Cleaning a Chocolate Stain Off a Coach Messenger Bag?
If the pocket the stain is in will turn inside out, you should spot clean it. I wouldnt put the whole bag in the washer as it has leather on it, but spot cleaning should be easily done, even if it doesnt turn inside out you can use a mild detergent and spot...
Tied Out Dog Breaks Collar?
Tethering a dog is against the law in many states as part of their anti-cruelty chapters. You need to find a pen of some sort to house your dog, or keep him in your house with you and leash him when going outside to potty. Someone might report you if they see...
Why Do My Eggs Freeze?
You may have them sitting too close to the actual area in the fridge where the cold air circulates. However, a frozen egg is just as good as an unfrozen one, it is not hurt at all by being frozen. So dont throw them away, they can be thawed and used as usual...
Getting Hair Back to Natural Color?
This is certainly a personal decision, but I can make a suggestion to go to a salon and have them trim it to even it out. Then get it trimmed regularly would help your natural color reappear.
Never Buy Used Mattresses or Upholstered Furniture
In Texas, it is illegal to resale a mattress. As for other furniture, it is at the discretion of the buyer to determine if that piece of furniture is a viable item for their home. I have bought used furniture without incident. But I also leave it setting out...
Elvis (Doberman)
Ive never seen this color before. Im not up on doberman dogs, but I have seen red, gray and the normal black/tan. What color is this dog considered? He is very handsome, I do agree. My step brother used to raise dobies, but he was killed in 95 and I have not...
Garden Weather Vane Keeps Falling Over?
Not knowing how large the base is, I could suggest several options. Placing river rock around and on the base to help stablize it. Burying the base and putting rocks around the area that is buried. Putting in a post and mounting it to the top of the post with...
Using Baking Soda to Kill Lice?
I dont know about lice in furniture, but my husband buys a chemical called Demon at the feed store. It is a powder packet that has to be dissolved in water and then sprayed on the floor and all furnishings, top and bottom, very thorough. It is a very strong...
Hubcap Yard Art?
Depending on the type of hubcaps, you could bury part of them with them standing up and arrange them around a flower bed, as a border of a sidewalk, or if they are deep enough you could use them for birdseed and hang in trees, you may have to drill some holes...
Dorm Room Necessities
I didnt see flatware in the list. She will need something to eat those quick snacks. Maybe some crackers or chips that she likes. You may need to get some DVDs too, some assignments may be too large for a CD, but hopefully not this first year. For the First...
Growing Amaryllis in Texas?
Heres a link to your zone finder: http://www.burpee.com/ancillary/zonefinder.do?KickerID=1116&KICKER You should not have a problem growing amaryllis outside, in the ground or potted. My Aunt lives in Houston and has actually pollinated her own amaryllis and...
What Breed is My Dog?
He might be an Akita. My son had one and he had the curled tail. You can find a website devoted to the rescue of akitas. But the American Kennel Club is below. See if the description matches your dog. http://www.akc.org/breeds/akita/index.cfm Hope this helps...
Getting Rid of Odors on Down Comforter?
When you dried it, did you put a shoe in with it? This is necessary to unclump the feathers and spread them around evenly. If there are clumps of wet feathers still gathered together, the odor will remain. I had a down coat, and it was machine washable and...
Love Bugs in My Car?
Try a used fabric softener sheet. Its texture is perfect for removing the bugs and will not scratch your cars finish. To help keep the bugs off of your car, you can spray Pam cooking spray, or WD-40 on the front of your car. Just a light spray and keep them...
Subjects To Teach At Free Computer Classes?
I bet you will be dealing with a variety of skill levels. Your first question, to see how skilled your class is, would be to ask, who knows how to turn on a computer? You may very well have someone who does not know. From there ask questions to get to know...
Game Ideas for a Church Halloween Party?
When my son was young, I helped at the churchs fall festival. Some of the games were very simple for the small children...pencils in a bale of hay, some sharpen, most not sharpened, if they selected a sharpened one, they received a prize. Thats the only one...
Homemade Saddle Stand Ideas?
You might look here: http://www.instructables.com/ http://readymade.com/ http://makezine.com/ http://www.make-stuff.com/
Travel Tips For Arizona?
traveling Arizona I typed the above in Google and came up with a lot of sites. Grand Canyon, Petrified Forests, Route 66, plus a bunch more. Use the quotes to narrow the search, remove the quotes to expand the search. I can guarantee one thing, this time of...
Bulldog Has Become Afraid Of Men?
We adopted a blue heeler mix pup from the shelter and we have had to work with her to over come her fear of men with hats or caps or any type of hood on their head. Once the hat is removed she is their friend. She even is afraid of my husband until he removes...
Do Marigolds Kill Other Flowers?
Ive planted Marigolds and Rose Moss together with no problem at all. Seeds that fell in the planter grew to maturity and bloomed the next year too. Hope this helps. Tina
Handmade Gift Ideas?
My dad and my son are very close. My son has asked him a lot of questions about the war he served in, which meant more to dad than his job he was retiring from. Dad had given my son his old uniform and some other trinkets and pictures from the war. So my son...
Nails Are Yellow From Nail Polish?
Try lemon juice. It will dry your nail beds to follow with a good moisturizer and rub it into the nails well. To help prevent yellowing nails, always use a clear coat beneath your bolder colored polishes, it will help, but may not completely eliminate the problem...
Free Desktop Icons?
Here are some links...have fun! www.iconarchive.com/ www.freeiconsweb.com/ www.vistaicons.com/ iconfactory.com/ www.desktopland.com/ www.iconaholic.com/ www.icongalore.com/ I hope this is what you are looking for. Tina
Getting Rid of Monkey Grass?
Here is a very good article with pictures showing the differences of the types of grasses and how to control them. I have liriope and keep it controlled by thinning it every other year. http://www.southernliving.com/southern/gardens/landscape/article/0,28012...
Recipe For Weed Killer Using Orange Oil?
check here: http://www.dirtdoctor.com/forum/archive.php/o_t/t_2961/organic-weed-killer.html
Craft Book For Making Rhinestone Jewelry?
Heres a site that might help: http://www.jewelrysupply.com/index.php?main_page=1/projtech_basicsoldering.html
Help With Name For Home Based Decorating Business?
Flip Flop makes me think of shoes. I do not know much about decorating, but if Contessa is a style, then you should not use that name because it would make your customers think that you only do that style. As far as helping you find a name, Im sorry but I cant...
Looking For An Air Potato?
If you are responsible gardener and collect the potatoes every year so that no other vines grow, then I do not see a problem with having the plant. I have 4 plants and I collect the potatoes every year. If I miss one, and it sprouts, I pull the out of place...
In Memory of Kasha (Dachshund)
I am so sorry for your loss. We love our pets as our babies, my dachshund, Cherry, would have helped Kasha catch lizards. She is a lizard hunter, I thought like no other. I wonder if it is their breed. She too was rescued from the humane society in TX. Shes...
Getting Rid Of Honeysuckle Without Chemicals?
Im highly allergic to it. The odor makes me start sneezing and it doesnt stop until the honey suckle is gone, or I am stuck in the house the whole summer long. I try to catch it at first sprout and with thick gloves on, I use vinegar and dawn in a spray bottle...
Hunting Themed Afghan Pattern?
Heres a google search for camo yarn: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=Rq2&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=%22camouflage+afghan%22&spell=1 Heres a google search for hunting afghans: http://www.google...
Keeping Cats Off of Cars?
Ill be watching this topic. When my son was in high school, he had the ultimate car and we had cats. He would be livid to wake up and see a cat on his precious car. He set the alarm to very sensitive so it would go off it a cat jumped on it, but that only annoyed...
Free Samples To Benefit Others
I get free samples, all that are offered, from the walmart site. Click on the far right tab, in stores now and you will see free samples listed. I also go to samsclub.com and get samples. Some require a member number but most do not. I am working on a stock...
Should I Buy My Leased Car That is Having Mechanical Problems?
Ive never leased a car, but arent they responsible for repairing the car until the lease is up? If so, get it to the shop and get it fixed. Also check the passenger side floor, if it is damp, get rid of the car, this means the heater core has gone out and it...
What to Say at Christmas Presentation?
I would start by welcoming the guests, friends and family and thanking them for joining you to celebrate such a joyous occasion. Thank the gracious host and hostest for allowing such a group to invade their home. (if applicable) Mention the lovely attire of...
Advice For Making Gel Wax Candles?
Look at this site for some information. http://www.howtomakegelcandles.com/
Pattern for Old Fashioned Sunbonnet?
I did a search and found this site: http://sewing.about.com/od/childrensclothingprojects/ss/rufflehat.htm I also found a place where you can purchase one for 17.00. http://whiteelegance.com Hope this helps.
Homecoming Theme Ideas?
This is a tough one. Maybe a black tie event, because usually the tuxes are black and white. Or yin yang, thats black and white. Theres the old ebony and ivory, but Id say event, not affair. Im just trying to think of things that are black and white that might...
Help Finding Legitimate Survey Websites?
https://www.surveyspot.com/join/Join.faces?VendorID=33&OptInSource=usgen&locale=en_US I have gotten 10 dollars from the above survey place. I put my link so I get credit for your joining, but I do not know if that is allowed, if not, then it will be taken away...
Help Finding Legitimate Survey Websites?
Heres the link to walmarts free samples. http://walmart.triaddigital.com/Free-Samples.aspx Tina
Unique Group Halloween Costume Ideas For Work?
With the way the economy is, you could all go as bag ladies or bums...nah, thats just mean. How about a doctor and nurses, or just nurses. Or patients. A variety of doctors, nurses and patients. You can rent medical equipment at medical supply stores, but when...
Foods for Dry Skin?
Sugar will also dehydrate the skin and body tissue. The skin is the largest organ of the body and needs a great deal of care. Everything you put into your body affects your skin and everything you put on your skin affects and filters through your other organs...
Decorations For Firefighter Wedding Rehearsal Dinner?
I appreciate all your ideas, there are some good ones here and I will be going to the dollar store and hobby lobby again tomorrow. As for decorating for the bride, the wedding day is her day and she has made it very clear that I have no say in anything on the...
Backsplash Without Using Ceramic Tiles?
I suggest looking at diynetwork.com they have some awesome ideas for inexpensive ways to do just about anything. I watch the tv program and Ive seen them use metal flashing type stuff to make a beautiful back splash. And Ive seen them set tiles onto framed...
Whining Weimaraner Puppy?
Poor baby is missing his mom and siblings. He is alone in a new world. It is completely natural for him to whine when he begins to miss his family. Until he adopts you as his new family, he will continue to whine, but soon enough he will realized that you are...
Using Extended Characters on My Keyboard?
There should be a button somewhere on your key board that has Fn in blue letters on it. If you hold down that key and then use the other key, you will get the special character on that particular key. Hope this helps.
Dog Odors Under Our Deck?
This is a little thought provoking. I think I would try a citrus essential oil and water mix to start with. If that doesnt work then I might try raking the area out soak down with dawn dish soap and water. You might find something at a pet store. Other wise...
Cleaning The Battery Compartment in a Radio?
An emery board or light sandpaper. Clean off the residue gently by sanding the connection areas lightly and then give it a try, it necessary, try it again until the circuit is complete.
Removing Pine Tar from Baseball Pants?
Im guess, but I would try WD-40. It removes road tar from cars and the WD-40 would come out with some shout. I washed white baseball pants a lot when my son was in school but mostly dealt with red mud. The occasional pine tar and grass stain would show up and...
Wiring Lights on a Pontoon Boat?
we sold our pontoon boat but before we did so, my husband wired headlights and spot lights for night fishing, but he knew how to do this, however, in the paperwork that came with boat was a diagram. I suggest looking up the brand of boat and do some searching...
Craft Uses for Textbooks
I really like the idea of taking a stack of books and drilling a hole through each one, several off centered and running a tube with lamp wiring through it and designing a lamp shade from pages of another book. A true reader and lover of books would appreciate...
Suave Green Apple Shampoo for Urine Odors
Back to the urine smell, glue the seat down and teach them to sit to pee. lol Better yet, give each male in the house a chance to clean the mess up themselves. You could get the toilet cleaned 3 times a week, set their days and have cleaning supplies handy...
Buying and Using Essential Oils?
http://www.bestdeal.org/Merchant2/essentialdepot/infofiles/EssentialDesc.shtml
Teen With Stretch Marks?
Vitamin E oil. You can use the vitamin capsules and prick a hole into it and squeeze out the oil, or you can buy a bottle of oil in the vitamin section of most stores, rub it on the affect areas twice daily. It may not work as quickly as you like, but continuous...
Fabric Covered Photo Album?
I know what you are talking about. A friend gave me one years ago. If I am not mistaken, she glued the batting directly to the album cover, cut the fabric an inch larger on every side of the album when it is opened. She then started at the binding of the album...
Natural Cleaner For Tropical Plants?
I have found that a good spray of water will do the trick. If it doesnt take care of it the first time, do it again. Like a rain storm in the tropics. Just as they are almost dry from the first good spray, start the second spray. If they are small enough, put...
What Is This Plant? (Dracaena)
I believe it is a dracaena I did a search on google and found a lot of links, then I went to the image portion and I think I see a plant like yours. Hope this helps. Tina
Weak Finger Nails From Wearing Rings?
It is possible that you may be taking care not to damage your rings, which in turn leaves those fingers less active and the nails are not getting the proper circulation needed to grow the nails stronger and longer. I never had the problem. Ive worn all sorts...
Glue for Cuts in Hair?
A moist rag, over a few days. If you get it on the area they were closing, it will losen that area and you dont want that to happen, so holding a damp rag on the area you are concerned about, a little while each day, will loosen its hold. Otherwise, it will...
Avocado Tree Damaged By Frost?
Give them a chance. Hang on to them until spring then trim them back a ways and see if they will regrow. If it was only a frost, the roots should not be harmed, only the greenery. So waiting it out would be your best bet. Hope it helps, Tina
Shampoo Without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
http://www.mothernature.com/shop/detail.cfm/sku/41570/S/98659#Ingredients http://fromnaturewithlove.com/SpecDet.asp?product_id=basesheashamp&sizecode=9
Attending Two Proms?
A few ideas: 1. find a dress with ribbons/sashes that can be removed, or add some for the second prom. 2. pins can hold beautiful sashes, scarfs 3. Dont use a dress that is too slinky, that will be harder to wear both times. 4. different or dyed shoes 5. accessorise...
Freezing Beef Curry?
Yes. You can freeze any cooked food. I would not suggest taking a piece of beef, thawing, seasoning and refreezing, but if it is cooked it will be fine. Hope this helps, Tina
Can I use the knifty knitter looms for crocheting?
Yes, I not know how to use the tool, but I found a website that might offer some info for you. http://www.homestitching.com/index.shtml?gclid=CIGBjv2UhooCFRzkYAodW0rqMw Hope it helps, Tina
Is their a plant that repels all bugs?
I purchased a citronella plant mosquito plant in the spring and potted it, placing it so when the dogs come to greet me, or to bed down, they rub against it which causes its aroma to fill the air. It also repels fleas and ticks. I noticed a marked difference...
Fleas in My Vegetable Garden?
Hi, I have had to deal with sand fleas in the past. I put an aluminum pie pan full of water and set a light over it. The fleas were attracted to the light (during the night) and would land in the water to drown. I would change the water as needed, making sure...
Bear In The Balloon Instructions?
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22balloon+stuffing%22&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
Preventing a Shower Mirror From Becoming Foggy?
I clean the mirrors with dawn dishsoap water and it stays shiny and doesnt fog until next time to clean. Tina
Essential Oils For Lamp Aire Fuel?
Hi, I use eucalyptus, tea tree and citronella for odor removal. Lavender can be used for relaxation. I have candle warmers and use a quart size jar with water and a few drops of EOs. At first the scent is strong and then seems to fade, but other entering my...
Why won't my printer print?
There are several possible reasons. I suggest you start by turning the printer off, letting it sit a few seconds and turning it back on. Printers have a cache in them, just like pcs and that cache sometimes gets full or corrupt. Might as well go ahead and turn...
Black Grout Countertop?
Here is a paragraph from the page I found the information on: Because the quick-setting thinset sets up in about thirty minutes, you can begin grouting almost immediately. Dean and Derek use coordinating black un-sanded grout for their black countertops to...
Artificial Pine Scent?
http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/scentsm-q.html This site has pine fragrance oil, good for potpourri, candles, tarts and oil burners. I looked up pine fragrance and it is 2.00 per ounce, but you are not limited to buying just an ounce. They are good suppliers...
Are Dachshunds hypoallergenic?
I found this link, it should be useful. http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/a/hypoallergenic.htm Hope it helps, Tina in TX
How do you grow mint in a pot?
Ive had great success at growing any herb in a pot. Some mint grows tall so you might want to get a deep pot, use a tomato wire cage to keep the stalks from falling, or snip it regularly for fresh mint tea. If you want it to go to seed, you must not snip it...
Removing Odors From a Costume?
I have removed underarm stains with ammonia before, but I dont know if a light solution of ammonia and water sprayed on the area would work for odor. The ammonia smell will go away. Ammonia can be used to remove odors from a lot of things, like sitting a container...
Publishing a Recipe Book?
Do you have the book already written? If not, you need to get several categories completed. Once that is done, you must locate publishers that publish recipe books. It is easiest for me to look at a updated Writers Market book, sometimes available at the library...
Stains in the Bottom of a Pressure Cooker?
I use ammonia for cleaning burnt on messes. Like the stove inserts under the burners. I place them in double or triple plastic store bags then pour a bottle of ammonia on them, tie the bag and let sit overnight. When I open the bag, CAREFULLY, not to breathe...
Moving Across Country In My Car?
Safety, number one, never park in a dark area. Fill up at stations that are busy. Truckstops are some of the safest places, believe it or not. Stay on all main roads and only stop at motels that are well lit and nice, or make reservations ahead of time thru...
Kittens With Crusty Eyes?
I do not know if this pertains to kittens, but we had a cat that had this problem and the eyes constantly drained, causing them to matt closed. Upon visiting the vet, he was diagnosed with...dont laugh...eye herpis...with drops and proper cleaning as directed...
"Hippie Day" Ideas?
Oh the memories of hippies. lol Tie dye bandana around his head, tie dye teeshirt, oversized or a peace sign on his shirt. Everything bright psychodelic colors. A peace sign necklace, leather bracelet or watch band, flip flops, or worn out sneekers, or some...
Pringles Lid Suncatcher?
Hi Tonya, I dont know if a pringles lid would be clear enough to catch the sun the way you mentioned. Unless I misunderstand and you intend to remove the lid after the glue is dried. But Im thinking polyurithane as a clear, more permenant coat to hold it all...
Red Dirt Stains on Clothing?
I found that Shout worked well on red dirt when my son played baseball, they always had white pants, so irritating to try to keep them clean. But now that oxyclean has a laundry additive, I would give that a try. I recently bought some and tried it and it has...
Adopting from the Humane Society
A lot of dogs are afraid of loud noises as you described. How did you get Maggie to overcome this fear? Remember next time you adopt, to find out some history. It may make you sick to your stomach to know what others have done but it will also give you a chance...
My Cat Is Clumsy?
Im sure there are many different factors that should be looked into by a vet. He may be near blind and near deaf, but a cats agility is not related to these 2 problems. They have ways of knowing where things are without seeing them. He may have an inner ear...
My Cat Is Clumsy?
I found this link, it might be helpful: http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/cmotion.html#Balance%20problems I did a search on Google for feline illnesses it gave me more information than cat illness. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22feline+illness%22&btnG=Google...
Adopting from the Humane Society
Hi Jennifer, It took alot of patience with Jake, because that is all he knew. But both my husband and I went with the same technique, of gently removing his paw from us and placing it back on the ground while saying no, sit. Other times when we actualy saw...
Removing Road Paint?
I think mineral spirits, or something oil based, maybe WD-40. Try the mineral spirits in an area that isnt visible and see how it affects the paint job, if not signs of damage, use it sparingly on the road paint. Road paint is a very strong paint.
Acrylic Paint Stains on a Polyester Ball Gown?
First thing is to contact the painting contractor owner and complain. Show him the spots, the price tag, and let him know that you are concerned. A good painter, always puts down drop clothes to protect everything and obviously, this was not done. As for the...
Poll: Do you have a dog?
Yes, actually, I have 5, 2 inside and 3 outside. AND I baby sit my sons dog during the day because his yard is not fenced in and my granddog needs AC on continuously. Chloe - a spitfire! part blue heeler, part corgey Cherry - a princess, part dachand, part...
Black Scuff Marks on a Car?
I have removed tar residue with WD-40. It will remove the gooy stuff on bottles and jars too. It will also knock a wasp out of the air and either kill it, or give you time to kill it. The WD-40 will not hurt your paint on your car, so it is well worth a try...
Alka Seltzer for Urinary Tract Infections?
I have a bladder disease and anything with acid causes me a great deal of pain, similar to a bladder infection, but more intense. Cranberry juice is a no-no for patients such as myself, due to the acid content. A good soak in a bath of baking soda helps sometimes...
