Growing an Avocado Seed
I have never been able to grow avocado from the seed. Do you split the seed itself with a knife and put it in water or try and poke holes in it with toothpicks (which I never been able to do as the skin is too tough) Please post back on how you do it. Thanks...
Water Conservation for Tough Economic Times
I just have to say one thing about watering my plants with my dog foods water. First of all, I have 6 English bulldogs and have you ever looked to see what they leave in their water dish when you changed it? I do dump one dish in the plants, but the rest I...
Avoid Funeral Home Purchases
I would just as much be cremated as having a funeral. If fact, my wishes are no services and cremation, or I will donate my body to science. I am in very good health so they would be able to use the skin tissue plus organ donation etc and, that way donating...
Gestation Period for Dogs?
61-63 days and its best to have them x-rayed a day or two before the birthing day. That way you will know if the first one is laying crossways or head down as she is suppose to be in the birth canal and the others can be born with no problems. That way she...
Diabetes Informational Websites?
Thank you guys so much! I always know I can get an answer from here. He has lost a lot of weight and is facing back surgery supposedly at the end of the month. I am afraid he is going to have to be in a lot better condition before a surgery can be scheduled...
47 Indian Chief Motorcycle
I honestly do not have any tips,except what a wonderful thing you have done for your Dad. He must have been special and you are special for doing it for him. I know he must be looking down and smiling at you for fulfilling his dreams. Sincerely, Nikki Lewis
Refilled Printer Ink Volume?
Take the ink cartridges to a store that refills them and have them weighed and they can tell you approximately how much ink you still have in them. That the way I do it when I think they are getting low and I want to do some picture printing. Nikki Lewis
Pet Friendly Products?
If you will put in the search box for pee recipe, you will find it. I have used it continuously, and it works great. Let me know.
Replacing Land Line with Basic Cell Phone?
You also can go to Consumer Cellular and it is cheap. You can get 300 minutes a month and long distance for 20.00 a month. It is through aarp, but you dont have to be a senior citizen either to get that rate. It is new this year. Check it out on www.ConsumerCellular...
Remedy for Whiteheads?
I myself have used a facial scrub all of my life and I am 68 years old and never had a problem with blackheads, whiteheads or any other kind of breakout. It seems to scrape off the old skin and it has always kept my face clear and now I dont seem to have wrinkles...
Fat Separator For Watering House Plants
I am not sure what you mean by a fat seperator. Please explain.
Giving Pills to Dogs
Great suggestion! I have a lot of older dogs which are on Rimadyl and most dogs like it as it is chewable, but not mine. However, they do like peanut butter so will try that. Thanks so much! Nikki
Homemade Dog Food
I cooked the chicken, vegetables,a small fruit, brown rice every other day alternating the meat between chicken, hamburger, turkey and any other good left over meat from our meals. I feed them a real good brand of kibbles and their food is ready every day from...
Cleaning a Satin Brocade Couch?
Thank you all so much for the the feedback. I do keep it covered, but between thedogs and grandkids you know how long it stays on. Thanks again!
Cleaning Dog Poop Stains Off a Rug?
I used this on my white brocade couch and I got it from here. 1 cup hydrogen peroxide 2 teaspoons of soda 2-3 drops of dishwashing soap Mix all together and just blot it on the spot, no rubbing and it will come out, at least it did on mine. I think it is called...
Hair Coloring Advice for Highlighted Hair?
I do the same thing with my hair since I have so much gray. I keep the roots retouched with light brown and the rest is a golden blonde which looks great. I do it myself with a toothbrush barely on the roots and I only leave it on 20 minutes so it looks natural...
Collection Agencies Calling on Old Settled Bills?
I would like to say thank you for all the good advice. I am using something out of every article. I think it was better than my lawyer, anyway after this maybe they wont be bothering me again. You are a great bunch of people and I dearly love this site. Thanks...
Make Gift Tags from Wallpaper
I would love to see one of your cards made out of the wallpaper. Is it possible to send it to my email? Nikki@safelink.net
Homemade Cleaner for Pet Urine Odors?
The pee recipe I used was 2 cups of peroxide, 2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 2 drops of dishwashing soap and it worked like a dream! Test on a spot that is hidden, but I used it on urine, coffee and whatever other stains I had on the carpet and poof it was...
Recycling Stuffed Toys for Stuffing
Great idea! I love all of you guys, its so fun to see all of the things that come up here and also so useable. Thanks again to everybody! Nikki
Group House Plants Together
That is what I do with my plants also. I have a 6 ft. bay window that faces the east and my plants have gone wild with grouping them together and keeping them fertilized with fish emulsion. The two together has made a great difference in the way they have grown...
Pet Rats and Mice Information
Hi Guys! What is your opinion on Guinea Pigs or Hampsters? We had 2 when my kids were growing up and they were adorable. One hampster was a teddybear one with long hair and the other guinea pig was short haired. They were so much fun to watch. Please let me...
Bagless Vacuum Build-Up - Cleaning a Bagless Vacuum?
I have tried to post this 3 times and my computer keeps blanking me out, so I will make this quick. I have an indoor/outdoor vaccum that does a wonderful job on cleaning the filter on the bagless vaccum. Just take it out and vaccum the crevis on the filter...
Bagless Vacuum Build-Up - Cleaning a Bagless Vacuum?
I thought I had posted this earlier but I do not see it. To avoid the dust getting all over when you empty the bagless vaccum spray the inside of a plastic bag with water and put it around the container tightly when you empty it and you will not have dust all...
