What is This Plant? (Giant Ragweed)
It looks like lettuce to me, that is getting ready to go to seed. If its lettuce you will see clusters of little yellow flowers that will change to seed.
Crochet Purse that Transforms into a Doll Bed?
What a sweet idea. I would love to hear the feedback you get if that is possible.
Repairing Scratches On Wood
With a soft cloth, rub mayonnaise into a wood scratch. This method works good as it picks up the color of the wood finish, then blends the color into the scratch. Years ago, I tried this method on a long scratch on a closet door. I couldnt believe how well...
Paint Color Ideas for Exterior Door?
The Amish has a unique idea for painting front doors. If there is a daughter or granddaughter in the home,they paint their front door blue as a statement saying they have daughters available for marriage. My parents painted the front door on our new house, light...
Owl Painted Gourd
A big round of applause to you! In my opinion, you deserve to win. Please, we want to see more. Do you give how to paint gourds lessons? Do you grow your own gourds? Last year I started planting gourds. Im not sure that I am drying them properly. Most unusual...
Homemade Cleaning Solution for Bissell Quicksteamer?
Thank you so much Thenicholas! A big round of applause to you. I cant wait to try Wheat Grass! Our little Jack Russell is like a little cow that is grazing. She is crazy about eating grass. I am very excited about trying your suggestion. Im tempted to plant...
Ask a Master Gardener
A big round of applause to you for sharing this information. You are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Ask a Master Gardener
I would like as much information as possible regarding buying, selling, and propagating specimen plants. What makes a specimen plant a specimen? How do you order certain specimen plants, especially specimen trees?
Black Snakes in Trees?
Please note correction: The subject should be RE: Black snakes around ROOF AREAS of homes and/or other structures. Knowing that all snakes can climb, I understand that they crawl up in trees as that is their turf. What I question is, will all snakes crawl up...
The Do's and Don'ts of Buying Trees and...
Dear Ellen...I always get excited when I see that you have written another article on ThriftyFun. You always include something in your articles that educates me or answers questions I have. Youre most appreciated advice I found with this article, is not to...
My Husband Has Bad Breath?
Has your husband ever tried mixing peroxide and baking soda to brush his teeth with? Many years ago a dentist told me to use that combination and my teeth and gums would always stay healthy. Make small amounts, enough for one time use. You can make it as thick...
Jerry Lee Lewis Wedding Ideas?
Your idea is just too cool! I agree with Mary C. shes got some good ideas. I cant help resist from saying the perfect and most apropos theme would be Great Balls of Fire! I also agree with tennesue, its going to take off duty police officers as ushers to pull...
Backsplash Ideas for Granite Countertops?
If you can afford it, ceramic tile would be wonderful. All white tile with a splash of color is always nice in a kitchen. A touch of red, possibly tiles that have red peppers with green leaves on them would go nicely for a border or a splash of color here and...
Temporary Coverings for Mobile Home Paneling?
Ive often thought about doing an area in our house that would be a portable wall section so I could change it as often as I like. Im thinking about using very thin, drywall panels that are about a 1/4 of an inch thick for my project. Im not sure of the exact...
Pee Stains Around Toilet?
Have you tried a vinegar soak? Its amazing the tough jobs vinegar can conquer. I dont know what I would do without my gallon of vinegar handy. Its very amazing handy-dandy stuff. Would you consider posting what results worked as I, for one, would love to know...
Patterns for Dog Bandannas?
Thank you Jean! Maggie is adorable! Im thinking of making them for friends, who have dogs, as a gift. Some have big old beautiful labs and others have dogs like Maggie, very cute and very little. Maybe I worded my post wrong as what I am actually looking for...
Seasoning Mix for Hamburger Patties?
Many years ago my mother-in-law turned me on to Natures Seasons by Morton. Its very good and easy as you dont have to worry if you have used too much or too little. Its also really good on beef roast and steaks. Try it, I think you will like it a lot. Tip: The...
Decorating for a Mediterranean Food Festival?
Grape Vines might be good! I have several long strands of artificial grape vines that I bought one day as I thought they were pretty. Maybe we can figure something out on them, if you are interested. There in a box that hasnt been opened for years so I would...
Pet Owners Beware of Grapes and Raisins
Dog Friendly (No Raisins) Oat Meal Cookie Recipe: A friend of mine was caring for her Grandchildren, at her house one day. She gave each child a little box of raisins to enjoy. The kids started flipping her dog raisins to catch in the air. Before days end, her...
Easy White Sauce Recipe?
For Easy Basic White Sauce Think 2+2+2! 2 Tbsp. Butter 2 Tbsp. Flour 2 Cups Milk In sauce pan, on low/medium low burner setting, melt butter, add flour and stir until nice and creamy with no lumps. Do not allow butter/flour mixture to *brown. Add milk; stirring...
Rabbits, Rabbits and More Rabbits!
One Happy Easter Bunny Building a pen for your newly aquired Easter Bunny? If possible build the pen off the ground assuring your bunny wont be hurt by other animals trying to get at them. The type floor you have in the pen is very important, as a wire type...
Keep Ants Out of Your Honey
Recently someone told me that a store in our little town is not selling honey anymore as the supplier was mixing honey with corn syrup, to sell. Has anyone heard anything about this? Personally I find that quite upsetting as I try hard not to buy any products...
Keep Ants Out of Your Honey
Beware of bridges to over troubled water honey jar! Accidently a large, very thin square sponge, used to wipe counters, ended up partially resting aginst a quart of honey, placed in a moat. Even though the honey jar lid was on tightly, wishful thinking, ants...
Plant and Harvest Asparagus the Same Season
If you bought 3 year old crowns of asparagus to plant would it be possible to harvest the same year as planting? When does the clock start ticking? Does age of a plant when planted, make a difference in harvesting? Im anxious to see if that works. Thanx for...
Coffee Container Bird Feeder and Clothes Pin...
A big round of applause to you! I really like your idea a lot! Too cool! Thanx for the post!
Whippoorwill Pea Seed?
Just kind of curious about the name whippoorwill pea seed. Do whippoorwills like the pea seed? I love the call of the whippoorwill. I would plant the peas if I thought they would attract whippoorwills. Regardless, I would like to try them. Thats pretty neat...
Nurse Themed Party?
Nursing School Party Games My Mom was a nurse. When I was young my Mom would rent a cottage on lake Erie for 12 friends and me to stay for a week. At night we would turn down the lights and play The Body Parts Game! Each of us would find a household item that...
Hatching Butterfly
That is absolutely magnificent! How long did it take from picture one, to picture three? With all the ugly things going on in our old world, it reminds people how simply beautiful life was meant to be. Thank you for your post, as it is so worthwhile. You deserve...
Make Your Own Butterfly Feeder
Absolutely love your beautiful art project. Is it necessary to add grout around the embellishments? Although your finished product is VERY PRETTY, I kind of like the brightness of the terracotta as a background too, That is just too cute! Thanx! You deserve...
Create a Butterfly Garden
Where do butterflies go at night? We call them flutterbyes! If you sprinkle the grass, will flutterbyes stop to drink droplets of water? Love your post. Thank you!
Hamburger Buns To Die For
Your hamburger bun recipe sounds wonderful. Thank you for your post. What a great way to make an ordinary hamburger into something very special. Thumbs up to you! Do you have any more easy bread recipes? In my opinion there nothing like good ole homemade bread...
