What to Do With Coke Bottle Caps?
They fit perfectly on 40ml plastic test tubes, and are easy to write on with a sharpie.
Treating Puppy With Yeast Infection in Ear?
I gave my dog fish oil, one teaspoon, twice a week, and it has cleared up his fungal ear infections. Prior to this I used an anti fungal cream whenever his ears smelled bad. That worked but he hated it. He has floppy ears so I cut some areas of fur beneath...
Cat Peeing on the Bed?
My dog had a kidney problem which made him drink a lot of water. In addition he was unable to concentrate his urine so it did not have any odor. The vet said it was an autoimmune disease. It did eventually clear up and may have been caused by an infection. I...
Cat With Fleas Lethargic?
I rescued a stray cat who could hardly stand up. He too was covered with fleas. The vet said he was extremely anemic from the amount of fleas sucking his blood.
Fixing a Hole in a Coleman Pop Up Camper?
Gorilla Tape may work. It comes in a wide clear tape now. Ive used it on holes in the bottom of a latex pool and it has held up. You could cover the holes with plastic from food containers, which would be bendable for the corners, and then tape over it on both...
Cleaning Kitty Litter Off Shoes?
What kind of kitty litter was it? Was it clay? Clay sticks to everything and can be very slippery when it is wet. And can be solid like cement when dry. You could try wetting your shoes and boots liberally to see if the clay comes back to a softer state and...
Cleaning the Outside of a Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator?
Bar Keepers Friend may work. It is mildly acidic. Best of luck.
Removing Stains in a Kitchen Sink?
First try wetting a dish cloth with bleach and applying to a small area. If it works, cover the rest of the sink and do the same. You dont need full strength bleach. You can mix it with water. Or you could fill the sink with bleach and water. If it does not...
Burnt Sugar on Smoothtop Stove?
This worked for me. Spray oven cleaner on the spots. Cover the spots with pot tops to avoid any fumes. I use glass tops so I can see when the burner turns red. Light each burner until it turns red, leave burner on for only five seconds. Let it cool down, remove...
House Trained Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside?
You are correct that your dogs behavior is connected to your son being away from home a lot. But your dog is not intentionally protesting that your son is away and trying to punish your son. He is trying to show your son how to find him. He doesnt know if your...
Removing Cat Spray from an Electric Blanket?
You can wet the area of the spraying and treat it with a bacterial remedial product like Rid-X or Natures Miracle. You can find the part that was sprayed by shining a black light on the blanket in a dark room. The organic matter will light up. These products...
Finding Replacement Plastic Stoppers for Crystal Decanters?
You can make your own or find appropriate ones on glassware in thrift stores. To make your own use polymer clay. I would recommend the clay that remains a bit flexible so that it would make a tighter fit. The regular polymer clay would work as well. Just fashion...
Getting Rid of Fleas on a Cat?
Here is a non toxic way to get rid of fleas in the house. Set up a night light or similar low light like a lamp with a 5 wall bulb. Put one on the floor in each room. Put a shallow dish like a pie plate or shallow bowl underneath or next to each light. Fill...
Identifying a Houseplant?
You have a healthy looking jade plant. I looks good nestled in with other plants. Standing alone in an unusual pot it gives a minimalist look. It is also one of the plants that can be trained as a bonsai. Have fun with it.
Stabilizing a Tea Light in a Blown Glass Holder?
Like the glass and sand you could also fill the bottom with tiny stones or shells enough to make a level setting. You could also make a level surface with polymer clay by pressing it into the bottle until level and then baking it as directed on the package...
House Trained Dog Peeing Inside?
He may be marking his territory, especially if he does it when the baby comes over. First you can clean all the couch corners and other places he has sprayed with a remedial bacterial product like Rid-X or Natures Miracle, or any product containing bacteria...
Car Heater Not Blowing Warm Air?
That happened to me once and it was a faulty thermostat. Once the engine has heated the water enough, the thermostat should let the hot water circulate. If it is very cold outside it may take a while for the engine to heat up. You can watch the heat dial. When...
Getting a Cat to Use Shredded Paper Litter?
I use the hardwood pellets that are made for pellet stoves. My cats never had a problem with them. The poop sticks to them and the urine turns them into sawdust. They last a long time but as you see over half of the pellets turning to sawdust it is probably...
Using a Paper Shredder?
You can always prop the shredder on top of any receptacle, like a tall plastic pail. If you already use a receptacle for recycling of other paper you could prop the shredder on half of the top and have room to still toss in other paper. You may need to fashion...
Getting Rid of a Rat Behind Washer?
In the event that this remaining rat got through the hole which you have now secured with steel wool, and that no other rats are getting in elsewhere, you could borrow a have a heart trap and set it with food, catch the rat, and let it free far from your place...
Value of Encyclopedia Britannica 1768?
You may find that the large book in the back is more valuable. It has amazing Mylar like pages showing parts of the human body. As I remember, it was more of a reference book that did not get outdated as the regular volumes. It makes a really interesting coffee...
Repairing a Leather Chair?
I like the idea of the cloth hanging over to replace the leather, however, you could find a similar looking leather on a pocketbook or soft leather luggage in a thrift store, and glue it on to the entire head area from side to side. There are so many types...
Removing Water Spots on Stainless Steel?
The stain is not really from the water. It is from the minerals in the water. Lemon juice or vinegar, both mild acids should react with the minerals to loosen them from the stainless steel so you can rinse them away. You could also use any of the products for...
Cleaning WD-40 Residue?
Since WD 40 repels water, first wipe away as much as you can with a cloth or paper towel. Then you can wash the rest away with a very soapy liquid like straight dish washing detergent or shampoo. Use it at first without diluting it with water. Let the soap...
Finch Laying Eggs?
It sounds like you may have more than one bird who is laying eggs. I would watch them carefully to see who is laying and where. Once you find out, you can make sure that the eggs are in a safe place and just wait for each bird to start incubating them. If you...
Rescue Dog Poops Inside When Left Alone?
I have read that dogs and cats sometimes poop in the house to tell you how to find them when you are gone. They dont know if you are coming back and thats their only way of helping you. My neighbors cat started pooping on her sons pillow when he went away to...
Golden Retriever Pulling Out Hair?
It could be mange. Whatever it is seems to be causing intense itchiness. While you are searching for a diagnosis here are some things that helped my dog when he had intense itching in his ears from infections that fluctuated from bacteria to fungal. Besides...
Sealing Paper Design on Wood?
You could use decoupage or ModPodge glue. It comes in a variety of finishes like antique and matte. Or you could make your own glue using three parts of Elmers white glue to one part of water. Some of the decoupage glues are sealers as well, but after gluing...
Someone to Cut Downed Trees Into Firewood?
You could get in touch with cord wood sellers in your area to see if they would help you.
Getting Free Furniture?
You can get free furniture if you live in a college town. The students who live off campus have to clear out their apartments when they leave. If there is a condo complex or apartment complex check their trash rooms at the end of each semester. And you can...
Cat Scratching Back of His Neck?
Try a product made for hot spots. This worked on my cat when she would not stop fiercely scratching. there are many brands. this is just one. best of luck.
How Do I Clean a Plastic Elevated Toilet Seat?
If the stain is from organic matter, you will need to remove it. you can remove organic matter with a product like Natures Miracle or Rid-x. there are many other brands. make sure the product has live spores of bacteria. these spores will come alive and develop...
Washed Sheets Smell Bad?
Try a laundry booster like Biz. It contains enzymes that will break up any organic matter that remains in the sheets. There are other products. Make sure they contain enzymes. Do a pre soak to give the enzymes time to work. Dry mostly in the dryer but do the...
Caring for a Dog with Parvo?
My dog had parvo when he was a puppy. He was a rescue. He was left outside a shelter with his littermates. He was the only one who got Parvo, so I think his immune system was impaired. l I have been treating him now for all of his life for ear infections, both...
Introducing a New Kitten to Resident Cat?
I only have one thing to add to all the good advice youve gotten here. that is to trim the sharp points of each cats nails. You may be able to prevent a puncture wound, leading to an infection, leading to a vet visit, etc. Best of luck.
Dog Wetting Her Own Bed After Death of Mother?
Im sorry for your loss. Abbie may be marking the bed to inform her mum how to find her way home. Dogs and other animals usually try to cover their urine so she must be under a lot of stress. My neighbors cat started urinating on her sons bed when he left home...
Locating Source of Smell in House?
The only time I encountered such a smell was from a mouse that had died behind the kitchen stove. The smell would come and go, stronger at times. Perhaps a mouse has died somewhere in the wall or around a heater. Do you have a dog? Or you may borrow a friends...
Getting Rid of Gnats in Kitchen and Bath?
I got rid of a fruit fly problem by using a vacuum with a long wand. Just use the wand without any attachments at the end. Gnats usually fly around a light or lamp post, so nighttime may be the best time catch them. Are you sure they are gnats? they may be...
Yth1746 Husqvarna Mower Will Not Start?
I had the same problem and it turned out to be a faulty solenoid. You can jump past the solenoid to start it but if you want it to start on its own you may need a new solenoid. Best of luck.
Getting Rid of Mice in Garage and Car?
Find where the mice are getting into the car. There may be a hole in the metal floor. You may find a hole above the rocker panel on the right hand side of the car. This is where the road salt may splash up and cause rusting. When the car is in the dark, go...
Discontinued Imperial Wallpaper?
If you dont find the rolls you need you could consider painting one wall an accent color matching one of the colors of the wallpaper.
Getting Rid of Bugs in the Kitchen?
Try to vacuum them up every time you see them. Put one in a jar and take it to your local plant store or a nearby university for identification.
Cat Peeing on Fiancée's Belongings?
It could be either cat or both. Since this is marking behavior, perhaps your cats are showing their acceptance of your fathers fiancé.
Finding Free Dressers?
If you have college students living in your area they frequently are happy to give you furniture when they move out of an apartment.
Removing a Dried Blood Stain on a Wool Overcoat?
Soak the stain with cold water. NOT hot water which will cook the blood. Press the stain with a cotton cloth over and over again until the stain is gone. You may need to squeeze the stain pretty hard with the cloth to get it all out. Keep on rewetting and squeezing...
Storing an Artificial Christmas Tree?
You can go to an appliance store and ask them to save you a box. After they deliver and install an appliance they take the box back to the store to recycle. If you get a box from a refrigerator you can cut it down to size and make a top out of the excess.
Finding Free Furniture?
If you have a college in your area you probably have off campus housing areas. Students are often getting rid of furniture at the end of each semester because they are moving out of apartments. You could put up notices or leaflets in those areas. Also, get...
Discontinued Imperial Wallpaper?
You could go to a copy center. A good copy center will have several types of paper that may be suitable for use. They can copy the design in the amount you need. Good luck.
Composting Pine Sawdust?
Yes you can compost pine sawdust. it is considered a brown addition. You can also consider making some pine sachets to put in your closet or dresser drawers, or shoes. Make them fancy by sewing with pretty fabric, or make them fast and functional by stuffing...
Suggestions for Serving Cold Sautéed Salmon?
If the fish is still in one piece you may be able to remove the fishy smell by carving off the outside surfaces, or grating them off with a cheese grater. When oxygen comes in contact with the fish, it oxidizes the oils, causing a reaction that creates the...
Getting Rid of Tiny Orange Flying Biting Bugs Outside?
Capture some of the bugs with a fan and mesh material.
Unidentified Eggs On a Lily Plant?
Take them to a garden shop to have them identified. Perhaps they are butterfly eggs, or some other beneficial insect. Enjoy
Gaining Trust of a Stray Mama Cat?
To find her kittens you will have to follow her to see where she has hidden them. Be aware that she may move them several times. Get in touch with a spay/neuter group in your area to attend to your neighbors colony of cats. Once the kittens are weaned from...
Low Cost or Free Vet Care?
Go to the petfinder web site for animal welfare groups in your area. Call several for advice. Their staff will be able to tell you about free or low cost vet services nearby. Good luck with your pup.
Keeping Flies Out of Cat Food Outside?
Vacuum the flies before feeding. This may allow enough time for the cats to eat. Dont leave the food out. Feed only once or twice a day. Clean up any leftover food after each feeding. The cats may also be losing weight from anemia if they have flea infestations...
Roots of Weeping Willow Too Close to House?
When the roots are too close to the house you may have problems. They are looking for water and may find their way into your plumbing pipes and cause a blockage. I would suggest that you trim the roots back away from the house instead of trying to repair them...
Preventing Condensation Inside a Metal Mobile Home?
Keep the air circulating by placing a fan in the window to pull the air from the inside out. Or use a dehumidifier but this is expensive. Line the inside of the roof with bubble wrap. That will prevent the inside air from condensing on the cooler roof. Good...
Avocado Tree Has Two Main Stems?
Either way. If the two stems reach out too far sideways you can string them together or to a central pole. There is no problem leaving both stems grow as long as they get enough fertilizer.
Lightening the Color of Sheer Curtains?
You could start with a very mild bleach and water solution. Add more bleach until you get the result you like.
Pillow and Throw Business Name Ideas?
Belles Originals for the name. then list your products beneath the name in smaller print. Your products look great. Nice picture.
Pillow and Throw Business Name Ideas?
You could use them as vases, candle holders, beverage holders, or for small craft items. there is a website called Mason Jar Lifestyle. they have a lot of accessories for mason jars and ways to use them. They offer wright on vinyl labels which look great on...
Hiding a Spare Key on Your Car?
Caution - if you need to release the hood from the inside of the car, hiding the key under the hood is useless. You could try using gorilla tape to tape the key anywhere under the car or behind the license plate. That would provide a very low profile and you...
Using Old Inkjet Printer Ink for Crafts?
Yes, I use them all the time. I use them on hand blown eggs. You can use them on white or brown blown eggs. I just soak a cotton rag with a small bit of the ink and rub it on the egg. You can put several colors on an egg and you can put one color over another...
Getting Rid of Tiny Flying Bugs Inside?
vacuum them up each time you see them. That will keep the population down. Keep an eye out for where you see flies in the house in the daytime. That may lead you to where they are coming from. Good luck.
Making Red Hat Magnets from Soda Bottle Caps?
You will need rare earth magnets to glue inside. they are not expensive and they will be strong enough to exert their magnetism through the plastic cap. You could also just glue craft magnets to the top of the cap. Then use craft paint to paint them red. Good...
Growing Daylilies?
I also have the orange ones. Mine only bloom once. Did you know that you can eat day lilies? You can put them in salads and you can sauté them and serve them alone or with other vegetables. They are nice inside an omelet.
Murray Riding Lawn Mower Battery Will Not Hold a Charge?
It may be too old. I just had to replace my lawn mower battery too. I may have gotten another season out of it but I left it in the mower all winter. Ive since learned that you are supposed to take the battery inside for the winter.
Tomato Plants Grow Tall But Don't Produce Much Fruit?
You may need a fertilizer with the correct mineral content. Some minerals enhance leaf growth while others enhance fruiting. Good luck.
Plug Won't Stay in New Electrical Outlet'?
Spread the prongs apart a bit until they have enough tension to stay in the outlet.
Prognosis for a Dog with Parvo?
My dog had parvo when he was a puppy. Hes seven years old now. I adopted him from a shelter in Arkansas. He was severely sick with the parvo virus. the shelter treated him and I adopted him. He came up to Massachusetts on a large air conditioned van. I love...
Cat Started Scratching Her Neck?
Yes. It could be stress. you can use a product made for hot spots. that worked on my cat. good luck.
Removing Bird Droppings from Concrete?
Bird droppings only need water to dissolve. you can just spray with a hose to wet them. let them stay wet for about five minutes and then spray them away with the hose.
Freezing or Drying Mint Leaves?
you can dry it in the microwave or the oven. an easy way to dry it is to hang it upside down in a breezy but protected place like inside a garage or on a porch. when it is dry put it in an airtight jar or tin.
Finding the Cause of Pinkish Orange Stains on Laundry?
It looks like rust stains. see if any of the enamel has worn off the inside surfaces of the washer or dryer.
Invisible Bugs Biting Me at Night?
It may be bedbugs. see if your bites are three in a row. the bedbug comes out for a blood meal at night and makes three bites. look at your mattress and bedding closely. spritz some water on them and watch for liquified blood. If you dont see any signs of them...
Repairs with Duct Tape
Gorilla glue makes a clear tape that is strong enough to fix a tear in a plastic kiddy pool, and make it waterproof.
Saving Money on Dental Visits
I just learned that xylitol will raise the ph of the mouth so that cavity producing bacteria cannot produce the acid that causes decay. I saw it on a youtube video. Mentos makes a gum which has xylitol as the first ingredient. There are also more expensive...
Black Tar in Dog's Ear?
My dog makes excessive wax triggered by a fungal infection call malassezia. Ive treated it for years without success until I learned from a youtube video that a biofilm is protecting the infection from treatment. The biofilm needs to be broken up first. Im...
Ziggy (Siamese Mix)
All of your cats may be able to be together as long as you keep their nails trimmed. Ive found that scratching one another is the biggest problem. Once I kept their nails trimmed my cats all got along, each finding their own special places when they wanted...
Hygienic Thoughts
You can also sprinkle some Rid-X down the drain periodically. The bacteria in the Rid-X will eat all that gunk.
Painting Walls to Cover Nail Polish Stains?
If a water based primer doesnt work you may need an oil based primer. I think Kilz makes one. Try the water based one first. Putting more of the paint will not work.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I had the same orange on the sink vanity in my bathroom. I painted the walls with a peach color which kept the vanity from sticking out.
Percolator Handle Dried Out and Gray Looking?
You can coat it with a thin layer of black polymer clay. You will have to bake it according to the instructions for the clay, but that should be no problem for a thin layer.
Removing Bird Poo Stain on Canvas Wall Art?
Its very easy. Just dab with plain water until its all gone. You dont need any chemicals or detergents. They may leave a stain. Just plain water worked for me many times.
Brother-in-law Is at My House Everyday?
For a lighter answer watch the show Everyone Loves Raymond. Sounds like a similar situation. Good luck with it.
Remedy for Itchy Scalp?
It may be a fungal infection called malassezia. Take a look on google. If it is that you can treat it with medicated over the counter shampoo. Good luck with it.
Dropped DVD Case in Dog Urine?
Wash everything with water. If any smell remains wash everything again with a product like Rid X and water. Keep it moist to allow the good bacteria to break down any remaining urine. Keep it moist for a few days or until the smell is gone. The bacteria can...
Treating a Skin Rash on a English Mastiff?
It may be a fungus called malassezia. My dog has the same thing. Youll need an ear wash with an antimicrobial and a biofilm treatment. I treated my dog for years with antifungals which worked for a few days. Then I came upon a youtube video about biofilms. The...
Getting Dried Blood Stains Out of a Headliner?
You can get it out with plain water. Just wet the spot and keep on squeezing and blotting the blood as it dissolves. You can also use an enzyme product like the ones made for septic tanks or pet urine accidents. The bacteria in the product will consume the...
Is Homemade Laundry Soap Safe for a Septic Tank?
Yes, it is safe. Make sure that the water is hot enough to dissolve the powder and the soap. If they do not get dissolved they may clog the pipe on the way to the septic tank. This can build up over time until it completely blocks the pipe. If that happens...
Not Getting Power But Breaker Not Tripped?
Flip each breaker on and off. Sometimes the breaker has been tripped but it looks like it has not.
Quickly Dry Herbs in Your Car
Thanks. I did this with apples. I sliced them, put them on cardboard in my car, closed the windows and parked in the sun. They came out great. Organic dried apples for free. The apples were drops from my apple tree so they dont look exactly like the picture...
Keeping Intact Dogs From Mating?
Consider having your male dog neutered. We have so many dogs who need homes already. Even if you plan on giving the puppies away, you will be lessening the homes available for shelter dogs which will inevitably result in dogs being euthanized when the shelter...
Identifying a Bump on Dog's Head?
Some dogs have a natural bony protuberance in the center of their heads called an occiput. If that is what it is it would have come on gradually as your dog grew, not as an overnight growth.
Dog Urinating in Other People's Houses?
It sounds like she is marking her territory. Have you had her spayed? The humping may be a sign of dominance, boredom, excitement, stress or even play.
Lid Stuck in Glass?
Put soapy water into the glass to see if you can slip it out. If that doesnt work pour out the soapy water and drizzle oil around the rim of the lid and let it sit for a while. Gently tap the glass to let the oil get down. It should turn the lid sideways so...
Rescue Dog Not Peeing or Pooping?
It could be serious if your dog has developed stones in his bladder. You will probably need a vet anyway to keep him up to date on his vaccines, so this might be a good time to find a vet. Good luck.
Laminated Plant Label
Good idea. You can also try wrapping the label with Gorilla tape or other strong clear tape. They should last for about two years. To make it strong enough to stay in the ground you could tape a few inexpensive wooden skewers to the back.
Can Someone Identify This Doll?
Here is the web site for the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc. https://www.ufdc.org/regions/region-2s/ They may be able to direct you to where you can find your doll. I also did a search and found that similar dolls of designer Lee Capozzi are listed for...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Chihuahua Mixed Breeds: 20 Different Types of Chi-Pups https://www.loveyourdog.com/chihuahua-mixed-breeds/ Most of the mixes have long hair. Of the ones with short hair and floppy ears, your puppy looks most like a chihuahua beagle mix. This mix results in...
Can Someone Identify This Figure?
You could try an image search. Just do a right click on the image and then click on Search the web for image. When you find a similar but not exact image, click on it to get more images like that one. You may have to do this many times. Good luck. Its a cute...
Information About Stuffed Bear?
If their are no tags, it may be a handmade bear. Its adorable. It looks like a cub about to climb a tree.
Finding a Book About Cooking Steak?
Take a look at the website for Omaha Steaks. They have instructions for all the ways to cook steak, including temperature, time and thickness of the steak. https://www.omahasteaks.com/steakcookingchart
