Using Less Dishwasher Detergent
You are absolutely right! When I first started using tablets, I doubted that the dishes would come clean because other than using two tablets, you cant put detergent in the second one. But they do come clean with just the tablet in the main compartment! Another...
Keeping Dogs from Tracking Mud Inside?
I agree with Lorelei. The best way to prevent it is to clean their feet when they come in. You may have to let them in one at a time to do it. I taught my dog an on the rug command and he stands on the throw rug when he comes in. I keep an old towel in a bucket...
Toning Down a Bright Paint Color?
How about doing a sponge technique or a glaze on top of it with a paler or complementary color? Do some research on the web, or ask at Home Depot or Lowes paint departments. Good luck!
Do Your Homework
Not a website, but I just bought one, and have used it on my car windows. It worked great! I did them all, inside and out. My daughters boyfriend used it on his, and it streaked. I think it may have been because it was dirty (he didnt know it came with two...
Baking Frozen Homemade Pies?
Pyrex, like all glass, is susceptible to breakage with temperature changes. I once had a casserole dish simply crack and break when I removed it from the oven and placed it on top of the stove. I also had one break while I was scooping hot food out of it (the...
Cotton Blanket Stiff After Drying?
I would try washing it again, using liquid fabric softener in the rinse cycle. Then dry it on the proper setting with 4 or 5 dryer balls. If you dont have those, you could use regular tennis balls or even the old trick of a pair of clean sneakers. Good luck...
Canning Jars for Blending
For those confused about the spilling thing, you take the collar and blade off the blender and screw it onto the jar, which is right side up. Then you turn it over and put it on the blender. When youre done, take off the jar with the blender collar attached...
Make Meatballs From Leftover Meatloaf
I also do the cut-up meatloaf thing like OliveOyl. Makes a great quick meat sauce! Im curious, though, how do you roll cooked meatloaf into balls?
Make Meatballs From Leftover Meatloaf
Maggie3956 asks: How do you do it? You cant roll cooked meat into a meatball. That was my thought too.. I thought maybe she was talking about the hamburger mixture, but she does say after it cools which implies cooking first. The only way I can see to do that...
Repairing a Nick in Corian?
It will have to be done professionally. Call the vendor that you bought it from. If you dont know who the vendor was, pick any Corian vendor out of the yellow pages. If they dont do repairs, they will be able to direct you to someone who does.
Making Bras?
Re the WalMart bras; I used to buy a Bali minimizer bra that I loved, in Kohls. Then they stopped having them. I even contacted Bali; I was told that model was not being manufactured any more. Then while I was looking at bras for my daughter in Wal Mart, I...
Store Salad Greens With a Paper Towel
I agree...a paper towel is great! I do the same with with many things. I put one in the bottom of the bag that stores celery, and loosely wrap herbs such as parsley and rosemary. It definitely prolongs their life.
Removing Leather Dye from Socks?
If its leather dye, youre probably stuck with it. Keep the stained socks separate as designated work socks so he doesnt ruin any more.
Preventing Navy Blue Pants From Fading?
Soaking dark clothes in water with either salt or vinegar helps to set the color and prevent fading. I usually throw things in the machine with a cup of either, and run through a cycle.
Restoring Computer Without a Recovery Disk?
I would go to the HP website www.hp.com and first try the contact link to see about getting a replacement disk. Also, under connect with others they have forums where you can get help from other users, much the same as posting questions here, with no tech support...
Safety Concerns With Car GPS
Ive been a stay-at-home Mom for a long time. My trick was always to leave the garage door open from time to time, and periodically walk outside, to look at the flowers in the front yard etc. Anything to make it plain that someone was home. Also, when someone...
Using Every Bit of Laundry Detergent
Ive been doing that for a while. Another trick is this: When no more comes out of the bottle because of the pour spout, remove the spout and hold the bottle under the water running into the machine for a bit, then swish the water inside the bottle and dump...
Homemade Salsa With Too Much Onion?
The only thing I can think of is to add more chopped tomato, pepper and whatever else is in the salsa, (maybe throw in some corn and/or olives too) to lower the proportion of onion in the whole.
Feet Are Itchy from Playing in Grass?
My daughter when little actually had an allergy to either our St. Augustine grass or some little weeds growing in it. Her feet would get a bumpy itchy rash. The only solution was to never let her go outside barefoot! And if the home remedies dont work. Time...
Recipe for Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls?
Check out this website. http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/ I know he has copied Twinkies, maybe hes done Little Debbies too! Click recipes on the left. They are in alphabetical order.
Using Frozen Meatballs?
If theyre not frozen in spaghetti sauce, you can serve them with brown gravy from a packet, like meat loaf or salisbury steak.
Less Expensive Treatment for Rosacea?
I dont know about the comparative costs, but I have been using Metrogel for my rosacea for years with good results.
Ice maker Does Not Dump Ice?
Look for a wire arm above the bin that can be raised and lowered. On mine, having it in the raised position tells the icemaker to stop. Others may operate differently. For a quick test, just put it in the opposite position that its in now, to see if you get...
Dog Digging up Plants?
This is a very old but simple trick: Try putting a couple of mothballs in each of the pots. The smell should repel him. Only do this if you dont have small children around.
Crocheted Potholders
Ive made the same potholders using Sugar and Cream cotton yarn, and the knock-off Peaches and Cream from Wal Mart. Because they are doubled, they shield from the heat well. And you can do them in seed stitch (sc, dc, then on the next row sc in the dc, dc in...
Chocolate Watergate Cake?
The archived recipe here sounds like a years old version of a recipe for Pistachio Cake (Maybe thats what it was called back then), and this one tells you what to do with the syrup. Its like a marble cake. 1 Pkg Yellow Cake Mix 4 eggs 1 cup orange juice 1/3...
Printer Message: Not Communicating With Computer?
Before you reinstall, make sure you uninstall the software using the uninstall option, either in the control panel, or on the installation CD that came with the printer; dont just delete folders. Then reinstall the software. Sometimes a file just gets corrupted...
Massage Oil Stains on Sheets?
Try washing them in hot water, with ammonia added to your regular detergent. Ammonia is a great grease dissolver.
How Much Vinegar for Dogs?
Here is something to look at: http://www.curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=973742 I think if its for fleas, it has to be used (diluted) topically, not internally.
Sharpie on Car Interior?
Try Goof-Off. They have it in Lowes and Home Depot, possibly WalMart and similar stores (look in the hardware or paint department).
Removing Grease Smell from Clothing?
My son was a cook in a barbecue restaurant, so I know what you mean! I used to wash his clothes separately from the rest of the laundry and add ammonia to the wash with the detergent. It definitely helped.
Freezing Homemade Cream of Potato Soup?
Anything CAN be frozen; the questionable part is its quality when its defrosted. Frozen milk gets watery when its defrosted, so you may have the same problem with the soup. Maybe you could add some half and half or cream when you reheat it to counteract that...
Stains on Cloth Napkins?
Also, after using whichever washing process you use, try drying them out in the sunlight.
Dog Food Without Salt?
Take a look here to start: http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Homemade-Pet-Food/Detail.aspx Im sure there are other sites too. I hope your doggy does OK! They are like our children, arent they?
Washing Flannel Backed Plastic Tablecloths?
Sure, I do mine all the time. I use the gentle cycle, medium water level (Just enough to cover it) and just a bit of detergent. I put mine in the dryer on delicate for 15 minutes or so...it makes it nice and soft and gets the creases out.
Serving Size for Pasta with Meat Sauce?
If you go by the nutrition guides, a serving of pasta is 1/2 cup. However, that is simply the amount that they have chosen to figure the values on. It doesnt mean thats all you can have for the meal. Remember that you can have 6-11 servings of bread and pasta...
Donating Embroidered Crib Blankets?
First of all, may God bless you for your effort to help others. Check in your area to see if any of the churches have Elizabeth Ministries, or if there is a Birthright charity in your area. Elizabeth Ministries supports pregnant women and mothers, and Birthright...
Installing Porcelain Tile?
I dont see any problem with the same tile in all those conneced areas. I wouldnt change from one to another; it would look strange. My entryway right now has oak floor in the entrance, the hall, powder room in that hall and the dining room which is off the...
Saving Money on Steak
Ive done the searing and then putting in the oven at 500 degrees like Jay in the Costco posting, but it filled my house with smoke when I opened the oven door. Then I saw on the Food Network website, I think it was Tyler Florence, did it similarly but after...
Keeping Moths Off Clothes?
I think you can actually buy cedar blocks attached to a regular hanger head that you can hang right on the clothes bar.
Washing Machine Not Rinsing Soap Out of Clothes?
You could try dissolving the detergent in a pitcher of hot water before adding it to the machine. Thats the only other thing i can think of if youve tried just about everything else.
"No Peel" Hard Boiled Eggs
Here is another method that a friend emailed to me, and its fun to boot. Kids love it! Add about 1/2 tsp baking soda to the water when boiling. Boil gently about 12 minutes, drain, and cool enough to handle. Tap the narrow end of the egg gently and remove a...
No Need for Extra Oil When Frying Ground Beef
I just throw it in the pan and let the fat cook out of it. If I am doing onions with it, I dont add them until there is some grease in the pan.
Swiffer WetJet Not Spraying Well?
Thanks, Nancy! Oh, boy, batteries!! Do I ever feel stupid! I never even thought about the batteries. I just figured because I had messed with the bottle ( I cut the threads inside the cap) I had done something wrong! Its fine now, thanks!! LOL! And Bonnie, the...
Removing Stains from Plastic Food Containers?
I agree with the Plastic Booster. It comes in a tube like hand lotion, look for it with the dishwasher detergents. You add it with your regular detergent. I was skeptical when I first tried it but it really works! You can also set them out in the sunshine if...
Recipes for One?
One idea would be to make a meatloaf recipe, but instead of making a loaf, divide it up and bake in a muffin tin, then freeze the individual muffins for one serving at a time. You could also use hamburger to make individual Salisbury Steaks to freeze. Omelets...
Dilute Ultra Dish Soaps to Save Money
I dont even worry about 2 to 1. Even before the Ultras came out, I have always started to add water to my dishsoap bottle as soon as it got down a a couple of inches. It reduces the amount used. When it gets about half way down, I refill it to the top. When...
Type It Out to Remember
I agree! When I make a shopping list, I sometimes forget to take it with me (go figure! LOL) and just the fact that I wrote things down helps me to remember in the store. When I get home, I check, and most of the time I have gotten everything that was on the...
Lyrics to "Wind Over My Wings"?
I think you probably mean Wind Beneath My Wings (from Beaches)? Here it is: http://www.metrolyrics.com/wind-beneath-my-wings-lyrics-bette-midler.html
Gasoline Smell in a Washing Machine?
Try washing with detergent and ammonia. Ive had good luck with it getting smells out of my husbands garage rags.
Have a Dedicated Recipe Computer
If you cant afford a used laptop, an alternative is to purchase an external HD. You can find them online for around $60 depending on the size. (Try newegg.com) You can keep it on the same table or desk as your desktop computer; they are about the size of a...
Paying for College?
All college students are eligible for Stafford loans which start at $3500 in freshman year and increase each year thereafter. Go to a website called aessuccess.org for more information. Here you can fill out a financial statement called a FAFSA (which most...
Paying for College?
I goofed....the Stafford Loans were raised to an initial level of $4500 for freshmen this year, increasing to $5500 and $6500. Also, they dont have to be repaid until after you graduate.
Marks on Vinyl from Rug Backing?
Try a product called Goof-Off. You can get it at Home Depot. Lowes or in the hardware/paint department at Walmart etc. It removes just about any type of glue or adhesive.
Dishwashing Powder That Won't Etch Glass?
The problem is not the detergent; etching is from hard water. You could look for a dishwasher detergent that has a water softening or conditioning agent in it. I dont know if you can use something like Calgon, which is a softener, in the dishwasher; you might...
Doberman Smells Bad?
Wow. Just a little bit ago, I came across this while reading up on uses for vinegar! Get Rid of Odor on a Smelly Dog Wet the dog down with fresh water. Use a mixture of 1 cup white distilled vinegar and 2 gallons water. Saturate the dogs coat with this solution...
Crafts Using a Half Gallon Jar?
Or if you buy one of those 5-lb. bags of rice! As an aside, I keep a number of jars on hand, from mayo to spaghetti sauce etc, even smaller ones. I use them for the rest of the pasta when I dont cook the whole box, partial bags of nuts or chocolate chips, etc...
Making Cordless Phone Batteries Last Longer?
I would not keep it on the charger all the time when not in use. It may be the same as with cell phones: if you keep charging them they develop a memory and dont charge up all the way. Run the battery down....wait until the battery low warning comes on every...
Switching to a New Pet Food?
Everything Ive seen on this subject says to do it gradually. Make about 1/4 of the serving the new food to start. Every 4-5 days add a lttle more new and a little less old, watching for digestive upsets (constipation, diarrhea, vomiting) as you go. Within 2...
Stains from Liquid Toilet Bowl Cleaner?
Since we are sharing thrifty ideas..heres a way to avoid that in the future. I use either Ajax or Comet, whichever I have, to clean my toilet bowls. Sprinkle in a bunch and scrub with the brush. It works great and is way cheaper than any single-purpose toilet...
Relieving a Dog's Sore Hips?
You cannot give Ibuprofen to a dog; but aspirin is OK. Call your vet to check on the dosage; they will usually give you an answer over the phone without your paying for a visit. There is also a drug called Rimadyl which your vet can give you, but aspirin is...
My Frugal Life: Tips from a Save-o-holic
Now that our last kid is off to college and its just my husband and me, I finally broke down and bought a Food Saver. When our Giant store has Buy one get one free on meats, roasts, (eye of round or whatever), packages of boneless chicken breasts, I buy them...
Why Is Dawn Detergent Recommended So Often?
Ive heard that Dawn contains ammonia. Makes sense: that would explain why it cleans so well and why it says dont add bleach.
