Wind Chime From Soda Cans
I like this idea. I dont know that Id make one with whole cans, since youd need a fairly large space to hang it (which I currently dont have), but I can see some intriguing possibilities for using cans and tin snips to create pieces for a wind chime.
Make Brillo Pad Last Longer
The important point is to get it dry before it can rust, setting it on something that enables air to circulate under and around it (like an old metal-mesh sieve).
Reuse Backpack and School Supplies
I didnt know people didnt reuse backpacks. From HeadStart through college, my daughter went through three or four different backpacks. Now I use them (except the little furry koala one that she used from HeadStart through first grade).
Second Hand Smoke Hurts Pets
In our zeal to find easy answers, we overlook some vitally important facts: A. Few smoke, and few of these will develop a breathing-related disease as a result. Second-hand smoke obviously has less of an impact than first-hand smoke. B. The most carcinogenic...
Try Tobacco String Instead of Crochet Thread
Roughly what does the tobacco string cost (at least, in a standard feed/farm store), and roughly how big is the cone? I enjoy working with different materials, and I think Id like to try this out, if its affordable enough.
Easy Tip To Save Money Now
Grocery shopping: Plan your shopping before you go! Make a list and stick with it. When you get to the store, check the signs at the ends of the aisles to see if anything on your list can be found in those aisles. Make every effort to skip aisles - or sections...
Easy Tip To Save Money Now
sandy63: Sometimes the best you can do is the best you can do. Rough times come when income barely meets vital needs -- and Ive been worse off than that! The most important thing is to write up a budget. (It really works!) Write down how much income youll have...
Getting More POP Out of Your Popcorn
When storing kernals, keep them in an air-tight container. Exposure to humidity significantly reduces the percentage of kernals that pop.
Getting More POP Out of Your Popcorn
Now that we have add moisture and prevent exposure to humidity, which is correct?
Patterns For Amigurumi Animals?
Try out http://www.roxycraft.com/amigurumi_animals_pictures.htm or just do a quick search of amigurumi on your favorite search engine, and youll get lots of sources.
Tie Dyeing Skirt Black and White?
Fold/tie fabric to create tie-die pattern. Then, make the striped areas by using the kind of fabric dye that comes pre-mixed in a plastic bottle, and slowly pour it on (as if the bottle were a paint brush) to form the stripes. Start with the red, apply the...
Keep Your Purse Safe When Dining Out
This could happen anywhere - even in church, school, a high-end store or a country club. Its not the responsibility of the restaurant to watch your possessions, nor do they have the ability to do so. Never carry more in your purse than you need, and maintain...
Where Do Cobwebs Come From?
Heres another Straight Dope entry for an interesting read about cobwebs: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1996/are-cobwebs-made-by-spiders
