Ice Maker Only Dispensing Crushed Ice?
This also happened to our side by side, several years ago...just now got it fixed. Repairman found the solenoid that regulated the switch movement from one mode to the other was burnt out. He replaced it, no easy task because of the interior work, and it works...
Having a Successful Yard Sale
Great tips! To add a few additional: Your signs need only have the address written boldly. No need for the words yard/garage/Sale/huge/giant ...everyone knows what your advertising. As well, absolutely NO need to list any items. You will not have room to write...
Review of Dryer Balls?
I have 2 of the blue spikey balls and I use tennis balls as well. Ive not had any problems with the quality of the blue balls. They seem to do as advertised, but so do the tennis balls. So which ever is least expensive for you would serve the purpose.
Military Burials At Veteran's Cemetery
We too found out about the Veterans cemetary near us by visiting a funeral home while preplanning our funerals. The vet is buried free, while spouse has to pay a very nominal fee as long as the same plot is used. One on top of the other, doesnt matter who uses...
Nail Polish Remover on Table?
Since this was nail polish remover, it has done to the table what it was meant to do to your nails; removed (or at least ruffled) the finish. So the sanding and refinishing will be necessary. Probably the whole table top since you will probably never be able...
Nail Polish Remover on Table?
I just reread your post that the table is yew. Painting is probably the least desired effect you are wanting. The high polish is just a very thick layer of clear varnish. The whiteness is the result of the remover trying to break it down (so it could be removed...
Changing Burned Out Lights in Glass Block Decorations?
Yes, you should be able to remove the strand of burnt out lights. Needle nose pliers make the job a breeze. Then replace with a similar size string of new lights.
Use The Works For Bathtub Stains
I wish I could recommend this product as well. Unfortunately, the bottle I bought did not spray. I contacted the company, received a coupon for a free bottle...that one didnt work either. I cant remember if the product itself worked, since I could not apply...
Scenery: Stream With Fall Color (Spearfish Canyon,...
This is just beautiful...looks like a painting. I voted thumbs up!
Warning: Avoid Citrus Products with Penicillin
Thanks for the tip Cricket! Now just to remember it! I think I would have walked out into the waiting room right then to take a poll of all the people sitting there...asking if they knew the citrus/cillin common sense. There is no way that thinking it was common...
Homemade Egg McMuffin
Discovered I could make these some months ago when we started buying an economy roll package of English muffins. My 4 yr old loves them and they are an extremely quick way to get a very nutritious breakfast (or any snack) into him. I toast muffin in toaster...
Removing Old Candle Wax from a Glass Votive
One must be careful using the microwave for melting left over votive candle wax. Most wicks have a metal holding plate at the bottom of the candle, which obviously will spark and burn if put into the microwave. Best to pry that out and use microwave only to...
Cinnamon Coffee
If youre not one to keep cinnamon sticks around (like me) the same can be accomplished with ground cinnamon. Just a pinch to taste or more accordingly. Its the same with other aromatic spices and flavoring oils.
Gourmet Cheese Balls
Shouldnt there be some kind of liquid to this recipe? Ive made these before but adding the milk makes a wonderful sausage/cheese biscuit.
Key Locked Inside of Murphy 20 Cedar Chest?
I dont know anything about the maker of this cedar chest, but can you get to the hinges at all? Could the pin be taken out so the lid can be lifted?
Use Syringe To Refill Travel Tubes Of Lotion
Actually, I was wrong on the size of my tube that goes in my purse. its .5 oz, not 2...so tiny!
Cut Down Straws For Children
My husband does this for our 4 year old boy. It really makes such a difference in their ability to manage their drink on their own. Love the way you describe grandpa doing it for all the grandchildren. Would love to see the scene.
Canning Fruit Without a Canning Rack?
I do not have a rack for the stock pot which I use to can various produce with a water bath method. Mine also fits 7 quarts easily and Ive never had a problem using nothing underneath the jars, though they do rattle a bit under a rolling boil.
Decorating Store Bought Cookies?
I was gonna type out the Hamburger Cookie recipe but I see that Jilson has beat me to it. These cookies are a hit with everyone, they love them. They buy them just to look at them. I did not do the sesame seed part and they still look enough like hamburgers...
Organizing Loose Change
I love using the coin counter at my credit union, puts the money directly into my account. Ive never used a Coinstar since it takes a percentage of my money to use the service, much rather have it all to myself!
Ideas for a Dollar Yard Sale?
It would totally depend on the value of the items you are selling, are they worth $1 at a yard sale? I would not pay $1 for a binder that I can get at Walmart for .97. If you bundled things so the value would reach $1, then you deal with folks who do not want...
Unique Place Settings Instead Of A Set
I do love this idea, and I love the set youve built so far. I am tempted to do this as my plates get more and more chips, which is one of the benefits of doing what you suggest. At .50 a person can afford to replace as they get a chip or crack. My only reservation...
Store Pills in Baby Food Containers
Aside from the medications suggestion, I love the idea of using these wonderful little containers for other uses, hairclips, bobbypins, jewelry, coins, etc. They are lightweight, and see-thru, and the lid is very secure. I just dont have many of them, but Thanks...
Reuse Takeout Containers For Leftovers
Yes JPJo! exactly...Olive garden just started using some really nice take away containers as well. And, thanks for the reminder-warning Deeli. Just out of curiousity, I did check my stash of containers and most were #2, but considering the idea didnt contain...
Holes in Yard?
Depends on whether they are holes that continue down into the ground of if they are just shallow dug holes that have a bottom. Dug with bottom=squirrels? bottomless=voles? We have a problem with voles and their holes are the size you describe, but in addition...
Stretching Powdered Drink Mix
We all cut back in our own ways, as Stephanie did, when needed. I agree this tip doesnt sound all that frugal considering all the other options, suggested and not. Its pretty much a given that using products as recommended isnt the only way to go to still enjoy...
Meximelt - Chicken Casserole
Seems like you might shred the lettuce and it would be one of the topping items. I was really looking forward to this being a chicken recipe. Should this really be a contest contender?
Scenery: Sunset (Tobay Beach, Long Island, NY)
Very beautiful! I love them all, but first photo. Id hang on my wall in a second! Good job!
Get One Last Load From Laundry Soap
Yes, I have done this to get the last bit of liquid then add water to get the residue. However not all spout are easily removed even with pliers.
Turtle Bars
These are the bomb brownies. I make these all the time but found the recipe on back of cake mix box years ago as Chocolate Carmel Brownies. I usually leave out the nuts, very, very rich! Cant eat just one, guess it depends on how big ya cut em!
Use Women's Skirt as Tree Skirt
Great idea! keeping in mind the skirt should be a very full (full-circle) skirt in order to use in this way. The broom stick skirts may not even be cut full circle anymore, so be sure if you are purchasing specifically for this purpose that it will work for...
Calculating the Cost of Baking Cookies?
Doing the math on ingredients is the simple part. Donna said baking cookies so Im thinking she might mean the actual cost of the baking process in her oven. I would be interested in knowing that as well. Is it worth trying to figure that into the cost? If one...
Reuse Junk Mail Envelopes
The archived suggestions on this topic are great. If the envelope is prepaid by the company sending it out, I do choose to return all the information that was sent to me-- unsolicited-- back to the company with instructions to remove me. This is the best use...
Recipe for Walmart's Red Sauce?
My walmart has stopped stocking many of the GV brand of items...much to my dismay. Their Red sauce is the same as ElPaso (or similar) Enchiladas sauce.
No Need for Extra Oil When Frying Ground Beef
Honestly I dont understand this tip...who would and why would they add oil to hamburger when frying it? My stepmom in law fries bacon in oil?!! what!? some habits are hard to break...and make absolutely no sense!
Floating Eggs Are Too Old To Use
And if it floats, what do you do with it? ...throw it out? Are you saying that the floater is not good enough to use for certain things? or anything? Have you ever cooked and compared the taste of a floater and a non-floater? is there a big difference in the...
Food Sticking to Cast Iron?
It may be that you have a poor quality iron skillet...and seasoning just wont take, or the surface is too rough to season. Check out this website...www.richsoil.com/cast-iron.jsp...great information..there are many other great reference websites out there too...
Garage Sale: Label Boxes by Price
This is a great idea Erin. I originally thought you meant that you set things out in priced boxes at your yard sale(as WildIrish is refering to) but then I reread and realized this is a simple organizational tip for yourself...you still price items individually...
Making Silk Flower Petal Soap?
I bought the soap making pack of soap base at Michaels and melted according to instructions. I dismantled my artificial flower blooms and dipped them, then let them dry on wax paper...very easy. and pretty as you say displayed in a bowl.
Why Am I Getting Bleach Spots On Unbleached Loads?
For awhile it seemed we had that same problem but I began noticing it was only my daughters clothing or bed linens...so I concluded that it had something to do with a type of cologne or lotion she was using and thus getting on her clothes and sheets...and it...
Review of Hand Crank Flashlights?
I bought a cheap crank type to try. Little or lots a cranking didnt make much difference in the amount of light it put out, and it dimmed within 10 seconds. Might be a case of get what you pay for, this one was $6, but still Id have been happy with just a few...
Looking For Inexpensive Indoor Mini Lights?
Definitely the $store, they sell the very small strings of lights, never seen the 20s in walmart or kmart. 35 may be okay as far as number goes, but even if you could get 50 in the block, thered be too many for appearance and the heat factor.
Looking For Inexpensive Indoor Mini Lights?
Definitely the $store, they sell the very small strings of lights, never seen the 20s in walmart or kmart. 35 may be okay as far as number goes, but even if you could get 50 in the block, thered be too many for appearance and the heat factor.
Recipes Using Condensed Milk?
Im not sure of the measurements but fudge made with sw. cond. milk is excellent if you like it smooth and not grainy like alot of other recipes. Just add choc. chips and a tsp of vanilla. Again Im not sure of the measure for the chips...about 1 1/2 to 2 cups...
Granola Recipe?
I usually double this recipe and it still only last a couple days. 2 1/2 cups quick cook oats 1/2 cup wheat germ (found in cereal aisle) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Combine these ingredients and mix with you hands so they are very well...
My Puppy Swallowed a Fly?
Its highly unlikely that the puppys restlessness is from swallowing a fly...but I notice youre from India...what type of fly was it? alot of dogs chase down to specifically eat the normal house fly, or bees or anything else that flies by...dont worry the insect...
Recipes Using Plantains?
My favorite way to prepare the plantain is when they are very green...cut 1 inch chunks, peel, fry in oil until slightly golden, remove from oil and drain. Then smash with bottom of a mug or glass, and fry again until medium golden. These are called tostones...
Taking a Puppy Outside?
If thats where you want him to do his business...yes, rain or shine, warm or cold. Older dogs will get finicky about going outside when they are uncomfortable with the weather but thats when they can hold it all day or longer. Puppies do not have that control...
Pitbull Puppy Won't Eat?
Typically pups are weaned from the mother at 6weeks. this is a very young pup to be weaned off mother but it can be done with a healthy pup and alot of patience . Im assuming you are using a baby bottle and nipple to feed. check that theres not a cleft palate...
Minty Grasshopper Pie
Sounds delicious...gonna try this soon! Btw, more specific amounts would be nice when submitting a recipe, (ie: cream cheese, whipped topping) since there are a couple different sizes of packages or containers available in some ingredients. For myself, I would...
Bleach Water Spilled on Carpet?
I have dropped a bottle of bleach water on a blue carpet before and frantically tried to soak it up thinking Id undoubtedly have a bleach spot there. I wasnt able to immediately soak it with anything so it did sit for perhaps 2 minutes. NOthing happened...I...
Buying Condiments
Its been my experience that ketchup does go sour if not refrigerated. Ive never refrigerated mustard but the ketchup, yes. If you ever taste rancid ketchup on your burger or fries, youll know it.
Cutting Brownies
Ive found that cutting brownies with anything plastic (rather than metal) works great...no dragging or tearing. I have a couple of the freebie tupperware scrapers that work best but you could use a plastic knife, turner, or spatula as well.
Feeding Pets Vegetable Scraps
Not only are those foods mentioned (onions, garlic, chocolate) not good for them, they are indeed poisonous, along with some other people foods. I would suggest anyone do at least a google search on the topic before feeding their pets from the pantry...thats...
Cakes Sticking to an Angel Food Cake Pan?
Ive only made an Angel Food cake in the angel food cake pan. It does stick, having to be cut off the pan after cooling upside down, thus the reason for the two piece pan design. From as much as I recall, the pan is not sprayed or greased or floured. So this...
Cakes Sticking to an Angel Food Cake Pan?
All the recipes I found for your cake stated to use a greased/floured BUNDT or tube pan...different from an angel food cake pan...at least thats how I understand it. Bundt and tube pans are sometimes non-stick coated and still have to be sprayed and/or floured...
Make Your Own Relief Pillow
This idea applies to making a super heating pad, like the microwaveable ones for which you can pay $10+ at the store. Make a more substantial casing out of some cheap material or old pillow case (as long as its a tight enough weave to hold the rice) Make it...
Gas Range Pilot Lights?
If you have an outdoor gas grill, that could be your cooking source in the event of a power outage, if you decide to go the electric range route. I thought most gas ranges had electronic ignition... so youd have to light the eyes with a match or lighter anyway...
Homemade Depilatory Wax?
Interesting...Cricket Girl, what would a person use for the removal strips? Ive tried using wax years ago and for all the preparation and trouble it was, for such a poor job, it wasnt worth the money or time. I went to using an Epilady. but if I can use a home...
Uses for Used Canning Lids?
Mixes in a jar are a great gift idea...many recipes on the net...if that is something youd do, those saved lids would work great for that since the mixes in a jar dont require a new (vacuum) seal.
Dog With Hip Problems?
The popping in and out of joint is not arthritis...it is hip dysplasia. X-rays are needed to confirm. Your vet may not advise sending the films to OFA since he can more than likely give you an educated reading on the approx. severity of the dysplasia. (OFA...
The Song That Never Ends?
that song is from the childrens show with Lambchops...the lamb puppet...not sure if thats the name of the show or not. The way I remember it is...This is the song that never ends. It goes on and on my friend. Some people started singing it, not knowing what...
Cheap Bud Vases?
Visit your local thrift stores...these are usually sitting there by dozens. If you dont need all 30 right away and if you can catch them at the right time, they will usually mark stuff down just to move them out. People usually go to walmart and buy them new...
Damage Done During a Party?
Unbelievable!! You know who did these damages? Oh, definitely go to them and suggest they owe you for the damages...even if it was a child, go to those parents, but Im thinking it probably wasnt a child...even more important to go to the offending adult and...
Damage Done During a Party?
oh my goodness! NO-SEW from KC, this was not your fault...so hoping you dont take any of these responses to mean it was. Everyone has misjudge someone at some point, including their own friends at times. Live and learn. I would say youd be the bigger person...
Inexpensive Treadmills?
As with any purchase made within a market that has such a wide range of quality and price, it would entirely depend on how you intend to use the treadmill as to what low budget would really mean. There is alot of relatively inexpensive equipment out there, then...
Creating a Lighted Brick?
heres a pic of one of several Ive made. The lights Ive used do come from the dollar store. they arent the continuous strand but the icicle type...they work fine. white wire is best. Do not remove the glue from the edges of the glass block. it helps hide the...
Door Knob Covers
I was thinking the covers would make the knobs slippery as well....good home made child-proofing for the doors? until their grip gets stronger anyway.
Peanut Butter Candy Bar Made With Crackers?
All these recipes sound delicious, but the one I do is the same as dpcw...the ritz crackers, peanut butter, and chocolate, (usually chocolate almond bark which sets up quicker than the melted choc. chips. ) This is quick and easy to do, and theres no mixing...
Almond Joy Bars
I was not impressed with this recipe. The coconut did not stay compacted together as I expected (I followed the instructions). While they ended up tasting fine, the balls did not stay together enough to withstand the dipping in chocolate. Not sure syrup is...
Making Scrambled Eggs For a Large Group Of People
Doing a search on green scrambled eggs gives the scientific reason eggs sometimes turn shades of green or gray after cooking and holding for a period of time...this is one I looked up myself since Ive had it happen several times when cooking for a breakfast...
