May 27, 2011

Wooden Tie/Belt HolderWith a simple jigsaw you can make this beautiful tie/belt holder. Every father who wears ties would be proud to display them on this wooden holder, knowing it was made especially for him.

 

Wildlife: Look Who Came to DinnerOur cat has her own house, in fact it is a condo and at times she has visitors. I don't think this one was probably invited but she isn't particular and shares with all.

 

Freshening Dresser DrawersPlace fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.

 

My Frugal Life: Disguising Generic ItemsMy husband insists on buying name brand foods, etc. He thinks the generic brand of food is "nasty tasting". I can agree with him on a few items (very few), but I am a penny-pincher!

 

Scenery: Prayer Tower on a Stormy NightMy daughter just graduated from technical school and they held their graduation at the Oral Roberts University in Tulsa.

 

Donovan (Cat)Here's Donovan sleeping with a friend. We have moved 3 times in the past 2 years and still have one more move to go! I guess Donovan feels he needs a friend to sleep with during the day.

 

Stabilizing an EtagereI recently got a nice etagere for the bathroom. However, I live in an older apartment where the floor tends to slant.

 

Organizing Lids in CupboardI hate looking for things in a crowded cupboard. I fought "lids" for years. One day, I put a drawer silverware holder in the cupboard and simply placed my griddles and lids sideways in the divisions and have had no problems with them sliding around since then.

 

Dad's Boo-Boo BoxWith Father's Day coming, it may be a good time to think "outside the box". Everyone should have a first aid kit close at hand and if your dad doesn't, why not make him one? With just a few supplies, you can come to his rescue by making him his very own Boo-Boo box to keep in his car or the house.

 

Avoid "Death by GPS!"Don't (pardon the pun) blindly follow your GPS, especially if you're traveling in remote areas. A Canadian couple, Albert and Rita Chretien, learned that lesson the hard way.

 

Cats Scratching Furniture?What are some ways to make cats not scratch furniture? I have tried sprays, tape, etc. Any suggestions?

 

Potting Soil Disposal?Can I spread used potting soil on my lawn?

 

Trying to Achieve a Pewter Effect on Cabinet Handles?I would like to know what will happen to stainless steel cabinet hardware if heated very hot and dipped in oil? I am especially interested in the resulting color.

 

Circuit Breaker for Pool Filter Keeps Tripping?One circuit breaker is for the pool filter, it was working fine and now it keeps tripping. I unplugged the filter and it is still tripping? What is wrong with it?

 

Amperage Limits of MCB Circuits?If you have a 3 phase 16amp mcb how many amps does it actually take to trip it? This may sound like an odd question, but under a fault at what amperage does it trip? It's not 16.

 

Removing Hard Water Stains from Toilet Bowl?How do I remove or keep hard water stains from my toilet?

 

Hydrogen Peroxide Denture Soak?When soaking dentures, do you use neat hydrogen peroxide or diluted? Have you found it may discolor or fade the color of dentures or no?

 

Paw Print Wallpaper: Waverly #577620?I'm on a search for some very old wallpaper. It was maybe 10 years ago when I bought this. It is Waverly pattern 577620 and is a white background with black paw prints. The coordinating border is pattern 577560. Just need one roll! Thanks for any help!

 

Replacing the Starter Rope on a Pressure Washer?How do I replace the starter rope on an Excel 2500 pressure with a Honda engine?

 

Ideas for Daughter's 13th Birthday Party?I've been looking all over the net, but I only find places for little children. My daughter wants something more for her age. Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can take her? Everything I have found is either a tea cup party or something for little children.

 

Organizations That Assist Low Income Families Get Free Furniture?I am in need of a new bed, some furniture, and most of all a car. My husband is on SSD and I am going through a lot with my health and am not able to work at this time.

 

What Breed is My Dog?Is my dog an American Pit Bull or a Pit mix?

 

Replacement Parts for a Gott 120qt Double Lid Cooler?Who has lid closures parts for a 120gt. Gott marine chest cooler?

 

Using Metal Pans in a Turbo Oven?Can I use a metal pan in the turbo oven to bake a cake?

 

Cleaning an Oven?Any tips on how to make cleaning an oven easier? I normally use Easy Off and rubber gloves and get on my knees and scrub, scrub. Is there a better way? It is not a self cleaning oven.

 

Potty Training an Almost Three Year Old? I am so desperate! My 2yr old does not want to potty train. She continues to go in her pull ups. I tell her to tell mommy when she has to pee or poo, but she will not tell me. She says any and everything else accept for "mommy I have to pee/poo". I need help.

 

Finding Correct On/Off Switch for Older Singer Magic Steam Press 7?The repair shop unable to get the correct On/Off switch replacement. They ordered the correct switch "P/N 28408400" on line part required, it was not the same one and would not fit/work. The iron is about 20 years old.

 

Average Cost of House Cleaning?How much does a house cleaning service cost?

 

Bleaching a Gray Shirt to Make It White?I'm trying bleach my gray shirt, white. It is a name brand shirt if that makes any difference. How much bleach do I use and do I need to use hot water with it? I really need help with this.

 

Shopping for Oxydol in Tennessee?Where can I find Oxydol in Cookeville, TN?

 

Cat Deterrent?How can I discourage stray neighborhood cats from "scenting" my entryway? Their urine smell is gagging me. I'm not home to spritz as they visit.

 

Squirrels vs. Container Garden Veggies?Any ideas on how to keep squirrels from digging up my seeds and small plants from my container gardens? I don't want to scare them from the entire yard, just keep them out of my pots so my veggies can grow!

 

Removing Facial Hair Growth Caused by Medication?I have a problem. I'm 18yrs old. When I was small about 2yrs, I developed asthma, so I have to drink lots of medicine. Now when I have 18yrs it starts having an effect on my face. The hair grows longer on my face like men.