November 15, 2009

Boone (Golden Doodle)Boone is 21 months old and is a Golden Retriever / Standard Poodle Mix (Golden Doodle). We adopted Boone when he was about 3 months old.

 

Making Bagels Softer on the OutsideI made my first batch of bagels. They came out great on the inside (soft and chewy), but a little hard on the outside. From the recipe below, how can I modify it to make the outside softer? Thanks.

 

Zeus (Shih Tzu)Zeus is a three year old Shih-tzu. A gift to my daughter from her father and I, and we brought him home when he was about three months old. Zeus loves to play with our cat, Panda Bear.

 

Treating Cat With Kennel Cough?Does anyone know of homemade remedies for cats with kennel cough?

 

Starting a Magnolia from Seed?How do you start a seed after just picking it off a tree? It is a large leaf Magnolia tree.

 

Female Cat Marking on Walls?They younger of my 2 female cats has started spraying on the wall and vents to "mark" her territory. Any suggestions on how I can make her stop?

 

Life Cycle of Petunias?Can you please tell me where to find a picture of the life cycle of petunias? Please.

 

Cleaning Cement Board Siding?We have Hardi board siding on our home and poison ivy has climbed up the side. We have removed the plant, but I cannot seem to get the hairs used by the plant to climb off my siding. I tried Purple Power and a scrub brush. Thanks for any help.

 

DE Pool Filter Tank Not Draining?I have an in-ground gunite pool. I have a DE filter. Despite having a relatively clean pool, I have to clean the filter almost every two months or so. Every time I clean, I release the air on the tank and when I remove the tank lid, the water is automatically drained.

 

Cotton Blanket Stiff After Drying?My boyfriend accidentally dried my 100% cotton winter blanket on high heat instead of low heat like it says on the tag. Now it's as stiff as cardboard. I've tried shaking it out, but it's still very hard and stiff. Is it ruined forever or is there a way I can re-fluff it?

 

Painting Clear Glass Vases Opaque?I apply mosaic pieces to the outside of glass vases. I would like suggestions as to how to paint the interiors, so they are opaque and you don't see the glue.

 

Treating a Dog with Yeast Infection?I have a female Chihuahua that has an yeast infection around her vulva. Several vets have prescribed medications and nothing is helping. It remains raw and very uncomfortable for her. Any ideas what to do for her? I use A and D ointment just to help the burning subside.

 

Removing Tinted Deck Sealer Spill?We had someone waterproof our deck with a stain watersealer. He let some spill on our deck below. We tried muratic acid, but it did not work. Any suggestions?

 

Removing Unknown Stains on Towels?I just bought beautiful hand towels from Williams Sonoma Home for my guest bathroom. They are waffle weave on one side, plush terry on the other and linen colored.

 

Removing Buckles from Carpet Runner?I have a long runner that runs the length of my kitchen. It has recently started to buckle in a few places. What can I do to flatten it down?

 

Getting Rid of Mouse in Car?I have a mouse in my car. How can I get rid of it and also discourage another resident?