October 3, 2009

Dottie (Jack Russell/Beagle/Chihuahua)Dottie is 10 weeks old. She is a Jack Russell, Beagle, Chihuahua mix. We got Dottie about 3 weeks ago, she already has a great little personality.

 

Dipstick The CatDipstick is 2 months old. We did not get it - it got us. Dipstick sits in the garden under the squash leaves and hides. Dipstick lives under the porch with it's mother. Mama Cat just showed up one day!

 

When are Huckleberries Ripe?I would like to know how to tell when huckleberries are ripe.

 

Cartridge Fountain Pen Won't Write?I have a fountain pen that won't write. I've rinsed out every molecule of dried ink; I've soaked the nib in water and even dipped it in alcohol. When I attach an ink cartridge and squeeze it, the point still doesn't show a drop of ink. Has anyone solved this problem?

 

Is Gaslight Brick II Wallboard Fireproof?Is gaslight brick II fireproof?

 

Getting Used Lawnmowers for Free?How do I find old or used lawnmowers to have for free?

 

Sun Made Vinyl Couch Feel Sticky?We got a vinyl couch and it sat on a trailer in the hot sun for awhile and now it is sticky. Do you know what we can use to get the sticky off?

 

Growing Bee Balm from Seed?Are there seed pods on a bee balm plant and can I start a new plant from them? Thanks.

 

Saving Zinnia Seeds?I would like to know how to collect zinnia seeds from the flower heads?

 

Spray Painting Formica Tabletops?I found some old Formica tables; can I spray paint them black?

 

Need The Right Kind Of Glue?I like to use spray glue/adhesive in various arts and craft projects. But I was wondering what would be the equivalent glue in a liquid or spreadable form? Would be much cheaper and be usable in situations where you wouldn't want to spray.

 

Installing Self-Stick Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles?I have a tile backsplash in my kitchen that I do not like. I want to cover it up, but removing the tile is impossible.

 

Removing UV Pen Ink from Skin?My son drew on his hands with permanent UV pen. It is supposed to be used for marking property? How do I get it off?

 

What Breed is My Dog?What breed is my dog? Her name is Bella, she is 6 months old in this picture. I've heard so many different breeds, but I have no clue.

 

Collecting Social Security Benefits?Is age 62 the best time to start drawing my Social Security? I turn 62 in January. I am sort of semi-retired, what would be best for the long haul? Advise please.

 

Cheap Quilting Materials?A couple of friends and I make kids quilts for the hospital. We have been buying our fabric at Walmart which is less than half the price of other fabric stores. We have found out that Walmart is discontinuing fabric in all their stores.

 

Waffle Topping Recipes?I manage a Waffle Bakery and I am looking for easy toppings for my waffles. Any ideas or tips?

 

Stains in Toilet?I cannot get a brown stain out from right underneath the toilet bowl rim. It goes around a large portion of the bowl. I suspect the porcelain was not finished properly (coated) and is still porous.

 

Discount Food Stores in Northern VA?Does anyone know of any discount type food stores around Northern VA?