Reuse a Paint Canvas as a Memo Board
Thanks for a great idea. I have two of these which I kept, thinking there must be something I could use them for... and now I know what to do with them- thanks again!
Recycling Old Boards for Home Decor
I love your artwork. My kitchens theme is chickens and roosters. Can you tell me what specific stencils or patterns you used for the board on the right? Also, how did you make the blue and white background effect, and does any particular kind of spray paint...
My Frugal Life: Stretch Every Dollar
Janet, Your essay is very interesting, and I would love to read more of the articles you are writing. Are they being published in a way that the general public population could have access to your articles?
Girl Scout Samoa Cookie Recipe?
These are my favorite girl scout cookies. Thanks, Marnita! Im going to try this recipe, so we can have them during off-sale times, too.
Saving Money on Dryer Sheets
I do the same as Pamphyla- works as good as Fe-breeze and goes further, to dilute fabric softener with water in spray bottle. If youre in a hurry and find only a couple wrinkles in clothing, spray it with this and use a blow dryer to steam the wrinkles out...
Saving Money on Dryer Sheets
Kat63: I saved a list of how to safely use household products to make your own cleaning and laundering solutions. In reference to your question about white vinegar, it says to use one cup in the rinse cycle for a full load before line drying. Ive not tried...
Activity Ideas for Visiting Parents?
Would your mother be willing to use a wheelchair? Usually agencies like United Way, Red Cross and others will lend them out. Then you could do things like go on a picnic to the park, etc.
Uses for Dryer Lint
Melody, With the change of seasons where I live, I always look forward to spring when I can use my clotheslines outdoors, too! Also wanted to tell you I love the angel graphic and saying under your post!
Painting Panelling?
I would probably wash the paneling first. Im not sure what TSP is, but I use Pinesol or Murphys Oil Soap on our paneling. Citrus Orange is my favorite kind of Pinesol- works great and has a nice scent. I prefer Satin finish over semi gloss. It is just as easy...
Painting Panelling?
Good point, Liz- Murphys Oil probably wouldnt be good when prepping paneling for painting. Thanks for correcting me!
Cookies for Babies?
Roxanne, When my son was a baby, he liked Vanilla Wafer cookies, especially when he was teething. As for baby food, I got some great advice from my Dad when there were recall alerts for baby food sold in jars because of glass slivers found in it. Since weve...
Planting Time
I havent seen this one before, Terri- did you write it? At any rate, I like it. Thanks for posting this!
Remembering To Use Coupons?
Coupon organizers about the size of a checkbook with divided and labeled sections can be purchased inexpensively at Dollar stores or Department stores. As you cut coupons or when you make out your shopping list, choose the coupons youll be using and file them...
Calling You Mom
My baby had big dark brown eyes, too- lovely. Your baby sure has the beautiful features of her India heritage. One time a lady told me eyes like these are sometimes referred to as black eyes when they are so dark. And I will never forget the moment my baby...
Mosquito Repellent Plants?
Marigolds! Save the seeds and replant next year, also... theyll come up in mixed vibrant colors of the sunset, which you can enjoy without being bitten by mosquitos. We plant in a long planter just in front of the porch. Not a fragrant flower, but beautiful...
Low Cost Activities?
If theres a volunteer service in your community, call them. There might be some musicians, pianists, etc. who would he happy to come on a weekly basis, or whenever it could be set up, and volunteer to play some music or have a sing-along. (If you have an activity...
Smoothing Out Drywall After Removing Paneling?
Assuming the drywall is in one piece with no breakage, these are the steps I suggest (been there done that!) Im no pro but working alongside my husband when remodeling and adding on to our home, this is how we prepped drywall for painting. We used spackling...
Cleaning Dark Panelling?
I use Orange Citrus Pinesol or Murphys Oil Soap added to water for our panelling.
Decorating a Powder Room?
It might be possible to build a 3 or 4 sided shelving unit underneath the pedestal sink, out of laminated plywood. (Similiar to a hexagon shape, but the angles would form a half circular shape.) It could be a free standing unit so you would be able to move...
Organizing Tupperware in Your Cupboard
Ive spent much of the weekend cleaning and organizing my kitchen cupboards. We just replaced our chest freezer in the garage with an upright one. I kept the freezer baskets, which are deep and rectangular shaped. The leftover shelf paper was just the right...
Glider Rocking Chair Cushion Replacements?
I tried to find glider chair cushions, also- with no luck. So, since my foam cushions have removable covers with zipper, I took the cushion covers off and fluffed the cushions in the dryer on the air cycle. I washed the covers, and my next project will be to...
Paint Color Advice - Painting Over Peach Wallpaper?
I agree that a soft green would be very pretty... either a very pale mint green or a light shade of sage green on the walls would compliment the peach color of your kitchen nicely. You could pick up some paint chips of various shades of light green and compare...
Chili Seeds?
To dry chili peppers from our garden after the peppers are picked from the vine, all we do is put them in a mesh bag (we save the bags from oranges, etc. from the store) and then hang the bag to dry the peppers. We hang ours in the garage where there is more...
Smoothies With Veggies?
Sarah, your daughter is beautiful! What a doll. Marlene made a good suggestion about pureeing vegetables to add to sauces. I used to do this with homemade spaghetti sauce when my kids and their cousins were little because they definitely refused to eat onions...
My White Barrel Handbag is Turning Yellow?
I dont know how to remove the yellow discoloration, so I hope some of the advice posted by others here will help. But if not, I wonder if white shoe polish made for leather would at least cover the yellow and make it look like new again?
Oil Based Primer Stains on Countertop and Floor?
Used cautiously, solvent or paint remover will work, after reading label instructions. Just be careful to not get any of the solvent on surrounding wooden areas, since it is damaging to wood.
Oil Based Primer Stains on Countertop and Floor?
Let me clarify my previous message- what I meant to say is that the solvent is damaging to wood FINISHES.
Oil Based Primer Stains on Countertop and Floor?
Ive used paint remover in the past on laminate, which is why I suggested it; but as with any product, you may want to take Sharons advice and test it first, using the least amount needed and do not let it set longer than necessary.
Foul Smelling Clothes?
First, find out the source of the odor and try to eliminate that. Unless its the water itself- high iron content? Try presoaking and prewashing, in Gain Detergent with bleach- then a regular wash, and two rinse cycles, using extra liquid fabric softener on...
Uses for Old Vertical Blinds?
If they are thin and flexible enough, you could paint them with Krylon Fusion spray paint in colors to coordinate with your interior colors, or leave color as is, since yours is a natural color which is a trend now. Then cut them to size, weave them to form...
How Much Should It Cost To Feed 7 People?
Lorraine, My husband and I agreed to take in four adolescents, who were relatives of mine, 20 years ago, for 3 months one summer. We were paid 400.00 a month for groceries. After the first month, I had to ask for more money because of their demands, which were...
