September 6, 2013

Hot Lemon Drink RecipesThis page contains hot lemon drink recipes. A soothing, healthy warm drink can be made with lemon.

 

Separating Paper Currency That is Stuck Together?This page is about separating paper currency that is stuck together. When money gets wet it may stick to each other when it dries.

 

Hand Washing With a Broken ArmThis page is about hand washing with a broken arm. People who have broken their arm say their biggest complaint is that they can't wash their good hand.

 

Teeth Grinding TreatmentGrinding your teeth can cause bodily pain, headaches, and damage teeth. This page contains tips and home treatments for preventing tooth grinding.

 

Using Swimming Pool Water for PlantsThis page is about using swimming pool water for plants. If the pool water does not contain chemicals, it may be used to water gardens.

 

Remedies for Incontinence?This page is about remedies for incontinence. Losing control of bodily functions can make for new health challenges.

 

Alternatives to Bandaids?When your skin is sensitive to adhesive or you can't find the right size bandaid, you many need to use something else. This page is about alternatives to bandaids.

 

Starting a Homemade Food BusinessThis page is about starting a homemade food business. With proper licensing, your own culinary creations can be developed and made in your own kitchen.

 

Honey Walnut Spread RecipesThis page contains honey walnut spread recipes. For a yummy addition to your toast or biscuit add this spread.

 

Saving Money on CalendarsThis page is about saving money on calendars. There are some ways to save on a new year's calendar.

 

Growing Swiss ChardThis page is about growing swiss chard. This hearty vegetable grows well into the fall to give you vitamin rich, leafy greens.

 

Uses for Pencil Stubs?This page contains uses for pencil stubs. There may be a way to use up those pencils once they are too short to hold onto.

 

Wild Friends (Coyote)We frequently have wild visitors in our yard. We call this coyote, Sam. He has a mate we named Misty. They are very thirsty because we are having a drought.

 

No More Soggy Grilled Cheese SandwichesWhen my son makes grilled cheese sandwiches, he cuts them diagonally and sets them on the cut edge! No more sandwiches with one side that is damp from sitting on the plate.

 

Bubble Wrap as Refrigerator LinerI use bubble wrap as the liner in my veggie drawers in the refrigerator. Veggies keep better and when they get soiled just toss and replace.

 

Angel TrumpetsThese beauties are called "Angel Trumpet". It is easy to see why the angels chose these. The plants are native to South America.

 

The Northern Mockingbird: What...Mockingbirds, among other species, are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It is illegal to interfere with wild and nesting birds.

 

Uses for Un-Du Adhesive RemoverFirst, I was repairing my granddaughter's brown stuffed animal with my glue gun. I dropped the glue gun on the animal's head and it slid off, leaving a streak of hot glue.

 

Cardboard for Removing VegetationTo kill grass and/or weeds in an area that you'd like to use for something else, this is what I've done in the past with great success.

 

Best Peanut Butter CookiesThis is one of my recipe creations. Hope you like these as much as my family does.

 

Acetone to Save Dried Out Nail PolishAn easy way to save your dried out nail polish is using a small amount of acetone or nail polish remover.

 

Storing New Passwords in EmailsWhen I get an email to help me reset it, I go back to it after I have reset the password and type it in that email and resend it to myself.

 

Latex Gloves Make Great Hound GlovesUsually I use an eraser on his coat, the square kind, but this time I went and tried a latex glove. It worked really well on his coat and he wasn't afraid of it or anything.

 

Uses for Single Pierced EarringsFor those beautiful earrings that you have lost one and think you should throw the remaining one away, don't. They are handy for several things especially the posts.

 

Chex Cereal and Almond Milk (GFCFSF Diet)I found a wonderful meal choice for my daughter who is on the GFCFSF Diet. It is a diet that doesn't upset her many food sensitivities, as many foods do for children who are on the Autism Spectrum.

 

Proper Way to Sharpen ScissorsFirst thing to do is clean your scissors properly. If you have used them to cut sticky items like tape, you get transfer which interferes with the blade edge.

 

Pam to Eradicate Fruit FliesI took my can of Pam spray and sprayed it where the flies were. Immediately they were downed. You can even get them in mid-air easily too.

 

Toothbrush Holders for PaintbrushesI buy mis-matched toothbrush holders in "my colors" at my thrift store and use them to store my paint brushes in while I'm creating.

 

Cleaning Glass Shower Doors?My shower doors are old and the glass gets grimy even when I have scrubbed it clean with ammonia. Then I tried using a dryer sheet which kept it clean for a little while, but now it is back to looking terrible.

 

Chicco Stroller Replacement Part?I have a Chicco stroller with a broken latch. A small piece broke off the left side of the latch causing the shoulder strap to slip right off my daughter:-/ I have emailed the company, but no one will answer my question. Can anyone help?

 

Washer Stops During Cycle and Displays ND Code?My front loader stops in the middle of the cycle and the letters ND come on and it won't drain. It is 10 years old. Please help.

 

Preventing Hard Water Spots on Windows?I've read all the suggestions for cleaning hard water marks off windows. They all sound worth trying and I will. But when your windows are clean, and the sprinkler is scheduled to go on again in an hour or so, what can you apply to the window to prevent more hard water stains?

 

Removing Pet Urine from Carpet?I made my own solution to spray areas where there have been accidents, but without luck when the humidity goes up. It (the smell) just hits you in the face as soon as you come in the door. I have used my carpet cleaner with pet solution by the gallons and still no results.

 

Vaccination Truck Schedule for Manhattan?When will the vaccination truck be in Manhattan near 155th Street and 8th Ave.?

 

Cheese and Crackers for 200?How many platters of cheese with cold cuts do I need to feed 200 persons?

 

Removing Cat Spray from Human Hair?My cat sprayed my hair last night while I slept. I see solutions for everything but this. And yes I know, he needs to be neutered, he has an appointment next week already.

 

Toilet Won't Drain?About 2 months ago I had to replace all the mechanical parts in my toilet tank. About a week ago my toilet seemed plugged up, so I did the usual plunging and snaking to no avail.

 

Painting Countertops or Buying New?I am moving and I wanted to do some refreshing of my current house. Should I paint my countertops with one of those kits or just go ahead and spend the money on new ones?

 

Getting Smoke Odor Out of Clothes?My mom is a smoker. I'm 13. I have been asking her to stop smoking around me because she won't wash all of my clothes in my room even though they smell like smoke because of her.

 

Cleaning a Posturepedic Mattress?How do I clean and deodorize my Sealy Posturepedic mattress? It smells like sweat!

 

Ice Cubes Sticking Together and to the Container?My Kenmore ice maker makes ice, but the cubes to the back stick together and to the pan. I have to take the ice from the back and throw it away.

 

No Power to Bathroom Mirror?I have just updated my bathroom and I have put six spot lights in, an electric fan, and an electric mirror. When I installed the lights and mirror I also put a dimmer switch on and they seemed to work OK, but three of the transformers to the spot light broke.

 

Cleaning and Repairing Scratches on Patio Door?My patio doors have dog nail scratches on it both inside and out. Glass cleaner and vinegar have not removed the dirt that gets in the scratches. I have also used a power washer. I

 

Canning Harvard Beets Recipe?Your recipe for canning Harvard beets has cornstarch in it. All the other recipes for canning Harvard beets says not to can with cornstarch, but to add it at time of serving. I'd like to know it the beets turn out alright with the cornstarch added in the canning?

 

Getting Rid of Fleas in My Hair?How do you get them to go way and out of your hair?

 

Making Hummingbird Nectar?How much sugar do I add to 2ltrs of water to feed my hummingbirds?

 

Getting Rid of Insects That Bite While Sleeping?My elderly mother lives with me and has recently been getting insect bites at night. The bites are about a half inch in diameter and one got infected and she had to take an antibiotic. My bedroom is next door and I am not getting bitten. We have two cats, both of them on flea control.

 

Treating a Dog with Worms?How do I manage my dog's worms without dog wormer?

 

Keeping Clothes from Pilling?I have two questions really. How do you keep socks and other clothes from pilling? And how do you get rid of the pills after they form?

 

Buying an Inexpensive Laptop?I'm a teen and am trying to get a job so I can have money to buy food and clothes for my family and me. I figured having a laptop would make it a lot easier to be organized. I want something sleek, easy-to-use, and portable.

 

Replacing the Battery in a Phillip Stein Watch?What size screwdriver is needed and what size battery is needed? The watch is a ladies small watch.

 

Laptops for Students?I need a laptop for my kids to do their homework. Any suggestions?

 

Design Firm Name?Can someone please suggest a name for an interior design firm? I am looking for something Indo-western, having not more than 6-7 letters and starting with S.

 

User Manual for Hitachi Bread Machine?How do I find a user manual for a Hitachi bread machine HB 8101?

 

Chicco Stroller Replacement Part?I have a Chicco stroller with a broken latch. A small piece broke off the left side of the latch causing the shoulder strap to slip right off my daughter:-/ I have emailed the company, but no one will answer my question. Can anyone help?

 

Getting Rid of Snails in Bathroom?I would like to know what can I use to clean my bathroom wall. I'm working and we are a family of 6 so time for is limited and I don't have a lot of energy, as I'm the only woman in the house. The small snails come from the joints between the gaps of the wall and the bath.

 

Child's Eligibility for Social Security Benefits?My girlfriend is on SSI and her daughter's father is on SSD. I was wondering if her daughter is eligible for any SS benefits?

 

14th Birthday Ideas?I'm gonna be 14 in 2 and half weeks. I don't know what to do. I only want a couple of my friends to come. I came up with a few ideas that involved it at my house, but I was told that I'm not allowed. Any ideas on what I should do with a small amount of guests?