Preserving Ornamental Gourds?
Yes you can do this, after the first frost, pick the gourds and hang them in a shed or utility room. They need to have GOOD air circulation and be out of direct sunlight. My sister hangs hers from the rafters in her husbands shop. Use some jute to tie them...
Using "Pour On" Epoxy on Painted Countertop?
I did my daughters countertops. I waited at least 48 hours before pouring on the Envirotex. On your paint or primer can there should be something about the amout of time it takes to cure it. Just follow the recomended time. Good luck!
Does Estroven Reduce Hot Flashes?
Yes Yes Yes! I had a total hysterectemy 5 years ago. I was a bundle of hot flashes before and a raging fire after. I tried the natural way first, yams, soy, and nothing gave me relief until I started taking hormones. It took me about a week on hormones to get...
Cleaning Underwear?
I have the same problem with my MIL. I use 20 Mule Team Borax. I just add about 1/4 to a half of cup with my usual laundry detergent. It does a great job removing odors.
Use Cream of Chicken Soup to Thicken Broth
Thanks for the tip. I made chicken and dumplins today and added a can of cream of chicken. I think they are the best Ive ever made! It really added to the flavor. YUM!
Beware Using Glitter When Refinishing Counter Tops
Wow, sorry to hear about the glitter bumps. I did my daughters counter tops a year or so ago. There was a ceiling vent directly over the countertop and the next day there were all kinds of bumps and such that got stuck in the wet enviro. (all sorts of construction...
Sealer Recommendations for Faux Granite Counters?
I can vouch for enviro-tex light. I used it on my daughters Kitchen counter top. Its been well over a year and it still lookes as good as it did the day I finished the project. I was pretty intimidated by the stuff at first--I just rolled my sleeves up and...
Quilts from Thrift Store Fabrics
Thank you all so much for the positive feedback. My MIL is amazed with the internet and now she feels like she has friends everywhere. She is a most wonderful and kind person who dearly loves her family. I hope they will know this when they coverup with these...
Non-Toxic Cleaners That Remove Soap Scum?
I save those bunched up nylon scrubbies ( that you get at the dollar store ) when they become old. Use a little baking soda or borax and scrub with those. Ive also used cheap shampoo ( also bought at the dollar tree) to clean soap scum from the bathtub and...
Adding More Resin to Countertops?
Yes you can! Lightly sand, clean with alcohol, and pour the next coat (or coats).
White Molding on Red Wall?
My daughter painted her kitchen red. Her cabinets are white and her countertops are black(we painted the countertops using the directions from thrifty fun) Her crown molding is white and her kitchen just POPS. It looks great. Go for it--if you dont like it...
Static from Petting a Dog?
Gently wipe him with a dryer sheet. They are made to reduce static and he will smell good too.
How Can I Get Fabric Donations?
When I volunteered to do quilt making for heritage days at my local elementary school, I took a letter from the school with the schools letter head and went to my local wal-mart and other fabric stores. Everyone was kind enough to donate all sorts of supplies...
Walmart Getting Rid Of Crafts Department?
They just closed out the fabric department in my hometown and I hate it. I have to drive 45 miles to get thread or buttons. I live in an area where quilting is king, a quilt convention is held here every april. I also do alterations (brides maids dresses, wedding...
Painting Wicker Furniture?
You will have to spray it, no way to brush it on and make it look good. Clean and scrape anything loose off first and then spray away! Good luck!
Restoring Finish On Pyrex?
There is lots of information on cleaning collectable glass and porcelain on e-bay, search for the discussion board on glass, pottery and porcelain. I believe its advice from the collecting experts. Good luck!
Burnt Insulated Cookie Sheet?
Borax is great for cleaning stuff. Make a paste with your favorite cleaner and scrub. Or try soaking it in the bathtub.
Product Warning: Dollar Store Toilet Paper
thanks so much for the information. When I shop at the dollar store I always check the label to see where the product was made.
Painting Dark Wood White?
I just painted a kitchen cabinet for my daughter. We painted a very dark wood with white. It took 4 good coats to make it look right. Hang in there with it. We just had to make sure to let it fully dry between coats. Good luck!
Looking For Tall Champagne Vases?
I always look at thrift stores first. You would be suprised at the glassware I sometime find. Good luck!
Making Silver Paint?
Craft paint sells at walmar for less that a dollar for a small bottle. If you just want the glitter look, go to the dollar store and get very fine glitter and mix it with white glue.
Skillet Alternative?
Yes, just be and check the last few minutes to make sure it wont burn. Cast iron holds heat a little differently that regular bakeware. Good luck!
Using Norton Anti Virus With Windows Vista?
McAfee came with my Vista program. When the version ran out I googled for a free one. I now use AVG Free Edition and It works great. Its free and so are the updates.
Making Old Marble Shine?
Im really not sure what would work but the stuff thats used to clean ceramic and glass stove tops might do the trick. It does a great job buffing out stains and making my cooktop shine. Good luck and let us know.
Taking Prenatal Vitamins When Not Pregnant?
Several years ago I was really sick and very rundown. My doctor recomended pre-natal vitamins to help build me back up. I still take them. I have great nails and hair.
Flecks for Painted Countertops?
Ive seen it at Lowes. It was in the paint department. Good luck with your project!
White Worm on My Puppy?
You can get puppy wormer at walmart for less than 5 bucks. Just follow the directions on the package. People can get worms from their animals so please treat the puppy. Its easy and not very expensive.
Removing Baked On Soap From Car Window?
Scrape it off with a razor type scraper. It does a great job of removing everything from tape to gunk. Good luck!
Websites For Identifying Antique Markings?
Replacements.com is a great site to identify china, glass and silverware. Also there is a community discussion board on e-bay (many catagories to choose from) . I go to the glass china and porcelian board. Its a great place for information. good luck
Removing Body Odor Smell From Room?
First thing your gonna have to do is clean the room well--I mean REALLY CLEAN it. Try using a bleached based cleaner like clorox cleanup or maybe a citrus cleaner. Im afraid the only way to really clean is the old fashioned hands and knees on the floor and...
Removing Contact Paper From Metal?
Avon skin so soft will dissolve any type of glue, including the type you use to put down vinyl flooring.
Using Bleach To Remove Stubborn Cat Pee Smell from Carpet
I think Id be very afraid to mix bleach and dawn together, It seems to me I read that the combination can produce toxic fumes. I would use a liquid washing machine detergent in its place, its made to mix with bleaches--no toxic fumes.
Stripping Paint From Wooden Walls?
I use a gel citrus stripper--you can get it at walmart or lowes. Just paint it on, let it sit and the paint just sort of scrapes off. I used one of those plastic credit card things I keep getting in the mail. It smells good and is less toxic that the other...
Cleaning Painted Laminate Counter Top?
My daughters countertop was painted and refinished with Envirotex ( a urethane sealer of some sort) It worked great. She cleans with mild soap and water and then shines with furniture polish or paste wax.
Guinea Pig Is Pregnant?
Its a no sweat situation. My daughter had one that had babies and they pretty much take care of themselves during delivery. The babies are quite small and they jump around like pop corn popping and make really cute noises. They will get out of the cage very...
Filling Cracks in a Laminate Countertop?
Ive done this, I used wood filler putty--just fill, let dry and sand off any excess until smooth.
Refinishing a Wood Coffee Table?
Refinishing a small wood table isnt that difficult. They have some great orange smelling stripper on the market now. It cost less than 10 bucks for a bottle the size you would need for the table. If just the top is scratched just refinish the top part. You...
Painting a Home Radiator?
I saw an episode of This old House concerning stripping the paint from old radiators. A company in New York was getting them when old buildings were torn down and stripping them, then selling them for LARGE amounts of money. Some of them were very ornate and...
Wall Color to Match Red Couch and Camel Carpet?
I think a mossy green--not too dark in color value would be beautiful. Shades of green and red usually compliment each other.
Looking for Information on Dishes Stamped: F. Winkle and Co. England?
go to replacements ltd.You can identify the pattern. Do an ebay search and it might bring up the same pattern you have.
Pit Bull Puppy Keeps Biting My Daughter?
The dog is aggresive. Put it down now before it hurts your daughter
Removing Dog Hair from Curtains?
If this is a common place for your pet to hang out I would just change color curtains. It will be a never ending problem trying to remove dog hair from the curtains.
Natural Solution for Indoor Fungus on Flowerpots
Try spraying a mild solution of house hold bleach and water. I did this to my cucumber plants to get rid of fungus and it worked.
