February 5, 2011

Nilla (Kitten)This is one of my kittens, Nilla. She is 4 months old. She is likely to be distracted and entertained by anything! She was walking by my desk last week, which was a little messy at the time, and my head phones just so happened to be dangling off the side of my desk.

 

What Do You Call a Chihuahua Shih Tzu Cross?I have two dogs and three cats. I want to know if there's a techie term for my Chihuahua Shih Tzu?

 

Removing Smoke Smell From a Car?My interior truck heater caught fire causing smoke damage inside. The fire department put it out with foam. What is the best way to clean interior hard surfaces? How can I clean the upholstered seats and remove the smoke odor?

 

Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes?I have a new pair of Wrangler jeans, on which I have spilt bleach. It has left a small white patch. Can you suggest anything to save my jeans?

 

How Do I Get Rid of Mealy Bugs on House Plants?How do you get rid of mealy bugs on indoor house plants? They got on one plant and now have spread to two other plants.

 

Paint versus Varnish for Finishing Doors and Windows?Which is better, for the doors and windows of a home, paint or varnish?

 

Stopping Leg Cramps?Is there something you can take to help prevent leg cramps?

 

How Much Cabbage Do I Need to Make Cole Slaw for 150 - 200 People?How many heads of cabbage does it take to make cole slaw for 150 to 200 people?

 

Washer Drains But Won't Spin?My Kenmore #110 will not spin; it makes a clicking sound. It does drain.

 

What Can I Use as a Bed for a Visiting Infant?My niece is coming to visit me for a few months and she has a newborn baby (1 month old). What can we use for a bed or should I just buy a bassinet?

 

Finding Vintage Yardley Lipstick?Does Yardley of London make vintage lipstick from the 1960's or 70's? I loved them!

 

Uses for Coffee Grounds?What is the best use for used coffee grounds?

 

Previously House Trained Dog Has Started Peeing in House?I have a 4 year old track rescued Greyhound. She has been a challenge since we got her (her sister is fine). For about 8 months she did really well, then recently started peeing in the house on occasion again.

 

Reusing Leftover Soap Pieces?Can I melt pieces of soap into big bars of soap in the microwave? Thank you.

 

What Can I Use on Laminate Floors That Won't Streak?How do you clean light colored Pergo floors? I have tried mopping with vinegar and with ammonia and even with Pergo cleaner, but there are streaks that show up after a day or so. I've tried the steam mop, but it still streaks. Help!

 

Why Do My African Violets Keep Dying?I need some gardening advice. I'm on my third African violet in less than a year and they keep dying on me. I have the special AV soil and give it plenty of sunlight as well as water, but it doesn't seem to matter, my violets all kick the bucket.

 

Getting Rid Gnats In Litterbox?I have 3 cats and 2 large litter boxes for them and I am having a huge gnat or fruit fly problem. I keep the litters clean and get rid of everything the bugs would like, but they are still here. I want to get rid of the bugs, but not the cats.

 

Restringing a Flapper Door Cable on a Kenmore Ice Maker?Can anyone tell me how to restring the flapper door cable on a Kenmore ice maker?

 

Home Remedies for Fleas?I have 11 cats and 9 dogs. It is too expensive to buy Frontline or the equivalent to get rid of the fleas. I am also on disability so money is tight. How can I get rid of the fleas very cheaply?

 

Hitachi Bread Machine Won't Knead?My Hitachi#HB B201 won't knead. Is it repairable?

 

Buying Essential Oils at a Good Price?Where can I buy affordable essential oils?