July 20, 2022

Inexpensive Bathroom Wall Covering Ideas?I removed old bathroom tiles and plaster from my bathroom walls and now it's down to the drywall paper. I can't afford to have new drywall installed so I'm looking for ideas to cover it up. Some of the areas are uneven.

 

Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake from Cake MixEver craved and wanted to recreate those fragrant, yellow sponge cakes available for Dim Sum? This recipe uses a boxed cake mix and nearly resembles the texture! Best enjoyed within 1 to 2 days or it may dry out.

 

Getting Rid of Calluses on Elbow?How do I get rid of a callous on my elbow? I probably developed it from propping my elbow on my desk. I went to dermatologist to have it removed. She said if she removed it may hit a nerve. It gets dry and scaly. All lotion or Vaseline does it soften it.

 

Using Benadryl Spray on Dog's Paws?My little dog has been licking his two front paws to where now they are swollen bigger than the average size. He licks underneath them. I got some Benadryl antihistamine spray and sprayed them; was that OK?

 

Re-setting Pleats on a Synthetic Skirt?I thrifted an accordion-pleated skirt (The fabric is creased, but the pleats aren't sewn. It is sort of like a lampshade.) a few years ago. Like the dumb young 'un I was, I put it through the washer and dryer, and the pleats have mostly fallen out.

 

Putting a Diamond in a Different Ring?How much would it cost to have my diamond put in a new wedding band set? I know of course that I would have to pay for the new wedding set but does anyone know how much a jeweler would charge to take my diamond out of my old ring and put it in the new one?

 

Geranium Not Flowering?I have a gigantic geranium, but it isn't flowering. The foliage is huge and healthy, but no flowers. What kind of fertilizer? or does it need it?

 

Vacuum Sealing Fresh Onions?I have just purchased a food vacuum sealer and I have just tried to seal a heap of sliced fresh onions, but I can't get a good seal on the bag, because it keeps sucking juices from the onions. Does anyone know whether I am doing something wrong here?

 

Getting Rid of Green Mold Under a Mobile Home?I live in a mobile home, and we just replaced the insulation under the trailer due to a tornado that we had earlier this year. My son says there is a dark, greenish mold all over the ground. What can I put under there to kill that mold?

 

Tiny Thin, Brown Bugs?I have tiny bugs in my house. They are very tiny and thin. They are brown and when you smoosh them it leaves a brown streak. They don't look like bed bugs.

 

How Do I Remove Cat Urine Odor from Mesh Running Shoes?One of my cats had a urinary tract infection and peed in my son's expensive Reebok runners. They are a black mesh, and not the leather shoe. How do I get the smell out of them?

 

Eliminating Static in Fleece Blanket?Last year I purchased a poly blend microfleece blanket. While it is soft and very warm, I have a major problem, static. This blanket develops so much static that whenever I move in bed or shift the covers, sparks fly to the point that I have wondered if there is a chance of fire!

 

Getting Rid of Tiny Red and Brown BugsI have a bookcase in my room and a few of the shelves have some old papers and magazines on them. I just was going through the papers and I noticed there were a lot of tiny tiny reddish brown bugs on them.

 

Pre-paid Cell Phone Cards with Rollover Minutes?Are there any pre-paid cell phone cards for $10 that I can buy where I won't lose the minutes if I don't use them up. Right now I buy pre-paid Verizon cards and the minimum is $15. If I don't use those minutes within 30 days, I lose them.

 

Flarp Stains on Clothing?How do you remove noise putty from clothes?

 

Twinkie CakePrepare 1 box (2 layers) yellow cake mix as directed and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. (I prefer to use 2 square pans.) Cool. Remove from pans and cut in half lengthwise.

 

Earthworms in My House?After a big rain I found 20 or so earthworms inside my house in different rooms, including my garage, is this strange or what?

 

Worms in the Rice and Moths in the Cupboard?I discovered many moth like flies in my cupboard. Later I went to cook rice and we had worms in all our rice packages. They were not even opened yet. I washed all the shelves, sprayed them with insecticide and threw away all the rice.

 

Chocolate Pudding CakeMix dry ingredients together. add milk and oil. Beat well. Spread in 8 inch square pan, well greased. Mix sugar and cocoa in topping and sprinkle over cake.

 

Making a Hanger Snowflake?I made the snowflake from plastic hangers, but what can I use in the center to keep the snowflake from flopping around when you pick it up. I didn't use duct tape to join. I used zip ties to hold the hangers together.

 

Keeping Wheelchair Ramp Ice-Free?I just recently got a wheelchair ramp put together for my son Ryan. The 3 guys who put it together put underlayment over top. They said not to put rock salt on top of it or to use a shovel. Any suggestions about what I can do about the up coming snowy weather? What can I do to keep the snow off and to keep my son from sliding?

 

Snowflake Craft IdeasSnowflakes are a popular winter craft subject, for Christmas decorations, ornaments or just to brighten up the cold months. They can be made with a variety of different materials but paper is by far the most common.

 

Peach BreadThis is the season when peaches are abundant. You can substitute berries or other fruits as well. This is great for company, snacks and even breakfast.

 

Value of Capehart Phonograph Radio Console?I have a Capehart console phonograph radio console. Model has two different ones on different labels. On inside the metal model number is A1003M serial number 705262 60 cycle 105 watts. The unit turns on and plays the radio but I can't figure out how to turn on the phonograph. It's in fairly good condition, see photos.

 

Age of Domestic Sewing Machine?How old is my Domestic treadle sewing machine, #604790?

 

Value of Conant Ball Chairs?I have 2 of these Conant Ball bar stools/chairs, 24 inches. They are very well made and clearly high quality, but they just are not to my wife liking, so I'm looking to sell them but don't know a reasonable price to ask on Facebook Marketplace/Craigslist. Any suggestions? Both are in very good to excellent condition. Thanks so much

 

Value of Small Table?Does this have any value? I was about to paint it for my daughter's bedside table but just wanted to make sure before doing so. Thank you.

 

Value of Mersman Table?I have a round table with Mersman 7200 round table in great condition. Can you tell me the value please?