Instant Potatoes As Non-Toxic Rat Bait
Primarily because rats and mice have a one way digestive system, and they cant burp or vomit. The same effects happen when you feed them soda, the carbonation causing them to swell up. Both are good ways to keep the population down and not endanger other critters...
Our Throwaway Society
My mom was from the Ozarks and they were very poor. My mom used to say Use it up and wear it out. Being a rabid recycler, I always think what could I make out of that. So yes Judy, your words ring true.
Recycle, Get Organized and Save Money
I am also known as a rabid recycler. Shoe boxes store my many fabric scraps and finished projects. Cereal boxes flattened go into manila envelopes when I want to protect photos or papers. I put cans in my medicine cabinet to keep tubes from falling out. They...
Use Coffee Grounds as Pin Cushion Filling
You can do this with fresh ones, too. I think this might have been one of the first things I submitted here! http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16625730.tip.html
Hiking Opal Creek (Oregon)
Oh Jess... I would give you 100 thumbs up if I could! I love this area East of Salem but have never been able to go. Now I am going to make it happen. If you or anyone else would love a 3 day weekend here is an itinerary I did once and it was just perfect. From...
Downsize the Saved Magazines
I too scan my mags or the craft books I buy second hand, then donate them back or share with other crafters. You all might want to explore digital versions of the mags. Womans Day has it, and if you visit www.zinio.com you will find a lengthy and interesting...
Appreciation Party for My Husband?
I dont know how much this costs, but if you can afford it, its a wonderful edition to your party. Make him a fake newspaper from one of many on this google addresses to choose from. You can have his photo and all his achievements under headings that you can...
Keep Shower Curtain Lining from Billowing
They will eventually rust but for two things: one is, they are on the inside of the curtain between the curtain and the shower. Now that doesnt mean they wont get water on them, but very little. The other is I am not going to keep this dollar tree trash bag...
What Kind of Glue to Use on a Puzzle?
I slide mine off to a flat piece of foam board and flip it. Then, I glue the back with duct tape, then flip it over and either leave it, or seal the front with straping tape from the dollar tree. Been doing it this way for 45 years and it never failed me.
What Could Cause a Phone to Ring Once Every Night?
Got enemies? Funny to think of but if you did, they could set it up to call you in the middle of the night. Some call it a ping ring like a sonar on a ship will send one ping to signal a ship but not a response. You can often contact the phone company and they...
Gas Smell in Bathrooms?
Another unpleasent possibility is that some solid waste has seeped into the linolium and subfloor. If that is the case, and you will need to completely take the toilet up for that, you can fix it in one of two ways. KILZ is a wonderful product that seals every...
Copy And Paste Text To Print Information
I also copy and paste to a word doc. Sometimes I can get several recipes on the same page. Then I save them in my Good Food file and email or print when I need to. I think document manipulation is one of the more fun things you can do on your computer. Hope...
Shower Curtain Made from Fabric Scraps?
The easiest way to to have two rods, one in the back for the plastic liner, and one for the outside pretty one. This not only saves time but almost completely eliminates the possibility of mold since they dont touch. You can make strips of fabric like fancier...
Turning Off the Water Heater to Save Money?
There are easier ways to save money. Heres a link that will help. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=761&bih=436&q=saving+money+on+hot+water+heater&oq=saving+money+on+hot+water&aq=2v&aqi=g-v2&aql=undefined&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1388l8205l0l25l25l0l12l12l0l265l1951l1...
Converting Yarn Skeins to Gram Balls?
I would not use wool. It cant be washed and if someone didnt realize it was wool and washed it, it will fuzz and shrink. Hope you find the sizes you need and if you cant, you can always order skeins on Amazon.com
Wood Can Be Felt Through Flattened Furniture Stuffing?
All the above are great ideas. However, if you cant find anyone, here is what I would do. Find some nice pillows, the kind that are malleable, or some foam you can easily cut. Find some nice fabric that would go with your fabric on the couch, buying enough...
Disguising Smoke Detectors?
The first poster is right, you can get a cute baby umbrella or one of those net food covering umbrellas and tack it up there. If its on the way, you can hang a fake ivy over it and make sure the leaves cover it. You can put a small shelf under it and set a...
Keeping Wheelchair Ramp Ice-Free?
Use the Sandpaper like Shingles. The kinds the roofers use. Its pretty much waterproof, inexpensive and can be purchased by the smaller boxes. If your friends can come back and put a simple cover over the ramp, that might be your best bet.
Donating Ball Point Pens?
The local schools can use them, or retirement homes. If nothing else, donate them to a local thrift store. They will benefit from them with more sales. I hope this helps. PBP
Name for Birthdays When Your Age Equals Birth Year?
Are you adding the numbers? Like I was born in 1954 so that adds up to 29...other wise I think you may have done the impossible and stumped us all!
Reuse Glass Candle Holders As Glasses
Great idea! They can also be frozen for about an hour and the wax will just pop out. Other uses might include potpouri, inscence, etc. Also, you can find shaved wax candles in bags and they usually come with a wick, too. You simply put the wick back inside...
Replacement Gasket fo Goodwood Cookie Jar?
If you cant find their website, you may have to use those tough purple veggie rubber bands. I hope that helps. PBP
Reuse Your Dehumidifier's Water
I read once in Mother Earth News that if your dish washing liquid doesnt have phosphorous in it you can water the plants with it. Perhaps till this awful drought is over, or to just be frugal, you can wash your dishes in a tub. The article said the plants love...
Difference Between Candle Warmer and Mug Warmer?
According to Google there isnt one. A good candle warmer has a lamp or has a place for a tea light candle inside. The mug warmer is an electric pad what plugs in. A lot of people who reviewed the mug warmers said they didnt work well and you had to remember...
Finding Free Yarn?
Good advice. I buy scarves and afghans all year and frog them, because you rip it rip it rip it. Cute, huh? Then I make cat mats for the local shelters. You can also go to the same thrift stores and often find big bags with yarn in balls or even still in the...
Slugs In My Bedroom Carpet?
Well, first we need to know what a bedroom bin is? And why there would be beets in it? If you scatter salt around the wall both inside and out that should take care of it. Hope that helps.
Pattern for Plastic Canvas Church?
Looks like that was a link to a bunch of crap I dont want and you probably dont either. Sorry, I jumped the gun a bit. But, keep trying google for really free ones. I will too. I can at least send you a shot of one.
Pattern for Plastic Canvas Church?
http://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FP00509&cat_id=1 Its ready to download. If you cant get it to work, contact me and I will email it to you. Good luck!
Name Ideas for Scarf Business?
These are the ones I came up with for others, and it might work for you! The Necks Best Thing Wrapped in Love Hope those help! When you get going, try and set up an etsy store or a website. Both are super simple! Sandi/PBP
Cats Under a Mobile Home?
Keeping them out is key. But, if you love lemons and keep the rinds, toss them under there, too. Cats hate lemon smells and that keeps them out of house plants and outdoor flower beds, too.
Use Press and Seal for Keeping Jigsaw Puzzles Together
Great Idea! Another way is to simple seal the front with wide packageing tape you get at the dollar tree!! I also get poster board from the dollar tree and glue each piece, once I know its where it is suppose to me. Then, when completed, I trim the paper from...
Buying Empty Tic Tac Style Boxes?
Walmart beats the website. I think you get a dozen for 2.67 or something like that. C/L is another good place. They truely are great for all sorts of things, like hairpins, q-tips, toothpicks, waterproof matches, etc. Good luck!!
Ideas for 1940's Kitchen Curtains and Rug?
Mary Lou has a great idea. Heres another. I googled 1940s kitchen decor and got so many ideas you wont believe. https://www.google.com/search?q=1940s+kitchen+decor&rlz=1C1CHNU_enUS471US471&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=kGLXUpzzOsyJogSY5ICgCw...
Is Planning Your Own Birthday Party Tacky?
When your special day comes around, and you put on that perfect gown, please take some photos and share them with us!! We each have 364 unbirthdays...at least according to Tigger!! I think its a wonderful idea! In fact, I will be 55 in 13 months, and I think...
Get Rid of Mice with Exlax
When you mentioned the bush I immediatly assumed you were in AK...then I remembered they dont live up there! Its one of the best things about AK is no spiders, snakes, or rodents. Well, maybe as pets but that is about it. Mice and Rats have a one way digestive...
Stretching a Shrunken Wool Blend Afghan?
Sadly no. Wool turns into felt when its wet, and is like hair when it mats. If there is a square that you could cut off and bind the edges, you could put it in a shadow box and remember it. Can you unravel some of the yarn and make a heart from it, put it and...
Cigarette Burns on a Wood Table?
Ever hear of if you cant beat them join them? I love burnt wood. I often build tables and burn them with a small butane burner, really bringing out the woods grain. If you really find you cant fix it, then perhaps you can burn the table so they dont stand out...
Black Stains on Ceiling?
It might be mold, so have it checked right away. If you can gain access to the attic, put on a mask and gloves, and see if you can see it from your access point with a flashlight. I would check both soot and mold. One is annoying, the other is dangerous. Good...
Glue to Make an Oversize Ring Fit
I lose weight and when I do, its always in my fingers, first. There is nothing I hate worse than a twirling ring. This is ingenius!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Replacement Beautyrest Electric Blanket Controller?
I too have had this happen. I took my blanket to my local thrift stores and found the one I needed. Hope that helps. PBP
Turn Boxes Inside Out for Shipping
I am the original poster. I get what some of the older posts said about the boxes not being safe. However, keep in mind they mean you cant use boxes that might have leaked bleach, paint etc. I would never then or now propose to endanger any postal worker or...
Making a Table Cloth from a Doily Pattern?
You might want to think of one of three ideas: 1. Either find a cool doily pattern that you like that is under 6, and just keep making them till you have enough to join them together for a tablecloth size. 2. Cheat and find the two for 1.00 at the dollar tree...
Selling Crafts With Characters on Them?
You can find hundreds of things for sale at eBay that are made from Disney, and all kinds of things. You can not be expected to buy fabric with copyrighted images on them, then not make things from them. Good luck!!
Keeping Furniture From Sliding on Hardwood
What a great idea! I do something similar with the utensils tray in my drawer. It kept sliding back so I put an old milk carton lid back there and now it stays up front. Simple things are always the best!
Homemade Sock Protectors?
They are bags that you wash socks in, or travel with them. For the price of 39.99 I wouldnt pay to buy one either.
Gag Gift Ideas for Church Christmas Party?
These were a big hit when I submitted them. I hope they help! http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52286232.tip.html
The Store Next Door (Poem)
Thanks. And yes, share that till its in everyones mind. I am one of these folks who need some revenue but its not my sole source of income, so I wrote this for those who depend on us for their livelihood.
Super Fast Fix for Nosy Neighbors
Thanks. I wanted something they couldnt see through, plus the dowel was super cheap. It was just 1.39 at Ace and easy to cut, too. I also needed it to stand out from the door, as there wasnt enough room for a tension rod.
Super Fast Fix for Nosy Neighbors
Yep. For now, this was what I had and it looks nice from either side. Also, it was folded in the middle like it was waiting for me to do this!!
Super Fast Fix for Nosy Neighbors
Its a rental and they wont let us. I do like contact paper, as long as it lets in light during the day. My fav is frosted contact paper, but even if they let us, I can never get that last bubble out!
How to Thoroughly Clean a Coffee Carafe
Thanks. I also figured out how to pull the handle off a spatula and clean both parts. Yuk!! We are as well as can be expected. Hope you are well, too.
Recipe for Norwegian Tettemelk?
Thank you so much. This has been something cultivating (see what I did there) in my brain for years. And its soooooo simple! I knew you all would come through for me. PBP
Finding A Bottom for a Smaller Dish Drainer
Yep, that has always been my philosophy. If I can find it at home, I save GAs, MOney and TIme. I should come up with a new word GAMOTI!!
Scrubbers Using "Scrubby" Yarn
Glad you like yours. I am sure she will too. A friend of mine saw this and said Wheres mine? So here I go!!
Reusing a Wine Rack for Storage
Yep, it sure is. I passed up a box of Mason jars today and of course thought oh wow, those would have fit so well in that wine rack!! HeHe
Making an Emergency Bug Out Box
No, but I can see how that might be misunderstood. What I meant was the very strong wrapping these bundles come in. Slit the plastic so you dont have to tear it when you need it. Its very strong. In fact, if you have milk crates and want to cut the plastic...
Major Shelf Over Desk Using Cans
Thanks! I love it. Now the scanner is accessable but out of the way. My Connor can sleep full stretched out along the side, and I can breathe!!
No More Messy Bathroom Shelf
You are right. I got my hacksaw at my local thrift stores man cave for 3.00, as the dollar tree ones will break almost at once. But yes, I even go to my local hardware store and they will even cut PVC pipes for me. Customer service isnt dead, although it seems...
No More Messy Bathroom Shelf
Yes, he loves the room. And I dont have to keep picking things up what he knocks over! Thanks it did come out nice and enhances the room.
No More Messy Bathroom Shelf
Thanks. The cool things about these shelves I do is that you more than likely have what you need right at home.
No More Messy Bathroom Shelf
Thanks! I love doing things on cans and jars. Wait till you see my latest!!
Wooden Stick Flag and Stars
Yes it will. There are a lot of things you can make with these sticks like pumpkins and other holiday things. Heres a link you might like. https://www.google.com/search?q=paint+stir+stick+projects&sxsrf=ALeKk03MiSPC9G92iRiMCsD5jRJKIixWEw:1595572121319&source...
Wooden Stick Flag and Stars
Just remembered something I forgot to add in the post. I buy my sticks for .10 each.
French Onion Chicken
I think it makes it French because you use a beef broth. Might be a google search for another day. The microwave safe container is for the butter. I dont know if you could use the package to replace everything else. I did google it but was routed to recipes...
Sprucing Up a TV Stand
We are great minds and they do think alike! Thanks for the compliments. Yes, when something looks ratty and is right in your face every time you watch tv or even sit in front of it, it was a 30 minute fix. I agree, why not. It cost me nothing but time and that...
Red, White and Blue Goblets
Yep, and there are more Americana and Red/White/Blue projects coming!! Thanks!!
Toothbrush Holder for Desk Supplies
I am so glad you got them out of the bathroom. That is a much better use for them. Great Job!!
Happy Accidental Decor
Thanks! I collect them so they are everywhere in my little apt. How are things across the pond?
Protecting and Displaying Your Collection
I missed a finished photo with the lace corners done. My bad!!
Yes Virginia, You Can Freeze Milk
No. The rounded bottom happens anyway. I put them in the door so they stay upright. And yes, the ice cream in that list was kind of an um okay... moment for me, too. I have read your comment about your sister and the cosmopologist several times. If you were...
Yes Virginia, You Can Freeze Milk
Well Hi Not Virginia. If you have found there is a difference, dont freeze yours. Many cant tell the difference, and we dont have a big glass of cow juice. I only have half and half in coffee, tea and hot cereal. I sometimes put some in my potatoes to mash...
Crocheted Carrot
Thanks so much. I am doing this more and more now. I am staying as safe as I can. Too much of that however, depends on other people who arent as careful as they could be. Will be posting a couple things in the next day or two. You stay safe, too.
Repurposed Easter Wreath
Thanks. I love finding things half done at least in my mind, then giving them new life!!
Reusing a Tissue Holder
Thanks. I can always find another use for most things. If I cant, I give them to someone who can use them. But if you saw the inside of this, it was no wonder a box didnt fit. The work was almost as pretty on the inside, but the thickness was almost twice as...
Help: I Live in a Craft Room!
Thanks! I justify my stuff by making and selling things, or posting here. It really is a lot cheaper than therapy and my people all love what I make, esp if its for them!!
Funnel and Broken Jewelry Christmas Tree
Thanks so much! The irony is I found this set, which was 4.99 at wallys for 2.97 at Ace. But it was orange, and this color, while not green, worked better.
