House Trained Dog Peeing Inside?
Dogs do not do things out of spite. I had a similar situation. The area needs to be cleaned thoroughly. then spray with a repellent that keeps dogs a way for indoors.
Storing Blankets
We bought an ottoman with storage; it also serves as a bench and we put it at the bottom of our bed. I can switch out the comforters, sheets etc. season to season so it is serving a dual purpose.
Tips and Recipes For Imitation Crab?
You can make crab salad - delicious. Flake or cut up imitation crab. Add chopped celery. Add small amount of chopped onion. Mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste. Chill two hours. Enjoy
Old Fashioned School Salad Dressing?
I would love to find a good tasting salad dressing too. Hope you get some feedback.
Recycling Items for Drainage Fill in Plant Containers
Carla - that is a great idea, because those flowers pots are really heavy. Thanks again.
Storing Gift Wrap Under The Bed
That is a great idea to store all in one container under the bed. Thank you for that idea.
Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair?
Octoberbabye Can you tell us what were the instructions from Michelle on DIY from BE ORiginal show about painting the couch. Did you try it - how easy was it and did the color turn out nice?
Handheld Vacuum Reviews?
I researched all the major brands on the internet and found the following hand held vacuum was rated the best: Dirt Devil MO100
Subtract Savings First
That is a great idea and so simple. You could also have a direct deposit to your savings account every month on a set amount.
Household Items That Do Double Duty
Use leftover hair conditioner when shaving your legs - also softens your skin at the same time - will rinse off clear.
Growing A Vegetable Garden In Pots
Marie - what kind of soil did you use for the vegetable pots? Did you grow them from seed or small plants? Great idea.
Make Your Own Bottled Coffee Drinks
Susan WV - Sounds like a wonderful ideal. Especially since I love ice coffee, love the vanilla. Only change I would make is to use glass bottles.
Marking Cleaning Rags
I just cut about 2 inches into the rag so I know it is a rag. Also, a lot of the small old rags, I just use to wipe the bathroom floor and then toss.
Six Uses for Nail Polish Besides Your Nails
Try with some old jewelry you might be throwing out. I painted some old inexpensive bangles with red nail polish to wear for the holidays, looks like enameled jewelry.
Fruit and Cake Mix Muffins
Ok so we only use one jar of applesauce and one box of yellow cake mix. Do we need to add the eggs?
Use a Squirt Bottle for Dishes
I use a dish detergent bottle for my shampoo. I put 1/2 shampoo and 1/2 water in the bottle. When washing my hair, I just squirt the shampoo on my head and it suds up immediately and so much easier to rinse out the shampoo. My hair is squeaky clean.
Beautiful Pumpkin Welcome
Phyllis - the pumpkin is so so cute! Love the berries and bows on top. Did you cut a hole in the top to put the berries in?
Send Hot Chocolate With Christmas Cards
What a great idea instead of just sending birthday cards, include a packet of coffee, tea or the hot chocolate inside the card.
Life Without a Garbage Disposal?
I bought a hard plastic screen that sits down inside the drain. Catches all food particles and so easy to pull out and toss the garbage. You leave it in all the time. I think most super markets sell it in their hardware aisle.
Keeping the Shower and Tub Clean
Phamburger How do you clean your shower with Borax? Do you clean it with the dry Borax or mix it with water? Sounds like a good idea using Borax.
Snakes Under Our Deck?
What part of the country is everyone from that are finding snakes in their yards, decks etc.
Noodle Pudding (Freezer Meal)
Love to try this recipe - what size casserole dish do we use. Have you ever made the pineapple casserole - great side dish for ham dinner, buffet too.
Storing Olive Oil?
Should olive oil be stored in the refrigerator since that is a cool and dark place?
Keep a Laundry Basket in Your Trunk
You can get the square lightweight laundry baskets at the dollar store and keep two in the trunk - great idea about just carry the laundry basket to the house with the bags of food in it. We have also kept two or three bond paper boxes with the lids under the...
Put a Pest Strip in Your Vacuum
I am confused about where you put the pest strip and how this works????
I Can't Believe It's So Easy Chicken Pot Pie
This sounds so easy and good. Does it form a top crust as it bakes?
Preventing Pantry Pests
Last spring I had tiny ants around my counter. I think they were coming from around the electric receptacle of the back splash. Hard to get rid of them because I could not put anything wet near the receptacle. I tried to wipe down with vinegar. Does anyone...
Looking for Healthy Oatmeal Recipes?
In a saucepan, I mix the dry oatmeal, water, apples (small and finely sliced), and raisins. Follow directions on oatmeal box to cook...delicious!
Lemonade Iced Tea
Lemonade ice tea is great. I just pour 1/2 ice tea and 1/2 lemonade - add ice cubes - delicious and refreshing.
Keep a Rag Bag for Cleaning
Someone just mentioned here in the forum about giving the clothes to Salvation Army and other charities. I do donate the clothes that are in good condition. I would never donate clothes with stains, holes, etc.
Use Less Ingredients When Baking
I too cut out about half of the chocolate chips - usually there are way too many in the recipes.
