Removing Broken Light Bulbs?
I havent done this in a while, but here is a way to do it. First disconnect the power to your light, i.e. fuse, breaker etc. That is very important! Do not attempt to do anything before doing this. Take a peeled potato and jam it up into the socket. The potato...
Choosing a Sewing Machine?
It depends on what you want to do and how experienced you are. Bernina is one of the most expensive and has the best embroidery capabilities etc. Write down what you want to do with the machine, what you want to make. Then check out each website. Go to www...
Coffee Stains on Coffee Pot?
Is this a pot or a coffee maker? If it is a coffee maker try vinegar and water mix, or a peroxide and water mixture. Both will work. If it is an open metal perk type pot or coffee holder then you can use a little bleach with water, but dont use bleach in a...
Pierogie Recipes?
Check out Menonite recipes on line. That will give you plenty of recipes. You could put in whatever you wanted to.
Storing Ice Cream Tips?
About a month in a deep freeze, two weeks in a fridge freezer. Its not as cold....ice crystals will form after that time. If I have ice cream left I will put it in a smaller container so there is not the air inside the box that helps to form the crystals. If...
Recipes for Someone With Heart Disease?
My hubby had an attack in 2003 and hasnt had one since: his diet consists of small amounts of nuts (walnuts and almonds); vegetarian meals (chili with barley, black beans and lentils along with some TVP...texturized soy protein. It is very good), whole wheat...
Recommendations for Kitchen Timers?
I have the same problem. I can be up in my sewing room and not hear it at all.....solution? I bring the timer with me. I dont know if there is one that will not shut off since they run on batteries.How about a nice large alarm clock....but that could be a hassle...
Craft Ideas for Lung Cancer Awareness?
How about a decoupage? You could use pieces of lumber, or even wooden orange crate slats for a thinner version. Rub a little stain on the wood (or acrylic paint, watered down), paste on the stamp or a number of stamps depending on the size of the wooden piece...
Storing Food in a Winterized House?
If you mean insulated, you will still have to remove anything that could freeze and not do well. Insulating a house only works if you are going to heat it. Otherwise it will still take on the outside temperature.
"Trains" Themed Parade Float?
Trains....one of my favourite subjects. How about lanterns? They use to use them to wave down a train if they wanted it to stop. Engineer hats on the cubs heads. Red triangle scarves around their necks, blue jean overalls. They could be blowing on a wooden...
Buying a Freezer?
First go for a new freezer, a used one is not a saving. Check out how efficient it is power wise. Also check to see if there are any rebates with the government in your area for buying an energy efficient appliance. Do your homework before buying. They come...
Craft Ideas for Lung Cancer Awareness?
What will happen to the large project later? Will it be stored away or shown? These are questions you have to ask yourself before deciding on what the project would be. What do the stickers look like? How many are there? Are they of toys, elves and Santas or...
Buying Soap Flakes?
Ivory Snow. Find it in your laundry department of your local food store. It is pure soap, no detergents.
Making a Table Cloth from a Doily Pattern?
You dont say how large the doily is. You could try a larger crochet needle and/or a heavier cotton, but that can be tricky when crocheting in a circle. The only way to find out is to try it and see how it goes. I have been crocheting for years with cotton thread...
Burnt Cookie Sheet?
You can try oven cleaner and letting it soak for a while or dish washer detergent, diluted and left to soak. It may be easier to replace it. The best way to avoid this happening is to spray it with a spray like pam before each use and then a proper cleaning...
Keep a Shopping List on Your Computer
I do too. It sure takes a lot of the work out of being frugal these days and doesnt take much time. I put mine in Excel and have several different sheets in the file. One for prices month to month, one for a shopping list that I use and change each week along...
Salt Water for Cough When Sleeping
1 tsp of salt in a 1/2 glass of water is way too much salt. Sodium is a poison if taken in too large a quantity. Try 1/4 tsp. in an 8 oz glass of warm water. The warm water helps the salt to dissolve. Also rinse you mouth out afterward with plain water. I have...
Making Homemade Bread?
Ive got a better idea: go to the Fleischmans site. They have enough recipes to keep you going for a long time starting with plain good old fashioned plain bread with excellent instructions. Good for you for wanting to do this. I can guarantee that you will...
Left Handed Directions for Blanket Stitch?
Im a lefty too. We are the best, arent we :) ? This is a simple one, take the diagram and place it up to a mirror.....you have your left handed instructions.
Homecoming Float Ideas With American Dance Theme?
Hip hop the most American dance? Ya gotta be kidding, only in the last 20 years. These are seniors. Youre talking jitterbug and jive, groovy man, poodle circular skirts, Pat Boone, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis...okay, Im aging myself :).....sweater twins (a sleeveless...
Looking for Dieting Advice?
Try a product called ensure. It is in cans and you can get them at the drugstore or hopefully at your grocery store. They will be cheaper there. They are a full meal replacement and are meant for people who cant eat whole foods. A diet drink could help some...
Transitioning to a Healthier Diet
Great! But hard! This is the first step. Your family will complain, but so what? You are stronger than they are :) and it will only last a little while. Are you cooking the white rice with the brown? that can make the white mushy because the brown has to cook...
Charging Roommates to Use My Washer and Dryer?
If they arent paying now, why would they pay higher charges? Youve got a problem and I dont think that is going to fix it. Id think of how you could keep them from using the appliances unless they pay up. If they are using food without paying, lock it in a...
Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer?
Try vinegar. Fill the washer with hot water, add 2 cups vinegar and let it soak an hour or more. Run it through a full wash without loading it. This is how you remove soap scum from your washer. This is something you should do as soon as you see any build up...
Keeping Light Bulbs From Vibrating Loose?
Foxrun is right. Do not put anything around the bulb! Not even aluminum foil. A dead short could start a fire. How old is the fixture? That may be part of the problem. If it is worn through the years the bulb could be loose.
Men's Crocheted Skull Cap Pattern?
I wouldnt recommend anything knitted or crocheted on top of a wound. They can gather bacteria in between the stitches. I think a cloth scull cap would be better.....several so they can be washed. Also, if there is any bleeding etc the little fibers could stick...
Storing Produce?
Have you got a large plastic box that you could put the produce bags in? This would keep them in one spot instead of all over the fridge and when you needed them you simply take out the whole box.
Air Coming from Microwave?
Do not use it if you can feel air through it. My hubby was a microwave tech and that is the first thing they checked on a used microwave. The seals may need to be replaced. How clean is it? Dirt around the door can give you the same results. But do not run...
Gluing Sand to Wood?
Is this a large project? Or a crafty one? Epoxy would do it I think if you let it set. It takes 24 hours for it to dry. How important is the texture? You could spray a fixative over it to protect it. Buy in any quilting shop, but the hardware stores may have...
Substitutions for Crisco?
Okay, what I meant to say is this: saturated fats are still a no-no along with the transfats :) Got to slow down and read my posts thoroughtly :)
Substitutions for Crisco?
Heat will only transform oils if you use them for frying, not for baking. They remain stable in baking. Also coconut oil is a saturated fat, please do not use it at all. Lard is completely saturated since it is animal fat and butter as well. OCanola oil is...
Causes of Body Odor?
Do you have migraine headaches? My hubby used to give off a weird chemical smell just before he got his headaches. I always knew when he was in for a dilly. It was so bad nobody would go near him. It eventually disappeared as he got older, although the migraines...
Watering Flowers With Air Conditioner Condensate?
That is a very good tip. The water is purified by the filter in the air conditioner so what a great idea.
Paper Bead Roller Tool (Bead Crafter)?
If you are looking for something to roll the beads onto. You only need a knitting needle. Wrap it with foil or plastic first so the paper wont stick and away you roll.
Recipes Using Leftover Chips?
Thank you one and all for these suggestions. There are so many. I think I have two winners: Jazalay and Cumberland. I am going to try these two first. :)
Homemade Pierogies
YUM, My Mennonite grandmother used to make Pierogies using cottage cheese and eggs. Lots of protein in there and they were huge. She served them with a sour cream and butter sauce. AhI loved them.
Remedy for Hot Feet?
Have you had your thyroid checked. It could be a symptom of an overactive gland. If your thyroid is out of whack you will have all sorts of symptoms including hot feet.
Buying Lemon Oil?
Is this lemon oil you use for cleaning, or lemon oil you cook with? If its for cleaning, the grocery store will have it under different brand names. If its for cooking, any gourmet shop in your area will have it.
220/110 Curling Iron?
How about a travel place that sells the items for traveling to other countries? They may have a converter as well that would plug into your wall so you could use the iron you have.
Balancing Life's Demands?
The library :) They are not just for books anymore and most of it is free. Reading for kids days, craft camps. You name it, they have it, and you get to meet all the other moms at the same time. I agree with readingiggits. You need to get out, even if its for...
Small Wildlife Under a House?
We had coons in our shed. We tried what the wildlife people told us to try. Leave a light on, play music. They thought it was a 3 star hotel :). What actually worked was ammonia. We left a pail of it in there and they scampered. We filled in the ground hog...
Pattern for Franklin the Turtle Stuffie?
I entered Franklin the turtle colouring pages into google and this is one of the sites www.coloring-crafts.com/.../franklin-the-turtle/
Pattern for Franklin the Turtle Stuffie?
Easy, peasy. Use google, but use images and type in Franklin the Turtle and you will have all sorts of hits. :) Im a grandmother of two.
Removing Set-in Grease Stains?
WD40. I know this sounds wacky, but it works. Spray the spot with the WD40 and let sit until soft. Saturate the spot. When it has softened, spray with a spot remover like spray and wash, let sit again and then rinse out as much of the oil as you can in warm...
Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream?
Have you tried a low fat frozen yogurt? It tastes the same, has better ingredients in it that the low fat ice creams and no eggs. There are lots of the products out there, you have to read labels though.
Transfer Paper for Dark Fabric?
Have you tried the dritz carbon paper? It has yellow and white. Both will work on your denim
Pattern for Franklin the Turtle Stuffie?
This is patently stealing from poor Franklin ( I luv him ) but this would give you a great toy, and since you are not selling it, I dont think Franklin would really mind. Find a photo of Franklin online or scan one in from a book or colouring book. Print out...
Water Stains on Vinyl Film Patio Windows?
Is the water from your water works ground water? If it is and the film is white you may have lime stains. Here in Canada we use CLR to remove those stains. Not sure if you can get it there. You can get it from hardware stores or your grocery store in the cleaning...
Removing WD40 from Walls?
WD40 is great unless its where its not supposed to be. Ive had it on my floor when one of my kids was spraying something. Try a degreaser: shampoo or dish detergent would probably do it. Just use it neat, no water. Good luck
Wildlife: Pileated Woodie
We have pileated woodpeckers too. I love them. They do make a mess though of our big elms (the ones we have left that is). And the noise they make when drilling into a tree is awesome. Did you know that woodpeckers curl their tounges around their brains to...
Removing Mold from Kitchen Cabinets?
Good old bleach will do it and kill it. Not sure why its growing. It only grows in damp places so thats what you have to look for. Is it on an outside wall in the cold. Condensation on the surface could be a reason.
Zucchini Macaroni Soup
Have you tried using a whole wheat pasta or an egg noodle with this yet? It would bring up the nutrition even more and the whole wheat is a much better carb than regular pasta.
Keeping Cool at Night
Doesnt your mattress get wet? Be careful of mold growing in the mattress during the steamy weather.
Use Tomato Juice to Remove Mildew Smells
Its the acid in the juice that takes away the smell. Heres a cheaper method, vinegar will do the same thing and you can do it on any color whether light or dark and it wont stain.
Selling Empty Prescription Bottles?
You may be able to recycle them, but you wont be able to sell them. They cant be re-used for other medications. Pills tend to leave a bit of themselves in the bottle and combining that drug with another could be dangerous. Washing them out and using them for...
Ideas for Making a Wall Hanging
?
What kind of wall hanging were you looking for? There are quilts, crafty with felt, macrame, crocheted. What season if any? What room? It depends on what you are looking for.
Using Leftover Wax from Scented Candles?
Make little bags, can be from muslin or calico, anything that has a light weave. Shave or sliver the wax into pieces and stuff the bags and hang them in your closets. You can also give them as little gifts if the bags are pretty and gathered with ribbon. Dollar...
TSP Left Film on Windows?
We have a gravel pit behind us and we get an oily film on our windows every time they crush. The only thing that takes it off is the Armour All window cleaner for cars. It gets rid of the film just like it does on the cars. Try that. Hope it does the trick...
Window Air Conditioner Trips Circuit Breaker?
Thenicholas is right. We were hit. All we heard was a small ding from our phone (it always gets hit) and that second of sound announced $7,000 worth of damage; TV, VCR, our kids BBS units (before internet), phones and lines. It came through both the phone and...
Dog with Lymphoma Has Bad Breath?
Denta bones wont help if its not coming from his teeth. It could be his stomach and if thats the case he may need a vet poor poochie. Id give them a call. Its probably related to his disease.
Cat Safe Pain Medication?
Here is a tip for anybody who is paying the price they charge at the vets. Ask for a prescription and take it to your local drug store. They will fill it for you at about half the price. Not sure if they have the medication? Call first to see if they fill pet...
Dryer Left Dark Spots on Clothes?
Are you in a hard water area? Do you have a well? Iron stains from the water will show up as brown after they have been dried. If thats not the issue, then Id clean the lint trap if you have been using dryer sheets. I mean wash the thing to see if water is...
How to Use a DVD Recorder?
Arent they fun? NOT! Even for techs they can be a pain. What I suggest is this: Go back to the store where you bought it and ask them to have somebody go through the whole thing with you. Bring a notepad and pen so you can write down the instructions as you...
Germinating Frozen Cherry Pits?
One way to find out: take a couple and place in a glass jar between wet paper towels. Keep the towels wet. Just like we did with beans when we were in school. They may take a couple of weeks to grow, but then you would know whether they are viable or not.
Treating a Burn?
The best and only thing for a burn is cold water and ice, absolutely nothing else. When the inflammation is down put a soft bandage over it to protect it. Anything else can infect the wound and if you have to go to the doctors for it, they will have to scrape...
Using Ozium to Get Rid of Odors?
When my MIL died we inherited several very evil smelling items that I didnt want to throw out or give away because of the stories around them.. I put them in my deepfreeze for 2 months. That killed the smoke smell dead. I have also put things in plastic bags...
Bugs in the Pancake Mix?
The way to keep bugs from your flour products: clean clear glass jars. Nothing better. If the flour is suspect and you have a deep freeze place the flour in there for 2 weeks. That will kill any bugs present. Not sure Id want to use it though. I agree, if its...
Chiquita Banana Nut Tea Bread Recipe?
I went to the Chiquita site for this one: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/best-easy-Banana-Bread-recipe.aspx Easy Classic Chiquita Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients 1 cup All-purpose flour 1 cup Unprocessed wheat bran 1 1/2 tsp. Baking soda 4 whole...
Finding Zymox Otic?
Your pharmacitst will be able to help you with that one. Ask the technician at the counter.
Eating Bug Damaged Lettuce?
Gotta luv the bugs...NOT. As long as the lettuce is clean you can eat it. Wash it well. Bugs can actually be nutritious...lots of protein, or so Im told. :) I am doing container gardens now too. I mixed a spray bottle of water with a little green dishwashing...
Triple Aneurysm Stent?
Triple means three, so there will be three stents. They look similar to a woven chines finger puzzle. The puzzles are a braided basket weave tube that you put your fingers in and have a hard time pulling out. The stent will stretch in the same way and when...
Shredded Paper Craft Ideas?
How about new paper for making your own cards and scrap book pages? You can buy the kits with the screens etc included or google it on line. There are lots of sites that will tell you how to make the paper, some of the awesome things you can do with it as well...
Getting Rid of Flies and Ants in Compost Bin?
Dont worry about the ants. They will help break down the compost. Here are some questions for you. What are you putting in your compost bin that attracts flies? No meat should go in. How close to the house is it? It shouldnt be right on your doorstep. How often...
Bell Pepper Plants Wilted?
Have you fertilized the little darlings? Peppers and tomatoes are both heavy feeders. Blight on the tomatoes will not go away with a little baking soda, sad to say. Its rampant here too with all the rain weve had. The only thing is to poison the tomato plants...
Painting Old Furniture?
if its a good piece of furniture Id recommend a liquid stripper first and a light sanding as well as a primer. If the piece is worth redoing its worth doing right. That insures no peeling of the new paint and no paint filled corners etc which happens when you...
Ideas for Environmental Club Activities?
How about a toy swap, if your at that age. Instead of throwing them out see if someone else can use them. Also: a clothing swap for different ages. The grade ones could bring in clothing for the kindergarten, the grade twos for the grade ones etc. Have a collection...
Dead Mice in the Walls?
YUK, been there. It will disappear. Honest. Youve learned a big lesson. Dont use poison for killing inside rodents. These poisons are blood thinners that let them blead to death. Not a pleasant way to die. They will crawl away and hide themselves to die every...
Bags for Selling Lotion?
What kind of bags are you looking for? I have a small business making grocery and tote bags. I also make bottle bags as well as small gift bags etc. My site is www.tiggystotes.com. Take a look and email me if you are interested. Wholesale prices would be in...
Add Plastic Toys to Homemade Soap
CAREFUL. Small toys that would fit in a homemade bar of soap could choke your child. Also: dollar store toys arent always safe toys, especially plastic ones. Please make sure the toys are safe and big enough not to be swallowed or stick in the throat.
Paper Or Plastic Bags?
Neither: reusable fabric bags, not the cheapy China things, but real cloth that can be washed and dried. Trees are not a renewable resource. They take 1/2 of our lifetimes to grow to a decent size. I make my own from recycled fabrics. I am a small business...
Substitute for Canned Cream Soup?
I agree with Olive Oyl. Why would you want a soup to taste like a canned soup? YUK! Take any potato soup recipe or chowder recipe and add a puree of whatever you want broccoli, mushroom, roasted onion, carrot, corn. The list goes on. Also add some larger pieces...
Cooking Vegetables in Meat Marinade?
You can use the meat marinade with your vegies if you cook the marinade first. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. That will kill any bacteria from the meat. Then you can add it to your vegetables. But I have another suggestion: Pour the cooked marinade...
From Freezer's Floor to Garden's Door
Dont use the treated wood for vegetable gardens. It could poison you. it is treated to prevent insects from gnawing at the wood.
Downloading Embroidery Design for a Janome MC9500?
Try their website. Theyll be able to help. www.Janome.com
Will RIT Dye Transfer?
My mother used RIT dye to change the colour of a room sized braided rug and the colour rubbed off, but I think that was because she couldnt rinse it properly. If you follow the directions on the box you shouldnt have a problem. Try googling them if you are...
Geranium Leaves Changing Color and Turning Brown?
You are watering too much. Wait until the plant feels dry before watering them again. They dont like wet roots. But dont leave them in a dry state. Keep checking them everyday, especially when it gets hot.
Elementary School's 40th Anniversary Ideas?
My kids were born in the middle 70s. Smurfs were all the rage. I drew a large papa smurf to put up on the wall and then cut out circles to pin the tail on the smurf. We also folded an 8x11 paper into four sections, accordian style and one person drew a picture...
Storing Roasted Red Peppers?
You say you have a bunch. I wouldnt store them in the fridge. You would have to pressure cook them to store them for any length of time. I slice mine in strips, and freeze in the fall after roasting. They keep all year and beyond that way. Hope this helps. I...
Dog Won't Let New People in the House?
Well we know whos boss there, your dog has decided he is. Is he new to the house? Has anything changed in his world? He needs obedience school, rather you do to know how to tell him you are the boss. I would put him in a closed room whenever this happens or...
Eating a Low-Salt Diet?
Try adding a little powdered mustard to replace some of the salt. The mustard is zingy and helps to bring out the other flavours in the dish. Also try adding a little olive oil and red wine vinegar to your dishes. His tastebuds will adjust to the lower or no...
Art Appraiser Near Ottawa, Canada?
Try contacting the National Art Center. They are in the phone book and on line in Ottawa Museums. They will know where and who.
Softer Homemade Bread?
if you are kneading by hand try not using as much flour, kneading too much flour into the bread will make it firmer and less delicate. You could try adding an egg. That will keep the bread lighter as well. You need to knead until the dough is elastic and smooth...
Clean Tiles Quickly With Wipes
If you have a young family those wipes could add up not to mention you are throwing out a wipe each time you clean a spot on your floor.....try this instead: a cloth and a bit of water or a bottle of denatured alcohol if you need to take off a stain. A bottle...
Making Children's Dress-Up Costumes?
A pretty skirt can be made from tulle and elastic hanks. Measure the length you need of the tulle (it even has sparkles in it now), measure your childs waist, cut the elastic large enough to sew or tie an overlap and thread this through the top of the tulle...
Make a Family Calendar?
The companies that make printers: Epson, HP etc all have calendars in their project sites that are free. Many of the camera manufacturers also have one. Sony, Kodak, etc. The Microsoft site also has calendars that you can download and create. Have fun
Using Evaporated Milk?
I use powdered skim milk for ALL my baking, whether its bread, muffins or cakes. I add extra to up the calcium and protein content. Use 1/3 cup of powdered milk for each cup and replace the milk in your recipe with water or fruit juice. You can either mix the...
Strong Facial Peel Recipe?
Lemon juice may be an issue. The aspirin certainly is! Please make sure you are not allergic to aspirin before trying this recipe. Dont forget aspirin is a drug. Dont over use it for anything. Facial peels should be done no more than once a month. This is what...
Freezing Sour Milk
Milk doesnt sour any more, it simply goes BAD. I wouldnt use it at all. The pasteurization etc. doesnt allow it to sour. I would try freezing it just before the date it expires. Saving money is great, but not if the savings makes you sick.
