Keeping Cat Hair Off the Bed?
I have a room ionizer but that does not seem to help me since I have so many cats, however it could be part of your plan. Also, how about a sheer bed throw; your pretty quilt will show through and the sheer will catch some of the fur, though not all.
Business Name Ideas for Chocolate Lollipop Business?
I love all of the above-suggested names! Cocololli or Chocololli is my 2 cents worth. As a chocoholic, I love your idea for a chocolate lollipop. Wonderful!
Join a Local Bird Watching Group
The national February backyard bird count is coming soon! This would be a great time to participate in birdwatching and help a good cause: counting the number of birds you see out your window and getting a good demographic. Contact your local Audubon or birdwatchers...
Join a Local Bird Watching Group
The website for the Great Backyard Bird Count is: http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/howto.html
Know Your Computer Repair Person
I would also like to pitch learning how to do repairs yourself. There are many websites that offer free advice on how to do this. It is not rocket science! My son does all my computer repairs and he has taught me a lot. One basic thing is preventive: dont click...
Cat Litter for Bed Bugs
Do you sprinkle it under the sheets and on the floor around the bed? Do you use the plain clay cat litter or some other particular type, other than the plain clay cat litter? Thank you for posting a great solution.
Taster Turkeys For Picky Eaters
Brilliant! And shows a lot of love. They are so fortunate to have you in their life.
Use Bleach Once a Month to Keep Drains Clear
The Clorox website says 3/4 c. flush at night will deodorize drains, but says nothing about unclogging. Their unclogging tip from Real Simple is to avoid bar soap, which has binders that create the soap scum, and use liquid or glycerin soaps.
Making Weatherproof Garden Markers?
I use a seal-type baggie over the empty seed packet or a note card, propped up on a stick.
Use Old CDs as a Bird Deterrent
I hope this will keep birds from pecking my peaches and plums as they destroyed the crop last year. I will try the CDs. Thanks.
Mention Disappointments When Eating Out
If there is a problem with the food itself, it is VERY IMPORTANT to let the kitchen know so they can replace the meal right there (portion too small, overcooked, undercooked, spoiled, etc etc). If you phone them the next day, they will say that you should have...
Cat Doesn't Use Cat Condo?
Maybe put a very very soft cushions or bunched up fabric scraps on and in the condo. They like things that have Paw Appeal, something tactile. Make the cat condo IN TERESTING. Tape 4-5 pieces of twine all around the top level. My six cats are not interested...
Set Your Sights High
I have to rent out two rooms just to make up for my loss of income. I dont use my entire house, so this works out and enables me to barely cover my mortgage. I live in a very high cost of living area. Everyone has different circumstances. I would dearly love...
Keeping Eyebrow Pencil on All Day
That is a creative solution! I have been learning about eyebrows on youtube videos. There is a wax product for eyebrows that addresses this very issue! There is a product for everything. Your solution could be posted on youtube, it is such a great solution...
Fine Art from Ordinary Objects
Beautiful. Mysterious. This photograph contributes something good to the world. I use graters a lot and will always think of this marvelous photograph when I do.
My Frugal Life: Cooking For One
Mary, please post again with more tips! Your public is clamoring! More tips! More tips! I will renew my efforts in the leftovers and soups department. First, I have to get some freezer bags because they take up less room in the freezer than containers. Also...
Rats or Squirrels Chewing on Wires Under the Hood of My Car?
I read the other answers, all saying to kill the squirrels. This is ridiculous and time consuming. Allstate Insurance advises spraying the wiring with bitter apple or other bitter unpalatable and unforgettable taste. Google this and you can get details.
Fill Up Gas Tank Before Weekend
Gasoline expands to a gas (fumes) in heat. Therefore, you get more liquid in cool weather. there are apps and news station website buttons that compare gas prices daily, a good way to track prices. Where I live, commuting is the major usage of gas, so it would...
Chloe - Beautiful White Cat
I hope Chloe lives as long as my PUrrna did (white, fluffy, odd-eyed)...she looks like shes got a wonderful personality and wonderful friend in you.
Heating Advice For A Drafty Farm House?
There is a type of woodstove fuel that is processed, so that wood faggots are not used. This might be easier for her to handle. I cant give you more details, but pls surf the net and Im sure youll find it. It might be in pellet or other form. They also burn...
Use a "Magic Can" for Odds n' Ends
Place a few magnets on the outside of the can to help distribute the small screws throughout the can, rather than sinking to the bottom. Or this might create a traffic jam, so maybe my idea is of limited help! Its a thought, tho. Minimizing trips to any store...
