De-clutter Your Counter Top for Small Appliances
The round dehydrator is stored in its box on the bottom shelf of a lower cupboard, to protect it from appliances. The box is slippery and bulky so I duct taped a handle on the front of it. This gives me something to easily grab to pull it forward and lift out...
Label Leftovers in the Fridge
I added a basket almost the length of the fridge shelf in which items are dated for use within 3 or 4 days. Nothing else goes in the basket. It sure has cut down on science projects.
Training a Dog Not to Bark?
My adult chihuahua was a chronic barker when she came to live with me. First off, I treated her like a dog. The moment she started barking Id give a sharp sh and stamp my foot which got her attention. By my being consistant she stopped the barking within a...
Training a Dog Not to Bark?
Thought of something. Did you start picking her up when she was barking to get her to stop? If so you were rewarding and reinforcing her barking. You need to let her know that you are displeased with her barking.
Rescue Dog Still Acts Frightened a Year Later?
Dogs in puppy mills are never properly socialized, just bred when the first heat arrives. It takes time. These dogs are usually physically abused in the sense of being hit but do suffer mental abuse by being caged and seldom getting out for play time.
Preparing Your Own Will?
I opted to hire a lawyer. Cost was a flat fee of $500 which included all the questions I could think up. There are so many more aspects to leaving a will than just who will get what. You should designate a Power of Attorney, with permission, to look after your...
Yam Souffle'
Instead of pecans and marshmallows, try bread crumbs and partially cooked bacon strips on top - to die for.
Advice for Stretching Grocery Budget?
I bought an inexpensive Salton dehydrator. What I cant eat as fresh food gets sliced up and dehydrated. When root veggies were on for an excellent price most of it was dehydrated and is now used in soups, stews, etc. I also have at least one meal per week using...
Caring for a Dog While Driving a Truck?
A trucker used to stop regularly with his Rottie pup at a large parking lot. He and the pup would run the length of the lot ( a goodly distance) and back. Hed have a coffee and then the two would run again before getting back in. When I got a chance to talk...
Drag Bed Springs to Grade a Dirt Driveway
I drag one behind the ATV. I also use one to scatter the manure in my pasture from 4 horses after a long winter.
Plastic Lids for Microwave Splash Screens
It is my understanding that if plastic isnt labelled for the microwave that it sheds plastic particles. Altho invisible, we would still be ingesting it.
Neat Chef Tools on the Cheap
I wrapped an onion bag around a piece of foam and used it for scrubbing dishes for 6 mos. At that time the foam needed replacing.
Gnats Biting Dogs?
For dogs try wiping petroleum jelly on the areas of the dog the flies are attracted to. It wont hurt the dog and the flies dont like it. WD 40 doesnt work and one wouldnt want a dog ingesting it.
Getting Rid of Flies at a Restaurant?
You could try a Manitoba Fly trap. There are instructions to build one on the internet. Various flies see it as a moving animal. It is a pyramid structure with a black ball hanging down the middle. The flies get in the structure then fly upward into the trap...
What Color and Type of Carpet is Best with House Cats?
I discovered that cats love chipboard. Two strips were cut to fit the door frame and screwed in to place. The chipboard forms an L shape. The screws make it easy to undo the boards should they ever need replacing. My cats left the furniture and carpets alone...
Keeping Your Windshield Free of Snow and Ice
I use a flannel backed table cloth so no scratches on the paint. I also use a length of webbing (strap) across the cloth so I can close the doors on each end. I try to tuck part of the cloth under the wipers. Works good unless real windy.
Tips for Restless Pets
Try a wind up clock in bed with the pup. The ticking mimics its mothers heartbeat.
My Fake Leather Couch Leaves stains on Clothes!
Fake leather is a type of vinyl so dont use leather products on it. Call a furniture store and see if they can help you. If you bought it new Id ask them about a replacement. It shouldnt shed color.
