Dog Urine Stains on Carpet?
Do a search on Thriftyfun for the pee recipe which I posted a while back. Test an inconspicuous area first.
Smoke Detector Keeps Beeping?
How old is it? It may need to be replaced. I think theyre worn out at about 5 years.
Recycling Plastic Soda Bottle Caps?
Our waste/recycle collector will accept the caps if they are ON the bottles/containers, but if they are off, I think the automatic separator separates them as trash. Check with your Township recycling person.
Solar Lights for Camping
Hi. First of all, that is a great idea! And winning the $$ is not a scam, in fact, I have won three contests! The first two were cash awards, the third was an Amazon gift card, which is what they give now. Dont worry, you will receive it. Thanks again for the...
Moravian Cookies
These look like Annas Ginger cookies that you buy in the grocery store. I love those and Im going to make a batch of these and see if theyre similar. Thanks for posting the recipe!
Leaving Dog in Crate When Not Home?
I crate my dogs whenever Im not around to supervise them. It keeps them safe and they dont mind it at all, and it gives ME peace of mind. When I say get in your crate, they all go in their crates. I dont use is as punishment - its their safe place. BTW, there...
Shred Wrapping Paper for Packaging
This is a great idea for our Townships Earth Day event - Re-use, Re-purpose, Recycle! We will show examples of this at the Environmental Commissions booths. Always looking for practical ways to re-use materials. Thanks a bunch!
Colby (Maltipoo)
Thank you! I found out tonite that Colbys a smartie-too! I feed her in her crate which has a water bowl attached to the cage. Her food bowl went under the water bowl, so she picked it up with her mouth and moved it in front of her. I watched her do it twice...
Don't Bother With Homemade Beauty Products
I disagree with you. I think there are many natural and helpful ingredients in your kitchen.
Instant Potatoes As Non-Toxic Rat Bait
Yeah, Im not so sure this would be safe for other animals to ingest either.
Killing Fleas With Household Products?
Salt and vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Oh, and you might try insect bombs - remove all animals from the house! Follow the directions. If they came from your yard, you need to treat your yard too. Go to the hardware store/Home Depot and get...
Freeze Part Full Water Bottles
Not only is freezing the water bottles a health hazard, but also leaving them in a car! The heat and sunlight will make the dangerous chemicals leach into the water too.
Freeze Part Full Water Bottles
This tip for freezing water in water bottles is okay if you plan to use them as freezer/cold packs for your cooler - but dont drink the water!
Layered Hair is Damaged?
You cant really repair damaged hair - it must be cut off. But try to figure out whats doing the damage! Blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron, dye/bleach? Best to cut off the damage, avoid what damaged it in the first place, and condition regularly. You may not...
Small White Worms in Recycle Bin?
Theyre probably maggots! Fly larvae. Bleach will kill them - it will also kill anything else you get it on - like the grass and plants.
Homemade Chicken Soup
I would NOT feed chicken skin/fat to animals, unless you want animals with diarrhea or stomach upset.
Pizza Crust for Teething Kitten
Why would you think pizza crust is good for a kitten? Maybe you should get a recommendation from a vet for a teething kitten.
Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair?
First of all, just because someone has 7 pets, it doesnt automatically mean they have fleas! Your friend needs to get rid of the fleas on her animals and in her home. A flea infestation is nothing to mess with and for a sick, young, health-compromised or elderly...
Veggie Pie from the Farm
I wouldnt call the recipe completely vegetarian with mayo and cheese in it. (b)Editors Note:(/b) Vegetarian meals often include dairy and eggs. Vegan would not include any animal products.
Good Morning, Bird!
That is a Black Crowned Night Heron. http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-crowned-night-heron
Tiny Biting Black Bugs?
I just read that bird mites are bad this year. If you have a County Cooperative in your area, they should be able to identify the bugs. They do look like bird mites. There is a website birdmites.org.
Bleached and Colored Hair Is Falling Out?
Shave your head, get a wig and leave the dyeing to professionals.
Garlic Basil Scallops
Your scallops look good! I usually dont add anything to mine, except a squeeze of lemon. Ive bought frozen scallops at Aldis too - theyre good - I think they are about $10 for a 12 oz. bag, which is not a bad price. My local grocery store, ShopRite, puts a...
Caring for a Stray Cat and Her Kittens?
I suggest you contact a local rescue group for advice. The mother cat and her kittens will need to be spayed/neutered or you may end up with 50 cats in short order. If the mother is friendly, perhaps a home could be found for her, and of course, for the kittens...
Dutch Baby
I make these frequently, theyre so good. Traditional way to serve is with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle power sugar on! :)
Praying Mantis Sacs
I believe these are Chinese Mantis egg cases. The Chinese Mantis is an invasive species. I found one of these cases in our garage yesterday and will be destroying it. The native species have elongated egg cases, while the Chinese species appears to have the...
