May 6, 2013

Uses for Butcher PaperThis is a page about uses for butcher paper. Butcher paper is not just for wrapping meat, there are many other ways you can use this versatile product.

 

Saving Money on RemodelingThis is a page about saving money on remodeling. Remodeling your home can be very costly.

 

Alger County, Michigan Frugal Travel GuideThis page contains Alger County, Michigan frugal travel guide. Planning a vacation to take advantage low cost attractions takes some research.

 

Finding Free or Low Cost Pet Clinics in...When looking for veterinarian services it helps to find a clinic you can afford. This page is about finding free or low cost pet clinics in California.

 

Michigan Frugal Travel GuideThis page contains frugal travel tips for Michigan. Planning a vacation to take advantage low cost attractions takes some research.

 

Polar Bear Craft Ideas?This page is about polar bear craft ideas. Being creative with recycled household materials can be fun.

 

Green Building and RemodelingThis is a page about green building and remodeling. Green building and remodeling may seem out of your price range, but in fact there are ways to incorporate "green" into your project and not break the bank.

 

Freezing Cooked BeefThis is a page about freezing cooked beef. If you have leftover cooked beef, such as roast, stews, or curries you can freeze the leftovers for a future meal.

 

Saving Money on BeefThis is a page about saving money on beef. The cost of beef is cyclical, but is often a relatively high percentage of your grocery bill.

 

"As Seen on TV" Plant Reviews?This page is about "as seen on TV" plant reviews. Before buying a product you see on television, it helps to do some research on other people's opinions and results.

 

Meat Slicing TipsThis is a page about meat slicing tips. There are a few tricks that will help you slice meat as thick or thin as you like.

 

Students RaguThis is a very simple all together dinner. It is cooked in an electric frying pan. I have an unusually large one and we have a heck of a time putting the cover on.

 

Coconut Oil as Natural DeodorantI have discovered the best kept secret for eliminating underarm odor. It is organic virgin coconut oil. I cook with it as well because it is very nutritious.

 

Hermann Tortoises (Monte Casino Bird Park, South...I took this photo of the three Hermann's tortoises during a visit to the Monte Casino Bird Park.

 

Prevent Onion Powder From CakingI always had trouble with onion powder (and other powders) caking soon after the container was opened. To measure an amount, I would have to gouge out a lump and rub it through a sieve.

 

Getting Rid of Scuff Marks on FloorsTo get rid of a scuff mark on a floor, just re-scuff the same mark with your shoe. I don't know why it works, but it does. Weird, but true.

 

Freezing Banana BreadCut the whole loaf into serving sized pieces. Butter one side or skip this step if you don't butter yours. Cut each slice in half and fold over (if buttered), butter sides in. Wrap each one in Saran Wrap then put the entire sliced loaf into a freezer container.

 

Cleaning Flip FlopsI live in Florida on the beach, where flip flops are pretty much a uniform. When mine get dirty and sort of unmanageable, I either throw them in the wash or put them in the dishwasher.

 

Use a Wet Cloth for Professional Ironing ResultsWhen ironing fabric that is especially wrinkled, wet a cloth, wring it out, and rub it along the fabric as you iron. This method adds a little moisture without making it too wet and works much better than even a steam iron.

 

My First Iris 2013White is not my favorite color for flowers, but Iris is my favorite flower. I wanted to share my first for this season. I'm terrible at keeping my flowers properly labeled. I think this little beauty is Lacy Snowflake.

 

History of the 20th Century Encyclopedias?My husband has a pristine set of History of 20th Century encyclopaedias. I've tried to sell them through various sources, all to no avail! I know things are only worth what someone is prepared to pay for them, but I think they must be useful to somebody?

 

Painting Mahogany Window Frames?I have hardwood window frames (mahogany). I want to paint them gloss white to smarten them up. What is the best way of going about this?

 

Getting a Broken Porcelain Figurine Repaired?Do you know of any porcelain appraisal and repair shops in Solano county where I can get a piece appraised and repaired?

 

Getting Newspaper Print Off Furniture?How do I get printer's ink off furniture?

 

Removing Wite-Out from Coach Purse?How would you clean Wite-Out off your Coach purse?

 

Cleaning Vintage Wedding Dress?How do I clean a 40 year old wedding dress? It has several brown spots.

 

Cleaning a Microwave After a Fire?The inside on the top of my microwave is black. Can anyone tell me how to get it clean? I had a bag catch fire in it while trying to warm up burgers.

 

Freezer and Fridge are Warm?The fan motor died in my previous fridge, so while I am fixing it I am borrowing a full size Kenmore stand up fridge/freezer from a friend who had it sitting in his garage. We brought it to my house on Saturday, and were worried it might not be good from sitting.

 

Singer Sewing Machine Presser Foot Stuck Up?The presser foot is stuck in the up position. The lever will go up and down, but the presser foot does not go down unless I push on it manually.

 

White Cloudy Stain Wood Table?A bottle of Totally Awesome cleaning product was left sitting on the diningroom table. It must have had product on the bottom, because when I removed it there was a black crusty stain. I worked and got the black off and now have this off white cloudy mark. How do I get the table back to normal?

 

CSU Ram Cross Stitch Pattern?I am looking for a CSU Ram's head or anything Rams that is about 30 stitches high and about 30 wide on #14 count.

 

Cleaning Starched Crocheted Angels?I have some angels that are startched that I've had for awhile and they are very dusty. I tried the can of spray air, but it didn't work. Anyone have a suggestion?

 

Removing Superglue from Glasses Lens?I was repairing my eyeglasses' frame with superglue and the dog bumped me which caused a small smudge on the lenses. Is there something that I can remove this with which won't cause scratches?

 

Welbilt ABM 2200-220 Manual?How can I get a manual instruction book for a Welbilt ABM 2200t-220 bread machine? Does anyone know if you can get it in Hebrew?

 

Home Remedy for Fleas on Pet and in House?I need an immediate home remedy for home and dog flea infestation!Its too late at night to go to any store.

 

Decluttering an Office?I really need to declutter my office; that means take down a lot of old pictures. That would free up a lot space I can use for office supplies. My office is very small and would I hang a couple a large pictures.