Remedy for Ingrown Toenails?
My girlfriend has ingrown toenails & she gets them taken care of by having a pedicure.
What is This Flower? (Nasturtium)
This looks like a Nastursium to me. A round, tan seed pod will form after the flower fades & you will get seeds to plant more next year.
Brown Areas on My Green Bell Peppers?
Looks like blossom end rot. Add 1 Tablespoon powdered milk to 1 gallon of water. It will provide them with calcium. Start watering with this after the flower forms.
Squirrels vs. Container Garden Veggies?
Liberally sprinkle everything with Cayenne Pepper. You can get big containers of it at most dollar stores. The squirrels will get the message.
Smoke Detector Keeps Beeping?
Some hard wired smoke detectors have a battery in them for back up if there is a power failure. If the battery is running low the smoke detector will start making a chirping sound just as you described.
Underarm Stains on T-shirts?
You can soak them in hot water with a good amount of Cascade added to the water. You could also use hairspray. The alcohol in the hairspray will break down the protiens. I used to use it on my white blouses years ago.
Hydrangea Leaves Turning Yellow?
When you do water them add 1 T of Epsom salt to 1 gal of water & give them some fertilizer. Spread about 2 cups of Holly Tone around the base of them.
Getting White Clothes White Again
Using the bleach isnt necessary. Just the dishwasher detergent such as Cascade or any store brand is enough on its own.
Squirrel Damage to Electrical Wiring Not Covered By Insurance?
Your agent should have advised you that you need to have form HO3 Homeowners policy to cover any damage done by any animals. You probably have only HO2 coverage. There are different kinds of policies. HO3 doesnt cost that much more really if I remember correctly...
Fruit and Flowers are Falling Off Before Blooming or Ripening?
Try adding 1 T Epsom Salt & 1 T Powdered Milk to 1 gallon of water. The Epsom Salt will promote a strong root system. The powdered milk will add Calcium to the soil & prevent blossom end rot.
Earning Extra Income?
I would do cooking, house cleaning, wash windows, sewing, ironing, cutting lawns, trimming bushes, etc. Any chores that need to be done around the home.
Using Bleach as a Weed Killer?
You have to be careful with bleach because it will melt some plastic containers. For instance, if you are using a weed killer sprayer traditionally used for chemicals like Round Up or such. Bleach may destroy the plastic rendering the receptacle useless.
How Do I Make Garden Mulch?
I have mowed autumn fallen leaves over with a mulching mower. Then just dumped them into beds. Spray them down to stick together so they dont blow away. This has worked for me great in the past. Maybe sprinkle some limestone on them to help decomposed. This...
Unable to Find Bags for Vacuum Seal Machine?
I get my quart sized bags at http://www.thesweetattack.com/page/page/2380629.htm They have the best prices that I could find. They also sell rolls to customize bags.
Chalk as a Spot Remover?
I used plain baking soda on some grease spots on my new white livingroom furniture. Just sprinkled it on & let it set for a day or so. Then vacuumed it away & the spots were gone. Worked very good.
Amaryllis Bulb Has No Stalk?
If the leaves come out first on an Amaryllis you wont get a flower this year. The flower stalk has to come before the leaves. When the weather warms up in the Spring put the bulb outdoors for the Summer. In September stop watering it. Store the bulb in a cool...
Wandering Jew Plant As Medicine
I wonder if you could wait for the water to cool enough that you could touch it safely & make compresses to use on other areas of the body like knees & backs. Everybody has back problems it seems. Wouldnt hurt to try it I suppose.
Using a Dremel to Drill Through Glass?
I used a glass drill bit in a regular drill to drill a hole for wire in an oil lamp to wire it into a regular lamp.
Keeping Chrysanthemums from Falling Over?
Keep cutting them back with the hedge clippers so that they never grow taller than 6 until about July 4th. Then let them go. They should grow alot bushier & stronger. You could always gather them together with a piece of string too. Linda
Freeze Whipping Cream In Ice Cube Trays
I do the same thing with fresh lemons. Sqeeze the juice into a pitcher. Pour into ice cube trays & freeze. Then pop into ziplock bags. With tomato paste I measure out 1 T portions onto squares of plastic wrap. Twist closed & pop the individual portions into...
Use Leaves and Newspapers for Mulch
Spray everything down with the hose. Everything will stick together & not blow around.
Combine Errands to Save Gas
I do all my errands in one day. I start at one end of town & work my way down. I fill the gas tank once a month.
Cleaning Grill Racks With Ammonia
My racks got ruined as well. I have to order new ones. What killed me was that the stove is only 4 months old & was used by a tenant.
5 Quick Frugal Tips For Keeping Warm
Sitting with a heating pad behind me with a blanket on my lap seems to help me too. They also make small heating blankets for watching TV with. And I have a heating pad on the bed too. Only makes sense that it costs less to use a heating blanket than to heat...
Cleaning Levelor Blinds?
I used to hang them on the clothes line & spray them with Scrubbing Bubbles. Id let them sit a couple minutes & then rinse them off with the hose. This works on fan grates, lawn furniture & many other things that you think of to clean quickly.
Outrageous Meat Prices?
I use this site to find the best prices on items at the local grocery stores. mygrocerydeals.com I also check all the flyers each week to see what is on sale at the various stores. Ive built up a stock & am now only purchasing what is on sale. If whole chickens...
