Converting a Garage Into a Guest Room?
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A Gift for a Hospital Patient
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Inexpensive Wedding Centerpieces?
Heres a great inexpensive centerpiece idea that I used for my wedding and havent seen ANYWHERE else yet...I took three boxes (like a shirt box you would use to wrap clothing as a gift), in all different shapes and sizes, and I wrapped 2 in gold foil wrapping...
Use Samples for Travel
Send for free samples for new products, shampoo, hand creams, etc. Most are in small packages and are easy for to take when your travel and take less space. By Islabonita
A Shot Glass Full of Ketchup
Do your kids always put too much ketchup or dip on their plate? Use one of those little liquid medicine measuring cups and give them each their own little portion. By Kim McGrantham
Thrifty Christmas Ornaments?
Take lids from jars such as baby jar or spaghetti jars and glue them together so the inside of the lids are facing outward. Cut pictures from greeting cards from years past or pictures of the family or I even copied pictures that children have drawn and downsized...
Reusing Envelopes
The envelopes that I receive in the mail with bills and such (ones that I dont need the return envelope) I just reuse. I put a label over the clear window portion and use the envelope as I would normally use. This saves on envelopes as well as recycling which...
Reusing Envelopes
This may seem a but overly frugal, but why toss something away thats useful. If you hate buying envelopes, save the ones you get in the mail. Turn then inside out and reuse them. By Ardis Ilene Barnes
Cleaning With Baking Soda
Store bought cleaners have strong chemicals and are harsh especially when I have Asthma. I use baking soda for cleaning everything from the kitchen to the bathroom. By Beachers from West Covina, CA
Squirrel Problem?
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30th Anniversary Gift?
Here are some sites I found with information about toasts. Most of them are for weddings but I think you could get some ideas: http://quotations.about.com/cs/weddingtoasts/a/bls_wed_toasts.htm http://www.hitched.co.uk/speeches/toasts/index.asp http://www.tmclark...
Uses for Tennis Balls?
You can give them to a teacher. They can slice and X in one side of the tennis balls. Then they can put the tennis balls on the ends of chairs so they dont squeak when you move or slide them on the floor. - Michael
Uses for Tennis Balls?
RE: Uses for Tennis balls. Give them to Senior Centers. Many seniors use them on the bottoms of their walkers so they will glide easier. Irene from Nevada
Odd Foods That Can Be Frozen?
Many items can be frozen-cutout cookies, muffins, cake without frosting, peeled bananas, full noodle meals, mashed potatoes and soups. - David
Saving Time While Cooking With A Rice Cooker
Always work next to the stove. You can chop and drop items in pots as you cook them. Saves time and steps. By Robin
Frugal Uses for Packaging Materials: Bubble Wrap and Foam Peanuts?
If youre thinking of making a beanbag chair for your kids, save those packing peanuts to use instead of buying the polystyrene beads they suggest. I recently made one for our kids for the cost of the material. You can also continue to refill as needed, for...
Tour USA Thrifty Style?
Your answer: WALMART! Walmart will let people in campers & RVs stay in their lot for free overnight! Also try state parks for an inexpensive place to stay & camp. - Alekscat the frugal feline
Tour USA Thrifty Style?
Some of the spots that we have visited for very little money are: Grand Canyon - if reservations made far in advance you can walk/ride down into the canyon - Boulder dam - Nevada (good tour and museum) Little Big Horn - Montana have interesting speakers with...
Tour USA Thrifty Style?
Several suggestions: 1) If you are not a member of the Good Sam Club, see if anyone you know has back copies of their monthly magazine, Highways. There is a wealth of ideas in there of places to visit. Also Trailer Life is available at most public libraries...
Pillsbury Orange Walkabouts?
Heres one I found at the Bake Off Site that sounds like the one you are describing. Ring-A-Lings Bertha Jorgensen Oregon Grand Prize Winner in the 1955 Bake-Off¨ Contest Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch--impress your guests with this bakery look...
Recycling vs Too Much Stuff?
Get the book Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern - great book, have bought it for my friends. - I too a fellow pack rat needed to do something. Came across this book while shopping for a Christmas gift. The reason why this book works while others...
Recycling vs Too Much Stuff?
Keep: Things you use a lot now or will use a lot in the future(such as out of season clothes) & things that you truly love & make you happy. Donate: Any usable clothes, utensils, furniture, etc. that could be easily used by someone else or easily repaired...
Recycling vs Too Much Stuff?
If you have that much stuff, consider a garage sale. You can make a few bucks and get rid of some stuff at the same time. You could also take some items to a consignment shop, they sell it for you, and split the profits. Only send to the dump things that cannot...
ISO Decorating Ideas for a H.S. Band Banquet?
If you can find some old band music, it would be cute to fold it into fans or orgami animals with a ribbon on the bottom for each place setting or to make a centerpiece. - Sara
Reupholster Help!
Do yourself a favor and check into www.surefit.com. They have a wide range of slipcovers with very good pricing. Most are machine washable. If you dont want to go that route, check into trade schools who teach upholstery and see if they will take yours on...
Organizing and Cleaning Photos?
I think first, decide how you want to keep them. I use the plastic photo holder pages. Theyre safe, and its easy to change around the photos and the pages, or add more. I keep mine in large 3 ring binders. As for sorting, start by separating them into years...
Organizing and Cleaning Photos?
I had this problem years ago and decided to do something about it. I arranged all my pictures according to years in albums and bought a labeler to put the years on the outside of the album. I made up one album each for my grandkids and put theirs in years. Now...
Getting Perfume Smell Out of Clothing?
I was going to recommend hanging outside, also. Another good way is sprinkle baking soda all over the garment. Put it in a plastic bag for a few days then shake out the baking soda. It should absorb the odors. - Susan
Inexpensive Framing?
Check at Thrift Stores, Flea Markets and Garages sales. Sometimes WalMart or even Office Depot can have some fairly inexpensive frames if they must be new. You can also find nice mats there to fit the pictures. - Sally R.
Storing and Preserving Vegetables?
There are many ways to preserve vegetables. You can freeze, can, dry or pickle them. University web sites and state or county extension sites are a good resource for instructions. There are also many great books on food preservation. Freezing is one of the...
Storing and Preserving Vegetables?
Two more things you can do with leftover veggies besides canning freezing or drying: Put veggies of various kinds in a pot with some herbs & spices and water & boil. You will have veggie stock which you can freeze or can for later! Roast them first & the flavor...
Inexpensive Framing?
I have often picked up really tacky prints in decent frames, and then put my own picture over the print! You can find excellent prices on seasonal stuff at the end of the season -- like Christmas prints in January, for example. - Cassie
Inexpensive Framing?
Besides Flea Markets, yard sales, estate sales and thrift shops, Dollar Stores!!! One in particular called $Tree is my favorite store for just about anything. And if all else fails, go to the lumber yard, get some quarter round & some brads. Measure, saw, nail...
Storing and Preserving Vegetables?
Two more things you can do with leftover veggies besides canning freezing or drying: Put veggies of various kinds in a pot with somes herbs and spices with water and boil. You will have veggie stock which you can freeze or can for later! Roast them first & the...
Storing and Preserving Vegetables?
Some vegetables are pretty cheap year round because they store so well. In some cases, these vegetables are not worth buying in quantities that require you to preserve them. However, I still buy some of these, if the price is very low, and make them last for...
Water Softener Recommendations?
Heres some general information about Watern Softeners: Water softeners work on the principle of ion exchange with salt free ions (sodium & potassium) substituting for calcium and magnesium ions. Once the calcium and magnesium are removed, the water is no longer...
More Water Softening Problems?
This is in response to the question on water softeners. One reader asked if she could install a water softener on her hot water only, because potassium and sodium are not acceptable in her husbands diet. If she is concerned about hypertension, potassium chloride...
More Water Softening Problems?
Heres another salt free system. This one will not work for iron only calcium deposits. Seems to me that if your biggest problem is with the dishwasher, I would try adding vinegar to the rinse cycle. Ive heard there are very good results with hard water problems...
More Water Softening Problems?
An appliance man told me, after I found my glasses to be very foggy when coming from the dishwasher, to use much less detergent... He suggested filling the cups only one quarter full. Dishwasher detergent is very harsh and it pits the glassware. He said the...
Cleaning Brass with KoolAid!
Im interested in the brass cleaning procedure using Koolaid. Is the Koolaid prepared accordingb to package directions? - Duane
Cleaning Brass with KoolAid!
I bet if you use Koolade Lemonade your hands wouldnt get stained.I have to try this, just for the fun factor. - Linne Dodds
Cleaning Brass with KoolAid!
I used the KoolAid straight from the package. It was the old style kind. The kind which you need to add sugar to drink. I doubt if the sugar would add or detract to the process except to make it much stickier. Id leave the sugar out and just pour the KoolAid...
Entertaining a 5 Year Old?
Well, I am a military wife/mom. To say the least we travel often and for long distances. On one trip I had my kids count all the McDonalds and Burger Kings along the highway to see which there were more of. Educational wise - Most electronic stores have...
Entertaining a 5 Year Old?
In response to a readers question about the five year old who doesnt like to color and in need of road trip activities--I have a couple of ideas. Take a covered 9x13 cake pan and fill it with flash cards, small cars (a road map could be taped to the top), small...
Entertaining a 5 Year Old?
Prepare little packages to be opened at intervals. Some can be nutritious treats. Others can be your purchased and homemade toys, games, etc. The thing is that if it is wrapped or packaged up with some fun and mystery, the process of opening it is part of the...
Frugal Kids Party?
I just had a party for my 11 year old. Instead of water balloons, I bought 4 long car washing sponges at the dollar store, cut them in half, filled up a couple pots of water, left the sprinkler running and they had so much fun! Another is a scavenger hunt...
Frugal Kids Party?
I love dollar stores because you can pick up party favors as well as accessories for a dollar. They often have any color you may want. also they sometimes carry Barney or Batman stuff. If not you can always dress up the party with streamers and balloons, cups...
Frugal Kids Party?
Depending on the age group- Let them make place mats out of paper sacks and crayons Let them frost and decorate their own cupcake or cookie (sprinkles of assorted kinds, etc.) Let them shave a balloon with an old bladeless razor Play pin the nose on the...
Frugal Kids Party?
Here are some ideas: Make the cake yourself and then go to the toy store. For a few dollars you can pick up a little figure and or playset of whatever character your child is fond of. Wash these and then arrange them on the cake. Using a toothpick trace out...
Budgeting for Entertainment?
First off, entertainment is important. But its also an easy part of your budget to save money on. When trying to find the right percentage to set aside for entertainment you need to look at whether other parts of your budget are suffering because of how much...
Traveling Tips
When my kids were small, (before handiwipes) I always packed some wet, and some slightly soapy wash clothes in plastic bags. It was easy to clean up in the car, or on the bus. As the kids got older they were the lucky ones who got to clean up before the long...
Traveling Tips
If you have frequent flyer miles but not enough for a trip, use them for an upgrade to first class. These days the seats are very small in coach but the first class seats are nice and roomy for those of us who are a bit larger than normal. - Becca
Traveling Tips
Baby Powder and Sand: Carry baby powder with you to the sandbox or beach. After the children get of the of sand, sprinkle them with the baby powder. It dries up the sand and causes it to fall right off! No more tracking sand in the house or car! - Amy, Garland...
Traveling Tips
Vacation tip: Be sure to turn your main water connection off in the house. I had a toilet tank crack once while I was at home and the water continued to run trying to fill up the tank. Imagine what would have happened if I was away? - Syd Barr
Traveling Tips
Wet Swimsuit Tip: When you travel throw in a few extra zip-lock bags They are great for wet swimsuits, a half-full bottle of shampoo, some animal crackers for the car, or even to fill with ice at the motel to use in the cooler while you drive. - Kate - Waxhaw...
Pop Bottle Fish Mobiles?
There is a great craft site online Danielles Place that gives instructions for one from a pop bottle and another from a Loreal bottle. They are really cute.
Pop Bottle Fish Mobiles?
I saw these made on a craft show once and the secret is a wood-burner to cut the bottle. Other then that, just get crafty! ;-) - Christine Baldwin Spokane WA
Traveling Tips
I use my cars cassette player to read directions for me...I make the tape ahead of time, and start and stop it as needed along the way. This is especially good if someone has given you directions to their home, etc. - Pat
Fire Ants!
The easiest non-toxic remedy is boiling water dumped directly onto the mound. The longest lasting thing is Amdro in conjunction with all of your surrounding neighbors treating as well. If one person does it for a while the ant will move somewhere else nearby...
Fire Ants!
I have found if I pour uncooked grits on and around the mound. The ants will bring the grits down into their hole to eat and it will cause their stomaches to explode. It takes a couple of days to get the group of ants to eat the grits, but it works. - Chris
Fire Ants!
Try pouring boiling water over the nest as you have someone stir it up with a stick to get the hot water into the nest. Watch out for the ants. Pouring gasoline over the nest and then covering it up with a can has worked in the past. My husband says to light...
Fire Ants!
Boiling water annoys the heck out of them! I use this method in my backyard as it does kill the grass! but at least I know its safe for my dog and the birds that I feed - LindaG
Fire Ants!
Regarding the fire ants problem, try sprinkling uncooked grits both around and over the mound without disturbing the ants. Dont sprinkle them right after a rain or when the ground is real wet, though. (When the ants eat the grits, it make them explode.) Remember...
Fire Ants!
General anti-ant stuff (and great advice!) is available from http://www.bugguys.com - Lisa
Fire Ants!
You might also try http://www.orangeguard.com -- their product is supposed to be effective against regular ants, and is supposedly safe enough for food prep areas! But I dont recall if they mentioned FIRE ants... I think I read something recently about spreading...
Fire Ants!
To Clarify.I said I would cover the mounds with an old pan or something to keep the diatomaceous earth, grits, oatmeal or whatever from washing away. I use Hartz 2 in 1carpet powder which does have some poison in it so I keep it covered as I dont want animals...
Cataloging Photos?
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Grease/Oil Stains on Asphalt?
Kitty litter will absorb large grease puddles, but wont remove stains. Ive heard that sprinkling powdered Tide on the stain will soak most of it up, then add water and scrub with a broom, or gently use a pressure washer (careful, you might wash away the driveway...
Grease/Oil Stains on Asphalt?
For grease/oil stains on asphalt you might try Trisodium Phosphate (TSP), available in stores that sell paint, and a stiff bristle brush. -Dineen
Grease/Oil Stains on Asphalt?
OXY CLEAN or SpicnSpan might work on that oil too. But use cat litter first to absorb as much as possible & stomp it in good. - Linne
Grease/Oil Stains on Asphalt?
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Newbie to Frugal Living?
I read the Tightwad Gazette at least once a week to stay inspired. I just bought the Cookmiser and that looks good. - The Harwells
Newbie to Frugal Living?
The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczn is a very comprehensive series of books that include ideas used in her newsletter. You can get volume 1, 2 & 3, or the new book that has all 3 combined. Another good book is The Encyclopedia of Country Living, by Carla Emery...
Newbie to Frugal Living?
Why not start off with HOW thrifty people find books? I recommend that you find the books on living better for less money at the local library. If specific titles you want are not on the shelves, ask if you can reserve them, or get them via interlibrary loan...
Manufacturer's Coupons?
If you have an area nearby that you shop that uses coupons, use that zip code in your coupon requests. I have found that there are restaurants that offer coupons that I normally would not get due to my zip code but do frequent, so I use their zip code in...
Best Computer for My Money?
I have actually found a lot of good information by going to a computer store and talking to a sales representative. Just be sure that you go to the store on a fact finding mission and dont buy a computer until you are ready. Never buy anything as expensive...
Best Computer for My Money?
I have 2 bits of advice about Computer buying. Shop around & buy the service policy for as long a period as you can. We dont buy them on our other things like TVs & radios as they are usually cheaper to donate than repair. Computers are worth the expense as...
Selling Usable Clothing?
I have bought several nice items of gently used clothing from EBay. It is a good way to find cheap clothes that have good wear left in them....and in many sizes (even the very large) For example I won a set of 4 tops for $12.00 (including the shipping) and...
Selling Usable Clothing?
For womens and childrens clothes take them to a Womens Shelter ..check with a local church or the YWCA for where to find them. They are always in need of clothes (especially for the kids) - Britathrt
Selling Usable Clothing?
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Selling Usable Clothing?
If you have any friends that do a lot of yard sales, you might let them sell your things for a percentage of the items they sell. My girlfriend did that and had about 14 ladies she sold for. - Sue
Two Way Heavy Duty Zipper?
Heres a site that I think has what you need. They have all kinds of sewing supplies and a great variety of zippers. Susan
Keeping Cats Off Cars?
We used a water gun - after a while we just pointed it out the door and he would jump off. The only problem is its a convertible and he still has his back claws. I am worried about him tearing the top everytime he jumps off.
Homemade Salsa Recipe?
Heres a great salsa recipe: 3 medium roma tomatoes 1/2 medium onion 4 sprigs of cilantro 2 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice 1 jalapeno pepper Chop to desired consistency. Doreen
Homemade Salsa Recipe?
I just found this great and easy salsa recipe on the internet. I had tomatoes that had to be used up. Fresh Tomato Salsa 1 medium tomato, chopped fine 1/4 red onion, chopped fine 1 small jalapeno pepper , chopped fine 2T. balsamic vinegar 8-10 fresh Basil leaves...
Best Time to Buy Back to School Clothes?
I still say that the real bargains in clothing are at the second hand shops and the tag sales. There are some advantages to second hand clothing that you cannot buy for any price in a retail outlet. 1. You can get clothes that are already wear-tested by...
Best Time to Buy Back to School Clothes?
A lot depends on what youre looking for. Right now with all kinds of sales going on, it would be the time for shirts, blouses, and undergarments. Also think about skirts, dresses, pants [if the school allows them], for the warmer fall and next spring. Heavier...
Extra Back to School Expenses for High School?
It always seems there are plenty of extra expenses when they start school. 1. Student Body Card These range from a few dollars to $35 depending on the school. Some schools require them for entrance to games and clubs. 2. School Pictures Usually these are...
Experiences With AmeriDebt
Update: About 2 years after this post, an attorney from AmeriDebt called and asked me to have my daughter call him. They had read this article. They worked with her on the original charges. She is still working with their program and paying off the original...
Smoke Smell?
We ordered some T-2 to test for our readers and it is very pricey. They double charged us for our order and what we got was a tiny little 2 oz spray bottle (supposed to be 19.95 but was charged 39.95) Ive written to them about it to see. Frankly the little...
Smoke Smell?
If the walls are sheet rock, wash them down with baking soda and water, then paint with a stain blocker mildew inhibitor, I used Kilz, Kmart and Walmart have it, there are other brands available. Make sure you do it on a day that is OK to keep your windows...
Pickle Recipes?
I keep these in my refrigerator all the time. We love them. 2 regular cucumbers 1 large bell pepper (red optional), seeded and cut into 1/2 inch-wide strips 1 medium-size onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons dill seeds 3/4 cup sugar (for diabetics...
Pickle Recipes?
Festive Cinnamon Pickle Rings Peel 15 large cucumbers (a good way to use up those that are large and seedy). Slice 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and remove seeds. A spoon works well for this step. Place cucumber slices in a crock. Mix together 8 1/2 quarts of water...
Pickle Recipes?
Fiery Pickled Onions Ingredients: malt vinegar peppercorns an inch or two of peeled and crushed root ginger dried chilis coriander seeds mustard seeds a few cloves (and/or any other whole spices that take your fancy) small onions or shallots salt instructions...
Pickle Recipes?
Thoroughly wash and salt 1/2 pound of fresh ginger root. Let it stand for a day, then wash again and place in a marinade made of 1 cup rice vinegar, 7 Tbs. water, and 2 1/2 tsp. Sugar. Allow the ginger to marinate for 1 week. It will turn pink. Drained, covered...
Pickle Recipes?
Drain: 2 1/2 cups cooked or canned beets Reserve the juice. Slice the beets. Place them in a fruit jar. Boil: 1/2 cup sharp vinegar 1/2 cup beet juice Add and heat to boiling: 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 peppercorns 1/4 bay leaf (1...
Thrifty Hamburger Pattie Maker
Some other uses for the plastic from Bacon Packages are to separate ice cube trays. Trace ornament or quilt patterns on them. They make great templates. Hmm, now Im thinking that with permanent markers or paints to decorate them we could make ornaments & bookmarks...
Packaging Odds and Ends
Bacon Plastic Use the thin plastic that bacon comes on, wash it with hot soapy water to clean it up good. Cut it in half and use to pat hamburger patties on and then freeze. Your patties will be easy to separate and the plastic can be used and washed over...
Refresh Your House Plants
Place houseplants outdoors during a rain to catch the rainwater. Rainwater will help flush out accumulated salts from tap water, too. By Linda
Using it Up - Lotions, Shampoo, Perfume?
When lip gloss seems almost done but you can see theres more, I put a drop of baby oil in it and shake. No waste. By Betsy Nein
Using it Up - Lotions, Shampoo, Perfume?
When you have the end of a bottle of shampoo, turn the bottle upside down and get the last out, you can use it as hand soap, just add a small amount of water to it and add it to your hand soap container. Even several different kinds of odds/ends of flavors...
Using it Up - Lotions, Shampoo, Perfume?
Im probably not the first to do this, but I got sick of having the feeling that when I tossed that plastic handlotion, shampoo, conditioner,etc, bottle, I was throwing away a lot of product. Now, I cut bottles open and scoop out the remnants into a small sealable...
Recycling Tin Cans
According to: http://www.goerie.com/nietalkintrash/talkin__trash.html It takes 100 years for a tin can to disintegrate.
Add Breadcrumbs To Thicken Sauce
To quickly and easily prepare flour or cornstarch thickening, just put about 1 inch of cool water in small jar, add flour, add more water, then shake vigorously. The thickening is quickly ready, and without lumps. Cathy Berger
Hotmail or Yahoo Newsletter Deliveries
Nothing that we know of, we only send newsletters, no extra mailings. Sometimes deliveries are made to Yahoo and Hotmail, sometimes not. SPAM is such a problem to the industry that many newsletter owners have constant problems trying to keep their lists free...
Root Lilacs?
I recently moved and have 2 lilac bushes in my backyard. One bush was sadly mistreated by the previous owners (they tied their Doberman to it!) and the center branches are dead from the ground up. A neighbor has offered me the use of a tree saw to cut them...
Freezing Squash and Green Beans?
Squash once it hardens does pretty well just keeping it in a cool, dry place. It will keep for a long time that way. If you choose to freeze green beans its best if you blanch them first, then lay them out on a cookie sheet in the freezer till they are frozen...
Ceilings?
Hi Annie, Id recommend one shade lighter or more shades lighter. It makes the room seem larger and the light reflects off the lighter color. It really depends on on how light your rooms are. You can paint ceiling tiles, it works very well. - Susan
Cleaning Artificial Trees?
Walmart carries a spray in both the pump bottle and aerosol can and this works well. You spray it on and let dry. It dusts the leaves as wells as leaves a shine. Works well on baskets as well. When I run out of this stuff I just set my artificial plants or...
How to Use Discarded Suitcases?
I look for them at yard sales for a song. As long as their insides are relatively clean and they close and open satisfactorily, I snap them up. What for? Wonderful storage containers! Christmas decorations, out-of-season clothing, old school mementoes ... whatever...
Black Skirt/White Sofa Help!
Perhaps the Oxi-clean would work. It seems to work wonders on rugs and clothes. Perhaps try a small spot first. - Margaret Margaret
Pine Tree Sap?
If you can wash the fabric, take it off the furniture and use mayonnaise on the spots. Let it soak in then wash with warm water. If you cant remove it, you can try a little WD-40 on the spots. Try in a place that doesnt show too much first. Spray a little on...
Pine Tree Sap?
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Pine Tree Sap?
Id try rubbing some baking soda into the sap. It shouldnt hurt the leather but should loosen it from the surface. Im not sure how much sap is on the leather but Id try this as the least harmful method first. Anything greasy will probably soak in. If the baking...
How to make Homemade Lemonade?
I just squeeze the lemons, take the juice and add water and sugar to taste. Its easy and you can make it as sweet or sour as you like. Aggie
Using Tomatoes
I cook up a lot of sauce with the harvest a batch at a time. I just let it cook all day. Once the tomatoes are mushy I run them through my Foley food mill and it takes out the seeds and skins. Then I add garlic, onion and Italian spices and cook on low so it...
Cat Problem: Old Cat Urinating Everywhere?
If you have more than one cat they will not use the same litter box. I have had the same problem and had to get several litter boxes per vets instructions. - Gloria
Cat Problem: Old Cat Urinating Everywhere?
In answer the cat urination problem: Dont remove the urine with a cleaner that has ammonia in it. This will only encourage them to use the same spot again. Also as cats get older they get fussier so make sure the litter trays are filled regularly, and buy some...
Cat Problem: Old Cat Urinating Everywhere?
Hi, Have had many cats, those elders who have now passed on also had problems with forgetting where the box was. I used vinegar to try and mask the problem,.. worked in areas not heavily soiled w/ urine. Also put a litter box on each floor, easier to them to...
Cat Problem: Old Cat Urinating Everywhere?
How old are your cats? I had that problem when my cat got older and the solution was a larger litter box. I used an under the bed plastic drawer with a cut out so he could walk in. He was 14 years old and very arthritic and could not climb over the side of...
