February 11, 2012

A Trio of Crochet AngelsWith some yarn or thread, you can make some or all of these pretty angels.

 

Recycled Jean FlowerHere is an easy and fun way to use old and worn out jeans.

 

Valentine Heart Card: A Children's CraftA funky handmade Valentine's card for the young-at-heart, an easy craft for children.

 

Cecilia (Cat)This is a picture of one of our girls, Cecilia, sitting deep in our backyard garden. She spends hours chasing flies and sleeping under the sunflowers. She always keeps a watchful eye out for anyone who dares get close to her flowers.

 

Attach Dog Toy to DoorwayMy dog loves a light stuffed toy hanging from a doorway on a length of elastic at a length that requires her to leap at to snatch at and grab. Then the toy is snapped away by the elastic when she lets go! She loves it, and so do I. It gives her exercise and we never get bored.

 

Treating Common Insect Problems in...If your houseplants have been given all the food, water, and sun they need and they still seem to lack vigor, you may want to inspect them closely for insect pests. Insects and mites can appear on houseplants at any time of the year and they are not always easy to see.

 

Pimento CheeseEveryone loves this and is easy to make. Keeps in refrigerator for several weeks. I love pimento cheese and peanut butter sandwiches. Can be served with snack crackers also.

 

Reducing Noise from Children's Room in an Apartment?I am moving to an apartment (renting). Having 2 young boys and a baby I am worried about the noise they'll make for the downstairs neighbour. How can I insulate their room for noise? I don't want to be a bad neighbour and at the same time I don't want to prohibit my kids from playing.

 

Growing Tomatoes in Containers?What size container and how much soil will I need?

 

Puppy Leaks Urine?I have a 1 year old (we think), 16 pound, mixed breed puppy. She leaks urine constantly, and not just while she's sleeping. We've tried drops we got from a catalog for animals. Does anyone have any ideas beyond medication from the vet?

 

Removing Ink from the Dryer?How do you get pen ink out of a dryer?

 

Getting Paint Off Motorhome?How do I get paint off my motor home? I have used Mr Muscle oven cleaner spray for cold ovens. It worked a treat, but where the old graphics were the paint is stuck solid. Please help.

 

Gramercy Wallpaper: Echo #682831?Does anyone know where I can get Gramercy Echo Wallpaper #682831 and it's matching border #682841? It's a paisley-pinkish, gold green coloring.

 

Buying Sugarfree Peanut Butter?On February 6, 2012 there was a piece about peanut butter. There was an editor note that said "Real peanut butter should only contain peanuts and salt. Be sure to check the ingredients of any brand you buy." Can anyone tell me the name of peanut butter that does not have any sugar?

 

Getting Rid of Fleas?I have a 7 week old Poodle/Chihuahua puppy named Liberace and he has fleas. I used hamster flea spray since I have hamster. It's not working! I give him a bath every day, but there's still fleas.

 

Dye Transferred in the Wash?I just washed for the first time a red sweatshirt with a white embroidered motif, and the colour has run from the red into the white. Can I rescue it, and how can I prevent it happening with the other sweatshirts which are similar (one violet and one jade)...

 

Removing Paint from Kitchen Cabinets?What is the best way to remove paint off of kitchen cupboards?

 

Removing Paint from a Interior Window?Some years back I painted an internal window for privacy reasons and now I want to take the paint off. Is there a simple economical way of doing this please?

 

Seasoning Suggestions for Microwave Fries?Anyone have any seasoning suggestions for microwave fries?