Identifying a Kitchen Tool?
My Mother always used one of these for drop cookies. Just scooped the dough up on the flat part and squeezed to drop the dough onto the pan. Never heard of using it for butter. I still have the one my Mom had, but I prefer an actual scoop for cookies, I like...
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Meringues
Whats the oven temperature? I want to make these, but need to know how hot to make the oven.
Sewing Machine Running Without Using Foot Pedal?
This sounds like you have a short in the control switch, and that means you need a professional. Sorry, but it isnt something you should try to fix by yourself. You could do more damage to it. If you want to try something on your own, maybe try a shot of canned...
Identifying Tiny Invisible Bugs?
Please, go to a doctor and tell him/her everything you are feeling and what youve done. It could be a serious medical condition.
Taking Turmeric as a Supplement?
My endocrinologist is from India and she told me they use it as an antiseptic as well as eating it every day. I take a 500mg capsule daily and my doctor says it wont interact with any of my other meds, and it is safe for me to take. I recommend that you ask...
Finding Help With Home Repairs?
The best thing to do would be to call your local Office of Aging. I dont know if thats what it will be called in your area, but there is usually some place similar in most areas. They will be able to direct you to what programs are available. My in-laws had...
Aggressive 3 Year Old Step Daughter?
Please seek professional help immediately. You are putting your younger child in danger every time you leave them alone. There is something wrong and you need to find out what it is before you lose both of them. Please get help right away. Ive seen this before...
50th Birthday Party Theme?
Why not a celebration of life. Find a way to represent all his accomplishments and all the things he loves. Dont forget to remind him of all the things you love about him, too. You could have a journal for his friends and family to write down a special memory...
Removing Tree Sap from My Arm?
Sarah, I dont think its tree sap. It sounds like an infection. You should go to the doctor right away and see if you need an antibiotic. If you dont want to go to the doctor, then use some peroxide and antibiotic ointment on it. I do recommend the doctor, though...
House Cleaning Fee Advice?
I would charge her the $175 you were planning on and tell her that is the price per visit. She may tell you she will find someone else, but for what you are doing, she wont find anyone. Dont let her take advantage of your good nature...thats what the request...
Ideas for Wedding Theme?
Why not go with a Victorian theme? With lots of ornate design you can also use floral accents and even herbs, as Gem said. A Victorian theme would allow you a lot of leeway, and not use the things you dislike. Oh, and Congratulations!
How Do I Repair a Broken Touch Lamp?
I bought a replacement sensor at Lowes. They are only a few dollars and my husband was able to replace it easily.
Treating Restless Leg Syndrome?
I have type 2 diabetes and Ive noticed that my RLS only acts up when I havent been paying enough attention to my sugar levels. You might want to get your sugar down a bit and see if that helps. Good luck to you.
Oily Stain on Silk?
Try dusting the stain with cornstarch and brushing the starch out before washing. You can also use powdered chalk. I find that either of these will soak up most of the grease and allow the laundry soap to take out the rest. Ive also used dish washing liquid...
Getting Rid of Odors in a House?
It sounds like you might need an inspection to make sure there are no chemical leaks. You might want to call on your local fire company and see if they have any way to detect what is causing the smell. Dont wait, please, what you describe sounds like a chemical...
Outlet Stopped Working?
If you can, try tracing the wiring back to the breaker box. If it goes through a junction box, the wire may have become disconnected there. Please dont keep trying to use the circuit. If you can turn off the breaker, that would be best. If a wire is broken...
Removing Burn Marks from a Stainless Steel Pot?
I dont know for sure about burnt popcorn, but I put a fabric softener sheet into a burnt pot with enough water to cover the burned part and let it sit overnight. The next day it wiped clean with no effort at all. Good Luck!
Bake in Wide Mouth Pint Mason Jars
Please, please dont ever do this!!! Its so dangerous. The musty or moldy taste is mold. There is no acceptable way to can baked goods of any kind. Check with your county extension office or https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
