June 9, 2012

Uses for Laundry ScoopsThis page is about uses for laundry scoops. With a new scoop in every bucket or box of detergent, you can end up with extras that can be helpful for many other things.

 

Garden Hose Tips and TricksThis page contains garden hose tips and tricks. An irrigation system is great, but many of us do most of our watering with bulky garden hoses.

 

Repairing a Leaky Water HoseThis page is about repairing a leaky water hose. Before you throw away that hose, there are a few ways you can fix that leak.

 

Recipes Using Salad Dressing MixesThis page contains recipes using salad dressing mixes. A convenient way for quick seasoning of many foods is using dressing mix packets.

 

20+ Clever Crafts Using Toilet Paper TubesThis page contains crafts using toilet paper tubes. Empty tissue paper tubes can be useful in many, fun craft projects.

 

Jello Dessert RecipesThis page contains jello dessert recipes. A good start to many yummy dessert dishes is a package of jello.

 

Fruit Slush RecipesThere are many, wonderful combinations of fruits that can make delicious, slush treats. This page contains fruit slush recipes.

 

Summer Learning TipsThis page contains summer learning tips. When school is out of session, it is good to keep children engaged with fun educational activities.

 

Rainbow CakeMy daughter and I wanted to make a fun cake for her birthday. I wanted there to be a hidden surprise when it was cut into, so I decided to transform a boxed cake mix into a rainbow cake!

 

Shopping for a Clorox Ready Mop?Where can I find a Clorox Ready mop? I need to replace my old Ready mop, it fell apart after many years of use, and I am unable to find a new one. I live in Baltimore Maryland and the internet shows K-Mart as a source. However, K-Mart only carries the cleaner.

 

Value of Encyclopedia Set?I have a 1931 Funk and Wagnall's Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 volume set, in very small print. I would say the books are in very good to excellent condition. Can you please give me an estimate of the value (if there is any).

 

Getting Rid of Parvo Virus in the Yard?When will parvo be gone? Before my dog died of parvo, our grass was over 30cm long, after he died we cut the grass and it was dead. Is the virus still in my yard? It's been 3 months since he died and I want to know what can help get rid of parvo (other than bleach). Thanks:)

 

Cooking for Large Group?I am looking for recipes to feed 40-50 hungry football players before game night. It needs to be cheap and filling!

 

Crafts Using Men's Ties?What can I make or do with lots of men's ties that I have?

 

Planning a Year 6 Formal?I was just wondering if you had any ideas on what to make a year 6 formal look like. My daughter's school is having a year 6 formal at the end of the year. Because I am the head of the parents' group at her school I am in charge of everything from the dances, including the dress code.

 

Bib Style Button Necklace Template?I can't find the pattern for the bib style button necklace. Where can I find one? Thanks.

 

Sugar Free Homemade Lemon Cordial?I am looking for a homemade cordial recipe which is good for diabetics and, of course, sugar free.

 

Finding Gallon Milk Jugs or an Alternative in Africa?Where can one acquire the gallon milk jugs?

 

Removing Skunk Smell from Clothing?Help! My dog got sprayed by a skunk. My clothes still smell! I've tried hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, Dawn, and hanging them on the clothes line for days. Any suggestions?

 

Fixing a Sofa Bed Canvas?The canvas in my sleeper makes too much noise. It's a Legget & Co. system. I already bought a new canvas, but to no avail. It still makes a lot of noise. What can I do to fix it?

 

Value of Waverly Medical Books?I have some old physician's books, without any dates on them. They are called the Waverly books, volumes 1 to 5. Could they be of value?

 

Cleaning Brass?A friend and I have been trying to find the easiest way to clean brass with no results. It is not copper, but brass. Thank you.

 

Discontinued Wallpaper: Imperial Pattern KM4201?I am looking for Imperial brand wallpaper, pattern KM4201, lot #000177063). Is it available anymore?

 

Flea Remedies?My dog has sores from biting at fleas. Will the lemon remedy burn if I put it on her?