December 31, 2011

Use Outgrown Long Skirts for PillowcasesAs we outgrew our favorite skirts or long dress, my mom used to cut a pillow case out of it. That way, we kept our favorite skirts longer, and it saved on pillow cases. If you have long skirts, use them for king or queen size pillow cases.

 

Make Adjustments Instead Of ResolutionsEveryone knows the situation. At the beginning of each year, we make resolutions that may rapidly become obsolete or slowly wane as days and months pass.

 

Movie Night Gift PackageTeachers get many small gifts, but how about giving them a night at the movies. This can also be used for the adult that has everything.

 

Peach Ham GlazeI made this peach glaze for the Christmas ham, and we were very pleased with how it turned out.

 

Preventing Fruit from Browning?What other fruits turn brown and how long before they start to turn brown (except apples)? How do you stop fruit from turning brown? What chemicals or other materials can I use to stop the fruit from turning brown?

 

Plastic Wrap Melted on Toaster Oven Door?I had my toaster/convection oven door open and the plastic wrap from some tortilla shells fell on the inside of open door. How can I remove this? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Hammock Made from Six Pack Rings?A few years ago I saw a pattern for a special hammock out of six-pack rings.I have been collecting them. Now I can't find it. Can someone help me out? If so thanks in advanced.

 

Keeping a Foam Bed Topper Flat?I have one of those foam bed toppers on my bed. After I put the sheet on, the foam wrinkles up, almost folds in several different places. Any ideas on how to keep it flat?

 

Can a Ceramic Knife Cause a Plate to Crack?I was using a ceramic knife to cut up a bell pepper on a Corelle Ware plate. Much to my surprise, I turned away for a moment, I heard a 'chink' type noise, and I turned back to the plate and it was cracked down the middle.

 

Removing Gray Stains on Bathroom Tiles?I have some grayish black marks on my tiles. It may be from water getting to the back of them, but I don't think so. The whole tile is still very smooth. Anyone know what caused this, or how to get rid of the stain?

 

Regal K6750 Bread Maker Manual?I need a manual for the Regal K6750 bread maker. Does anyone know where I could get a copy or have one they could copy for me?

 

Using Recycled Newspaper Cat Litter as a Plant Mulch?We stocked up on the pellet-style cat litter that's made from recycled newspapers. Then we realized we don't like it at all, so now we're stuck with most of a large bag and no use for it. Is it OK to use this stuff to mulch house plants and flower beds?

 

Starting Calla Lilies Inside?I live in zone 9 and really want to grow callas. Can I start them indoors to get a good start now (January 1) for spring planting? We get a few days of freezing and have already lost quite a few bulbs planted outside in summer.

 

Removing Coffee Odor from Couch?I spilled coffee on my sofa. I cleaned it, but now it is dry and I still have the odor. Yuck.