Rotten Crabmeat Smell in Cabinet?
First try and get the the crab out of the nooks and crannies with a tooth brush, dipped in baking soda, I would have suggested white vinegar, but not sure you should mix it with any bleach products. if you have other canned food items in the cabinet, check...
Looking for Seed Saving Information?
(b)(/b)(i)(/i) try this site for all kinds of useful pics. http://theseedsite.co.uk/db5a.html hope this helps :)
How Can I Confirm Electrical Problems?
Call Your local electric company and see if they come and do free safety inspections.. that should let you know if anything at all is wrong. I know most do energy efficiancy programs and do come look at your home. Just explain your situation.
Better Interest Rate on Credit Cards?
Call the credit card company and ask for a lower interest rate. It works most of the time, tell them you are considering other credit card companies but wanted to stay with them if at all possible. What is the best rate they can give you. WATCH OUT FOR TRANSFER...
Looking for Plastic TV Dinner Type Containers?
Try the dollar stores. I have seen divided dishes that have plastic covers, for freezers.. I use mine for PLAN_OVERS for another meal.
Foggy (Or Hazy) Windows in Car?
that haze is from the dashboard letting off gasses. I use to think it was from my hubby smoking. putting a shield over the window to keep the dashboard cooler in the summer might be helpful in not having to clean it so often. not sure as we moved to a cooler...
Dog has Horrible Spreading Hot Spots and Skin Smells Like Bleach When Bathing?
It sounds like you have gotten some great advice from the other posters. I always use baby shampoo watered down by half and 10 drops of tea tree oil added to the shampoo, this will heal the spots, its an anti-fungal oil, but very very strong smelling, it could...
Use Less Splenda
Is splenda a SAFE alternative to sugar? When aspertame came out everyone thought it was safe, only to find out 10 years later that it was not as they claimed it to be, and caused several side effects. I would really like to find a low calerie sweetner, but...
Dish Stuck Inside Pot?
Try flipping the pot upside down for a while. Just make sure there is something soft for the dish to land on. If that doesnt work, try a heating pad over the pan, still turned over. Heat expands, cold shrinks.
Artificial Plant Cleaner?
I know you can dust silk flowers/ leaves by placing salt or rice in a brown paper bag, add silk flowers and shake.
Aloe Vera For Sore Gums
Isnt clove oil unsafe for small children? I think I would research this further. Just my Opinion, but a drop of liquid tylenol rubbed on gums helps teething pain.
Cold Weather Flowers and Plants?
Helleborus, or lenten rose is a good choice if you get real cold temperatures. witch hazel bushes actually bloom yellow flowers in the winter. the other post mentioned pansies for cooler weather. not much blooms in the winter, so holly (female) will have red...
Baby Oil Stains on Jogging Pants?
try putting cornstarch or baby powder on the oil stain to soak up as much oil as you can..repeat if its not all out, (b)(/b)then use dawn dish soap....do not put in dryer until all the stain is out or it will set the stain.
Looking for Cloth Angel Wings?
go to the local crafts store. or even your local dollar store and look there. they are most likely in the doll section of the store. the sewing/fabric store is usually a little more expensive..but as a last resort... better yet,,,call them as long as you can...
Turning Leftovers Into Convenience Meals
Dont want to be a spoiled sport. The microwaveable TV dinner trays are not to be re-microwaved. EVER! and NEVER microwave polystyrene (styrofoam) it lets off dangerous gases. not worth it. unless its plastic made for microwaving all the time, I wouldnt use...
Make a Christmas Tree With Junk CDs
Id like to know how you made the tree, could you share? thanks Dee
Mildew on Christmas Decorations Stored in Bomb Shelter?
have you tried using regular charcoal brickettes? not the quick lite ones with liter fluid. just plain old charcoal....do double check everything to make sure there is no mildew present, (you could have one thing in there smelling everything else up) for your...
Discolored Wool Sweater?
I would not use any bleach on wool....it might break down the fibers..have you tried an oxy cleaner? .. just dont get the water too warm.
Temporary Solution For Ugly Kitchen Cabinets?
you can add fabric to the cabinets by using full strength liquid starch. the starch keeps the fabric from getting too dirty, and fabric will come right off when you leave (with some water) Just find some pretty fabric...cut to size...dip into starch...place...
Nail Polish Remover for Sink Stains
I you have a plastic or fiberglass sink, you may very well MELT the top coating of the sink if you use nail polish remover. Anna didnt say what kind of sink she had. I just wouldnt do it, there are too many other remedies
Recipe on Brown Sugar Box?
CJ have you tried WWW.backofthebox.com this is a website for the recipes on the boxes. good luck! Dee
Gnats In Room With Guinea Pigs?
The bugs are probably coming from the bedding chips, a friend of mine had to use the flypaper rolls hung over the cage for several days..she got fresh bedding for the guineas so you may want to check the bag of chips your using. bowl of apple cider vinegar...
Raspberry Powdered Flavoring?
I would try kool-aid no sugar kind, try the coffee sites, i know you can get powdered flavors for coffee. Good luck!
Mouldy School Bag?
Whats the bag made of? vinegar can kill mold, soak bag overnight in vinegar/water and wash as usual, line dry inside out in sun,
Whites Just Came Out Yellow!
Sounds like too much bleach in the water. I would suggest like the others, try an oxygen wash product, like oxyclean or anything similar. if the pipes have iron in the water, the bleach may have set the color. instead of bleach he should use borax, the brand...
Uses For Plastic Hooks From New Socks?
Hang a dowel rod in your closet (or a nail) and hang scarfs, ties, belts from sock hanger. Hang on neck of hanger for accessories that go with that outfit. hoop earrings, scrafs, belts ETC. even pantyhose. (make sure it doesnt have anything that can snag them...
Suede Cleaner for Oil
I have successfully used cornstarch on clothing to get out fresh oily. greasy. stains (salad dressing) sprinkle cornstarch over stain and wait until cornstarch fully absorbes the grease/oil, brush off with soft bristle brush. repeat if needed.
Blueberry Pie
Robin I just wanted to thank you for these recipes, I am really enjoying them,,,, thanks again. Dee
Cleaning and Drying Down Comforters and Feather Beds?
I use a front loading washer, a little baking soda to the wash with a little detergent. white vinegar to the rinse water...no softner...line dry as much as you can...then fluff in dryer. add clean sneakers or tennis balls to dryer....so it doesnt bunch up on...
Ground Cover for Moist Ground?
might want to have your pipe tested...thats not safe to have sewage leak like that hon,,
Drying a Mattress Cover?
Hang it over the shower curtain rod if you cant hang it outside. Just make sure the top of the rod is not dusty.
Spilt Drinks On Carpet?
club soda,,,,,,,even on dried stains,,,,DONT rub it in. if its red kool-aide..ouch try laundry pre-treater and then club soda/ soda water
Removing Bubble Gum from a DVD?
Peanut butter,,,, peanut butter will also take care of the scratches that are on your cds/dvds ...have to let it sit on the gum for a few minutes to let it work in.
Too Much Perfume Smell?
Rubbing alcohol works to cut down on the smell. Just rub over same spot as perfume.
Painted Decorative Wood Stove
That is beautiful.....is that one stroke painting? Looks more elaberate than that....You did a fantastic job. just to think you could do that with a woodstove...Great!
Pampered Chef Baking Stones
I wonder how safe the tiles are at the home improvement stores...those are not meant for cooking on... is there anything that could leach into your food?
Green Water in Above Ground Pool?
you might want to cover the pool next time you add chlorine, it is a gas. If you add to your pool on a sunny or windy day. it escapes far to fast to do any good, once covered for about 24 hours, get ready to vacuum up all the green junk at the bottom of the...
Healthier Iced Tea
Just remember that the black tea uses boiling water, green tea DOES NOT use boiling water. Boiling water will kill all the good stuff in the green tea. So boil water with black tea, let is cool a little then add green tea. :)
April Flowers
pic #2 looks to be statice, white flowers behind orange poppies looks like candytuft ... #3 look like a crepe myrtle bush. yellow flowers??? another poppie?
Plastic Cups Stuck Together?
try getting a better grip with rubber/latex gloves with dry cups ....twist. Or hot water on outside cup..ice in the inside cup. good luck!
Keeping Cats Off My Fence?
the water gun approach is good and I would suggest you try to put tin/aluminum foil crinkled up on the part where they jump, they do not like the sound or the feel.
Oak Hardwood Floor Quick Fix?
rent a sander with a vacuum attached, our friends did this,,,,the floors are great now..you will not regret it. took a weekend to do 4 large rooms.
Homemade Birthday Hat Ideas?
why not just have him where his favorite teams baseball hat. then he can where it all summer.
Fungal Diseases on Rose Bushes
Listerine works great for this...buy the generic for more frugal solution..get original flavor.
Waxing Hardwood Floors?
Ive always had good luck with Johnsons floor wax. It comes in a yellow can, looks like car wax can. You can find it at almost any store in the cleaners aisle. I would not suggest using any type of liquid wax base, such as mop and glo or future. You will get...
Uses for Sawdust and Wood Chips?
for areas that get snow..use untreated wood shavings for traction on sidewalks etc. better for the plants than using salt products.
Looking for a Queen or King of Cheap?
I am Frugal, not CHEAP Living with /making do with what you have. You have to have a great imagination sometimes. Spending money can also be frugal if the purchase is going to save more in the long run. SO to say your looking for CHEAP....thats what youll get...
Iced Tea - Tips and Recipes?
Add a pinch of baking soda to the tea to take out the bitterness..while brewing.
Something is Eating My Roses?
I found little green worms curled up sleeping on the leaves of my roses, I just plucked them off. good thing is... no beetles this year as last year we put them in a can of soapy water. good luck with the roses.
Keep Gloves Handy in the Garden
its great to have an old mailbox POSTED there to keep gloves and garden tools handy and dry.
Making a Door Squeak?
When trying to keep track of an elderly person from walking out the door, we put a rubberised mat in front of the door, (with the rubber studs poking up) It slowed down the door by rubbing along the bottom of the door when the door was being opened, and also...
Snakes In Bedroom?
snake away is a sulfur based product, I dont know about moth balls but sulfur keeps them away. sprinkle outside the home ...and under if you can. I wonder if they are after food of some sort. usually thats the only way you will have snakes.. you may have another...
Finding a Dentist for a Coward?
she may very well be having a reaction to the lidocaine (novecain) it has a bit of epinephrin in it that can sometimes make your heart race. there are alternatives. most dentist now are more gentle in their practices.
Natural Indigestion Remedies?
I was just told that taking two tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar daily helps with the acid in the stomach, if there is acid present. your stomach doesnt need to make more. And.... Vinegar is good for you! Dee
Removing Weeds From Lawn
Cut your lawn at 3 inches and you will not get so many weeds and wont have to water as often. I hate to see people use chemicals just so it can run off into the drain systems. Try non-chemical solutions first. Thanks
Waxing a Fiberglass Bathtub?
Good thing is chocolate brown is coming back in style. and regular car wax is good to shine up the tub. put on just like you would on a car.... try using a squeegy after using the tub/shower to get all the water spots.
Homemade Carpet Refresher?
Just sprinkle on some baking soda. wait 15 minutes and vacuum up or sprinkle baking soda before bedtime and vacuum up in the morning. easier if you use a leftover spice jar to put baking soda in.
Hand Soap Container for Soap Pieces?
You can also use a regular liquid soap dispenser and add glass marbles regular of decorative to the dispenser. add a little water and soap slivers. shake aafter soap gets soft to mix.
How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?
We change our filters every month, we have two dogs and this seems to work best for us and it also keeps down the amount of dust I see on the furniture.
Adding Tea Tree Oil to Hand Soap?
I wouldnt see a reason why you couldnt use tea tree oil in liquid hand soap. I use 10 drops in baby shampoo for washing the dogs with, thats about 20 ounce bottle. so one drop for every two ounces of fluid would work.
Science Experiment for Kids to Watch
these were called depression roses, back in the old days, you can use a regular rock too instead of coal but it doesnt look nearly as good
Bugs Eating My Roses?
The brown bugs you are describing may be earwigs or pincher bugs, roll up a newspaper get it damp and leave near the rose bush base, in the morning, throw the damp paper roll in a baggie and tie off, the earwigs love damp/moist places and will crawl into the...
Solution for Ice on a Deck?
cracked corn works good, and the birds love it after the snow melts off. You can get it at feed stores.
Cookie Exchange Recipes?
Bar cookies are the easiest. Just use your favorite search site for recipes.
Body Odor Smell on a Mattress?
baking soda and borax should do the trick, but as others have said, best to get a mattress cover.
Removing Heavy Plastic Packaging From Products?
I got heavy duty scissors at the dollar store, all metal. they work well
Transfer Pens?
Did you check under DIY.NET? I saw something under copy pen, not sure if its what you are looking for. Good Luck!
What kind of chocolate do you use in the giant kisses?
Regular cho-chips. you can also add nuts, rice crispies, coconut, etc. put a mini marshmellow in the funnel first, keeps the chocolate from dripping out.
Looking for Seeds on Coral Bells?
Calibrachoa (million bells) I believe you have to root cuttings..i have never seen any seeds on mine..I take cuttings and over winter inside.
Buying Christmas Light Bulbs Offseason?
check out the night lights also, so are just the right wattage
Wax Poured Down the Drain?
I personally wouldnt pour Boiling water down the drain, try a few ice cubes and ice cold water. that will make the wax hard. chances are it is sitting in the P trap (bent pipe under the sink) undo the P shaped pipe and take out the cold wax. chances are there...
Caring for an Old Spinning Wheel?
Is there a museum or antique shop that you can call? you really dont want to do the wrong thing and ruin the value.
Using Restaurant Size Dry Mixes In Smaller Batches?
Go to your local library and get the book....make a mix that not only gives you a lot of recipes but it also has the quanities I think your looking for, If they dont have Im sure they could order it for you. Make a mix By Karine Eliason, Nevada Harward & Madeline...
Crazy Easter Chickens
Is there a website or directions somewhere? these look really great for a rainy day project. :)
Silverfish Hate Cinnamon
Ants do NOT like cinnamon, in fact... it is in the herbal version of pest repelant
Lace Wreaths
These look great! what a wonderful idea. I have done something similar with wired ribbon.
Using Listerine For Toe Fungus?
Tea tree oil works good! google info on tea tree oil. readily available in OZ
Warts on My Face?
I was reading the womans herbal book and I am pretty sure they said to use castor oil on it 3 Xs a day for two weeks. It might have been for moles. might want to check on it.
Using Corn in a Homemade Heat Pack?
You want to use a feed corn, whole, not cracked corn. They make great bedwarmers in the winter for people that always have cold feet.
Swiffer Cleaning Cloths Are Good For Bathtubs
(b)(/b)Good tip, but I use microfiber cloths for all my cleaning and I use it dry or with water, if I want to disinfect anything I use it with white vinegar. They are fantastic and you can find some that work decent enough at the dollar stores. Dee
Do Oriental Detoxing Foot Pads Work?
If you want to detox your body, take a hot bath with epsoms salts and sweat for about 20 minutes. you will see a difference. I would do that about once a week. Dee
Ribbon Headbands
To keep it from slipping off your head, just sew/glue a small peice of cut rubber (band) to the underside of the ribbon. the bands that come with brocolli would work pretty good I would think.
Recycled Book Angel?
They are called hymn book angels, I dont know if this will help you, the back and front part of the book make up the wings. http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1078
Removing Sticky Glue From Doll's Hair?
My daughter just called and asked about this very thing with human hair. Use mayonaise, then wash with shampoo.
Using "Spools" From Old Video Cassettes
I think the tape itself could be used as ribbon for gifts like movie night where you wrap up a dvd and micro pop-corn packs etc.
Checking Dishwashing Soap Phosphorous Content?
We have hard water as well and the ONLY dishwasher detergent that was high enough was cascade, no store brand came close, we checked.
Repairing a Hole in Levi's?
If it is in the seem, you can call levis and they will send you another pair. Youll have to google the phone #
Telling Your Family About a Marriage Engagement?
I have to agree with the others. Parents are the ones looking out for the children, once grown it isnt easy to stop. BUT, they have experience. I would suggest asking your parents why they dislike your boyfriend. the answer may surprise you. Just dont be so...
Displaying Clothes at Yard Sale?
I just saw a clothes rack made from PVC pipe. http://www.ehow.com/how_4965746_build-clothes-rack-pipe.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art or: www.pvcplans.com
Natural Remedies for Tinnitus?
This site had a lot of info on it. maybe it will help. http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Tinnitus.html copy whole address.
Good Gift for a Departing Soldier?
The best thing to get them no kidding is a black permanent marker to label all the new clothes he will get. Dont get him anything BEFORE he goes in. Anything he takes with him will be confiscated. The Army will give them the stuff they want them to have. Wait...
Fused Reusable Plastic Bags
Are there any fumes we should be concerned with once the heat warms up the plastic? Theres been a lot of talk lately about plastics and the gases etc. I just want to make sure this is safe, sounds like a GREAT idea!
Make Your Own Mailbox?
The coolest mailbox I have seen was in the country, and they had a mailbox about 6 feet higher than the regular mailbox with an eagle on it, said Air Mail! LOL really cute!
Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas for a Doctor's Office?
This seems cute www.tamponcrafts.com/angel.html
Crochet Netting for Christmas Ball Ornaments?
There are several choices to choose from, very nice idea. http://hubpages.com/hub/Crochet-Ornament-Covers-for-Christmas
Hoop Earring Holder
I like this but I have one suggestion, being that I am always in a hurry, I would put a rubber band wrapped around the inside of the rod ends so if the earrings start to slide, the rubber band stops them from falling off the rod, but it would be easy enough...
Making Your Own Powder Puff?
Have you thought about putting it in a shaker of some sort, old spice jar, baby powder jar, just about anything with holes on the top (or make your own) then you can shake out just what you need.
Minimizing Germs in a Public Restroom
Do not set your purse or anything else on the floor, thats where gross stuff gets on the bottom of the purse, (just think about where your purse has been in your household i.e. dining room table). if there isnt a hook, I hold my purse under my arm, if the handles...
Looking for Quilt Pattern: Blooming Nine Patch?
Take a look at these pictures and you can most likely figure this out yourself. It looks to be a 9 patch in between two solid squares using the two colors from the solid squares in the 9 patch. the color on the left gets the 5/9 squares the right gets 4/9 or...
Front Loader Won't Spin?
Not sure about yours, but my front loader had a built in filter and it got clogged and wouldnt spin, opened the a little door on the front cleaned it out and works like new. I hope this helps, try calling the company and asking them what the problem could be...
Making Poinsettia Bows?
http://www.containerstore.com/experthelp/tips/gorgeousGiftPresentation-PomPomBow.html
Craft: Sling For Carrying Fire Wood
I made one of these from fabric samples, they work great, next one will be with jeans material, Thanks!
Crochet Coffee Can Bank Pattern?
I googled coffee can banks and came up with just these on the first page. http://www.ehow.com/how_6573889_instructions-bank-using-coffee-can.html http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/sanban.html http://www.craftfreely.com/free-crochet-patterns/preview-pattern...
Uses for Clothing Rags?
If there is a school that teaches auto mechanics or body work, they just may want some of those rags. Offer them up on freecycle, (freecycle.org) There are a lot of teachers and crafty people out there that would like to get there hands on free cloth of any...
