Above Ground Pool Has Very Cloudy Water?
You should take a sample of the pool water to the pool store where you purchase your chemicals. They can test your water sample, and determine exactly what is needed to correct your pools water. Most pool dealers are glad to help with correcting the water. They...
Using Borax to Get Rid of Fleas in Carpeting?
Some people use Sevin Dust to kill the fleas in carpet. You will find this product in the garden section of many retail stores. Sevin Dust is used to kill different kinds of insects on vegetable plants. Just dust it on the carpet, wait 24 hours or so, and vacuum...
Roach Problem?
You dont have to be dirty people for the roach bugs to move in with you! They can be carried into your house from the grocery store. They can hide in sacks of potatoes, canned soft drinks and other items. Purchase any dry roach powder that has boric acid in...
Chirping Smoke Detector Is Driving Me Crazy?
We had this problem too. Drove us crazy. As it was wired into the house, we had to call the monitoring company who installed it in the house. And of course it had to be way up high in a cathedral ceiling. Much taller than our ladder could reach. Our problem...
Having Hard Wired Telephone for Power Outages
This is such a good thing to post. Most people do not think about having a power outage which leaves them with no phone. It is especially needed for the elderly, those who do not have access to a vehicle, or who live where neighbors are far away.
How Do I Clean Spit Off of Walls?
Just want to suggest to you that it might not be spit that is on his wall. A cleaning product used especially for body fluids should probably be used. Read labels, ask at the pharmacy, or ask your family doctor what should be used. HE should do the cleaning...
Homemade Cheese and Cracker Lunch Kits
What a great idea! Kids love those pre-made expensive lunch packs. Most of the time it is just the novelty of having the cute way it is packaged. Thank you for sharing with us! By preparing it yourself, you can be sure of good ingredients, and can use good...
Chandelier Makeover
What a smart way to improve upon the old chandelier! You must be very crafty in other areas too. Thanks for sharing with us!
Using Up Ripe Bananas?
Great minds think alike! ha This is such an easy thing to do, and there is no waste to the bananas. Kids just wont eat them when they get over ripe. To freeze the over-ripe bananas, I mash them with a potato masher. Put the mashed banana in a zip-lock freezer...
Removing Corns from Toes?
This is gonna sound crazy, but soak your feet every few days in a dishpan full of hot water and meat tenderizer. (use plain un-seasoned tenderizer) This will help the layers of dead skin become soft. You can remove a layer of this skin at a time by rubbing...
Freeze Lemon Juice As Ice Cubes
You know, this is such a great, yet simple thing to do! Its something that I just havent thought about doing. But you can be sure that I will be doing this. We enjoy having lemon in our iced tea year round. Guess its a southern thing? Sweet tea with lemon? Thanks...
Estimating the Cost of and Ingredients for a Salad for 50?
I believe that I would call one of the Larger Churches there in Nashville. The ones that serve meals on Wednesday nights. The person who plans and prepares those meals for such a large crowd would probably be glad to help you with the amounts you would need...
Making Your Own "Topsy Turvy" Tomato Planters?
There are instructions for making your own topsy-turvy tomato planters from 5-gallon plastic buckets on the website for Mother Earth News. Seems these folks were doing this for many different vegetable plants before it became a popular thing. Guess somebody...
Crockpot Recipes for Soldier Overseas
When our son was in Iraq, he requested things like : tuna in the individual foil packets dried soup mix chicken in a foil pouch individual :on the go: tea,lemonade , Hawaain Punch, crystal light they add these to their bottled water. powdered coffee creamer...
Fixing Slippery Wooden Stairs in Apartment?
The Landlord can repaint the stairs and add SAND to the paint. This helps add a texture to the steps so they arent as slippery. My husband did this to the few concrete steps from our porch. He also added the gritty non slip strips to the edge of each step. These...
Family: Robin's First Grandchild
Dear Robin, How wonderful it is to have a grandchild. When we have our babies, we love them so much, and wonder how we could ever have this kind of love again. And then God sends a grandchild! And there is this special love that is between us and that grandchild...
Removing Red Paint from White Doors?
There is a product called Goof-off for removing paint and such. It is available at the big box stores. Perhaps this would help you remove the red paint splatters. It might take more than once to remove it all. Red is a dark color. Can you paint your doors with...
Looking for Ed Ames Recording of "Morning"?
Maybe you could find this on e-bay? People sell lots of things there, perhaps you could find a record of this song. Lots of luck in your search!
Removing Rust From Cast Iron?
Using water with cast iron is sure to cause rust! I believe that you could remove the rust from this pot if you follow the instructions for cleaning a cast iron skillet. Clean the rust away, grease the inside of the pot with crisco or another solid shortening...
Finding Someone to Repair a Musical Bear?
At craft stores carry the individual musical devices that can be placed in stuffed animals. They come in different tunes. And can be put into the paw of your bear. It might not be the same musical tune as the original, but it would be music. The device has...
Cleaning a Pop Top Thermos?
Maybe a denture cleaning tablet and warm water placed inside the thermos could clean the inside. Those denture tablets are not expensive at the dollar-type stores. They can be used to clean a number of items; such a a vase, even to cleaning the toilet bowl...
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Centerpieces?
Our RVing group had to decorate tables for a group of 350 people. Our budget was nearly zero. We purchased plastic table cloths for each table at a dollar-type store. We purchased a few extras in case some might get torn or whatever during the 3 days/nights...
Kitty Valentine Card
What a cute idea! This would be an easy and cute item to make for shut-ins, for those who receive receive Mobile Meals, or for just anybody; teachers, kids, the mail carrier. Thanks for sharing your idea with us!
Decorating for a Dinner and Barbershop Quartet Performance?
If the striped table cloths are difficult to find, use red and white checked ones similar to those in Italian restaurants. Maybe you could get a flooring/carpet store to give you the round tall cardboard core that flooring material comes from the factory upon...
Reviews of AAA Auto Club?
Check with the insurance group where your car is covered. We were able to use the coverage in our auto policy for the same coverage we had been subscribed to AAA. We did not realize we had duplicated coverage by subscribing. Who knew to check ?? Perhaps your...
Science Fair Project: Growing Plants With Different Liquids?
In our area, we have a County Extension Agent who is very knowledgeable about the soil, plants, and so on in our particular area. The County Extension Office offers a multitude offers of help. They will mail leaflets and brochures to you. Our extension agent...
Tuscan Soup
Oh yum! This recipe sounds so good! Cant wait to make some. Just need a quick trip to the store for the fresh kale. Thanks for sharing!
Craft Ideas for Bible Study Class?
If there is a home for the elderly, or even a nursing home, the kids can make small items to put on the dinner tray, or even cute wreaths or flowers to put on the door to their rooms. For instance, those small clear plastic cups used for communion can be made...
Homemade Biscuits?
Dear Natalie, Go to this site : www.southernplate.com. There is a recipe for scratch biscuits. There is also a tutorial (with pictures) for the biscuits. This makes it easy for a first-timer to follow each step. And youll know how your dough is supposed to...
Oolong (Tuxedo Cat)
It is so good that you have your Cat Buddy back again. We, too, have a tuxedo cat that we rescued from the vet. Patches was there for 3 months waiting for a family. She belonged to an elderly couple who had to give up their cat(s) to enter assisted living. The...
Embellished $1 Tea Towels
This is a great idea! Wish I had thought of it. Excellent gift to have on hand. Perfect for a teacher, neighbor, or friend. Thanks for sharing!
Add Pumpkin Pie Spice to Coffee Grounds
I should have been more specific. I put 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice for each cup of coffee that I planned to brew. Sorry. :(
Finding Buyers for Old Textile Bobbins?
I too suggest that you offer these on ebay. Folks look for these bobbins at flea markets, Craigs List, and ebay. Offer just a few at first. Ha itll make em look like they are something scarce! I have a very old one that is a table decoration. I put seasonal...
Secret Pal Gifts for Seventh Grade Girl?
At that age the girls are really into the nail polish, the lip gloss, and bubble bath. Also those key chain animals that they can hook onto their back packs. Fancy socks that their mama wouldnt pay $5 for; you can buy one pair. They love jewelry from Claires...
Use Red Clay Saucer for Baking Stone
What a Great idea! And these saucers cost so much less than purchasing a pizza stone too. And another plus is the fact that you can have different sizes. Especially a personal pan pizza. You get 2 thumbs up!
Fabric Pumpkin
This looks so cute. And it looks like it would be easy to do besides. Thanks for sharing!
Anthurium Blooms Turning Brown?
This plant looks like a Peace Lily. They need low light, which is good for a room with little light. The Peace Lily is not a good one to have around cats. It is toxic to cats. I believe it is a member of the Lily family, and any plant in the Lily family is...
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas for a Toddler?
Sweat pants and tops are really the easiest thing to use. Others agree with me. To make a Baby Bumble Bee: Purchase a black top and pants. Purchase about 1/4 yard ( or less) of bright yellow fabric. Cut, or tear the fabric in 3-inch wide strips. Hand baste...
Gift Ideas for Someone Studying Abroad?
Of course he will appreciate anything that you send! Put together an assortment of things that he cant purchase abroad. Such as the newest book to hit the market, chewing gum, a new calender for 2010 maybe of vintage cars, or something else that would interest...
Watching TV Without Disturbing Others?
Have you ever thought about putting the captions or words on the screen? You can read the words or captions and understand what is happening with the particular show you are watching. My aunt relies on the words or captions, especially when the news is on, or...
Alumni Tent at Grade School Festival?
Ask for pictures and/or other items from others who have attended this school in the past. Copy these. Cut out and put the funniest ones on poster board. Especially if there are any famous people who attended the school. For instance, the mayor of your town...
Keeping a Cotton Shirt Looking Good All Day?
If you are wearing a shirt that has just been taken out of the dryer, it wont look good all day. Especially if it is a 100% cotton shirt. A lot of its appearance is due to the fabric itself. A shirt needs to be ironed.....especially the collar, the front placket...
Make Your Own Iced Coffee?
Boy do I have a recipe for you! www.SouthernPlate.com This is a southern gal from Alabama who can really cook ! She has a recipe for the best iced coffee in the world. There is also a recipe for making Sweet Tea. Some folks dont know how to do this. And there...
Crafts Using Film Reels?
On one of the DIY or HGTV episodes, they had decorated a teens bedroom. On the wall above his bed, they had put several old found bicycle gears. They had spray-painted these gears in colors that would allow them to stand-out and be noticed. It was such a cool...
Storing Clothes in a Damp Basement?
Have you tried using those storage bags that you remove the air with a vacuum cleaner? I believe they are called Space Bags. You can pack lots of clothes, blankets, winter coats and such in these bags, remove the air, and they get flat as a pancake! So you...
Escalloped Cabbage
Thank you so much for this recipe! I used to make this several years ago, and lost it. Havent been able to find this exact recipe until now. I also used to add small chunks of left over ham to this recipe. And it was so good that way, too. We liked it with...
Crafts Ideas for Kids?
There is a site that tells how to make Chocolate Lip Balm that is very easy to do. Google this and youll be surprised at the various sites. At Craft Stores, there are kits with materials and instructions for making those friendship bracelets that are still...
Other Uses for Pierced Earrings?
Our daughter-in-law did the sweetest thing. She took an earring that had lost its mate, one that was special to me, that I had for years. She purchased a chain, and had a jeweler make that earring into a pendant for the chain! I was so pleased to be able to...
Static Window Film Instead of Curtains
Great idea! I have put that Bubble-wrap on our small bathroom window (when I had no window coverings) Just dampen/wet the window, and put the Bubble-wrap in place. It will stick to the wet surface. Place the side without the bubbles onto the window. ( Im sure...
Repairing Snags in Microfiber Shirt?
Is this is a fairly new Golf shirt? I believe that I would be tempted to take it back to the store where it was purchased. Just to ask if this is common for this type of fabric. Perhaps they would exchange your pulled shirt for a new one? Especially if they...
Planning a Small 10th High School Reunion?
If it is a small group of classmates, it ought to be fun! Perhaps a picnic-like affair ? Here in the south we use any excuse for a covered-dish type thing too. Ask your friends, and former classmates to help plan the menu. This will help get others involved...
Getting Rid of June Bugs?
Junebugs do not usually appear until July.....so dunno why they are called Junebugs ! ha There is another bug that is green and resembles the Junebug. It is the Japanese Beetle. They are bad for eating the leaves on your roses, and other plants. They are a...
Cleaning Up Pet Hair
Your idea sounds like a good one. And there is nothing to buy for this idea! Thanks for sharing.
Plarn Easter Basket
Thank you for sharing this crochet basket with us. It is so cute when finished. Your instructions were very clear, and easy to follow. I didnt make my basket white though. Mine is yellow! I asked for some bags at the Dollar General Store! They gave me a handful...
Birkenstock Sandals for Heel Spurs?
You might also try shoes made by ECHO. Their cost is about the same as Birkenstocks, and there are several styles of sandles and other shoes..
Craft Ideas Using Foamies Material?
I have seen crafty people make hanging items with old CDs and the FunFoam. The ones I have seen are made from very simple pictures found in a very young childs coloring book. For instance a red bird, cut from red funfoam, cut two, one for each side, glue them...
Use Child's Wagon to Haul Laundry Outside
I have Fibromyalgia too! I try to think of ways to help myself move or lift things too. The little wagon was such a great idea! Ill have to look for one. At the present I use a little garden cart to help get groceries from the car into the garage. I try to...
Recipes for a Mini Crockpot?
My new crockpot came with one of those smaller ones as a bonus.I made the velveeta cheese and chili dip in it. It kept it warm enough to eat, but not boiling. And was great to have on the serving table. I am sure that I will be able to think of other things...
Recipes for One?
Taste of Home has a publication for Cooking for Two. As usual, the recipes sound great !! I believe Id look thru these recipes ( on line) and choose a recipe, make it, eat one, and freeze one. That way youd have a stash of frozen dinners for nights that you...
Take Cell Picture of the Parking Lot Location of your Car
Sandy, what a great idea !! I have gotten lost more than once looking for my car. The malls are very large and so is the parking lot. After a few hours of shopping, and feeling tired, it is so easy to lose your vehicle . Even if you enter thru one door at Penneys...
Disinfecting a Hamster Cage?
At our house we have a Green Iguana. We cant use just anything to clean with. No soaps, no harsh cleaners or chemicals. To clean his cage, and other items, we use Clorox Hard Surface Cleaner. It comes in a spray bottle so its easy to use. It is safe to use...
Looking for Recipes to Help Gain Weight?
First of all, I am sorry that you are going through all of this, Terry. Dealing with cancer is difficult sometimes. My hubby had lung cancer about 10 years ago. He is a survivor! He had chemotherapy which made even his favorite foods taste different. He lost...
White Christmas Tree Has Turned Yellow?
Maybe instead of worrying about making it white again. Turn it into something entirely different. Have a Cream-colored tree instead! I am imagining that it isnt really a true yellow, but is that soft cream color that white items often have after a while. You...
All Small and Mighty Leaving Blue Stains?
Do you use Fabric Softener that is blue ?? Sometimes I have noticed that the fabric softener will cause blue spots on clothing. My hubby takes off the part of the agitator that the fabric softener goes into, and cleans it. Seems Fabric Softeners have an ingredient...
Recommendations for Platform Beds?
Sometimes people just plain want to get RID of a frame for a water bed. They get tired of it, or the mattress leaks, or whatever....Free for just hauling it off. Youd be surprised what people want to give away!! And what people are asking for too. Do you have...
What Breed is My Dog?
Ill vote for part Husky! It just doesnt have the heavy fur that a Husky has. It is the cutest thing. Those blue eyes are beautiful!
Recipe Calls For Can Of Cheddar Soup?
No cheddar cheese soup in your pantry ? Me either. Make a white sauce, with milk and flour, then add a combination of Velveeta cheese, and mild cheddar cheese. A dash of salt, a little pepper. Stir until all the cheese is melted, and sauce is smooth. I believe...
Do I Add Water When Freezing Carrots?
Before freezing any vegetable, it must be blanched.That means dropped into boiling water for a few minutes, then removed from the boiling water, and chilled. So, wash , peel, and cut the carrots, drop them into a pot of boiling water to blanch, drain off the...
Salvage Grocery Stores Near Mocksville, NC?
Oh wow! That is a difficult question! The stores have different names depending upon the location. Some of them are United Grocers, or Save-A-Lot, Railroad Salvage Stores, are just a few names. And you didnt give your zip code. Some can be looked up by state...
Making Compost With Pet Waste?
You dont! Remember the illnesses that people got from eating raw green onions, or raw tomatoes, or fresh salsa? People in different areas of our country became ill. The source turned out to be one central packing facility. This illness was tracked back to farms...
Cooking Frozen Chicken?
I have a recipe that everyone enjoys, and it can be cooked even if the chicken is still frozen. Butter, or spray butter-flavored Pam,onto a baking pan, set the oven to 425. Spray the top of each chicken breast with the butter-flavored Pam.Place each piece on...
Decorating A Column To Look Like A Tree?
One of our sons favorite teachers used the floor to ceiling column to make a tree house for 2. This was used as a reward. Only those who read the books from her list, or from the schools library could read in the Tree House. Boy! They ALL wanted to read so...
Glamorous Bathroom Wall Treatment
This wall looks sooo beautiful !! Bet it is even more beautiful in person. The color looks so Rich . Thanks for including your instructions and How-Tos. But what is the Red Rosin Paper that you refer to? I havnt used this before. Dont know what it is, exactly...
Reuse Prescription Bottles As Plant Filler
I put flower seeds in them. My columbine, money plant, hollyhocks, morning glories, and other vines like Japanese Lanterns, set seed when they are finished blooming.Most of the seed falls to the ground, and re-seeds itself. I gather some of the spent flowers...
Scenery: Glacier Bay, Alaska
Oh Wow!! That is absolutely beautiful !! It looks like one of the photos in a National Geographic or on a calendar. Thanks for sharing with us !!
Advice from Surviving Hurricane Ike
Who would have thought that IKE could have caused so much damage in Kentucky ? Your tips are a good reminder for all of us. You just can never tell when an Emergency Kit, or Bag will be necessary. We take so much for granted. Especially the bottled water......we...
Raised Water Mark on Wood Veneer Table?
Oooooh That sounds as if it is pretty bad. Perhaps you can call an antique store, and ask what they use to repair furniture that is in this condition. Or a Furniture restorer might be willing to share a hint or two. Look in the phone book for someone near you...
Removing Algae From Patio Bricks?
Use a Pressure Washer! Sometimes just the pressure of the water alone will remove the green stuff. If your bricks are surrounded by flowers and plants, be careful what you use. Some things like bleach are not good for your plants. The Tide is a good thing to...
Resizing a Cross Stitch Pattern?
You can make any cross stitch pattern the size YOU want it to be. That is where your own individuality shows. :) Change the color of your fabric, and still use the colors designated for the Floss. It will look entirely different from the pattern. Darker fabric...
Removing Scuffs On Door?
Baking Soda and one of those Mr. Clean Erasers ought to remove those scuffs. Or Barkeepers Friend works well on most surfaces without leaving scratches like ordinary powdered cleaners can do.
Earigate Reviews?
In my opinion, you should not open the package. You should call your physican, or the doctors Nurse to discuss the use of this product. Be honest. Tell your physican you can not afford the $400. He may not realize that it costs so much. Often times doctors...
Roses Fed with Epsom Salts
Oh WOW!! Your roses ARE beautiful !! I have always put banana peels in the soil around the rose bush. Seems the roses love the potassium in the banana peelings. But your way is soooo much easier to do.And your roses are spectacular! Thanks for the hint!
Tips For Grooming Heavy Shedding Dogs
Please tell me what the Furnminator is. It sounds as if it is something every pet owner should invest in. Thanks
Preparing In Case Of A Storm?
In many parts of the country, people use the mattress from their bed. They crawl UNDER the mattress, and hold on to it, preventing it from blowing away. A Futon mattress would be really good to hide under. You could lie on part of it, and wrap the other part...
Eliminating The Grocery Store
While we DO still go to the grocery store, there are still many things you can do to save. If you can find one of those electric Vacuum Sealers on sale, it is really worth it ! When chicken is on sale, purchase $50 or $60 dollars worth. Then Re-package it at...
Storing Fresh Apricots?
Do you have a dehydrator? My husband is a genius with this thing! If we have bananas that are too ripe our kids will not eat em, he slices them, dips them in lemon juice so they wont turn brown, and puts them in the dehydrator. After they have dried into banana...
Car Tag (License Plate) Flag
What a cute idea !! This will look great on a porch, or near the door. And your directions were easy to understand. I believe this is an item that the younger cub scouts could do, and yet it is also one that the older kids would like to do as well !!
Dishwasher Not Running Hot Water?
Do you still have hot water at your kitchen sink? Is there hot water in other parts of your house? If the answer is YES, then you probably have a heater element inside your dishwasher that needs replacing. Some kitchen appliances, such as Whirlpool have a 1...
Irises Aren't Blooming?
I love iris !! You may have them planted too deep. Just barely put the risome in the soil......if there are those little leg-like pieces sticking out, put soil over those too. Leave the largest part of the risome just sitting on top of the soil. If your husband...
Dog Is Afraid Of People After Being Hit By Car?
Poor Baby Dog !! Take your doggie in the car with you when you run errands so you can re-socialize him. For instance.....if you are going to the drive-in window at the Bank.....often the teller will send a dog-cookie to your pet. And they always speak to the...
Chill Chaser Shrug Craft Project
Oh what great idea !! Thank you for sharing your pattern with me. My friends 87 yr mother has recently gone to a nursing home facility. This will be a great thing to crochet for her. You know how chilly your arms get sometimes..... With your Chill Chaser Shrug...
Moving Without Selling Current House?
We have moved a lot, due my husbands job. Ive learned a lot of things about moving to a new part of the country.We made a lot of mistakes, and learned a lot of dos and donts. One thing you should do is go WITH your hubby to the new area, and see if you think...
Inside Entertainment For a Large Dog?
Our pets love to watch Meercat Manor that is on television. (Youll have to check the tv guide for times and channel in your area.) It is funny to watch them, while they are watching tv......all engrossed like they are watching a tennis match. You might try...
