Products for Preventing Ice on Outside Staircase?
Potash fertilizer will melt the ice, and not harm plants, grass or the sidewalks. You will know where you have used it, and how much, because it is pink. Keep it dry, though. Otherwise it will turn into a brick.
Cleaning a Coffee Thermos?
Denture cleaning tablets work the best. They also work good on cleaning jewelry, wedding rings; anything that can get wet. The tablets from the dollar store, work just fine. Also remove tea stains from cups.
Cleaning Deep Fryer Baskets?
Engine cleaner. From a parts store. Follow directions on can. Either outside in your yard, or at a do-it yourself car wash.
Discouraging Barn Swallows from Nesting on the Porch?
Go to the dollar store, in the wrapping paper area, you will find shiny, mylar type of gift wrap. get a package. take it home, open it up . Fold 1 edge down, over and over it self. Get some strong tape handy. Take a scissors and cut the unfolded part into a...
Use Hair Ties to Hold Back Curtains
I use clothes pins to hold my curtains open or closed. when I take a check and deposit slip to the bank. I clip them together with the same spring-type clothes pin. Save it from blowing away in the car, from the slide out tray at the bank drive thru. the ladies...
What is This Plant?
Sorry, I dont know what the plant is. However, is it growing in a row? Or randomly? In a row, its not a weed. Pretty leaves, though.
Removing Food Color Stain on Twill Jacket?
Try Biz laundry detergent, in the wash. You can soak it overnight, then was as usual.
Searching for Jobs Online?
snagajob.com has jobs that arent listed in the newspaper, around here, in Iowa.
Getting a Mockingbird to Go Away?
The plastic snake is a good idea! Also, try putting up one or two more bird feeders. The mockingbird will run himself ragged trying to keep the other birds from all of the feeders.
Frosting a Clear Shower Door?
If you try The Works Please open the window, turn on the fan. Or wait til warmer weather, and do it outside. Wear gloves, dont splash it on yourself. Keep the kids and pets away. If you live in an area where there are dairy farms, go to a farm supply store...
Winter Windshield Washing
If you put it in a spray bottle, you can keep it in your vehicle. For use when you are away from home. When you know its going to snow, spray it on all of the windows of car. makes it much easier to get the frozen stuff off the next day.
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas For Children?
If the one who gave birth to him, spoils him with lots of toys, does she play with him and his toys? Get down on the floor and play with him. He will remember that longer than anything. Read to him. Imagine with him. Make cookies, pick out garden seeds for...
Dry Cracked Bleeding
Fingertips?
I used to work for a seed company. Picking field corn by hand. We used Corn Huskers Lotion. It really helped. Vicks Vaporub applied when ready for bed, with old socks over your hands is cheap, and works to soften and heal. Also keeps nose clear while sleeping...
