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Installing Crown MoldingThis is a page about installing crown molding. Crown molding can add a very nice look to just about any room. It can be installed quickly and easily and will update the room to look much better.
Baking BreadThis is a page about baking bread. Baking fresh bread at home is wonderful, whether you use a bread machine or not.
Making a Duct Tape PurseThis is a page about making a duct tape purse. A duct tape purse is easy to put together and looks great too. Use these helpful hints and suggestions for making your duct tape purse.
Preventing Colds and FluRussell Greenfield, M.D. has some handy tips to keep yourself cold and fly free this winter. Be sure to watch the related videos for more information about colds and the flu.
Jump Starting a PriusThis video has instruction for how to jump start a Prius. The video is made by a Toyota service professional.
Getting All the Lotion Out of BottleI have done this several times for bottles of things I have around the house, when I just can't seem to get the last bit of lotion, shampoo, conditioner, or whatever the case may be out the bottle.
Ask Pharmacist Or Doctor For Acne PreventionWhen you have fairly severe acne, the first thing to do is to see a doctor. There are so many wonderful treatments that actually work that it is wise to get expert advice right off the mark.
Tea Tree Shampoo for Dogs with Yeasty Skin BuildupI have a German Shepherd that has to have baths due to a yeast situation on her coat, etc. I have to get her bathed and have it be efficient. I have tried bathing by putting shampoo on a dry coat. That never works. The next time, here is what I did. Keep in mind this recipe is for dogs:
Removing Odors From ShoesIf you have someone who has sweaty feet all the time, here is a solution to get rid of the smell in their shoes. Throw shoes in the washer. Once dry, double bag them and put in the freezer overnight.
Bamboo Skewer For Round Knitting LoomsI have a set of round looms and am now knitting a project on them. I have long since misplaced the "stick" that comes with the kit and I have used several substitutes such as a piece of metal stick or a knitting needle.
Baby Gorilla (Buffalo Zoo)This was a cute photo taken at Buffalo Zoo of a baby Gorilla.
Garden: AmaryllisThis amaryllis was a Christmas gift from several years ago. It continues to add beauty to our home each winter. I love giving and receiving Amaryllis bulbs as gifts because they last long past the holiday season.
Kindle and iPad For Reading BooksDue to not being able to hold a book especially in bed due to my arthritis I bought my first Kindle. Because it was the first one, I had to have a light on to read so I purchased an iPad.
Cranberry ChickenThis recipe is easy and it's great for company.
Stitched Valentine's Day CardGive your sweetie a gift from the heart that won't break the bank this year. This card is easy to make and it's design is only limited by your own creativity.
Bandaid ValentinesUse bandaids and have the kids write on the bandaids with marker.
Homemade SoftscrubI prefer this version. I keep a plastic spoon next to the container under my sink and just scoop out a little when I want it. If it's been long enough since I used it that it has dried out, I just add a little more water. I make about a cup of this at a time.
Valentine's Bracelet PurseWhat little girl wouldn't love to get this purse that doubles as a bracelet? Then you fill it with goodies such as candy and you really make them happy. Make one from blues for boys and fill it with candy, tiny toy frogs, trucks, or other toys.
Fertilizing Houseplants?I am a lazy gardener and don't know all that much about fertilizing houseplants. I love to have plants in my house and those that continue to be healthy get to stay and those that prove troublesome get set outside to fend for themselves : )
Sugar Cookie Recipe?Many years ago someone brought cookies to my son's preschool. The cookies were cut-out cookies. They were "raised" and crisp on the outside, but soft in the middle. They looked similar to animal crackers.
Scales on Fig Tree Leaves?What can I spray on my fig tree to get rid of the scales on the leaves? The scales are like little shell.
Maximizing Book Storage?Can you make more space for books by using flat stacks instead of upright rows?
Removing Concrete Sealer from Clothing?How do I get concrete sealant out of slacks?
Yardley Lipstick?Does anyone know where I can get dusty rose Yardley lipstick?
Burlap Door Hanger?Does anyone know how to make a burlap door hanger? I saw one in a store I liked, but I don't know how it was made. It was stiff, filled/slightly puffy, and painted. The edges were glued not sewn.
Grandma Brown's Beans?I would like to purchase Grandma Brown's Baked Beans possibly from the factory located in Mexico, New York. Is this at all possible?Thanks.
Computer Instruction Book?What is a really good hard copy book to buy that teaches you how to do shortcuts on the computer? Most of the books I have seen or either too basic or just deal with how to use email, internet, etc.
Will Dog Poop Contaminate Fruit on Orange Trees?Is it good to eat the oranges off the orange tree, if the dog poops near it daily and urinates as well?
Freezing Brussel Sprouts?Do you have to blanch fresh Brussel sprouts before you freeze them?
Discontinued Wallpaper Border: Vintage Market?I am looking for one roll of a discontinued wallpaper border. The book was Blonder and the border's name was Vintage Market. The VIN # 7325B. I am desperate as I am short 7 feet of this border. If I must, I will buy more if one roll is not sold separately. Please help!
Nylon Strip Covered Clothes Hanger?I would like to find the directions to cover a clothes hanger with wide nylon strips. My kids learned to do this in 4-H or school, but I don't know where these directions are. Thank you.
A&P Mac and Cheese Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe for macaroni and cheese that appeared on the back of the A&P elbow macaroni box? it was so good and I would love to have it. Thanks!
Repairing a Pottery Wheel?I have an old Seven Skill SSB-2 electric potters wheel, the mounting grommets have split and I cannot find anywhere to get more. Does anyone have any ideas where to locate replacement parts? Or know if there are any substitution pieces that would save this old wheel.
Refreezing Lobster Tails?Can previously frozen lobster tails be refrozen?
