Saving Money in the New Year
I have so much enjoyed reading this thread as I have passed by the computer off and on today. Thank you all for ideas and inspiration!
Should I Choose a Dark or Light Counter Top?
I am not a designer and have no taste. However, my last kitchen had light blue counter tops and I loved them. When we built this house, I painted the kitchen and adjoining dining room a sunny yellow. I chose a mottled blue counter top that is mostly darker...
Downloading Firefox Browser?
Hi! Close all programs that are open and all windows except the one you are downloading from. I use Firefox and like it.
Books to Start a School Library?
Hi, Gina, the first place I would check is the local libraries. They are always buying new books and selling the old ones for a fraction of the cost (they might donate them to your library). You might also check with publishing houses online to see what prices...
Removing Scratches from Imitation Leather Purse?
Not sure, I might would try a crayon the same color as the shoes or bag and color the scratch or maybe a marker?? Just ideas.
Replacing the String in Hooded Sweatshirt?
Hi! Use a safety pin and thread it through the end of the hoodie string. Close it. Use the pin to push the string around through the tunnel. I use this method lots of times on the strings that come out of my sweat pants. Good luck!
Buying Cabinets Vs. Building Your Own?
Hubby and I did not build ours, but we had them built (all hickory wood) when we built our house. They are much better, more substantial, etc. than those premade ones in the stores. Build your own if you have the talent . . . you will have much better quality...
My Frugal Life: Frugal in England
All of my family thinks I am weird because I try to be very frugal. I have been saving our dish water for the yard and plants. I, too, am disabled and get hubby or visiting grandsons to carry it out to the plants in the greenhouse for me. (I got a tomato from...
