April 11, 2010

Wire Twist BraceletOne pattern with many possibilities, just change the beads and weaving material for an altogether different look.

 

Make Sauce With Your Garden TomatoesI read your post (lindainthekitchen) for making sauce out of tomatoes. I never could figure out why everyone removes the juicy part inside and the seeds.

 

Younger Cat Aggressive to Older Cat and Urinating Everywhere?I have 3 fixed cats, 1 older male, an older female, and a 4 year old problem. Runt Head has pushed around and picked on my older female cat to the point where she won't go past the kitchen. She can no longer visit me in the family room or my bedroom.

 

Use Plastic Wrap Under Foil To Avoid Metal Taste?When did it become acceptable to use plastic wrap in the oven? I've noticed several times recently while watching Food Network that the phrase "put it all in a pan, cover with plastic wrap then foil, and put it in the oven for a couple of hours" usually at around 300 degrees F.

 

Pruning Clematis Plants?I planted one clematis root and every fall I cut it all the way down to the ground, and every spring I end up with dozens of new shoots. Is this normal?

 

What is this Plant?Can anyone help identify the name of the plant in the photo?

 

McAlisters Deli Cheesy Broccoli Soup?Does anyone have a recipe for McAlister's Broccoli and Cheese Soup?

 

Repairing a Plastic Zipper That Burst Open?I have a back pack that I really like, but the zipper has been burst by putting too many books in it. The zipper is plastic. Is there anything to do to repair it?

 

Removing Venetian Blinds?I need to remove fabric venetian blinds from brackets to replace pull cord. I can't see any screws. I'm afraid to just pull out (toward me). The blind is very old.

 

Overwintering Calla Lilies?Do calla lily bulbs need to be dug up in the winter?

 

Graduation Party Ideas?My son is graduating. We are serving BBQ and I'm looking for decorating ideas.

 

What is This Plant? (Hoya)I have a houseplant vine and would like to find out the name.

 

Length of Normal Puppy Birthing Process?How long should it take for a litter to be born? I have a mini Aussie. The first pup came at 5.35 am. nothing since. She is 12 lbs over normal weight.

 

Cleaning a Porcelain Sink?I have a alabaster porcelain sink. I really don't know what happened, but there is a white ring mark in the sink. I can't get it out. I'm thinking someone put a pan that was too hot in the sink. How can I remove this white ring?

 

Hydrangeas Not Flowering?I have had 2 hydrangea bushes for years now and they don't bloom. I just have beautiful green leaves every year. They are planted in the open. Every thing around them blooms; lilacs, daffodils, torch lilies, and weigelias, but not them.

 

What is This Plant?Can someone identify this plant? I bought it on sale at a nursery in Maryland and no one knew what it was, but it's very pretty.

 

Grave Site Floral Arrangements?Does anyone have instructions on how to make grave site arrangements?

 

Removing Tape from Paper?How can I remove tape from my car title without tearing it?

 

Craft Uses for Old Jeans?What can I do with denim scraps?

 

Odor Coming from Newly Painted Wall?I recently painted a new wall with a 5 year old latex primer followed by 2 coats of paint. A very disagreeable odor emanates from the wall. I have never had this problem with "old" paint before. Where is the odor coming from?

 

Inexpensive Family Gift Ideas?I am needing ideas for nice, inexpensive gifts for my sister, sister-in-law, and brothers-in-law.

 

Removing Sharpie from Painted Furniture?My friend has a beautiful white desk, but it has Sharpie stains on it. We tried deodorant, hairspray, erasers, water, and soap. Please help me. I need a cheap and easy way to clean them off. Thanks.

 

Moving an Amaryllis Outside After It Blooms?I have an amaryllis that is 3 years old and at least 2 feet tall with multiple blooms. Can I put outside, or should I put in bigger pot first?

 

Cleaning Wool Area Rugs?I have a thick cream wool rug with a long pile. It has gotten very grubby. How do I clean it?

 

Removing Cat Urine Smell From Car Interior?How do you get cat pee scent out of the car on back of the seat?

 

Birds Eating Our Dog's Food?How do I keep birds from getting into my dog's food?

 

Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer?How do I make and use vinegar weed killer?

 

Reinstalling the Clean Delivery Tank on the Hoover Floormate?I just bought a new Hoover Floormate, but after putting it together and removing the "clean delivery tank" I can't get it reinstalled all the way. Anyone else run into this problem with the Floormate? I can't call Customer Service till tomorrow since today is Sunday.

 

Recipes Using Quinoa?My doctor told me to eat more fiber and someone told me to eat quinoa. I looked for some in the grocery store, but couldn't find any. What I need to know is where in the store is it located? I'm also looking for some quinoa recipes, maybe something that I can cook in my crockpot.

 

Removing Sticky Label Residue on Clothes?Does anyone know how I can remove the label glue from the inside of my shoe without ruining the material? Ross sticks their price tags on the inside of the shoe and I've peeled it off and attempted to get all the glue, but the glue inside still sticks to the bottom of my foot.

 

One Skein Crochet Baby Blanket?I'm looking for a pattern for a single skein blankie. It was in Crochet Today. It is an easy baby blankie pattern. Thank you.

 

Getting a Copyright?I would like information on how to copyright and/or patent my card game.

 

Problems With Windows OS Computer at Startup?My computer starts with 2 prompts: