Waterproofing Painted Signs?
I sometimes purchase signs that are not specifically made for outside use. I used clear marine varnish(like you would use on a boat) on a wooden flag, it made the flag look aged and it lasted a lot longer than it would have without it.
Thrifty Christmas Tree Theme Ideas?
I love country, when I used to decorate for Christmas, the more countrified I could get, the better. Cloth yo-yos are easy, quick to make if you have scrap fabric. Can add alittle cotton and sew a button in the middle, and yarn for a hanger. I found rag wreaths...
DIY Shower Scrub Brush
I love this idea! Going to pick me up a toilet brush on next trip to store! You are so clever!
My Recent CVS Savings
Yes, I love my CVS Extra Bucks and my green bag rewards. . I usually can get great deals on my husbands razor blade refills, got an MP3 player for like $3! Ive also gotten blank printer ink for $6 using my Extra Bucks. I may not really save much in the long...
Michael Jackson (Ragdoll Cat)
I just recently read somewhere that when a cat lays on its back and exposes his tummy that it means he really trusts and loves his owner. Congrats to you for making him feel so wanted! So cute!
Making an Earring Box
Thats also a good idea, hadnt thought about using a cabinet like that. Youre so right about the valuables. Fortunately, my jewels have little or no value, except sentimental. But you really cant trust anyone,like you said. Thanks for your feedback!
Cat Started Meowing All the Time?
My cat has been an indoor cat for probably all but 2 months of her 13 years. She does have a harness and leash, and once in a while I put them on her and take her outside. She loves to sniff every blade of grass, wallow in the dirt,etc. We stand in one spot...
Plastic Bags for Pet Waste
I save my empty bread bags for cleaning out the litter box. They are stronger than plastic grocery bags. I shake out the crumbs and rinse them out before I store them. Saves me money on small trash bags, too.
Removing Toilet Bowl Stains?
You can also find pumice stones in the foot care department. Takes elbow grease, but usually works. I usually use mine with some comet or scrubbing bubbles.
Taking Photos of Items to Sell on Craigslist?
My niece sells a lot of things on craiglist, and uses just a good quality digital camera. Having a plain background is good. I have a cardboard folding board-like people use for school for displays, but Ive also just spread out a white sheet for a background...
Removing Cup Ring from Wood Furniture?
Ive heard that white toothpaste is good to get rings out, the white paste, not gel. Im sure there are other remedies - www.ehow.com probably has some ideas. Good luck!
Really Saving Money at Walmart
This isnt about Walmart, but here in the south, there are Ingles grocery stores. You have to watch to make sure items get rang up correctly. They dont like me to question it about some things, but its my money! And I had something that was on sale, the sign...
Recycling Empty Pill Bottles?
My mom recently gave me a bunch, and I put them to work in my sewing/crafts room. I put needles, bobbins, beads, plastic rings, wiggly eyes, etc. in mine. Was thinking about watching for an old spice rack at the thrift store to put them on.
Cleaning a Smelly Dishwasher?
I usually pour some white vinegar in it and that helps. Or sprinkle baking soda in and around bottom and then pour vinegar in. There is a cleaner you can buy to put in it as your machine runs the cycle, but its a tad bit expensive to me.
Removing Discoloration on Vinyl Floor?
Thanks for the responses. Nothing metal has been sitting on the floor. I think Ill give the WD 40 a try, then may look for the Wink stuff. I have tried bleach and also steel wool soap pad. Have the same vinyl in bathroom, and dont have rusty looking spots in...
Getting an LTD Catalog?
Go to www.lakeside.com and request a catalog. They carry the same items for basically the same price, no problems delivering to post office or residential addresses, you dont have to hava a business. I was an LTD customer,too, but found Lakeside and theyre...
Uses for Old Record Albums?
Record albums dont bring alot unless its a really unique album. The warped ones you could make bowls out of. I did this with a couple, t hey make very unique pieces and you can polyurethene them to make them food safe. Can do a google search or search on this...
Making a Water Bottle Cozy?
Thanks, hadnt thought of the orphan sock! (DUH!) I did make one like OliveOyl suggested. Yep, decided to leave the bottom open, too hard to sew the round bottom in. Just using some scrap fabric and using over used towels from the rag bin as the lining. I have...
Removing an Oil Stain from Cotton Clothing?
Im bad about spattering cooking oil on my t-shirts when I cook. I keep a shaker of baby powder by the washer, and i sprinkle the stain with powder and let it sit for a while (day or 2) before washing. Shake the powder off before washing, may need to treat again...
Harvesting and Using Blueberries?
My Dad has blueberry bushes that produce a lot of fruit each year. We pick them in the mornings before it gets too hot. My mom spreads them out in a single layer on cookie sheets on a table for a day or two, because theres always a few not fully ripe ones that...
Flea Repellent for People?
Ive heard of people putting duct tape around the bottom of their pants legs to keep ticks out, maybe this would work for fleas, too.
Craft Uses for Memory Foam Mattress Toppers?
How about new cushions for your lawn chairs? Itd be good for dishes, if you have to box up fragile items. Or use a vinyl tablecloth and cover a piece for a bath pillow, or pool side cushions.
Shopping for L'eggs Thigh-hi Panty Hose?
I have bought them from www.justmysize.com before. And yes, as far as I can remember, they sell smaller sizes, not just big girl sizes.
How Can I Get Coupons for Meat?
I go to my grocery store early in the mornings and look for the reduced for quick sale items, which is usualy meats,chicken, sometimes the pre-prepared produce items. Once got a huge bag of brocolli/ cauliflower/carrots mix for only 99 cents. Used it for snacks...
Miss Angel Diane (Basset Hound)
Shes a beautiful basset! I had a full blooded basset, the same colors,too. Her name was Ashley Melony Wilkes, but we called her Melony. I fell for her because she ran down a hill to meet us, and tripped over her ears and rolled to my feet! I only had her 5...
More Trashy Treasures: Upcycling Plastic...
I reuse mine by folding up and putting in an empty tissue box. I keep one in the bathrooms for trash can liners.
Homemade Puppy Food Recipes?
If you go to a search engine, like dogpile.com, and put in recipes for dogs in the search box, you might find what youre looking for. I found some good ones, but cant remember the exact name of website. Good Luck.
Repairing Wood Arm Framework on an Upholstered Sofa?
My husband does furniture repair for a living. Itd be hard to give an estimate without actually seeing the repair, but sounds lite itd be repairable. Hes replaced wooden parts lots of times. Its good that it hasnt ripped the upholstery. I would suggest checking...
How Do I Preserve Inkjet Iron-on Transfers?
You might have found out something by now, but Ive done lots of iron ons, and not had that problem. I know you have to iron on exactly as it says on the manufacturers directions. I wash mine in cold water, permanent press cycle, turned inside out, and hang...
Scenery: Snow in Georgia
Yep, we got snow in Barnesville(middle Ga), too. And it was beautiful. Ive got the sweet gum balls all over my yard,too. The snow that froze into ice was not fun,though. We had enough but so glad its gone!
Mobile Home Remodeling?
Im living in my third mobile home now. Before we lived in a single wide, that we remodeled the kitchen. Put in new cabinets, new vinyl on floor,new sink,etc. What weve learned on all remodeling is: Always expect the unexpected, and always plan for it to cost...
Frugal Tissue Dispenser
This is what I call, Poor Mans Tissues! Im going to pull my from the inside core, didnt know about that. I have several handmade plastic canvas tissue holders that are always empty, so I put toilet paper in them instead. I also have saved a couple of rectangle...
Saving On Electricity In The Summer
I bought clothesline and put hooks on the ends, and put eye hooks on my 4x4s on my covered back porch. When I want to hang out clothes, I just hook my line up, when theyre dry, I take it down so its not in the way. Ive only been hanging out my permanent press...
