Upholstering Dining Chairs With Cane Seats?
I have revamped my dining room caned chairs and like what I got! I cut the cane out and cleaned that area up. I measured for plywood pieces that would be a little larger than the hole where the cane was. I had the plywood cut, then I padded with upholstery...
Remedy for Toddler With Diarrhea and Diaper Rash?
A very old remedy for diaper rash is to brown some white flour (cooking flour) in a dry skillet carefully stirring it till browned but not burnt. Cool it then put into a container and use like baby powder at each diaper change. it is soothing and healing. It...
Class Reunion Party Favors?
I went to my 50th reunion recently, someone had taken the class composite and made place mats for us. Sure got the conversation and memories flowing. Have a ball. Donna
Centerpiece for Church Ladies Day Themed "What Fills Your Cup?"
I thought maybe single center pieces with a cup and saucer filled with sand or beans of any type and a picture holder coming up out of the center with meaningful pictures like the children from your church and/or fields of crops pictured or homes or beautiful...
Cleaning Sticky Vinyl Clad Wire Shelves?
Have you considered a spray sealer to give a new surface altogether? Krylon brand matt spray in clear or krylon spray flat paint in your color choice might do the trick.....I would try a small area first to be sire this works. D
Ideas for Face-in-the-Board Photo Props for School Fair?
I used a coloring book for simple ideas and enlarged the outline and put it on a cardboard like from one side of an appliance box, clown, teddy bear, sports guy and or girl, fire fighter, super hero. You get the idea. Then I painted them in bright colors and...
Repairing the Finish on a Sink Pop-up Sink Stopper?
Try silver nail polish on that surface. It sticks to about anything and will last through water, etc. Easy to repeat as needed.
Removing Stains from a Vintage Hockey Jersey?
I have used a soak product that is generally sold in quilt shops for renewing vintage fabrics in quilts. I do not rember the brand name but if you check in quilt shops or fabric stores they can tell you and sell it to you. Mine worked wonders. Good luck.
What to Wear to a Dance if Your Date is Short?
Remember that a great smile is always your best accessory. How you ask toward your best friend/date will make or break your evening. You can relax and enjoy if you smile!
Removing Sharpie from a Comforter?
I have had good luck using hand sanitizer to remove paint stains from clothing (fabric) without damage to the fabric. I saturate the stain and rub it together, or with a clean rag repeat applications until it is clear of the color and wash as usual. I would...
Dyeing a Bathroom Rug?
I have re-dyed a small bathroom rug by putting fabric paint and water into a spray bottle and spraying the rug. I would guess that you might need to use white dye first to tone down the yellow. Let dry, and then attempt the color you want for the finished tone...
Ink on a Washed and Dried Tablecloth?
I have had luck with removing ink and paint from fabric with hand sanitizer, use liberally and rub or use a brush on the spot, then launder as usual, also hanging in the sun is a great way to brighten whites of all types.
Removing Fabric Paint on Clothing?
I would try hand sanitizer on the shirt. It has taken paint out of my jeans when I made a bobo. Good luck! Also for next time put a cardboard inside your project and tape any extra areas to the back to keep them free of stray paint. Happy painting! Donna
Controlling Seafood Smells In Garbage
That same idea works for stinky diapers! Sometimes I have visitors and need to dispose of smelly diapers. Stick it in a plastic bag and use a twist tie to seal it and it will be ok until you take out the garbage. Thanks for the hint! D
Share "One Favorite Thought" at a Funeral
I think that is an outstanding idea. Thanks for sharing it! I used that idea for my Moms 80th birthday celebration with great results. I have enjoyed re-reading them many times.
Removing Label Residue On Bottles?
Mix up some Dawn dish wash liquid and rubbing alcohol in equal parts. Use a small brush or cotton ball to saturate the area of goo and rub well. It should all come off. Good luck
Repainting a Bathroom Wall Over Wall Glaze?
There is a painting prep product called liquid sand that will dull the glaze so paint will stick and cover. It just takes away the slick surface from any paint treatment so you can paint right over like gloss enamel paint for instance. Follow the instructions...
Replacing Cane Chair Seats With Leather?
I replaced cane with fabric seats on dining room chairs by having a piece of wood cut larger than the opening and putting some padding (foam) and stretching canvas over the foam and stretching and stapling on the back of the wood piece. Nail head trim could...
Removing Black Price Marks from Goodwill Items?
Try hand sanitizer. It takes paint off lots of things and might work for this. Hope this helps.
Glass Photo Christmas Ornaments?
There is an instruction page on the Carol Duvall Show from HGTV. Go to www.hgtv.com and look for the Carol Duvall Show archives and do a search there for glass ornaments with photo. Good luck!
Rotten Smell in House?
Try checking all your drains; especially floor drains. If there is not much use, it will sometimes allow sewer gas to back up through them, and that smells awful. Flush well with water and repeat as often as you need to remove the sewer gas smell. D
