Using a Curling Iron?
On, thats the purpose for heat to curl. If you wrapped then turned it on, youd be standing there for a long time.
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?
Google the image. To get rid of, really high heat has been the best way to kill. A lot of sprays dont work, they like other insects (lice) are very resistant.
Removing the Ice Maker But Leaving the Water Supply Connected?
Plumber husband just said once the ice maker is unhooked its not sending a signal to dispenser valve, therefore no water! Hope that helps!
Recipes Using Zucchini
Take vegie peeler and peel down until the seeds, then saute in a little olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper. My sister adds poppy seeds from the original recipe she got (I assume its for color and show), makes a great pasta and kids seem to love it. I serve...
Watch For Pests In Secondhand Items
Yes please do be careful! While we are not sure, we think my daughter got head lice from an article of clothing at a second hand store, I have been into them 3 times in the last 2 years because of it and not for clothing. Which sucks as Ive lost a lot of weight...
Keeping the Monsters Away with Vanilla Spray
By using Monster spray you are confirming that monsters are real. Instead, help the child see what is causing the fear, a shadow, a scary movie they saw etc. There is enough out there that is unknown that we cant protect our kids from, Monsters are something...
Lemon Juice for Canker Sores
Ouch! Since a canker sore is acidic, I would think that would hurt. Here is another that might work differently. Take a Qtip, wet with water and put into baking soda, then sit onto canker sore, the soda counteracts the acidity in the sore. Yes, it does sting...
How to Peel a Pineapple
Quite pretty though for everyday eating, I wouldnt do that as it wastes a lot of fruit. But good for parties!
Removing Permanent Marker on Shoes?
Try a very gentle wipe with nail polish remover, dont rub too hard but I know I did that in the 80s with my scuffed pumps!
Replace Margarine with Olive Oil in Recipes
Thats a great idea, especially since margarine is full of salt and icky stuff! Olive oil is at least better for you!
Pudding Shake
What a great crowd pleaser for kids! Skim milk will be masked by the creamyness of the pudding and to top it off for kids, put some FF whipped topping or cream, even some sprinkles! love it! Calcium and fun for the kids! Though I wouldnt make it an everyday...
My Frugal Life: The Danger of Preparing a Budget
I disagree with the words budget=dangerous. We as a family have started a financial plan by a Christian (thats all Ill say about that) and while its completely foreign to what weve done in the past 14 years, its also a HUGE eye opener. We both were taught different...
What Can I Make for Dinner with These Ingredients?
There are a few websites that let you input ingredients and give you recipes that match those. Try those.
Reuse Glass Candle Holders As Glasses
With that amount of hot water you waste trying to get the wax out, the amount of time and effort, you can just go to WalMart or other store and buy some glasses. Not to mention that the glass that is made to hold candles may contain things that are not meant...
Moen Faucet Handle Yellowing?
What kind of finish is on the faucet; brushed nickel, chrome etc? If you can get back to me, I can ask my husband a plumber.
Avoid Antibiotic Soap
Yep, I dont think anyone but nurses know or do, wash their hands as long as they need to. Not to mention, when you kill the bacteria, you are also killing the small amounts that can help boost your immune system. We get shots to keep us from getting ill, a...
Unclogging a Fabric Softener Dispenser?
There was a similar question asked here, and its the same answer I would have given. Vinegar. Warm some up in the microwave, put in the dispenser, let sit, then do a load of towels, use the vinegar instead of softener (shouldnt use softener on towels anyway...
Mild Sunburn Relief
A great idea, though I would consider any sunburn dangerous. Why not some super water resistant SPF 30+ reapplied more often, they even make a few that go one wet skin these day!
Cooking Frozen Corn on the Cob?
Ive never had the best luck with freezing fresh corn, which is a bummer because you can get a case of 50 for around 8 or 9 dollars here in CA! However, you said baking, cooking in a microwave isnt baking, its steaming more like. So are you baking it in an oven...
Disinfecting During Shopping And Errands
I agree with Vivees, we spend TOO much time sanitizing everything, ask any doctor theyll tell you they sanitize not to spread germs from one patient to another but the over sanitizing stuff leads to us have weak immune systems, a little dirt aint gonna hurt...
Emergency Container for Carsick Kids
While I appreciate the fact that getting carsick is not fun, zipping it up at home or on the road and throwing it away is awful. Think of the poor person that is picking up the trash and maybe something punctures the bag. Im all for the bowl at home, Ive never...
Removing Stains From Toilet Bowl
Or you can just take your brush or plunger and push down the hole a few times and the water goes down the pipes. No wasting water with gravity flushes and there is enough water to mix with your bleach or peroxide. P.S. Dont use those tablets that you drop into...
Why Do My Chocolate Chip Cookies Turn Two Tone?
Its a matter of them having at one point gotten too warm, the chocolate fats have risen to the top and are visible now. There is no quality issue but if youve had them for a long time, youll notice they dont taste as yummy.
Peroxide to Whiten Teeth
Great tip, but you shouldnt dip your toothbrush into a good bottle of peroxide, instead pour some on the brush. You can get it on sale for 50 cents a bottle all the time, so the little you waste pouring it is better than contaminating the whole bottle with...
Removing a Blue Green Stain in the Shower?
Nope, sounds like copper in your pipes. Copper turns blue green when aging, a LOT of pipes are copper. Try something that take copper stains out but youd also might want to check with a plumber as to why its leaking! A plumbers wife
How Do I Thin Nail Polish?
Actually a very cost effective and less dangerous way is to buy Nail polish thinner. A small bottle that will last forever is a few bucks at the most at Sallys or beauty supply stores. Remover weakens the polish, as its supposed to remove the polish. Thinner...
How Much Sleep Should an 11 Year Old Get?
It depends on your child, let them show you with behavior in the am and during the day. We used to have an 8pm bedtime for my 10 year old, SHE pushed it back to 7:30 and she wakes up at 6:20 in the am, so she is getting roughly 11 hours. But I know when shes...
How Can I Get Coupons for Meat?
I agree with you, the extremes that those people go through is amazing and definitely hoarding! And who (especially the 1 couple) needs that many candy bars or boxes of pasta or tp? And their final bill does not include the price they paid for the coupons and...
Homemade Suntan Lotion?
There are recipes out there, that being said, its cheaper (watch for sales and fliers for coupons) to buy the stuff! Really, baby oil and water. Is your health worth the risk?
Getting Rid of Dust Mites?
Do you mean bed bugs or dust mites? If you mean dust mites, you have to vac. often but you can never get rid of them, its not possible. Bed bugs is a whole different ball of wax!
Dyeing Hair a More Vibrant Red Over Duller Red Color?
Ok, I wouldnt follow the advice to not do more than every 3 months. I dont know one hair person that would make anyone wait that long, let alone themselves! I dye my roots every 3-4 weeks and I still have all my hair. That being said, red will fade quickly...
Best 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner?
Its a trial and error process. I personally cant use a 2 in 1, there isnt enough conditioner for me. Try websites online that give advice or reviews. Total Beauty and Makeupalley are my favs
Use Metal Faucet To Remove Onion Odor
Dont even need that long, if your faucet isnt stainless (which a lot arent) use a spoon for a few seconds. Amazing it works!
Making a Blouse Fit Better?
You might try going up in blouse sizes, sometimes we women like to fit into a size, instead of fitting into what fits. Also, diff. manufacturers make clothes diff. one size may fit totally different than another manufacturer.
Dental Work Done Without Insurance?
Try Delta Dental or Costco for a Dental Plan. Its not insurance but its like it. You pay a yearly fee, mine was less than $200 for me and my husband. Then the stuff is discounted. For ex. here where I live near the Bay Area, root canals and crowns cost $3,000...
Help Making Perfect Southern Fried Chicken?
I learned from Paula Deen! And yes, iron skillets I believe are the best way, they help keep the oil at the right temp. I agree with the Fab mom, but also must add the Paula covers her chicken, during the cooking, takes off the lid to let it crisp up at the...
Quick and Easy Chocolate Truffles?
Might I also add that at anytime when I am looking for a recipe, I got to Food.com (used to be different name) its a great recipe finder! If you wanna make cookies but dont have a certain ingredient, you can filter your recipes to add or take away an ingredient...
Homemade Powdered Sugar
Yep add cornstarch, some recipes rely on that cornstarch that powdered sugar has in it!
Substituting Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Chips?
Yeah, there is not substitute, chips have tons of sugar and different fat content, they dont have a lot of real pb, just flavoring.
Getting Free Empty Shoe Boxes?
First off, dont use USPS boxes for anything other than shipping. If you use their boxes and turn then inside out or cover them, you can get fined! They are made to ship, just as is. I used to work for Payless shoes, and a lot of people dont want the boxes. Go...
Donating Gifts to Needy Children?
God Bless you for wanting to do so. Being on the receiving end for my son when we were dirt poor, its such a blessing! Thank goodness my DD (10) is aware of what Christmas is for, as we dont have much and each year is a HUGE stretch to get anything under the...
How Do I Make a Pie Crust?
Try YouTube or Food.com they are awesome references for just about anything!
Hot Water Bottle to Reduce Heating Bills
Yeah, Im with some of the others, its a waste of water (your plants cant drink that much in the winter) and they can leak. A bag or cotton sock (you can make the bag out of cotton in any size) filled with beans or plain white rice, heat in microwave works wonders...
Top Ten Secrets of a Handyman
Great tips! But PLEASE do NOT boil your shower-head! Most are made from cheap plastic! Tie or rubber-band a bag of vinegar to a fixed head or take down the hand held and put it in a large plastic cup filled with vinegar. Let set overnight and youll be much...
Helping a Child Eat More Healthy Food?
I just recently watched a TV show explaining there are Tasters and NonTasters. Tasters are ones that can really taste the nuances in food and textures, they are the picky eater. NonTasters dont taste like that, it all tastes good, these are people like ME, that...
Best Household Product for Cleaning a Dishwasher?
Here is a great way to clean your dishwasher, get rid of bacteria etc. and clean your plastic and dishes, no metal! Fill dishwasher with dishes, plastic etc. Place a glass dish at the bottom of the dishwasher and fill with 1 1/2 cup bleach, run for regular...
Iron Over a Pillow
Please be careful though, a lot of pillows are filled with polyester filling that can melt in high heat.
Keeping Drains Clear
My husband, the plumber, by trade, daily works with pipes. Says no coffee! The grounds are acidic and more than likely dont always move out of your pipes (there are a lot of twists and turns), they will eat the pipes (hes seen it from people who garbage disposal...
Make Own Ice Block for Camping
I can always remember weeks before a camping trip half gallon milk cartons being washed and frozen. They were our cold for the ice chests, works wonders!
Smoke Alarms Have Gone Off Intermittently For Seven Years?
My smoke alarm in the kitchen, goes off when there is steam near it! May that be the problem?
Cooling Tips in the Summer
As soon as the air starts to change at night, take a large fan and point it facing OUT the window. It takes the hot air and blows it back outside. It helps to have a window in a cross breeze open too, helps suck in some cool air. When the temp is noticeably...
Name Ideas for Residential and Commercial Cleaning Business?
I LOVE IT! Im a sassy one too and that name would make me instantly wonder what you guys were about and be MORE likely to call you (if I had the money) than say Merry Maids!
Store Bar Soap Unwrapped
As it happens I have a whole pack of unwrapped bars of soap drying in the backyard! When theyve been outside for a couple of days, I bring them inside and they sit in the closet, makes the closet smell good until its time to use them!
Keeping a Mirror From Streaking?
Shaving cream! Put a little on a towel, washcloth and buff into the mirror. I usually just do for the spot that I need to make sure its not steamed. BUT if your bathroom is getting steamy, you either need a window, fan or a vent. Cuz if you dont have those...
Removing Corns Without Surgery?
Honest to goodness, Ive heard that real Duct tape works for warts and corns!
Concerns Related to Storing Lettuce in Plastic Too Long?
I have heard of no such thing. I do know that you cant store lettuce in plastic that long anyway, or it gets yucky! I would think that anything that would grow would be long after a good eatable lettuce survived anyway!
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
When I was growing up, I remember my Mom making this for my Dad to take to office parties. We RARELY got it as it was more package food than my Mom usually used. She did use one can of Cream of mushroom and one of chicken, then used FF milk to thin it down...
Share Your Coupons with Restaurant Guests
I love doing that! I had one for Chevys that expired that day, we gave it to the party next to us, though I usually look for families. I also give coupons when I can and if its a product I decide I dont want, I tuck the coupon under the item for the next person...
Saving Water When Showering
Yeah! We just got a new shower head, my husband is a plumber and hates the low flows, so we dont have them (funny thing is, he shaves his head, so why he needs a blast is beyond me!). But the new head has a stop/trickle option, I wasnt sure what for, so glad...
Moving to Alabama?
Wow! Ive never been but my Dad is from the South and my sister in laws hubby is from there. #1 Dont expect to find fresh veggies and fruit like you can here. #2 Dont be surprised if, well, hmmm, they are still a BIT behind in many equality issues. #3 Its gonna...
Removing Black Hair Dye from Hair?
I have about 1/4 of my hair grey (Im only 38!) and have dyed my own hair for many years now. I have gone too dark and used the color remover stuff before. Its not a bleach, its a remover, but there will be some color left in your hair regardless, dont be surprised...
Frugal Nail Care
That is a new one! Im a nail polish junkie but have stopped my constant buying too! A few tips for you. A small bottle of nail polish thinner (Sallys has if you have one nearby) will keep those polishes going for years. There are a few ladies on the beauty...
What is White Coating Bark?
Gross wax added to chocolate. Looks like a regular chocolate bar. Really just use white chocolate with a tiny bit of shortening, the almond bar, melting chocolates etc are a HUGE amount of wax added to chocolate, blech!
Hair Dye Turns Scalp Pink?
While all others say scalp irritation I might have a solution that can help. Bear with me for a minute. Use a couple packages of Sweet N Low, not any other sugar substitute, is has to be sweet n low (I would imagine the generic would work too). Add those packets...
Removing Black Price Marks from Goodwill Items?
For the record (a former Assistant manager to Goodwill) the black marker is used for things that price tags can be easily removed or switched. To avoid the $9.99 collectors plate being reduced to $1.99 or someone saying This doesnt have a price, how much is...
Reviews of Flour Sifters?
Best thing to do when you get a bag of flour it put it in a new container, that puts some air into it right away. Then use a wire strainer. Best way to measure flour is by weighing, then you know you have exactly what you need, if you used flour before and...
Recipes Using Piloncillo?
Try RecipeZaar.com, you type in Search by ingredients, and then youll get recipes for what you have.
Always Include a Photo When Posting on Craigslist
I was just telling my husband the same thing when we started posting must sell for money things!
Uses for Avocado Skins?
Turn the peel inside out, where the meat was and rub on skin, but blending up the peel, would be really hard on a machine and you could have all sorts of chemicals on your body. Organic, doesnt mean NO chemicals, they could be using from the earth chemicals...
Troubleshooting Your Garbage Disposal
My husband, Joe the plumber (yep, his name really is Joe and hes a plumber), says never fill with potato peels, pasta or rice, it will gum that thing up like no tomorrow. No wrench or reset button will help it.
Troubleshooting Your Garbage Disposal
Oh and to respond to a archived post, those disposals will chop into a hand. Ours is called a bone crusher, they will chop up soft chicken bones and it will not know the difference between your hand and something else. Though Ive stuck my hands in there several...
Add Bag to Dress Hanger for Matching Bloomers
Or just loop the leg of the bloomers over the hanger, and save a plastic tree!
Where To Get a Free Dog Sweater?
Go to the Goodwill (not free but cheap) buy a large wool sweater, shrink it up and waalaa, dog sweater!
Dryer Isn't Drying Clothes?
Yep, your heating element is dead. You need a new one, even if one heats clothes to WARM, its supposed to be HOT, so sounds like yours needs to be replaced. The ideas they gave you were quick fixes if your element isnt dead.
Tips to Stop Drinking?
Alcohol withdrawl can kill you if not done right. You cant just stop if you are a heavy drinker. Your husband wont quit unless he wants to, even then it takes a lot. My sister, has been drinking on and off for almost 20 years, she has an 11 yr old that lives...
Heating a Fully Cooked Ham?
You can do it! Since its already cooked its a matter of heating. And it can take an hour, but that really depends on the size of the ham. The time is about 10-15 minutes (up to 20 depending on temp) per pound. Read the package and it should tell you. But I...
Peppermint Christmas Candy
Better yet, use real chocolate, its cheaper and WAY better for you. The wafers are filled with wax and fillers and expensive to boot (compared to on sale bags of chocolate chips!). But a good idea!
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Works well if you add some fresh orange juice (and zest) in lieu of some of the sugar, yummy!
Recommendations for Mattresses?
What about a sleep number, You change the feel of the bed, not you conforming to the bed.
Homemade Cleaner for Diamond Jewelry?
My Mom always soaked hers in ammonia, worked like a charm, can use a 50/50 but use distilled water as tap will leave a film. Try windex or rubbing alcohol, though someone once mentioned vodka, but Im not going to waste my vodka!
Boiling Pine Sol as Air Freshener?
Just mop the floor with it, or get a rag and go over the dirty spots on the floor, then youll have to smell throughout the house!
What Breed is My Dog?
I was going to say Dixie or Carolina dog! They are the same dog but go by different names. My Dad has one, ever since I met her, Ive wanted one, they are such great dogs! But she does look like she might have some Basenji too, NO Lab looks at all!
Training a Dog To Use a Dog Door?
Depends on the age of the dog too, if hes older he might have a medical problem. Remember that storm we had last week was a DOOZY, it freaked my cats out a day before it happened. I would also give him incentive to go through the door, say a treat on the other...
Looking For A Dameranian?
How about going to the pound and saving another dog that wasnt made up. You might be looking at a lot of problems with that mix of dogs.
Use Unused Kitchen Appliances for Storage
If it is just you, then not using the dishwasher is a saver, but if its more than few dishes a day, using the sink uses more water than the dishwasher.
Dog Food Recommendations for Small Dogs?
Innova and Taste of the Wild are awesome for both cats and dogs (they each have their own varieties). Check with your local feed store or specialty pet store. Anything you find in Wally world, supermarket, drug store is not going to be a healthy long life food...
Using Bamboo Utensils for Cooking
Pampered chef makes some very good and durable bamboo spoons. Ive had some of mine for over 10 years! I cant stand the feel, smell or taste of wooden sticks or spoons (popsicle sticks, tongue depressors etc). So bamboo is the only thing for me!
