Organize Loose Wires
Sorry, but Im not sure what you mean by plastic shower rod hangers, and how they help with loose wires around the house. Please show pictures. Thank you.
Use Jar Lids To Keep Your Cupboards Clean
Why would anyone put a sticky, drippy jar or bottle back in the cupboard in the first place? I always put the cover on, then wipe them off with a dishcloth, or if theyre really sticky, I hold them under warm running water and wipe them until theyre clean. If...
Make Planters With Old Record Albums
i find these ideas horrifying! As someone who lost a perfectly good record collection to a disaster, it makes me sad to think of all the nice records that have been destroyed this way. I wish I could replace most of my collection, and if people have records...
Pupsicles For Dogs
What a clever idea! I dont have dogs any more, but if I did I would definitely make these for them. We used to give our poodles plain ice cubes on a hot day. They had a ball with those! Thanks for the idea. I wish I had a dog or two now!
Expiration Dates on Food?
I have used cream cheese that was unopened which had use by dates that had expired two years before. The cream cheese is tightly sealed & it was fine but once opened it spoiled a few days later if I didnt use it up. A new package of cream cheese wont spoil...
Use Plastic Wrap When Moving
Actually, rather than use expensive plastic food wrap, you can get rolls of movers plastic wrap, which are longer, and cheaper by the foot. Look for it in catalogs that sell packaging supplies, or industrial type catalogs. A moving company might even sell it...
A New Kind of Plant
What a beautiful kitty! You could plant catnip in the pot & he or she will really be in heaven! This picture reminds me of a black & white photo I took many years ago of a cat I grew up with; he was curled up, asleep in the sun, inside a bushel basket full...
Storing Bedding, Clothing, and Soft Toys
The heaviest, sturdiest bags are contractor bags, which you can get at Home Depot or Ace Hardware, & even sometimes in the grocery store. They would work for this & are also great for covering & storing large objects.
I Longed For A Simpler Lifestyle
I dont understand why people burden themselves with tithes if they are already strapped! No one owes a percent of what they have to anyone else - that should be completely voluntary! Id love to donate to a lot of worthy causes, but if I cant afford to, I dont...
Grooming Your Cat
All good, except for the idea of using talcum powder, which is harmful for both us and our pets to breathe. I would substitute a little corn starch instead.
Family Closet for Organizing Laundry
I cant imagine how this would improve family life, if people have to go to another room to find their clothes. I want my clothes in my room. The only things that are stored somewhere else are coats, jackets, boots, etc., that are kept in a closet convenient...
Easy Yule Logs
I would love to see a picture of this, but I guess I get the idea. Ive seen similar items in mail order catalogs, but they were very expensive and I always thought I could just make one with pieces cut from tree branches. By the way, at the end of the poem...
Inexpensive Alternative To The Pooper Scooper
We did the same thing years ago when we used to breed poodles! Somewhere we found a small childs garden rake, with wide metal tines, & a child size dustpan. They were our scoopers for years, & worked better than a manufactured scooper we got later on, after...
Handy Punch
Ive seen similar recipes, and they mentioned using surgical gloves. Be sure to use the kind without powder on the inside.
Save Energy With LED Christmas Lights
I cannot agree with changing Christmas lights to LEDs. To date, I still have never seen an LED light string that can hold a candle, literally, to the incandescent sets. The LED colors are flat-out weird, they are nowhere near as bright, and they have a dull...
Feline Pine Kitty Litter Cuts Down Odors
I love Feline Pine (regular, non-clumping) litter! I switched to that about 7-8 years ago and never looked back. If your cats will use it, it definitely does cut down the odors and it is easier to clean the litter box afterward. I change the box once a week...
Toy Octopus for a Kitten
It sounds cute. But I, too, would be wary of pieces of the plastic being chewed off. I gave my cats 2-foot pieces of the heavy plastic strapping that shippers put around boxes, to play with, and surprisingly, they were able to chew them into shreds. I took...
Use Glass Etching on Badly Worn Shower Door
I would have liked to see a photo of the door afterward. Etching is a great idea to extend the life of any worn piece of glass, or to decorate glass if you are sufficiently artistic!
Bartering: The Wave of the Future
Re: About the Author: Just a small correction - that should be poetess, for a female poet. I assume the r is just a typo.
Hard Lesson - What Cats and Dogs Can Swallow
Although this tip was posted 4 years ago originally, Im so glad it was re-posted. Ive had cats since I was 3 years old (over 58 years now), and luckily have never had this problem, but I am going to look at everything now with new eyes! I have been guilty lately...
Water Down Dish Detergent To Save Money
For goodness sake! You can save empty bottles and fill them with the half water-half detergent mix. That way you are still saving money, and the environment, using less plastic etc. I dont buy the triclosan anti-bacterial soaps anymore, because of the questions...
Apple and Onion Dressing
This sounds so yummy! Im saving the recipe, for Christmas time, as Ive already decided on a cornbread and sausage dressing for Thanksgiving, but I really want to try this! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Cat Keeps Bringing Me Her Kittens?
The product is called KMR, for Kitten Milk Replacer, and can be given to orphaned kittens, as a supplement for nursing kittens, and as a supplement for the nursing mother to help her stay nourished. Sometimes, it can make the difference between life and death...
Hang Sticky Notes at an Angle
Its so true that something crooked is annoying, and therefore gets noticed, so this is a very cool tip! So simple, so why didnt I think of that? Lol!
Hard Candy Decorative Lights
I love this idea! I hope Ill have time to make one myself this year. Check the supermarkets for clear containers. Ive saved some that are the same or similar plastic to the water bottles, for sharing food with other people. Now I have another use for them! The...
Rag Rug from Recycled Fleece Clothing
I looked up hessian in Wikipedia and discovered its the same thing as burlap. Then I searched a while and found a very good video showing how to make a rag rug using hessian or burlap, though no frame is used. Finally, a liquid latex rug backing can be used...
Rag Rug from Recycled Fleece Clothing
Just to check, I tried the link to the video I posted last September, and sure enough, its not there any more! So I found a new link, which comes from Martha Stewart. In this video, another lady is teaching Martha how to hook a rug with fabric strips. The link...
Buy Frugal Toilet Paper at a Restaurant Supply Stores
What could be cheaper than buying Walgreens Big Roll at 50 cents per roll when theyre on sale at 10 rolls for $5.00? Its good, full size paper, too. Who has room for 96 rolls?
Repair a Large Screw Hole With Rope
Thats an excellent idea! You really have your thinking cap on. Thanks for passing on this tip - Im saving this one, as I run into this problem once in a while.
Use Both Dryer Ball and Dryer Sheet
Instead of using dryer sheets with all their icky chemicals, just use a half cup of white vinegar in the rinse water. That will get rid of static and also helps soften the clothes. There is no odor after they dry, and vinegar is a natural product. Dryer sheets...
Make an Extension Cord Keeper
It sounds like a nice idea, but Im having trouble visualizing this. Could you post some photos showing how its done? Thanks.
Keep a Sock Bag for Mismatched Socks
Just put the socks in one of those mesh bags in the washer and dryer, and theyll never get separated or lost.
Keep Dogs Calm During Thunderstorms
Julie and Robyn, and everyone, please DONT use dryer sheets on your pets! I am pasting below a copy of a post I sent in a couple of years ago, explaining how harmful the chemicals in dryer sheets are. For the sake of your pets, your children and yourselves...
Holiday Ice Candle
Well Clyde, Im about the same age and I remember making one of these when I was a teenager in the 1960s! It came out very well, too. I have no idea what became of my candle, but Ive thought for years about making another one. Now that youve refreshed my mind...
Recycled Can Supply Organizer
They are also usually called binder clips, because they are used to bind bunches of paper together, as though they were gathered in a binder. I use them to close snack bags & frozen veggie bags, hold tablecloths down (especially outdoors, clip them to the edge...
Homemade Kitten Formula
I am concerned about the use of raw egg yolks in either of these recipes. There is always the risk of salmonella. That would kill the kittens rather than help them thrive.
Lick Your Fingers to Open Plastic Bags
At the supermarket, the easiest thing to do is take two of those sanitary wipes they have near the entrance when you go in, and use one to wipe your cart, and the other to wet your fingers to open a produce bag.
Protecting Window Sills from Pet Scratches
Gee, I wouldnt want to be your pet! Cats especially love to look out the windows, if theyre indoor only, as all cats should be. Why not cover the window sill with shelf liner or something similar that they can lie on?
Refrigerator Caddy
This is ingenious! There are so many other possibilities that come to mind, too. Besides hanging them across cabinets in craftrooms, offices or garages, you could also make smaller versions that could be attached to the backs of cabinet doors, trunk lids, etc...
Safety Pin Label Before Sewing
This is a great idea! Wish Id thought of that! Im going to use this in my sewing and mending, as I invariably get stabbed by straight pins, no matter how careful I am. Thanks for posting this!
Use Multi-Level Plate Hangers for Storage
What is a multi-level plate hanger? Could you post some pictures?
Start Baking Christmas Cookies After Thanksgiving
I used to start my Christmas baking in mid-October. I made about 6 batches of cut-out sugar cookies, a couple of batches of spritz cookies, a batch or two of gingerbread cookies, and one or two other kinds of cookies, plus 3 types of candies. If I didnt start...
Dog Still Scratching After Flea Treatment?
Please be careful not to use commercial flea products meant for dogs on your cats - they are too strong and will kill the cats. The salt, borax & diatomaceous earth should help with the fleas in the carpets, etc. I always swear by Brewers Yeast tablets; you...
Coffee Filters Lose Their Shape?
I had a large margarine container that was empty and discovered that the large coffee filters fit inside it perfectly! The lid keeps them covered and clean. Its so much better than having them in the flimsy plastic bag theyre sold in.
Use Head Lamp for Hand Sewing
Another great use for these lamps is, if youre walking at night, it lights your way and leaves your hands free. Plus it makes you more visible to traffic. Being disabled, it takes me longer to cross the street, so I wear mine at night when I go across the street...
Survey Sites That Pay?
Avoid SurveySpot and Toluna, they are total rip-offs. You start a survey, answer a lot of questions, then they say you dont fit what theyre looking for, and award you nothing. This is after youve answered enough questions that youve given them usable data. I...
Cleaning with Rubbing Alcohol
Does the kind of alcohol make a difference? I tried cleaning my bathroom mirrors and a couple of windows with alcohol & they came out very streaky & looked terrible. I had to do the job over with something else.
A Garbage Bag Dispenser
Very cool idea! Ive been having the rollaway bags problem too & I am going to look for a container I can adapt for this! Thanks for this idea!
Travel with Medications in Original Containers
This is very good advice; I was surprised the first time I heard how much trouble you can have when carrying unidentified meds. Heres a suggestion for pills & capsules that come in plastic bottles; I have found that the Rx label is usually peelable & will come...
Use Epsom Salts for Dog's Itchy Skin
Thanks for posting this tip! I dont have the problem right now with my pets (3 cats at this time), but I will remember this for the future. Thanks also to the people who suggested fish oil. These two suggestions are great because they are natural, non-chemical...
Repairing an Electric Fan?
With the fan unplugged, remove the grill, and put a drop or two of 3-in-1 oil on the fan shaft and let it run inward toward the motor. Give the blades a spin manually and clean off any dust and gunk on the blades and motor housing. Wash the grill while its...
Kidney Stone Diet?
I had one bout with kidney stones - 10-30-96, Ill never forget that day. Ive never experienced the pain of giving birth, but I think a kidney stone is the worst pain in the world. The urologist who treated me recommended I drink cranberry juice. I have drunk...
Paint Color Advice for a Blue and White Bathroom?
A lighter shade of the blue in your countertop would look nice on the walls. Blue is a calming color and using different strengths of the same color is a tried and true practice. Accessories (towels, tissue, mats, seat covers, shower curtains, containers, cups...
Storing an Ironing Board in a Small Apartment?
There are hooks to hang an ironing board on the back of a door, available in home centers and hardware stores. You could also slide it under a bed.
Use Rag Wrapped Squeegee to Clean Walls
That should be wrung out; rung is for bells. You wring out cloth, and ring bells; the cloth was wrung, a bell was rung. Good cleaning tip!
Make a Wind Chime with Old Beads and...
Its very pretty! I know I have plenty of odd things to use around here, including a glass windchime I bought about 45 years ago that broke apart, mainly because the strings deteriorated. Your idea to use wire is excellent! Im looking forward to using this idea...
What Can I Use to Weight a Doll?
Never use food items like rice, beans, popcorn, they attract bugs and vermin and eventually will rot. Sometimes they even contain insect eggs that could hatch. Try the marbles or stones used in vases, aquarium pebbles, washed and dried pebbles from your own...
Dryer Sheet Air Freshener
I was about to post the pertinent paragraphs from my previous posting, but I see they are already linked to this post. PLEASE DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS IN YOUR A/C SYSTEMS, BEHIND FANS OR IN ANY SIMILAR WAY!!! THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA! The chemicals...
Dryer Sheet Air Freshener
People! Please do not use fabric softener sheets as air fresheners in any way. Fabric softeners and sheets contain harmful chemicals that you should not breathe. You do not want to disperse these chemicals into the air. The fragrances in detergents and fabric...
Dryer Sheet Air Freshener
For some reason the link does not post properly: after /advice it should be /possessions/2003/03/18/ (without the quotation marks, of course).
Removing Sharpie from Plastic Headlamp Lenses?
I have had luck removing Sharpie ink with regular isopropyl alcohol from the grocery store or any drugstore chain. It doesnt harm most surfaces, and usually takes all the ink off.
Where Can I Buy Microwavable Plates?
I agree that glass or ceramic is safer and better, to avoid the sharing chemicals issue. However, if you want plastic, the Miles Kimball catalog sells a set of 4 plastic, 9 3/4 diameter microwave safe plates for $8.99, Item #325148. Their toll free # is 1-800...
Reuse Junk Mail Envelopes
Be sure to cover or black out any pre-printed bar code at the bottom of those envelopes (below the address area); otherwise the postal machines will scan the code and deliver them to the original addressee, not your intended addressee.
Ten More Questions You Always Wanted to Ask...
JustPlainJo, you are amazing! Thank you for your uplifting and candid posting. Yes, you are beautiful, in every way. I admire your spirit and independence. Maybe someday there will be a medical solution to your visual problem, and I hope you take advantage...
Get More Toothpaste by Turning It Upside Down
I dont understand this tip at all. Toothpaste comes in tubes, not bottles. What does turning it upside down do for it?
Making Ice Cream Cone Christmas Tree Ornaments?
It sounds to me like they were dipped in decoupage plastic. Just be careful that little kids and animals dont try to eat them, whatever you use.
Make Knife Holder from Old Spools
Im having trouble picturing this, can you post a photo? Also, its been ages since we could buy thread on wooden spools, theyre all plastic now. Will plastic spools work?
Removing Rust from Metal?
Depending on the size of the item & how severely rusted: a pencil eraser (or old-time ink or typewriter eraser, the kind with the abrasive in it); rub with various grades of emery cloth; wipe with WD-40; grind off with Dremel tool. Large tools and garden tools...
Mosquito Repellent Recipes?
That sounds like a Jerry Baker concoction! Its probably in one of his books, which you might find at the public library. Im sure you meant a mosquito repellent for the house or patio, not for your skin. For your skin, some people say Avons Skin-So-Soft works...
Cleaning Well Water Stains from Tub?
Here on Long Island, I sometimes see Barkeepers Friend in the supermarkets. Also try Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Ace or regular hardware stores. If you must send for it (more costly), its available directly from BarkeepersFriend.com. Its also available from...
Motor Oil Stains on Cement?
Cover the oily spots with clay cat litter, which will soak up a lot of the oil. The rest will disappear over time as nature evaporates it. You could also mix some baking soda into the cat litter.
Cleaning Burner Drip Pans?
The best thing is to clean them regularly in dish detergent, and maybe scrub with a Brillo pad, so that food drippings dont cook on. If theyre in bad shape, try soaking a few hours in the sink in water with dish detergent and about 1/2 cup water softener, then...
Looking for 70s Scalloped Corn Recipe?
Heres a recipe I found at the Allrecipes.com website: You could add green peppers to it. Hope this helps. SCALLOPED CORN Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 75 buttery round crackers...
Elliptical is Squeaking?
Other possiblities: a light oil (like 3-in-1 oil), silicone spray, graphite, baby oil, or even cooking spray in a pinch.
Check Fire Code Before Holiday Decorating
Sorry, but I think this is going TOO FAR! People decorate their offices or cubicles with items that are made out of the same materials that holiday decorations consist of, and they dont have to take them down because of fire codes. Every office in the world...
Support Hose Donning Device?
I had something called a sock donner in my hip kit when I had hip replacement surgery this summer. It helped a little, because I was not supposed to bend over, but it was still tough to get my compression stockings on. Mine are knee highs at 30mg - pretty tight...
Fleas on My Cat and Her Kittens?
Once the fleas are gone and the cat and kittens are healthy, try feeding them brewers yeast tablets. I learned this years ago when we went through a bout with fleas here. Some cats willingly eat the brewers yeast tablets; one of mine liked it so much she used...
Shelf Life of Swanson Chicken Broth in Cartons?
Definitely freeze it in covered plastic containers (leaving room for expansion at the top), or in ice cube trays (but pop them into closed plastic bags so the broth doesnt absorb odors or that freezer taste). Use the broth (diluted with water if youre concerned...
Shopping for White Mini Lights?
My favorite website for bulbs, especially Christmas bulbs, is 1000Bulbs.com. They carry clear mini lights in 10, 15, 20 count and up. Here is a link to that page on their website: http://1000bulbs.com/category/green-wire-clear-christmas-mini-light-strings/. They...
How Do I Keep Bra Underwire From Poking Out?
Frankly, I regard underwire bras as medieval instruments of torture! I have had good luck with the Platex 18-hour bras. Unfortunately, after a while, any bra gets stretched out and adjusting the straps or using the next row of eyes no longer works. It seems...
How Do I Spice Up a Mushroom Meatball Recipe?
One of my favorites is Summer Savory - a herb that adds great flavor to many recipes. Its hard to find in stores, so you can order it from Penzeys. Use about one-half teaspoon for 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of meat. I like to break it down a little further than it is...
Caring for Furniture
Please understand that theres not enough information here. These tips are good, but the way theyre worded, some of these tips are confusing and dont make sense. For example: Never place pots on surfaces or electrical appliances should specify plastic or laminate...
Fixing Over Spiced Spaghetti Sauce
Add cans of plain, no-salt-added tomato sauce to stretch your sauce. Taste after adding each canfull until you reach the point where the result tastes okay.
Shopping for Open Bottom Bells for Christmas?
I found some lovely plastic bells in metallic colors at a Family Dollar store a couple of years ago. They were open, without clappers, and about 3 high.
Stain Color Suggestions for Kitchen Cabinets?
Your cabinets are beautiful! Please leave them alone and paint the walls instead, as other posters have suggested. Add some accessories in primary colors (red, blue or yellow) for the pop. Please dont ruin such lovely wooden cabinets by staining or painting...
Inexpensive and Weatherproof Outdoor Christmas Tree Decorations?
If some of your grocery items come with round plastic lids in various colors, you can save them; punch a hole near the rim and tie to the tree with thin wire or ribbon. These make instant ornaments, and can be left plain, or can be painted with markers or possibly...
Throw Rug Stains On Linoleum?
This might fade by itself with time. Something similar happened to me years ago. I have metal kitchen cabinets covered with clear birch printed Contac plastic. One Christmas time, I attached strips of red gift tie ribbon to the doors to form a border around...
Help For Ostomy Supplies?
Since you appear to have access to a computer, look up the companies that make your ostomy supplies and see if they have Patient Assistance Programs. Youll have to print out a form and send some documentation, but some companies will send these items and prescription...
Cleaning Aluminum Siding?
A contractor who does professional power washing can get the siding clean, and even remove mildew. If you want to try it yourself, get a professional strength cleaner (which comes in environmentally safe formulas that do not harm plants, grass or bushes), and...
Neutered Male Cat Spraying In The House?
This is a behavioral issue and can be resolved with thoughtful patience and care. Try to remember what was going on when the cat began to do this - perhaps he was disturbed by some change in the household routine, or issues have developed between him and one...
Snowmen Made from Creamer Bottles?
You could stuff the bottles with the cotton stuffing from pill bottles, scraps of polyester pillow stuffing, white rags (old t-shirts, etc.), or even foam packing peanuts. If the bottles are translucent (frosty looking) and not actually transparent, the packing...
Dryer Sheets For Pet Hair Maintenance?
Every time I see this thing about using dryer sheets on pets I write back, imploring people not to use them. They are full of toxic chemicals. We should not even be using them. I finally contributed a tip on this, which will hopefully appear in this newsletter...
What Breed is My Dog?
I think its at least half Golden Retriever, but I dont have any ideas about the rest.
Websites Offering Free Computer Software Classes?
Go back to the library and look over their selection of books on Word. You should be able to find one that fits your needs, is clear to you, and lets you build on your knowledge step by step. Take it home and work with it on your computer. Try a few books until...
Repairing Plastic Bins
What is spray-on liquid tape? Where can you buy that? Can you mention the brand name? This sounds like the answer to a lot of plastic repairs, and Id like to try it. Thanks.
Left-Right Christmas Gift Exchange
About 20+ years ago, my late mother and I were with a large family gathering at Christmastime, and we did this game. Toward the end, I ended up with something I really liked (a red plastic Christmas bathroom set, with cup, soapdish and toothbrush holder, with...
Use Microwave To Refresh Masking Tape
What a great tip! I have been so frustrated with masking tape, that I turned instead to freezer tape, which is very similar but seems to be problem free. I suspect I might have a hard time finding freezer tape the next time I need a new roll, but I have an...
Write Directions in Large Print
Save on the tedious hand writing by just copying the directions to a Word doc. Highlight the whole thing and change the font size to a larger size. You can also make them bold by clicking on bold while theyre highlighted. Then print the directions on the back...
Beaded Bracelets
Theyre very pretty, but I dont understand this part of the directions: After you add your beads, take another eye pin and place the eye pin side down onto the first eye pin. The pin should fall onto the beads. Take your pliers and carefully bend it into a hoop...
Use Potholder to Store Rasp Grater
I happened to have a thick plastic sleeve from somewhere which works perfectly to store a similar grater that I have. It really avoids scraped knuckles when reaching for something nearby in the drawer.
Taco Lasagna
This recipe doesnt state the measurements for the ingredients! Without guidelines its hard to know what proportions to use, or what size pan to bake it in.
Substituting Evaporated Milk for Whole Milk in Recipes?
It usually says right on the can that mixing the evap with an equal quantity of water produces milk that is not below the standards for regular whole milk. The 1:1 ratio is best when replacing milk in a recipe, and undiluted evap works well most of the time...
Use Boards to Slide Boxes Down Stairs
This brought back memories for me! When I was a child, my father had a vending machine business, which he ran from our home. Deliveries of cartons of candies and other items came to our house, and were stored in our cellar. My father built storage shelving...
Recipe for Lubeley's Deep Crumb Coffee Cake?
This cake is half crumbs and half cake. I dont know if its like the one you remember, but it sure is good. One of my cousins served this at a family gathering about 25 years ago. I asked her for the recipe, which she got from her sister, also my cousin (of...
Mix Pie Ingredients In Ziptop Bag
I always stir the flour and spices together in a small bowl until theyre mixed thoroughly, then sprinkle the mixture over each layer of apple slices in the pie crust. No need to waste a baggie.
Removing the Yellow Cast from Stored White Clothing?
If you cant find bluing in the stores, the Vermont Country Store sells liquid bluing: Mrs. Stewarts Bluing, $10.90 for 2 eight-ounce bottles, plus a laundry instruction booklet. Just go to the website: www.vermontcountrystore.com and put bluing in the search...
Removing the Yellow Cast from Stored White Clothing?
When I copied and saved info on this tip, I discovered another tip posted on 12-29-10 that I had saved: a TF member used a product called Zout to remove blood stains, and also to remove red dye that had transferred to another item. It sounds like this might...
Seeking Home Cleaning and Organizing Tips?
In my area there are several organizations that send plastic bags to the house with a note saying what day (usually within a week or two) they will be around to collect donated items. They usually list the kinds of things they need or accept. They are usually...
Use for Used Fabric Softener Sheets?
Please throw them away! Then, read my post on the dangerous chemicals in these things (and in fabric softeners, laundry detergents, and just about everything else). Title: Warning About Dryer Sheets And Pets AOL Link You do not want to allow these chemicals...
Safe Homemade Computer Screen Cleaner?
Plain water on a soft cloth is all you need. Make sure the cloth is damp, not dripping. Rub gently on any dried up spots and they will soon come off. At the worst, you might need a drop of earth-friendly dish soap to loosen something. Then rinse with plain...
Vaseline Hairball Remedy
Petroleum? Please think twice about this one. Years ago we didnt know better, about a lot of things. I dont think the same vet would recommend petroleum jelly any more. Please use a natural hairball remedy for your cats - you really dont want them to ingest...
Homemade Bath Oil Beads
Thank you, Berrybee! I was concerned about the Borax, too. I wonder if there is a safe substitute for it, that would work with this recipe? I do like the idea of homemade bath oil beads, but would like to avoid the Borax.
Store Freezer Items Outside in Cold Weather
My neighbor recently had to do this when his refrigerator went on the blink. He had to put his lactose-free milk outside, and then take it in periodically before it froze, and put it out again before it got warm! LOL! He put other food outside in insulated...
Paint Color Ideas for a Mudroom?
A sunny yellow would brighten the mudroom a lot. You would feel like you were entering the sunshine even before going outside, or that it was following you as you go back inside.
Wall and Refrigerator Colors for a 50s Vintage Look Kitchen?
I like the idea of the red fridge and pale yellow walls, too. If you get a yellow fridge, perhaps aqua would work for the walls? Aqua and turquoise, which is a deeper version of the same color, were very popular in the 50s. Otherwise, the dove gray suggestion...
Buying Tea Light Candles in Bulk?
I would try dollar stores, Michaels or AC Moore or other crafts stores, flea markets, garage sales, and thrift shops.
What Breed is My Dog?
Hi Pamela - I was looking at the Lonely Questions to see if I could answer any, and I think your dog may be mixed partially with American Pit Bull Terrier. I first thought of Staffordshire Terrier and looked at the Wikipedia articles. Theres a picture of a...
AM/FM Radio Reviews?
There is a company called C. Crane that sells a wide variety of radios. Theyre a little pricy, but get excellent reviews. They also run sales from time to time for what they call orphan products, returns which they have refurbished and guarantee. As someone...
