Make Two Meals at Once
I used to do this often, The problem is my overweight husband will eat the next days meals for a late night snack! I guess I need a lock on my fridge.
Oak Hardwood Floor Quick Fix?
I completely agree with Katie. sanding and refinishing is a mess (but not a huge one with the proper equipment). BUT what great floors you will have. A few days hard work will give you great floors for 20 or more years. Putting something (Paint? varnish?) on...
Lawn Mower Not Sucking Grass Into Bag?
how old is your lawn mower? some mowers come with mulching blades whose purpose is to chop up the grass and leave most of it on the lawn to rot and fertilize. The regular blade (non mulching) is bent and shaped differently. Remove the blade and take it to a...
Musty Old Sofa?
The best way to remove odors, mildew etc is professionally. I found a place that specializes in restoring smoke damaged furniture for businesses etc. My sofa was musty and heavy with doggy odor from my ole dog sleeping on it. For 50 dollars, they put it in...
Clean Out the Dryer's Lint Trap
If you fabric softener sheets, wash the lint trap in hot soapy water about once a month. The softener can put a coating on the trap, causing it to be less efficient.
Spray Bottle For Outside Grilling
better yet, put apple juice in the spray bottle. It controls the flames and adds a little flavor to the meat orwhat ever you are grilling.
Manx Male Cat Poops on The Floor?
have you tried different types of litter? your local pet store will carry many different versions. ex: cedar shavings, unscented clay, and many others. Sometimes a cat will not like the smell or texture of the litter and it may take many tries to get something...
Manx Male Cat Poops on The Floor?
Try this web site for answers. It refers to many cat problems http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/behavior.html
Uses for Club Soda?
club soda contains salt and may damage delicate plants. Seltzer has no salt and is okay to use.
Drying a Mattress Cover?
Using the dryer may not melt the plastic but will shorten its life. After a few dryings the plastic may start cracking. Its best to hang the matress cover somewhere or drape it over a railing to dry naturally.
Dieting Tips and Recipes?
Has anyone tried Adobo seasoning? You can find it with the seasonings or the mexican food section of the grocery. It does have a lot of salt in it, but I sprinkle it on celery sticks and strips of red or green peppers and snack all day. No carbs, very low calories...
Saving Money Toothpaste?
Back in the 1950s, toothpaste manufacturers enlarged the size of the hole on the toothpaste tube. This proved to be one of their greatest profit making ideas. Be very careful when squeezing that tube to insure only a pea size amount comes out.
Need Christmas Gift and Other Ideas?
Magnets sound great and how about a favorite recipe (perhaps tailored to those with allergies etc. Printing one on an index card and making copies. Depending on the time you have, the recipe card could be personalized with decorations or stickers.
