Removing Cat Pee Odor from Couch?
The professionals have excellent products for getting cat pee out, but the cat will continue to use your couch as a toilet because thats now part of his territory and hes doing what male cats do to mark it.
Craft Ideas for Wheelchair Accessories?
Unfortunately the best wheel chair accessories are made of sheepskin, already made for wheelchairs. How about a hobo bag to hold things shed like to keep nearby and can hang off the chair. If you have any needlework skills, why not teach her those.
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner?
I uses 50/50 vinegar water with a drop of dish detergent. Watch the glues on constume jewellery. Gold and diamonds sparkle after being rinsed and dried with a soft cloth.
Repairing Vinyl Upholstery?
Google how to do a baseball stitch. The neat thing with this stitch is you can gently draw the material back together. You will likely need a curved needle which can be quite awkward at first. Practise the stitch one something similar. The thread goes in an...
Feeding a Dog with Food Allergies?
Soy seems to be the culprit. Its used to up the protein but I know of dogs having skin problems until its eliminated.
Removing Dye Stains on White Washing Machine Door?
Try foam bathroom spray. it may not work but at least it wont hurt the finish. Id spray it on and just let it slide down the door. If that fails Im wondering if wiping on dye remover would work?
Using Manila Rope for a Cat Scratching Post?
No help regarding manila rope but my cats loved a piece of chipboard about the same size as the cat. If you wound the rope around something and rubbed catnip into it perhaps theyd use it.
Keeping Cats Off Counters at Night?
Spread mouse traps barely hanging over the edge of the counter. When the cat hits it it will scare the willies out of the cat. By having it over the edge it removes the chance of a cat getting a paw in there. Set it to it snaps away from the edge.
Dog Is Scratching Off Her Hair?
Try feeding her dog food for a month with no soybean. You may even go so far a making your own dog food. The soymeal has been know to cause skin problems and other problems in dogs. Its certainly worth a try.
Choosing Bedding Color to Coordinate with Beige and Espresso?
Id look for an offwhite spread that matches the walls with a bit of an espresso color in it, something that looks like paint was drizzled on it.
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate with Hunter Green Leather Sofa?
A light peach goes well with hunter green. Id go for peach pillows with a bit of a print.
Helping My Sister Deal With an Abusive Relationship?
Despite what hes told her, he cant freeze the assets. The courts will determine what she is to get, not him. There is little you can do except listen when she needs to talk. Its very complex as to why women stay with these men. You might enlighten her that...
Goat's Milk for Children with Autism?
Goats milk is great for those who are lactose intolerant. It tastes a little creamier than regular whole milk so makes great rice pudding, biscuits or buns tht use milk, etc.
Painting Chalkboard Strip on Plastic Cups?
Why not paper cups instead? The ones that hold about 3 oz. Thats about all most people drink at one time anyway.
Litter Box Training a Month Old Kitten?
The belly stroking is important, from just below the ribcage toward the tail only. That is how momma cat would lick it.
Biting Invisible Bugs?
If it is no-see-ums, rather than use a spray, hang a sticky fly tape within inches of a very low watt bulb, turned on for the night. The bugs will head for the light and get stuck on the tape.
Chihuahua With Black Skin on Belly?
My Cairn terrier had the blackish tummy and her hair was also falling out. Bloodwork revealed a vitamin deficiency.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
Id stay in the sand tones. Grab a handful of a few shades of paint chips and place them in groups of 4s on the floor, one shade at a time. This gives you a chance to see how well or badly a shade goes with the floor. What we think looks fine in the store is...
Buying a Paint Sprayer?
The airless sprayers are good if you dont require a flawless finish, like a body part on a vehicle, although I did use one on the rocker panels. It looked ok, better than the little rust spots.
Looking for Super Concentrated Vinegar?
With canning time coming up check the concentration of the vinegars. Some are sold as vinegar and some as Pickling Vinegar which is usually higher in acetic acid.
Husband Won't Sign Divorce Papers?
In Alberta he doesnt have to sign anything. Your lawyer can initiate court action on your behalf. Its usually a brief session, max of 30 min. Just a formality now. If hubby fails to show the judge will then decide how much you and the children should be awarded...
Smoke Detectors Beeping?
Sometimes, according to my electrician, heat and high humidity can set them off.
Losing Weight?
Dont step on the scales as they will lie to you. Muscle is heavier than fat. When I was at my heaviest of 163lbs I was lean and packing a lot of muscle for a woman.
Having Young Children Help With Chores?
An allowance teaches children how to handle money. Whether or not it is tied in with chores is up to the parent. The greatest life lesson my parents gave me was a generous clothing allowance when I turned 16. While I was counting dollars in my head, I was informed...
Highlighting Brown Hair With Lemon Juice?
Id go out in the sun. I didnt find my hair turning orange. I think its the commercial hair dyes that have this risk. Mine gradually got more blondish.
Removing Old, Dusty Smell from Cabin?
My choice would be vinegar as it will kill mold spores not just cover the scent. We used to fire up the wood stove to dry the cabin out. They all smell must after being closed up, even my house after only a long weekend.
Cost Effectiveness of Solar Water Heating and Rain Filtration Systems?
Although we didnt drink the water, my father put a new galvanized rain barrel up on a stand to the top was close to the eaves short downspout. He put a sheet of plywood on top with an oh, 8 diameter hole. Screen was stapled over the hole. Black plumbing, thats...
Murray Riding Mower Dies When Put in Gear?
Are you giving it enough power. Safety features require you to be seated with the brake on when you put it in gear or reverse so it doesnt jump. It will not mow in reverse, another safety feature. Perhaps you know all this.
How Do I Make a Pet Door in My Screen Door?
If your door is wood framed you will need to add a wide kick plate to the bottom. It will need to be high enough that you can make a hinged flap for the dogs.
Starting a Cleaning Business?
A friend does house and office cleaning but not as a business per se. She did apply for the bank cleaning job, but had plenty of experience from cleaning at a motel. The few houses she does is by word of mouth. Shes good and very thorough and with house cleaning...
George Foreman Replacement Parts?
Sorry, cant help. When I see how many need fixing, one way or the other, it seems they arent worth buying.
Homemade Fly Traps?
Smack a dozen or so flies and put their carsasses in the bottle thats half full of water. Every time I dumped mine I didnt dump it completely always leaving some dead flies in there. If you make your barn dark by covering windows (green garbage bags work) and...
Homemade Fly Traps?
Stinky bait or not, I hang the traps where there is plenty of light, in other words, outside, not in the barn. The flies around a barn bite the animals yet seem drawn to the smell of milk souring along with a little raw meat. Those are natural products. Even...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
Id go with white walls as it will make your kitchen bright and seem larger. This would be a nice contrast to your counter. Im fond of the clean look the white gives in a kitchen.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
When picking up paint chips take at least 4 of each color. I wanted red on a wall and although the color was in my head, matching it was something else. I picked up 4 different shades of red. Id group 4 of one shade and tape them to the wall and leave them...
Getting Rid of Snakes Inside the Walls of a House?
Even though the fascia boards are gone there should be a board running along the top of the cement blocks for nailing the rafters to. The blocks are staggered so Im thinking it would be difficult for the snakes to go down very far. Im inclined to think theyd...
Name Ideas for a Family Insurance Business?
Family Insurance Business - H & Js FIB? Lol. Couldnt resist that one.
How Can I Organize My Reusable Plastic Bags?
I think you need to reduce the numbers to perhaps 6 of each. With the shopping bags I put the handles together, run thumb and forefinger down encircling the bag then tie a simple knot. The ends are then tucked in and it takes up the space of a small ball.
Hang Clothing Backward In Closet
If theres a fire or tornado, the last thing Ill be worried about is rescuing my clothes. No, Ill keep my closet organized by hanging what Im wearing one way and those that dont seem to get worn, the other.
Organizing a Tack Room?
My tack room has a sheet of pegboard mounted on a 2 frame to allow room for the back of the hooks. Its amazing how much you can hang on a 4x8 sheet. I also bot a trunk, actually a large stout plastic box for the back of a truck that is mouse proof and can also...
House Training a Shih Tzu?
My chi cant deal with cold and snow so during these times its puppy pads. Her use of them was sporadic. My pads are washable (old hosp. draw sheets cut to size). Now, as I pick up a used pad, I rub the center of the clean pad on a pee spot. The odor draws her...
Growing Green Onions
Wonderful idea, especially for single people who find a bunch of onions is too many. Only today I was told to chop and freeze extra tops for soups.
My House Reeks of Skunk Odor?
A big bottle of Febreeze. You may need to spray the entire house two or three times but it works. The odor contain an oil. A skunk sprayed outside my house. All the windowsw were open. This is how I know Febreeze works.
Toothpaste For Tarnish On Silver
Dont do it very often as the toothpaste contains abrasives. If the settings are tight just soaking them is a dish of water with a few drops of vinegar and dish soap does a great job.
Toothpaste For Tarnish On Silver
I misread, you are doing silverware. Same with it. The silver coating is likely very thin. I used to have to clean my parents silverware and I used the aluminum foil method for removing tarnish then rinsing in vinegar water.
Using a Scythe for Mowing Hay?
I dont know about the european scythe but Ive used the american style. The handle was aluminum and the blade was, hmmm, 30. The key is a very sharp blade. If you develop an easy swinging movement, the blade will slice thro the grass like butter. Its not about...
Dog With an Ear Infection?
You need to get a tube of Panalog (sp). Its for ear infections and is soothing whereas the vinegar stings and inflamed ear.
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets?
Charcoal comes to mind. It will sure pop with the white walls and countertops.
Cleaning Formica?
Ive had very good luck with the foam Kitchen Cleaner. Spray the foam on and let it sit for 5 or 10 min. A clue that its working is the foam will take on a yellow/brown hue.
Organizing Shoes in a Small Closet?
I put in a coated wire closet organizer. Shoes go on the shelves, garments go on upper and lower rod. Nothing is on the floor except the large camera bag. Now, if it doesnt fit neatly in there, something has to go. I wish Id done this years ago.
How Can I Fix Cookie Dough That is Too Gooey?
If the dough is too stiff dust the counter with flour and set the dough on that and lightly knead as tho kneading biscuits. Lightly dust the top so your fingers dont stick.
March of the Penguins (Hokkaido, Japan)
There needs to be more like this, allowing zoo animals to live more naturally.
Keeping Cats Off Counter Tops?
Mouse traps set on the counter. Cats dont like them. Buy a bunch, theyre cheap. Squirting cats is a temporary fix as they quickly learn where it comes from and just wait.
Reviews of the Cozy Fire?
I too was interested in radiant heaters and spent hours checking many makes and models. What it boiled down to is they are no more economical than my 220 wired in baseboard heaters.
Make Your Cat's Scratching Post
Quite by accident I discovered my kitty loved to sharpen her claws on a piece of chipboard so I cut it to about 15 long by about 10 wide. Its on the floor and shed get on it and scratch away. This dimension was small enough that it wasnt in the way but big...
Name Ideas for a Cake Decorating Business?
Patty Cakes, everyone remembers that rhyme and will remember the name of her business.
Can I Make a Cleaner Using Spoiled or Over Ripe Oranges?
Pigs dont eat citrus for a reason, its bad for them. Dont even offer it to them. I think its something in the peel.
Flooring, Countertop, and Paint Colors to Down Play Pinkish Cabinets?
Thats a lot of wood. Id stay with the wood floors, of course, but would paint out the cabinets to blend with the sink. Walls should match also. That way a dark countertop would really pop. The now white cabinets would visually enlarge the kitchen.
Washing Clothes in Well Water?
When employed at a laundromat one customer would come every few weeks to undo what her well water had done to her clothes. Shed dump in Liquid Plummer which got rid of the orange color. Shed apparently done this for years and swore by it.
Lactose Free Milk Substitute That Tastes Like Milk?
2% milk contains more lactose than whole milk as its more concentrated. If you miss the taste and texture of whole milk then try 2% Lactaid milk. Skim Latcaid tastes more like 2% in regular milk. I cook with it and make my own yogurt. Powdered milk is high...
Previously House Trained Dog Has Started Peeing in House?
These are high energy dogs. If you dont have a bicycle, get one and get her out the door quick, before she pees and get her out for some good exercise. She needs this. Its good for both of you.
Dye from Jeans Transferred to Other Clothing in Wash?
Rit Dye Remover may remove the stains and the color from the shirts but you can always redye them.
Improving the Appearance of Bathroom Sink Without Cabinet Underneath?
If the sink is installed in a cupboardless countertop hang a curtain rod across the expanse and sew some inexpensive broadcloth curtains. A 3 hem on each end does nicely. Make them extra wide like window curtains.
Getting My House and Life in Order?
My house seems to collect clutter and Im the only one living it it. Im not a hoarder in that I cant part with it, I dont always deal with it when I should. I too consulted flylady.com and followed her daily schedule. What surprised me as the house became orderly...
Getting My House and Life in Order?
Rebecca, perhaps part of your depression is that you are not indulging in your hobbies. We encourage children to try different things and watch them out grow interests. It doesnt stop because we are adults. We do outgrow some interests/hobbies and perhaps one...
Getting My House and Life in Order?
Although flylady recommends 15 minutes perhaps 3, 5 minutes sessions would work better for some. Once I got in to this I find I get on a roll and exceed the 15 minutes.
Puppy Poops in Crate?
When animals, including us humans will feel the need to empty the bowels when stressed. Train the dog to remain in the crate with the door open. When you leave the animal feels trapped.With the door open it removes that fear.
Our Little Trailer On the Prairie
I cooked much like you with only two teenage sons. We went thro 20lbs of potatoes in a week and some nights it was brown rice and once a week it was either pork and beans (homemade of course) or chili. My boys had sparkling eyes and great teeth as junk food...
Training Dogs to Stay in Their Kennel?
Jump on a bicycle and have the dogs pull you. They will want to go at first but will settle into a trot and can go for an hour or more. Be sure to take plenty of water for them.
Training a Puppy Not to Bite?
A trainer of huskies which like to nip told me to immediately get over the dog wrap your arms around his chest and yank him into an upright position high enough that his back feet are off the ground. This must be done each time. The dog I did it with needed...
Melt Butter for Toast
Ill put what I think I need on a heatproof saucer and set it on top of the toaster. It softens while the toast is toasting. It does need watching.
Crate Training a Puppy?
Think of it from the dogs point of view. He can see out. Therefore predators can get him with no chance of escape. Try training so that a half closed door means he has to stay in the crate but it allows him to escape if he feels the need.
Crate Training a Puppy?
Id like to add that its natural for a dog to want to go into a den but theres always a way out. A cloth over the top and down two sides is more inviting.
Adding Salt for Boiled Eggs
I was taught to add a pinch of salt to the water in case a shell cracked and egg streamed out. The salt would set it and seal the crack. Usually storage eggs that are quickly plunged into cold water immediately after boiling, will peel easily.
What are the Most Cost Effective Leftover Food Storage Products?
Since the size works for me I use sandwich bags, filling only the amount I would eat. I remove as much air as possible. If there are 3 or 4 packets to freeze I will put them together in a larger bag (saved bread bag) and label.
Can You Freeze Celery?
I bot a huge bunch of celery and wasnt using it fast enough. Since it was Fall and my baseboard heaters were coming on I cut the celery into 1/8 pieces and threaded them onto a long thread with a needle and hung them above the heater. I spaced them so none...
Feeding a Family of Four on $400 a Month?
My mother had to feed 5 kids plus my dad on a ministers salary. We were well fed but she cooked everything from scratch. 5 kids have bottomless stomachs so there were always plenty of potatoes (skin on) to fill us up.
Feeding a Family of Four on $400 a Month?
Years ago I started buying more dried beans, peas (both green and yellow) lentils (both red and green) lima beans and red kidney beans. These are very good in the diet as they are fairly high in protein and there are numerous imaginative yet inexpensive recipes...
Tips for Organizing and Cleaning Basement?
Although if wont help you now it will help in the future. I would take a cardboard box and place it in an inconspicuous place in the basement (under the stairs where it was dark even with a few lights on. Id periodically toss hubbys broken but useful stuff...
Tips for Organizing and Cleaning Basement?
With hoarders one doesnt want to add more shelving, boxes, containers, etc. as they will quickly fill them as well. One needs to cut back or there will more stuff of little or no value.
House Training a Blind Dog?
Shes marking new territory. Yes, females do it too. Shell learn the layout of the house much faster than people do, as long as you dont move anything. Youll have to take her out numerous times with lots of loving when she soils out there. Perhaps a food treat...
Chihuahua Puppy Poops In Crate?
Cut a cardboard box low to share some space in the crate. Put a pee pad in there. Try feeding her in there and leave her for about 10 min. If she uses the pad reward her with lots of loving.
