December 19, 2009

Towel ApronFor a useful gift that is easy and inexpensive, try this towel apron. I love giving them and using mine.

 

In Memory Of Keesha (Keeshound/Shepherd Mix)Keesha was a 15 year old Keeshound/Shepherd mix. We bought her from a breeder in 1995. She loved to cuddle and be close to her family. She also loved to chase critters out of her yard. Keesha passed away on November 11, 2009.

 

Christmas Card Ball OrnamentBall shaped tree decoration made from recycled Christmas cards. Draw a circle 1 and one quarter inches in diameter on a piece of cardboard

 

Suzie (Bullmastiff)Suzie is a three year old Bullmastiff. She likes to run with me. She was absolutely the best friend I ever had.

 

Holiday Candy WreathWreath made of individually twisted end wrapped candies. Cut pieces of curling ribbon approximately 8 inches each.

 

Spraying Cat?My boyfriend's male cat sprays in our house, mostly on my boyfriend's clothes and shoes or anything that was outside with another scent. My boyfriend does not want to pay to get him fixed, so what else can I do? I am so frustrated with the odor. Can someone please help.

 

Lavender Oils for Homemade Neck Warmers?Where do you purchase lavender oils to use in homemade neck warmers? Thank you for your suggestions.

 

Cleaning Non-stick Muffin Pans?How do I clean some old non-stick muffin pans?

 

Dull Hardwood Floors?What hardwood floor cleaner really works for cleaning up a wood floor that appears dull and has residue on it? I can't refinish it right now.

 

Uses for Plastic Coffee Containers?I hate throwing containers away, but what else can I do with all the blue plastic Maxwell House and red Folgers coffee containers, besides hiding craft supplies in them?

 

Crocheted Rug from Strips of Sheets?How do I crochet a rug out of sheets? I could not find it on the website in the way I would understand.

 

How Do I Soften Hard Table Salt?I have some regular table salt that became hard. Is there a way I can get it back to its normal state?

 

Stains on an Old Linen Napkin?I have antique linen napkins and place mats that are a natural linen color. They were stained many years ago. I would like to clean them and am concerned about damaging them. Any suggestions?

 

Creating a Budget and Sticking To It?How do you make a budget and stick with it?

 

Dragees (Silver Ball) Cookie and Cake Decorations?Is anyone else having trouble finding "dragees"? These are the little silver balls for cookies and cake decorating.

 

Fuse Blows When Using Heatpump in Heat Mode?The fuse on the electrical board at my home that controls the air conditioner/heater (heatpump) trips off within 30 minutes of my turning it on. It was working fine in the cooling mode. What could be the problem? How do I change the fuse?

 

Gluing Rhinestones to Fabric?Can someone tell me the best kind of glue to use to attach small rhinestones to fabric? This is an item which will be washed in cold water, if that makes a difference. Thanks.

 

Fixing Plastic Scissors Handle?I have had this little cheap pair of scissors for years, as you can see they are broken. I have bought so may pairs of scissors just like these, they are cuticle scissors. They came in a cheap nail care kit my mother found a very long time ago...

 

Vinyl Flooring On Hardwood Flooring?How do you remove vinyl tile and glue from hardwoods?

 

Purse Safety Straps?Where can I find purse safety straps?

 

Bisquick Date Nut Bar Recipe?I am looking for an old recipe that came out in a free little paperback booklet from Bisquick about 40-50 years ago. My mom made these cookies bars called "Date Nut Bars".

 

Block Yeast for Septic System?Does anyone know where I can purchase block yeast, not powder, for my septic tank?

 

Wrapping Awkward Items?How do you wrap a small odd shaped gift? I bought some HotWheel cars, and the packaging makes it very hard to look nice. Short of taking the cars out of the package, I'm at a loss, they look like a jumbled mess.

 

Best Clothing Styles for Different Body Types?I have short, heavy legs. I hate it. I often wear high heels and a long skirt to cover them. I can't wear a pair of skinny jeans or any jeans, because I feel people will look at my short legs.

 

What Color Sofa Should I Get?I'm decorating a new living room and want the feel to be slightly modern, but still somewhat grownup. What color couch set, other than black will match with brown carpet?

 

Flying Bugs on Houseplants?How do I kill the small black flying bugs that are in my houseplants?