May 28, 2013

Uses for Paper ClipsThis is a page about uses for paper clips. Paper clips are very handy for other jobs in addition to their main use. They can be used in your craft projects as well.

 

Name Ideas for a Clothing StoreThis page contains name ideas for a clothing store. When opening your own store you want to have a catchy, easy to remember name.

 

Cleaning Wool BlanketsThis page is about cleaning wool blankets. Special care needs to be taken when cleaning blankets of this material.

 

Roasted Zucchini RecipesThis page contains roasted zucchini recipes. Cooking vegetables in the oven can create wonderful flavors without much added fat or moisture.

 

Making Coffee in a PercolatorThis page is about making coffee in a percolator. Whether using the pot on the stove or an electric appliance, this was the most common way to make coffee for a long time.

 

Ezekiel Bread Recipes?This page contains Ezekiel bread recipes. Referenced in the Bible, this is a sprouted grain, yeast free bread.

 

Grubs Eating MarigoldsThis is a page about grubs eating marigolds. The larval stage of certain beetles can attack the roots of your garden plants. There are several methods you can use to get rid of grubs and help save your flowers.

 

Great Pyrenees Breed Information and PhotosThis is a page about Great Pyrenees breed information and photos. This is an old breed long used by shepherds to help guard sheep.

 

Softening Hard BagelsThis page is about softening hard bagels. These boiled and baked breads can sometimes become hard on the outside.

 

Cleaning Dirty Construction Work ClothingAt the end of the day manual labor jobs can leave you with very dirty clothes. This page is about cleaning dirty construction work clothing.

 

1st Birthday Party IdeasA fun event for all to watch the one year old enjoy their first birthday cake. This page contains 1st birthday party ideas.

 

Fox Terrier Breed Information and PhotosThis page contains Fox Terrier breed information and photos. Originally used for flushing foxes, these dogs are now popular as house pets due to their loyalty and skills as watchdogs.

 

Peanut Whirl CookiesThis is a page about peanut whirl cookies. Make these delicious spiral jelly roll style cookies blending the goodness of peanut butter and melted chocolate chips.

 

Cleaning a PercolatorThis page is about cleaning a percolator. Coffee stains can be stubborn to remove from a pot.

 

Getting Ready to Raise ChicksRaising chicks is easier than you think and can be very rewarding. Besides being a fun family activity, your family will also benefit from healthier eggs than you will find at the grocery store.

 

Our Daughter's CactusAwhile back, our daughter picked out a cactus at the hardware store. To be honest, I didn't have high hopes for the cactus' survival. Living in the Northwest, you quickly realize that there are a lot of plants sold in stores that can't actually thrive here with the rainy, chilly, and cloudy weather.

 

Diabetic Dream Blueberry PieThis is a blueberry pie, with whipping cream that has no sugar in it. All of us can benefit from reducing the sugar in our diet. Blueberries have tons of good stuff in them. They are expensive but worth it.

 

Tuffin (Domestic Short Hair Cat)Tuffin was given to me as a gift when she was 6 weeks old.

 

Uses for Bread WrappersI save my empty bread wrappers/bags. They are air tight and very useful. I wrap cheeses, sandwiches, and lunchmeat, with what would usually be thrown out. I start with one bag and stuff the other empty bags inside of the one "first" bag.

 

Our ChicksWe decided that we would like to raise a few chickens for eggs. We got them from a neighbor who breeds chickens. It will be a fun activity to do as a family. We plan on retiring them once they are no longer laying, so they will get to enjoy long and happy lives. :)

 

Keeping Banners From Flipping in BreezeWhen decorating for the 4th of July, $1 store items are wonderful, but sometimes you may need to alter them to suit your decorating. I put my banner outside on my deck, but the wind flipped them over, so I taped pennies to their back sides and now they hang nicely.

 

Safe and Effective Mosquito RepellentA safe mosquito repellant is 2 ounces of water and 2 ounces of pure vanilla extract. Put in a spray bottle. They "hate" the smell. Make sure you use pure vanilla extract and not imitation vanilla extract.

 

Baking Guide for Welbilt Bread Machine ABM-100-3?I am looking for the original baking guide to go with this bread machine. Does anyone know where I can get one?

 

Making a Dog Bed from Kitchen Chair Cushions?How would I make a dog bed from an old kitchen chair cushion and old sheets? Do you think it would be comfy if I used a new pool noodle as the sides? P.S. Please tell me your opinions.

 

Cleaning an Old Shirt That Has Yellowed With Age?I have a shirt that belonged to my mother. It's quite old (14 years). I'm quite attached to it, but it has gotten yellow/greyish with the years, so I'm looking for some tips to get it bright white again, without damaging it. So I'd rather not use bleach. Thanks in advance.

 

Creating a Zebra Themed Room?I want to have a colorful zebra room. How do I do it?

 

Bugs on Terrace Tree Getting into House?I have an outdoor terrace tree that blows, insects into my condo and I believe mites as well. I have monthly extermination, but it has been no help. How can I keep my apt. clean and void of this problem?

 

Toro LX500 Won't Start?I have a Toro LX500 riding mower. My problem is that it won't start. When I turn the key, the top of the starter spins up and turns the flywheel just a little and then stops. Sometimes the top of the starter doesn't spin back down.

 

Feeding 150 Drum and Bugle Corp Kids?I've been thrown into managing shopping, menus, and volunteers for a non profit group of 150 starving kids that we feed 4 times a day. I need help with recipes for lunch and dinners. These kids burn up to 3000 calories a day, as they work on their show 10 hrs a day.

 

Craftsman Riding Lawnmower Won't Start?I have a Craftsman Lawn Tracker model no. 917.28910. It is only about 4 years old. I have a problem starting it. I changed the battery and it will start on a dime. I will mow the lawn, clean it up, let is sit for a while, and try to start it up again to put it away and it won't start.

 

Fleas in a Sandy Yard?How do I get rid of fleas out in a sandy yard? We live out in the country and our yard has no dirt, nothing but sand. I have tried using soap mixed with water. Also have used some flea control medicine, but didnt work. Please someone help.

 

Name Ideas for Interior Decorating Website?I am making a website for my decorating skills, more like party backgrounds. I want a name that can bring eyes to my website, please help. Thnxs n advance.

 

Starter Cord Wouldn't Come Out?I just bought a Craftsman lawn mower and I am trying to pull the rope and it's not coming out.

 

Rust Stains on Dishes?How do I get rid of rust stains on my dishes and mixing bowls? (I think they're some kind of hard plastic?). This rust is from our water. We filter the water, but there's still rust.

 

Updating a Kitchen?My kitchen is kinda small and yet open. It's only separated from my living room/dinning room by a mini "L" shaped bar.

 

Cleaning Drapes?Should I professionally steam cleaning drapes while they're hanging on the rods, or to take down to professionally dry clean?

 

Value of Lady Emma Doll?I have a porcelain Alberon doll. It's Lady Emma and her dress was designed and made by Elizabeth Emanuel. It's in great condition and I am wondering its worth?

 

Engine on Riding Mower Dies?The engine on my riding mower will start and run while the clutch is pushed in. Let off on clutch and engine dies. I have cleaned the carb with cleaner and installed new spark plugs.

 

Jewelry Cleaner Left Spots on Granite Countertop?I had some sterling silver jewelry clearer spilled on my tan granite counter and it left round white spots. Any idea as to what would take the white spots off my granite counter? It feels like it is something that is raised.

 

Cleaning the Outside of Windows from Inside?Is there a method or gadget to clean the outside of your windows from the inside? My upstair windows are too high to do from outside.