March 15, 2015

Fan Pattern Crocheted CowlWell, this is one of my attempts to use up my "winter" yarn stash before spring officially arrives. There's some white left, but it's rapidly melting away and the air is unusually warm. Hopefully there will be a few more cold days sprinkled in there for cowls.

 

Removing Fabric Dye from a Mattress?My cheetah print sheet has faded onto my mattress and it's blue so I was wondering how to get it off?

 

Daycare Name Ideas?My daycare slogan is: Learning today -Leading tomorrow. I need some name ideas.

 

Home Remedies for Fleas?I need to know home remedies to kill fleas in house and on my pets.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I've had this lovely lady for about 3 years now, and I have not figured out what kind of dog mix she is. Is she some type of terrier mix?

 

Rescued Dog Peeing Inside?Last year, we adopted a 6 year old pure bread Shiba Inu who had been re-homed 4 times. She is skittish. We have a doggie door which she uses on a regular basis, but for some time now, I have been finding pee spots in my bedroom where she sleeps.

 

Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I need to paint my kitchen walls, but I'm just not sure what color. I have mid to dark brown cabinets and brown/tan counter tops and backsplash. Any suggestions?

 

Replying to a Prom Invitation?I got a simple card from a guy in school asking me for prom with a kitten on it saying does ... have a prom date? What should I say?

 

Curtain Color Advice?I have light cream walls and light tan carpet. I have a green sofa, burgundy recliner, and a brown recliner. I also have a black TV cabinet. What would be the best curtain color to tie this all together?

 

Pull Cable Stuck on Lawn Mower?I have a lawn machine, Briggs and Stratton 550ex, pushmower. The carb was replaced by the manufacturer. It was returned and now the pull cable gets stuck. I took the cover off and tried to turn by hand. It stops, then gets stuck. What's wrong? The safety cable, throttle, etc. are all attached properly.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I've recently adopted a dog from my cousin who lives far from where I do. We both can't figure out what type of breed my dog is. We're certain there is German Shepherd in him!

 

Craftsman Mower Stalls?My Craftsman lt1000 20 H runs until it gets hot and then the engine quits. I've changed the fuel pump and the air filter. Could it be vapor lock? If so how do I fix?

 

Getting Rid of Coral Snakes?How do I get rid of coral snakes around the base of my house?

 

Making a Hummingbird Feeder?Is it OK to paint the feeder if you stay 3/4" from the feeding tube?

 

Cleaning Vintage Dolls?I have some Little Kiddles and Barbies packed up in the 70s. They were clean then. Now they have developed blue stains. Can they be removed? I want to sell them, but not with spots!

 

What Kind of Baby Snake Is This?I found this baby snake on my back porch. What kind do you think it is? Kingsnake? Coral snake? Rat snake?

 

Installing a New Light Fixture?I turned off the breaker and disconnected a halogen under cabinet light. I reconnected a LED under cabinet light by cutting off the plug that came with it and butt splicing it to the existing wire that fed the halogen fixture. I set the breaker on and the new fixture won't light up.

 

Name for a Childcare and Tour Company?I am a lawyer with a great passion for children. I want to open a business that will offer the following services: family tours, day care, and a baby store.

 

Value of Britannica Encyclopedia?I have the 1989-1990 edition. How do I find the value?

 

Washer Will Not Run Wash Cycle?My GE 7 cycle heavy duty extra large capacity machine will not wash the clothes, but it rinses and wrings the clothes. You will have to start them, but it will not wash them. What do I do?

 

Growing Cucumbers?I planted cucumbers a week ago in the starter kit. They are already budding and some are about an inch tall. Some also have yellow on the leaves. I think I may have planted then too early as we still have snow on the ground and I don't know what to do now since I can't transplant them outdoors.

 

Value of Old Encyclopedias?Are old encyclopedias worth anything?

 

Removing Ink from Vinyl Floors?How do you remove pen drawings off vinyl timber looking floors?

 

Daycare Slogan Ideas?I need a slogan for my new daycare. The name is: A Child's Safe Haven and Learning Academy.

 

Dog Not Using Piddle Pad?I have a Maltese Yorkie mix that is 1 year and 2 months old. She's been great at peeing on her pee pad since she was 3 months.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?I got Roy from the pound when he was 3 months old. And the ladies at the pound said he was a Pit Terrier. As he's grown we came to discover he is not a Pit Terrier. He is twice the size and just does have the features. He digs, he swims, and he eats everything!

 

Getting Rid of Carpenter Bees?How do I get rid of carpenter bees?

 

Lid Stuck in Blender?I have a Bella Rocket blender. The hard plastic lid is stuck in the bullet hard plastic lined blender portion. I can not remove it. I tried boiling water and have tried using a small putty knife. I don't know if I can put it into the freezer as the motor portion is in the bottom.

 

Light Blue or Beige Venilia "Harris" Wallpaper?I am looking for a roll of Venilia "Harris" wallpaper, color 158 48 267 or near, batch K8 2.

 

Bathroom Light Fixture Popped and Sparked?I have a wall light fixture in the bathroom above the sink. It has 3 light bulbs in a horizontal row. The bulbs need replacing frequently. Bulbs have needed replacing very frequently in other areas of the house, also.

 

Game Ideas for a Slumber Party?My daughter's having a slumber party. I don't know what games we can play.

 

Avocado Fruit Falling Too Early?Our avocado tree is dropping its fruit too early. They are small, milky once ripened, and tasteless. We have watered, but not fertilized her for a few years.