical system, your house was not built for all...
My House Smells Like Cigarette Smoke?
I kid you not, we bought a house owned by a similar type smoker, we had to pay big bucks to have the painters repaint with special paint, the woodwork reeked for years as it kept coming out. The spraying of the ceilings looked like pee sneaking out, nicotine...
Kidney Cancer Support Groups?
Check with the public health offices in your area, they would have information as well as the American Cancer Society www.acs.org.
Gift Ideas for Girl's 14th Birthday?
The safest and non personal is a gift card from a major box store. This age is too young to be doing personals from a boy.
Refinishing the Top of an Antique Dresser?
Check handy man ads, local chamber may know of a person who does this in their garage. My husband and 8 year old granddaughter do this all the time as projects for the fair. Not that hard to do. I have a 100 year old dresser to work on this summer and someone...
Where Can I Buy Top Job Cleaner?
Top Job was reformatted by P&G and is now the Mr. Clean. On their website.
Remedy for Unexplained Hair Thinning?
A change of your thyroid levels, whether large or small or slight. Been living with this for many years and can tell when I need a med adjustment by my hair and nails.
Refinishing a Wood Deck?
Now we did nothing with our deck and it is beautiful in the aged silver look. Here in MN we get all sorts of weather and so far it is 25 years and still looking great.
Grass Clippings as Garden Mulch
Please, make sure this is OK with the one who takes care of the garden. Almost caused a divorce in our household. Never will I allow someone to put the clippings in my garden. You get the seeds of the weeds, etc. My 5-6 hours a week in gardening will not tolerate...
Ideas for 4th Birthday Party?
You dont say how old. If she is older than preschool, find different friends. Just plain fun things, outdoor stuff, chalk, bubbles, sand box, etc. Doggie and bone was the party goers to my kids favorite. Also when I was a kid at parties! And a quiet game at...
Top Job Household Cleaner?
Hi, did the simplest thing and Googled the issue. Top Job all-purpose cleaner, merged into the Mr. Clean brand in 1990. On the P&G website of products.
Finding Correct On/Off Switch for Older Singer Magic Steam Press 7?
Time to toss it. At 20 years old, it does not have the safety all irons should. It should switch itself off after 5 minutes of no use. I get brand new irons at goodwill for $5 or less all the time. There is always someone in my family asking to borrow mine...
Food Ideas for a Reception for 100 on a Budget?
You dont say if a graduation, wedding, etc.? Suggestion for the state park is nice but users fees and reservations are a must. Also, people entering state parks must buy a pass as well. Here in MN, a single day pass can be $5-7 for each car.
Hydrogen Peroxide Denture Soak?
Denture tablets cost less per use than using peroxide. Check generic, Walmart.
Circuit Breaker for Pool Filter Keeps Tripping?
Need an electrician. Water, electricity, tripping is a warning for needed repair.
Removing Facial Hair Growth Caused by Medication?
My kids had used asthma meds for years, never saw this at all. Could be a hormone imbalance, too much testosterone in your system. Can be checked out by a doctor, if a medical issue, insurance would be able to cover for hair removal.
Removing Hard Water Stains from Toilet Bowl?
Lime Away or SLR both found in grocery stores, hardware stores, big box stores.
Replacement Parts for a Gott 120qt Double Lid Cooler?
Contact the company, usually have a parts list available.
Potty Training an Almost Three Year Old?
In addition to what Paula and Disks said, I also used a time clipped to the childs clothing. Set for every 15 minutes to use the BR. A couple successful times, move it to 20, etc. I did daycare when my kids were little and this was fantastic for potty training...
Bleaching a Gray Shirt to Make It White?
Only if it was white to begin with! Factory dyed fabrics or color fast fabrics make a difference to if you can or not dye it from grey to white. Bleach is for only if it was white. Get RIT product Dye Out to try to change the color. Follow instructions.
Removing Crayon from Clothing?
There is a cleaner that dry cleaners use, you can find it in hardware stores. Its a chemical that needs a lot of fresh air around, and is flammable.
Dryer Sheets For Garbage Odor
I do this too, also cut them into small pieces and pop into the dust cup of my vacuum cleaner. A scenter. Also toss one under the kitchen sink for a good smell amongst the things you keep under your sink. Considering you would not pick an ickly smelling one...
How to Make Your Own Easter Egg Dye
You know, the cost of buying food coloring is so expensive, that I have done one better. Local salvation armys or goodwill stores stick out their seasonal items weeks early. I stop and pick up a few of the boxes of kits and use them. Usually $.50 or less per...
Substituting Unflavored Gelatin for Pectin When Making Jam?
I did some research, check below. I knew NO was the answer for interchangeable but went for the reason why. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is what foodsubs.com says about pectin pectin Equivalents: 2 tablespoons liquid pectin = 4 teaspoons powdered...
Substituting Unflavored Gelatin for Pectin When Making Jam?
Posting again. There are many recipes out there that you use strawberry jello in making jams. They are not processed jams but the kind kept in the fridge and eaten shortly. Check for those recipes.
Buying Smoke Free Items Online
I have been a purchaser online from ebay for over 10 years. I find that if I get into a conversation of any kind, asking a good question, etc will build a connection, lets you figure out your trust factor before you purchase. It does not take much. 100% positive...
Spending Money to Save Money
Our community has a facebook page that you can put up your looking for items or have items to move on. Some with no cost at all, just pick up. When you need help transporting low cost or free items, DO NOT assume the giver will deliver, transport the furniture...
Decorating an Ice Arena Ceiling for a Wedding?
Check to see what alterations you can do (contract) and then to see what liabilites belong to whom for 1: any damage 2: any injuries in decorating 3: who has to take it all down. You might find they have suggestions for decorations as well.
Cleaning a Sport Coat Collar?
Just take a washcloth and rub it gently with the cord grain. Tell him to wash his neck well before wearing it. It is neck dirt/grease that has found a new home. If his hair is touching the collar, that is an issue too.
Painting Wood Paneling?
You can pick up paintable wall paper liner to put on first, then paint it. All wallpaper books have the instructions when wallpapering over panelling. I pick this up to put on failing walls on older house walls. Seals it nice, lets to wall paper or paint over...
Wallpaper Removal?
I did this back in the 80s. About 1 oz to one gallon I used a new weed sprayer. Fast! Make the water as warm as you can. I just used a spackling knife to scrape. Our 100 yr old house had many layers. Getting it wet made it easier to contain the old stuff that...
Can I Use Ammonia in My Dishwasher to Wash Dishes?
Ammonia does not mix with all things, and I would be careful. For sure, NOT in the dishwasher. Any residue of commercial dishwasher det. would set off an unhealthy HAZMAT reaction.
Making Gray Hair More Vibrant?
As we age, this suggestion is an important one. Do not wash your hair daily but rinse it when you shower and add a conditioner daily. It makes your hair shiny and manageable and look fresh. My friend decided she was done being a natural redhead that was done...
Permanent Marker Inside Dryer?
Permanent maker wont come off on clothing, the heat just keeps setting it into the metal.
Removing Cat Urine and Feces Odor From Outside?
The lattice does not have to be permanent. My husband put door hinges on mine so we can get under the porch when necessary. Ask your vet for suggestions. That smell is horrible. Make sure to use the garden sprayer hose under there to wash the soil. Use a weed...
Lipstick Stains on Clothing?
You have to consult the dry cleaners on this if you dont want to screw it up. My granddaughter just did this to my clothes and dryer. A scented and dyed lip gloss. I had to use Amway Trizyme, Amway SA8 in the washer on hot water to remove it.
Setting Up a Simple Budget?
Every time you want to spend that nickel in your pocket, tell someone who have trusted and is in on the deal. Like a drug addict, you have to change your life style. Even the smallest whim you need to learn to say no to it. With each sucessful time, you build...
What is the Best Waterproof Mascara for Swimming?
I am a lap swimmer and dont find when the product states water proof that it is not. It also means it is hard to wash off at the end of the day. I have used MAX FACTOR for years.
What is the Best Waterproof Mascara for Swimming?
Procter & Gamble announced that, as of 2010, Max Factor cosmetics will no longer be sold in the United States. The line, which is sold in 70 other countries. http://www.walletpop.com/2009/06/05/stock-up-on-2000-calorie-mascara-max-factor-is-moving-overseas...
Homemade Carpet Shampoo?
Clear ammonia has been used by professional cleaners. Do not mix products. Personally I use vinegar--white distilled, in my machine. 1/2 cup to 2 gallons of hot water. If my dog does an accident, I take a gal of hot water and 1/4 cup vinegar, swish and dump...
Drying Cycle on Washing Machine Not Working?
You mean your spin cycle does not work? The dryer dries it the washer spin cycles it.
How Can I Clean a Chandelier Without Taking It Down?
I can take each crystal off mine, I let them soak in clean ammonia, rinse and pat dry with a cloth. When crystals are off, take a soft wet cloth and just wipe it down. Whether standing on the ladder or table, etc.
Keeping Cats Out of My Yard?
Moth balls are toxic to humans and animals. DONT use them. I found keeping my water hoses connected, a blast in the face was a reminder. I now have a dog and dont have issues either. Being consist will send the signal of which yards to stay away from. For creating...
Removing Melted Bread Wrapper from Oven?
Use your hair dryer, position it on the spot, turn on heat for 30 secs at a time. Use the plastic scrubber from the kitchen to work it in circles. This will not remove the oven finish, steel wool/sos pad may. Do not use razor.
Substitute for Ascorbic Acid when Freezing Apples?
Salt does not work, it does not inhibit the action you want with the apples. The salt will draw the moisture out of the fruit/veggies and result in freezer burned produce rather quickly. And you could not mask the sodium in the reuse of the apples. You can...
What Are Some Meal Ideas for Someone With Diabetes?
You could contact your public health office, they have lots of information to give out free. You can contact (800 numbers or online) many of the companies which make the products used by diabetics. Get free magazines from your pharmacy, the drug companies leave...
What Are Some Meal Ideas for Someone With Diabetes?
Forgot to leave some specifics for lunch. Lots of lettuce salads. Broil half doz shrimp, toss on top, can use 1 tsp of favorite dressing. No more. I use alot of cooked turkey legs, chilled, shredded. Toss into many vegetable salads. Protein is a must in your...
Problems Making Scalloped Potatoes?
you dont have enough fluid on them. You have chosen plenty of fats but that does not does not help. That is your over flavor without moisture. I use a can of cream of chicken soup, 2 cans of milk per one can of soup. Should almost cover all sliced potatoes...
Dishwasher Soap Reviews?
I have done a trial and error over the last 26 years of dishwashers (only gone through 3). Currently I am using the Walmart brand of liquid in a large bottle. They first came out with the tablet form, must have gotten into trouble as that got pulled from the...
Calculating Ingredients When Feeding Large Groups?
Right off the top, 10 pounds of ground beef made into BBQ (or sloppies) will feed 20-30 people, depending on bun size. I use the party bun size for a sandwich accompanied with other meal items. Which with your list, I would use it as a side, not the initial...
Use Drawers For More Counter Space
I do this all the time. Set my cooling racks on something more stable, hot pans on the drawers. Since you quickly remove cookies, buns to a cooling rack, no harm done to the drawers.
Saving Money on Car Insurance?
Depending on what company you go to, but ours gives us a 25% discount by having a house, and more than 2 cars on it. We have between 5-7, if you want to count the motorcycles. A fleet policy. We just added the over 55 class discount and that is another 20% off...
Best 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner?
I find the brand I like the best. You can always find coupons and sales to make it cheaper. I use 2 bottles shampoo to 1 bottle conditioner of same brand, same size. I dump them in a mixing bowl, whisk them and pour back in to bottles. There are times that...
Neighbor's Dogs Digging Under Fence and Getting Into My Yard?
Simply calling the city hall for the city manager is a start. Filing a complaint with the police department is another and if you have a humane society, inform them and ask for suggestions. THis will document it as a call for help from you that will be good...
Dyeing Hair a More Vibrant Red Over Duller Red Color?
Yes you will have an issue. I do my hair about every 6 weeks. I am a lap swimmer and even with caps on, the hair color leaves quickly. Outdoor swimming in the sun is even quicker at color loss. I mix a couple colors together befor applying to hair. You may...
How Can I Protect a Plastic Handled Pan in the Oven?
Buy a different pan to use. Why ruin a good expensive pan you would be sick over.
Vow Renewal Invitation Wording?
Some simple language to the effect that at this time in your life, your friends, family are more cherished to you and you wish for their presence as you renew your vows with them as the witnesses.
Keeping Track of Passwords?
I have a ledger book on the bookshelf by my computer which I put all my passwords into, user names, etc. For the basic entries, I use the same one. Meaning my car, my dog, my grandchildrens names. For secure sites I get more creative. But they all go into a...
Taking Vitamins to Get Rid of Dandruff?
Out of whack thryoid is the first order of business. If this is an issue not going away, check with your doctor. You could have many issues with the skin. Dandruff is slough off of dead cells. Your body does this all the time. Just that from the head to the...
Manual for Welbilt (ABM3300) Bread Machine?
You can google the information here. I have posted it several times.
Name Brand vs. Store Brand Vitamins?
What C T said. You have to know origin, dosages needed. Just cause something is cheaper, says it fulfills 50% of your daily need, these RDA are not necessarily current. Through a lot of hard work, I have found what I need of each mineral/vitamin. I do not take...
Use Towels as Bathroom Curtain
I do this and change out colors too. Best way to make the room look different with pocket change. We grew up with my mom doing this back in the 50s.
Carpet Shampooer Recommendations?
I have the Dirt Devil CE7900 Platinum Force Carpet Extractor/Shampoo Steamer. My sister had the same and so did my mom. All houses with pets. My sisters finally wore out (she kept lending it to other people) but mine is 8+ years old and I love it yet. With...
Advice About Dyeing Clothing?
Depending on fabric content on what the final color will be. Dye them separately to ensure each is what color you want. Any piece with even a little synthetic is going to stay lighter. Cotton will be the best absorber. I do a lot of dying of things, from window...
Dyeing Cotton, Modal and, Spandex Clothing?
You can go to RIT on line, they have a free booklet that can be gotten and used with lots of tips. With a variety of fabric content, you cant always be exact on a certain color, but in the general color should still be good. Wear rubber gloves and an apron...
Child Won't Poop in the Toilet?
Make sure their feet dont dangle above the floor. Different muscles used. Best when placed on a step if cant reach. Google potty/toilet training here on Thriftyfun. Lots of information posted many times over on tricks of the trade. I did not have issues with...
Utilizing the Wasted Space in Corner Kitchen Cabinets?
Under cupboard has turntable, upper ones I store things in the back of the L that I do not need often. I store my pots/pans in the drawer of the stove, the big soup kettles, etc in the basement on shelves with the crock pots, etc. I have 27 kitchen doors/cupboards...
No Fee Work from Home Jobs?
The Att General office and BBB say about 95% of those out there are fake. Do not pay money to join. Go to your states BBB to check them out. Some are not legal in certain states. Meaning they ticked the states AG off and got the door slammed on them!
Removing Viruses from a Computer (System Tool 2011)
I have the Norton AntiVirus Internet Security ONLY and cannot believe what the new 2011 version is like. OMG, fast and hunts out these things trying to sneak in. I was clicking online newspaper as I always do, the story kept bringing up My Computer (which it...
Removing Viruses from a Computer (System Tool 2011)
Forgot to add: I set for download and running daily. You can set it to scan minimal or max, depending on your use. I also keep very important information (checkbook) and photos on separate aux drives--be able to pull and run in a fire.
How Economical Is It To Pressure Can Food?
I would go ahead and do this. There is so much that people do water bath canning for that really should be pressure canned. When it comes down to safety, you cant go overboard.
Feeding a Big Appetite on a Budget?
Do lots of homemade soups. They can be meatless, using beans/lentils or all veggies. As stressed previous, if he is a keeper or just passing through makes a difference. If he consumes 50%-75% of the food budget, then he kicks in that much. I dont get guys who...
Feeding a Big Appetite on a Budget?
Oh, forgot, then you plant the garden or join up with a community garden and he gets the hard labor work of the weeding, learning how to hoe, watering, etc.
Question About Using Vinegar In A Humidifier?
You must make sure to clean the humidifier as bacteria can build on things as well as mold. Vinegar is a good water conditioner for this too.
Lunar Eclipse (December 2010)
This is beautiful! I love taking photos like this, needless to say, it is not appear to our eyes for the snow storms took over instead. Contact your local national weather service. They may use this, with your name attached, to add to their learning department...
Scenery: Snow (East Coast)
It is the classic Christmas card! Yes, the abundance of blowing snow, etc has hit pretty much the US this year. Back here in MN, sub cold again after a 2 day blizzard, which was preceded by 2 days of rain. Snow about 30 inches in the yard went down considerable...
Water Not Completely Draining From Front Load Washer?
I have heard this is one of the complaints about front loaders and the musty moldy smells that retain as well. Never shut your door once you are done with laundry. That advice was from the laundromat owner. Air circulates. And with the smelly clothes that get...
Removing Nail Glue from Walls?
Acetone is not meant to be used as a dissolver for this nail glue. That is a commercial product meant for construction. Not to come apart ever again. Yep, some really crappy stuff if you get it on your clothing, etc when working with it. Take the toll free...
Cleaning Fabric Softener Dispenser?
I have a 10 year old Maytag too. I take a bucket with lots of hot sudsy water, start pouring it quickly into the dispenser. Then take a wet washcloth and rub around the inside. Keep doing this a couple times THEN take a dry washrag which helps remove the final...
White Clothing Dyed Blue?
Go to the store and buy RIT dye out or dye remover. Works great. Follow instructors. Water must be hot.
Winter Ice in Cooler for Food Storage
I use coolers on the deck for extra fridge freezer space. Some holidays they full to the top, never have to add the ice to it. Especially when guests arrive and things need to be kept cold or frozen til use. A real pain to come up with extra space. For things...
Open Difficult Packaging Before Wrapping
The clam shell packaging is the worst but it is done as an anti theft issue. Shopping lifting something bulky, cant break the box and quickly open it, shove in pocket, we pay for the price of many shoplifters.
Squeegee to Clean Windshield
I use old gift cards for scraping the windows. It is flexible and works great. Toss when broken.
Planning a Wedding Reception for $1500?
Pauline, from MN, too. If you are members of the Legion/VFW or because he is being deployed, you may get a discount on the rent. Do not start a bar tab. Have a generic punch and any one wanting more or soda can buy their own at the bar. Many places have simple...
Ideas for Teen Jobs?
My boys were great demand for babysitting. They were water safety instructors, life guards, having all their rescue classes, made them top notch, even for special needs children. You had to book them weeks early for things like New Years eve. $5 an hour for...
Homemade Carpet Cleaner for an Electric Shampooer?
Depending on if it is your machine or a rental. A rental you must use their products. Or if the machine clogs, you are responsible. My own carpet shampooer does not heat the water, so I put the hot water in the tank. My cleaner is not in the clean water but...
Controlling Hypertension?
First, throw out the salt shaker. Yes, we all need salt to live BUT the amount we get in foods in more than enough. Then read all the labels of everything you eat. Take about 6 months and do not eat out, learn to eat and cook. If we happen to eat out, I order...
Ladybugs in the House?
Lady Bugs are different than Chinese Beetle. LB good, CB not. CB likes warmth, turn on a ceiling light. We use the vacuum wand and suck them up, toss back outdoors.
Not Getting Power But Circuit Breaker Was Not Tripped?
Extension cords have weights that are meant for certain amount of current running through them. As a whole I hate them. I keep a stash of the orange ones on hand, most apt to use that. Power tools need them (saw, etc) but have limited use. Do not use extension...
Repairing a Hollow Core Door?
Not the same when the wood is hollow. Steam heat (iron) is used for solid wood.
Removing Double Sided Tape from Laminate Floor?
Take a sprinkle of corn starch or baby powder and sprinkle on it, help get the sticky off the top. then long finger nails work.
Remedies for Lower Back Spasms?
take some ibuprofen first. Ask pharmacist how much. I take ibu rx. Lay flat on the floor. No distractions, no pillow. Let the gravity pull the pain into the floor. Stay there about 20-30 min. You need to learn to teach your body to relax and this is an easy...
Making Dog Clothes?
Depending on the size of the dog, I just go to goodwill, thrift shop and get. Allie is a German short hair. She likes t-shirts and turtle necks. Just shorten the sleeves on the TN and we are in business. For patterns, check out the thrift shops or good will...
Pie Crust Always Breaks When Cut?
Maybe baking it a bit too long? Try covering the crusted area with strips of foil. That used to be used back in the 40, 50, etc. Uneven heat in the kinds of ovens used. Whether gas, wood stove, etc.
Can I Paint a Cake Using Food Coloring?
I used to do this when my kids were small. I got the recipe and idea from a friend who did cakes. White frosting. Your cake is your canvas. My kids even got to paint. Used new water color brushes, I cut them off blunt so they could be more professional. I even...
Food Ideas for Summer Outdoor Wedding?
If you are having it on private property, should be fine, but anything on a public park, etc needs a permit. Also may have restrictions on the booze served. You may be liable for any accidents on site and leaving the wedding if you supply the booze. Check with...
Laws Regarding Property of Deceased Parent?
Back taxes can be paid by you as well as back rent. The landlord can put a lien against the trailer for back rent. The trailer could be considered city/county/state property for the taxes not paid. Depending on the time lapse. See the city office first. You...
