April 23, 2011

String BasketI was making a cloth to put on top of my son's end table in the colors to match his room and the fabric raveled easily so I had a whole pile of these threads from the project. I thought "there must be something I can do with these".

 

Removing Moisturizer Stains from Dried Clothing?I accidentally washed a new pair of capris with a small .30 oz size of Burt's Bee's hand salve. I dried the pants in the dryer on permanent press. When I pulled them out I noticed splotches on one of the pockets where the hand salve had been. How do I remove this stain?

 

Why Does New Sink Look Black When Wiped Down?Why is my sink always black when I wipe it with a paper towel? It is a new sink put in by a contractor. Is it stainless steel?

 

How Do I Get Rid of Stink Bug Smell in the House?How do I get rid of stink-bug smell? The odor is in the house. I don't know what it is on. I wonder if we may have stepped on one. This area is having a big problem with stink bugs! It does seem to be dissipating tho. Thanks for any info.

 

Boy's 13th Birthday Party Ideas?My son is turning thirteen in July, I'm going to throw him a surprise birthday party, themed " Bulls basketball party" his favorite player is Derrick Rose. I'm going to rent a Moon Bounce, but I don't know what else I can do to entertain the kids.

 

How Do I Clean Moldy Smell from Top Load Washer?How do I get the moldy smell out of my top loading washing machine?

 

Removing Acrylic Craft Paint From Clothing?How do I take off craft paint on clothes?

 

Can I Use Homemade Laundry Powder in HE Top Load Washer?Please, can anyone give me some advice?I have a brand new HE top loading washing machine being delivered next week and I'm worried if I can use my homemade laundry powder in it.

 

Making Lampe Berger Fragrance?What is the correct amount of scented oil you use for 91% alcohol for a lampe berger? My lamp doesn't get very hot or hardly any scent. I can't afford to buy it already made up!

 

Single Knit Stitch on a Rectangle Knifty Knitter?How do I use a single knit on a long loom? The video supplied shows how to go about doing the first row, but fails to show how to connect the chains and cast off. Can you please help?

 

How Do I Remove Odors from Second Hand Non-washable Clothes?When buying second-hand, non-washable clothes, is there a way to refresh them so they smell like new? Is there a product or procedure that won't hurt the clothing in any way?

 

Murray Riding Mower With New Battery, Plug and Blades Won't Start?My Murray riding mower will not start even with new battery, plug, and blades. What else can I do?

 

How Can I Set the Dye on a Black Cotton Blend Jean Skirt?I have a long black jean skirt made of 78% cotton, 20% polyester, and 2% spandex. I bought this skirt 2 years ago and to this day it still bleeds, I just need to rub my hand over it and my hand turns black.

 

How Can I Fix Dark Wall Paint That is Blotchy Looking?I am painting walls with a dark color and did not prime, so of course it is blotchy. Now what can I do? Help.

 

Can I Use a Portable Bandsaw to Cut Metal?Anyone using a portable bandsaw for cutting metal?

 

How Do I Train a Dog Not to Jump?How do you stop a dog from jumping?

 

Removing Ink From Clothing?I washed and dried light clothing last night. I found them this a.m. with ink stains all over clothes and inside of dryer from a ballpoint pen left in pocket of pants. I cannot get the ink stains off of clothes or dryer.

 

Oil Stains on Clothing?How do I remove oil stains from clothes, without using chemicals, as chemical products affect my breathing? Thanks.