Keeping Dogs From Pooping on Grass?
Get an airhorn and every time you see the dog poop in your yard, blast away with the airhorn. Will not hurt the dog and will get your neighbors attention. Will also get other neighbors attention; maybe it will embarrass them into being more considerate.
Removing Soap Scum from a Bath Tub or Shower?
I have used everything, and I mean everything, ever posted on ThriftyFun and nothing has worked completely. My son is a glazier (glasswork). He told me the only thing he has found is to spray the shower with something like Tylex Soap Scum remover, rub/even...
Removing Soap Scum from a Bath Tub or Shower?
Want to make it clear on my previous post that Im talking about glass shower doors, not the shower stall itself.
Thread Keeps Breaking on Sewing Machine?
My Bernina did the same thing. I had it serviced; the fix-it guy found a teeny-tiny spur on the bobbin that kept catching the thread. It must have happened when one of the needles broke. He sanded it very lightly with very fine emery and it was fixed.
Use for Used Fabric Softener Sheets?
Down here in the South, we have lots of bugs (especially love bugs in May) which leave a mess on the front of our motorhome. Use several bunched up, used fabric softener sheets as a wash cloth (with water of course) on the dried bug splatter. Dont ask me why...
Can You Use Easy Off in a Self Cleaning Oven?
Thank the good Lord! I dont have a self-cleaning oven, ergo I never once thought about it.
Washer Has a Residue Ring in the Tub After the Cycle is Complete?
You may be over loading the machine.
Blood Stains on Clothing?
Put in the freezer overnight, wash in cold water, then wash with Ivory bar soap (has to be bar).
Cleaning Lovebugs Off a Car and Windshield?
Bounce dryer sheets, even used ones work. Our RV coach was covered with them after visiting Cameron, LA, on the Gulf coast. Got home, wet down the windshields and front, used a handful of used wet Bounce sheets and (actually, to my surprise), it worked! There...
Planning a Fall Foliage Trip in the South Central States?
Thank you both for your replies. Goodness, a lot of information at tourism sites. Am planning to see the crafts shows. :)
Keep Mosquitoes Away With Listerine?
It did not work for me either. I diluted it at first, didnt work. Then sprayed it full strength, maybe worked for less than five minutes, then had to spray again.
Improving Self Confidence?
Keep in the back of your mind that you are created in the very image of God. He made you and you are very precious to Him. Just ask Him, listen closely and He will tell you.
Wildlife: Mr. Bird (FL)
This is a Snowy Egret. Wish you had included his feet in the photo; his feet are yellow and his legs are black. Looks like he has on golden slippers. :)
Looking for ESRD Support Groups?
Ask someone at the Dialysis Center if they can guide you to a support group. Maybe contact a social worker at the hospital to suggest a group. Google ESRD support groups near your town. Ask your minister for help. Pray with your daughter. I know this has got...
Computer Only Operates in Safe Mode After Adding Memory?
I found a free tech help online. techguy.com The site works just about like thriftyfun i.e. people helping people. Dont know if they can help but it certainly is worth a try, the price is right. :) Some young man who answered my plea was right on the money...
Yellow Stains on Sheets?
My husband neither smokes nor chews tobacco and he does the same thing. I think its sweat stains because he sweats at the least little thing. Also, I finally convinced him to use a washcloth when he showers and that has helped a little. As a last resort, I...
Medicare Advice?
I have Blue Cross Federal Employee (retired; live in Louisiana). Blue Cross would be your secondary; Medicare primary... thats what I was told when I turned 65. The Blue Cross people told me that my premium would not go down even when I have Medicare as primary...
Making Your Eyeglasses Scratch Resistant?
Dont do it! I did and was back to them within a few months to pay to get that coating off. It IS a rip off.
Cheap Quilting Materials?
Anyone who sews has lots and lots of fabric stuck back and probably would be glad to clean their closets out. Begin with area churches and ask them to spread the word about what youre doing.
Too Much Sugar in Turnip Greens?
Was afraid to add vinegar so went with the add more water route. It worked! I drained them, added more water and boiled the fool out of them for about 5 min, then drained again. Thank you so much. I had too much cooked to just throw away.
Odors in a Picnic Cooler?
Wash with warm water and soap. Leave open to the sun. A day of sun should do it but leave longer if need to. My husband put fish in ours and it worked on that.
Coffee is Making Me Sick?
My 90-year-old aunt told me to add a little dried, ground chicory in my coffee grounds (before brewing). It worked for me. Contrary to popular belief, chicory does not make coffee stronger but it does make brewed coffee a little darker.
Covering Glass on Doors?
Many thanks to all of you for some very good suggestions! We ended up using Cairos suggestion and it looks pretty darn good. Again, thank all of you for taking the time to respond.
Taking Apart a TV?
Thank you, lbrady, for including capacitor in your answer. I was able to google good instructions for my husband, and he was able to talk halfway intelligently to an electrician. He has made a lot of progress on that old TV, and it looks good! Thank you so...
Body Oil Stains on Linens?
My husband has oily skin also. The only thing that has helped (and it certainly isnt much) is to convince him to clean his neck each night with cotton balls soaked in astringent. Its sold for teenage acne. That has saved his new pillow but not much help with...
Refinishing a Wood Hope Chest?
Thank all of you for your replies. Im afraid Ive bitten off more than I can chew with that veneer stuff.Went to the suggested web site and, hmm, I dont know, it seems awfully complicated. I am beginning to think I dont actually know what veneer is. We have...
Spring Bulbs
What is that front row, just right of center... in front of the hyacinth? Just gorgeous!
Using Corn in a Homemade Heat Pack?
Buy feed corn at a feed store; sometimes its called deer corn. Be sure and microwave the corn youre putting into the heat pads... not a long time, maybe a minute or so. I didnt microwave the corn and imagine my surprise when I saw these bug-like things in the...
