July 18, 2010

Comparing Bush Beans and Pole BeansGreen (Snap) beans are one of the most popular vegetables grown in the garden. Deciding if you should grow the bush or pole varieties depends on a number of factors. Both types have a lot to offer.

 

Books on Loom Knitting Socks?Does anyone know where I can find or buy a book on loom knitting called "I Taught Myself to Loom Knit" by Boyle? Or where to buy a loom knitting book on making socks, with easy instructions?

 

Do Fleas Live on Houseplants?Can fleas come from indoor plants or can they live in them?

 

Making Rigatoni in Advance for a Party?I am making rigatoni for a graduation party. How can you make the pasta ahead and then add the sauce?

 

Cleaning and Repairing Childhood Dolls?I am seeking advice for cleaning dolls (Cabbage Patch and such), as well as old stuffed animals. I recently decided to venture into my parents' attic and found bags of my old stuffed animals and dolls....

 

Rust Coming From Rinse Agent Dispenser in Dishwasher?What causes rust to come from the rinse agent dispenser on a dishwasher?

 

Homemade Wallpaper Remover?Is there an effective homemade wallpaper remover?

 

Shell Craft Advice?I am taking up shellcraft. Can someone tell me what adhesive to use for fixing shells to pottery and smooth wood? Also, do you ever use grout or plaster to cover things and then set the shells into it? Thanks.

 

Copycat Recipe for "Cookies By Design"?I am looking for a copycat recipe for "Cookies by Design". Does anyone have it?

 

Alternative to Zymox Otic for Dog's Ears?My dog has really bad ears. I am in the UK and don't think I can get zymox otic here. Is there an alternative?

 

Soap Does Not Dissolve in Dishwasher?The house we just bought has a small GE stainless steel dishwasher and it will not dissolve the soap. After running the cycle, even twice, the soap is stuck (not dissolved) in the holder. I just want to save water by washing the glasses in the dishwasher. Please help.Java :)

 

Using Cream Cheese Icing Successfully?Can I ice a cake with cream cheese icing successfully?

 

Lyrics for "Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes"?I have been looking for the lyrics for "Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes". Does anyone have an answer. Thanks.

 

Paint Color Advice For Kitchen With Almond Appliances And Oak Cabinets?We live in a home that is all white. I would like to update and have more modern coloring in the home. I'm not good with picking the right colors and would like some help.

 

Flea Deterrent Using Citrus and Murphy's Oil Soap?We have a terrible flea problem, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and my 7 month old daughter. I have read something on using citrus oils to repel fleas. Is it possible to add some to a bucket with water and Murphy's Oil Soap when I mop my wood floors?

 

Harvesting Sweet 100 Tomatoes?How do I harvest Sweet 100 tomatoes? Do I cut the whole bunch of tomatoes off the vine or do I pick them individually?

 

Cleaning a Residual Wine Stain on Dry Clean Only Upholstery?I have a couch that looks and feels like velvet. It is actually 90% polyester and 10% cotton. It had red wind spelled on it. It all came up, but a month later whatever was still on the inside cushion found it's way up to the surface now.

 

Tile Cleaner Safe for Someone With COPD?I have COPD and I can't clean my all tile shower because of odors. I don't have enough ventilation in my bathroom. Any info?

 

Ideas for a Sweet Sixteen Masquerade Party with Theme: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?I'm planning my sweet sixteen birthday party and the theme, I'm dead set on it, is Alice's Adventures In Wonderland masquerade. I need some tips on decorations and other ideas for it. Can anyone help me?

 

Planning Cheap and Healthy Meals?I am new here. I just quit my job to go to school full time and finish my degree. Anyway, I am looking for cheap and healthy meal plans. My husband and I work out a lot, so the healthy part is important. Would love any advice. Thanks!

 

Removing Dried Berries from Car?My SUV was parked outside while we worked on our house. Apparently, some kids thought it would be cute to throw berries on it. The weather was around 100 degrees outside and it was probably several days before we noticed.

 

Pet Urine Stains on Laminate Flooring?I have a laminate floor that is 3 yrs old. I got a new dog and he marks the floor when I leave home. I have wiped up the urine mess every time I come home, but it has left stains on the laminate that seem to be permanent.

 

Money Tree Plant Turning Brown After Fertilizing?I have a money tree plant that I grow inside and it did wonderfully for about a year. Then I decided to put some Miracle Gro in it and it started dying the next day! I only have about 7 stalks left and the big stalks at the bottom have turned brown.

 

Do Houseplants Contribute to Ant Problems?Does having house plants contribute to having an ant problem?

 

Canning Zucchini Relish?If you make zucchini relish and you have your canning jars hot and fill them with hot relish do you still have to put them through another hot bath before or after sealing them?

 

Ideas for an End of Summer Pampering Pool Party?My sister and I want to throw an end of summer pampering pool party. I have a massage therapist and am looking for a manicurist to come, but I need ideas for decorating and food ideas. We want this to be easy and fun. Any ideas welcome!

 

Freezing Cakes?Can you freeze baked cakes in the cake pan or should you remove the cake and wrap in wax or foil to freeze?

 

Shopping for Salt Shaker Stopper Replacements?I am looking for salt shaker stopper replacements. Any ideas?

 

Getting Rid of Meal Bugs in Flour?How do I get rid of meal bugs/worms? I found them in the flour canister? I always keep it sealed. I can't understand where they came from.

 

Shelf Life of Yogurt?How long is yogurt, plain or flavored good for after the expiration date?

 

Making Sugar Free Powdered Sugar?How do I make sugar free powdered sugar from scratch?

 

Skin Lightening Products?What is the cream that you use to increase the fairness of your face?

 

Finding a Shop to Buy My Old Vinyl Records?I have 4 crates of old records ranging from Jazz, Rock and R&B. Where do I find stores to buy them?

 

Building a Cat Tree With Built-in Scratching Areas?How do you build a cat tree with scratchers?

 

Discontinued Wallpaper: Graham and Brown Super Fresco Solitude Fougere, #17821?I am desperate! I cannot finish my kitchen, I need a roll of Graham and Brown Superfresco Solitude Fougere, pattern no. 17821, batch 007. I would be grateful if someone knows where I can get it. Many thanks.

 

Replacing the Pull Chord on a Murray Mower?How do I change the pull cord on my Murray/ Briggs and Stratton 4.0 HP mower (BS model 22701, type3209-01, code 9204025? Thanks. Does the engine need to be completely disassembled?

 

Suggestions for Selling Antiques at a Yard Sale?I had a booth in a small town antique store. I didn't really make any money, but as long as I made enough to cover my rent and expenses, I kept my booth open. As the economy worsened, my booth no longer paid for itself, so I brought everything home.

 

Gag Gifts for Family Reunion?I'm looking for ideas for gag gifts for our family reunion. The categories will include, oldest, youngest, most childen, etc. Any ideas?

 

Removing Hair Dye Stain from Hardwood Floor?How do I get a hair dye stain out of hardwood? I tried soda and vinegar, lemon juice, and peroxide. Any more suggestions?

 

Can I Upgrade This Older Computer?I am cleaning house and have an 11 year old Toshiba laptop that still works. But it only has 64mb of RAM, a CD reader (not writer), and an old floppy drive.

 

Painting Over Bitumastic Paint?I wish to paint an external wall that has been coated with black bitumastic gloss paint. I have tried to paint over it, but the black leaches through. How can I prevent this happening?