Growing a Peach Tree from a Pit?
Find a good location with sun and shade. Then, dig a hole about 6 inches deep. Put a little water in the hole, place the dried pit in the bottom and fill in the hole with dirt. Mound some dirt on top, then water well. You should probably water it every day...
Storing String Beans?
If theyre fresh, you can store them in a paper bag in the crisper drawer in your fridge. If you want to freeze them, break off both ends, blanche in hot water for about 2 minutes, put in plastic bags and then into the freezer.
Weatherizing a Door?
You could try hanging a heavy curtain or blinds over the part of the window where the air comes in. Or You can put some foil or clear, wide packing tape over the drafty areas high enough so the dogs cant reach it.
Leftover Steak Recipes?
I fry some pieces with a few vegetables like green peppers, onions, tomatoes, etc. and make a burrito. You can add cheese, sour cream, lettuce, or whatever else you want. Its very tasty, nutritious and easy.
Freezing Carrots?
You can also freeze them if they are already cooked. Just put in a plastic container or a ziploc bag, and put in the freezer.
Growing Morning Glories?
You should probably transplant them in the fall when they have grown some more and are sturdier. They are a perennial, so you want to be sure they are strong enough to transplant.
Possible Bed Bugs?
It could possibly be bedbugs, or maybe it is fleas. Sometimes you cant see the fleas if they are really small, and fleas just dont bite some people (like me). They may be in your carpet, which you should probably shampoo anyway just to make sure. Hope this...
Refreezing Link Sausage?
If you bought the Link sausage frozen and they thawed out, you cannot refreeze them. They will make you very sick. This is true for any type of meat. Dont ask me why this is, but I learned it in my Food Handler class.
Squirrels and Chipmunks Eating My Bulbs?
Try planting them deeper. Bulbs should be planted about twice as deep as their size. Otherwise, get chickenwire or a cat.
Carrot Recipes?
You could try carrot cake, or cole slaw, carrot juice, glazed carrots, carrot and celery sticks, or add some to a baked chicken or roast.
Decorating Cardboard Magazine Holders?
You could spray paint them, use scrapbook paper, magazine pictures, or some strips of wallpaper and embellish them with felt pens, glitter or what-not.
How Do I Deal with a Relative Who Visits Unannounced and Often?
Dont answer the door, and if she asks why you didnt answer, tell her you were in the shower or didnt hear the door.
Paint Color Advice for a Pink and Blue Bathroom?
How about a dove gray or a light yellow, and maybe shower curtains or curtains in white? That way, no color stands out more than the others.
Recipe for a Side Dish Using Ingredients on Hand?
You can make Scalloped Potatoes. Here is how I make it: Take 3 or 4 medium potatoes (or less), wash, and slice pretty thin. Grease a casserole dish, and put a layer of potatoes slices on the bottom. Add a little flour, chopped onions, salt and pepper on top...
Hoarding: Too Much Stuff
I used to have WAY too many clothes in my closet. Then one day my ex got tired of it and said You have to get rid of one thing for each thing you buy. It worked like magic. When I want to buy something new, I think about what I will have to get rid of, and...
Making Tuna Salad?
I add some chopped up dill pickles, some finely shredded lettuce, pickle juice, salt and pepper. Everyone loves it.
My Frugal Life: The Coupon Lady
Do you have a website? I am just getting into coupon-ing and would like some good tips. Thanks, and thanks for your inspiring story.
Freezing Salsa?
Yes it can, but not for too long, maybe a couple weeks. You can can it, and it will last a long time. There are recipes online at www.allrecipes.com if you want to do that.
Squeaking Sandals?
Ive heard that if you put some baby powder or WD-40 on the squeaky part, that will fix it.
Repairing a Recliner?
Try using Liquid Nails (get in the hardware store) or something similar. Put adhesive in the hole, and then put the handle back in, and let it dry a couple days. It might work.
Keeping Dogs Off Lawn?
When you see them coming in your yard, go to the window or door and yell SHOO! SHOO! GET OUT OF HERE! while clapping your hands. Do this every time you see them, and eventually they wont come in your yard anymore.
Weeds in My Lawn?
Just mow their strip of lawn while youre mowing yours. Its easier than pulling weeds later. I had to do this with one of my neighbors because of her weeds also. it only took me a few minutes, and it looked 100% better.
Getting Rid of Raccoons?
Raccoons are not good. I had many problems with them. First, dont leave any pet food outside your house because they love it. 2nd, no chickens or kittens outside at night. They will kill them. One way to keep them away is to find out where they sleep during...
Vegetables Are Turning Yellow Then Brown and Dying?
If vegetables or flowers get too much sun, or not enough water, or both, they will first turn yellow. then they will turn brown and eventually die. Check the care instructions on the tag that came with your plants, and follow those directions. If you do not...
Does the Female Dog's Milk Protect Puppies Against Parvo?
I believe parvo is an infection that is spread from other dogs that have it, like a flu infection. I dont know about the moms milk protecting them, so you should research that so the pups wont get it.
How to Tell When a Dog is Going into Labor?
When they get close to their time, sometimes the dog will find a dark, safe place to have the puppies. Then, they usually disappear for about a day or so to have the babies.
Removing Decals from a Car?
Just get a rag and rub the decals with some isopropyl alcohol and let it sit for a while. Then scrape the decals off with a credit card or something similar. You may have to do this a couple times.
Simple Ways to Manage Energy Costs
Your TV, dryer and computer use the most energy of all appliances. Turn off the TV or computer when youre done with it. Try running the dryer for half the time youre supposed to. Lots of times, things dry faster than you think. Read more books. Take a walk...
Hanging Tomatoes
I like your set-up. It looks like the tomatoes are doing really well. I was thinking about growing them upside down, but I have no place to hang them.
How Using A Garden Tiller Can Harm Your Soil
I disagree that tilling is unnecessary and harmful. I have been tilling a garden for 20 years, and it has always turned out great - and I dont have to use any fertilizer. Why? Because the top 2 inches of the soil are NOT where the nutrients are. They are underneath...
Recipe for Killing Ants?
One way to get rid of them is to find where they are coming from, and block up the hole with vaseline or caulk. Another way is to put a little black pepper in their paths. This confuses them. Terro is a good store bought ant killer too.
Washing a Down Comforter?
You really shouldnt wash a down comforter. You should take it to the cleaners.
Including Meat or Animal Products in Compost?
The meat also contaminates the soil with e-coli germs and other really bad bacterias. This gets into your vegetables or fruit and makes you very sick. Just stick to vegan scraps and a little bit of lawnmower cuttings and you will have a good compost pile.
Dogs Eating Bushes?
Sounds like they may have an indigestion problem. Try feeding them something different then what you are feeding them now.
Freeze Makeup to Prevent Bacteria
I heard on a talkshow recently that cosmetics dont have that much bacteria, because the ingredients of the make up are all chemicals, and bacteria cant live in the chemicals. Just a thought.
Growing Thick Hair?
To thicken hour hair naturally, eat a lot of natural protein such as eggs, beef and beans. Also, prenatal vitamins work well. There is more information online about this.
Old Microwave for Bread Box
I do the same thing. I use my old microwave for storing candy and cookies. It is airtight, keeps things good for a while, and no ants can get in there.
Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs?
Hi. My experience with chickens is that they always stop laying, or lay very few eggs in the winter. Too cold, I guess. Just keep feeding them though, and they should start laying again in the winter.
Product Review: 39 Dollar Glasses
I just bought two pair of these same $39 glasses. I already had a prescription there, so I didnt have to pay for the eye exam. It seemed like a good deal to me, because I am always breaking or losing my glasses, so why spend a lot of money on them? The styles...
How do you trellis beans?
The easiest way is to take three or four wooden sticks or poles about 3-4 long and about 1 wide. Put the poles in a circle around 1 or 2 bean plants, gather them together at the top and tie a piece of sturdy string or plastic around them all. You will now have...
Ideas for a Beginning Sewer?
A good site for beginners is www.about.com. They have many different categories, so just search for sewing, etc. You should be able to find instructions there.
Saving Money on Gas
A controversial way to save money on gas is not to drive. I know this sounds hard, but it works. I make a list of everything I need to buy at the grocery store, hardware store, $1 store, and department store. Then, once or twice a month I gather all my lists...
Unusual Ideas for Planters
I used coffee cans to plant flowers and vegetables in last year, and they worked great. Put drainage holes and rocks or broken crockery in the bottom. Also used old pots and roasters for primroses and such. This year I want to try to grow some lettuce in an...
Duct Tape Wallet
That is a nice wallet. I recently made a similar duct tape wallet to hold my gift cards and other plastic cards. I cut a big piece of scrapbook paper long enough to fold into thirds, wide enough for cards. Than I trimmed all the edges with matching duct tape...
