Two Shopping Bags in One
I got several Ikea big blue woven bags for about $1 each at Amazon years ago. They hold 60 pounds each (I think) and I keep 2 in the purse I shop with. Solves my problem.
Cleaning Grease Clog from Kitchen Plumbing?
There is a product called Glug that my plumber (who is a good friend) told me to buy. It works great. I also have been told pour some Dawn down the drain and follow with a lot of hot water.
Removing Label Glue from Glass?
GooGone works well. Just apply a small amount and remove label with sponge, steel wool or even fingers. Depending on how much glue and how strong the glue is you may have to apply and rub more than once.
Reducing and Preventing Junk Mail
If there is a paid envelope in the mailing I send it all back to them. Let them pay twice. If I got any other spam mail I include it in their return mail.
Use Press'n Seal For Storing Super Glue
I stick a pin or a paperclip (whichever fits tight) into the opening. Usually is fairly easy to remove and sure does keep the glue from drying out.
Pay Bills Online Immediately
I pay my bills immediately online too. But I go to my bank and pay from there. There are never any additional charges I have confirmation numbers and my bank stands behind their bill paying. Works for me.
Homemade Shoe Stretcher Spray?
1/3 rubbing alcohol to 2 parts water. Put into a spray bottle. Spray then wear shoes as they dry. This is what is in the expensive sprays.
Save Store Gift Cards For Big Purchases
Be very careful of the fine print. Some cards have an expiration date and others take a fee every month. There are online sites that give you cash for your gift cards if you do not want them. of course they dont give you 100% of the face value. I really hate...
Zipper Keeps Separating?
Ive been doing this for years. It works on metal and plastic zippers. Thanks frugalsunnie for this link!
Order Prescription Eyeglasses Online
I always shop at zennioptical. I have gone to others but zennioptical is always cheaper and better. Get the right prescription and you dont need adjustments.
Review of No Sew Hem Products?
Has anyone washed the pants they were attached to? Do they stay attached?
Rash On Tops of Feet?
It sounds like contact dermatitis which is nasty and takes forever and lots of products to go through till you find a cure. what finally worked for me for a while was a layer of anti fungal ointment (not tinactin) and a layer of cortisone. This was a copy of...
Getting Rid of Mice?
Use steel wool to fill in cracks to keep them from entering the house. I used the glue pads when I had the problem and collected many. When my nephew moved in with 3 cats the mice moved out permanently! I think thats the only way they really go.
Fix Sandal Clasp with Key Ring
I did this when a brand new pocketbook strap broke and I am still using it!
Dishes Smell Bad After I Wash Them?
GE recommended using Tang for their dishwasher so I would go with that.
Anti Virus Software Recommendations
My IT guy recommends free AVG too. I had the paid and it froze my computer the free works great too. Do Malwarebytes too.
Saving Money on Prescription Glasses
Saved more than that by ordering from Zenni online. Got 1 pair rimless titanium and 1 pair metal sunglasses delivered for less than $50. They came with nice cases and cloths and I will order from them again.
Tips For Opening Jars
I find that wrapping a towel around the top and twisting helps me the traction I need to open the jar. I use wrenches of various sizes to open things like paste or glue jars or tubes that have glued themselves shut or nail polish. Be gentle or you can break...
Advice For Selling Jewelry?
Do not mail your jewelry to those companies advertising on TV or in Magazines. One TV show did a sting. Your best bet is to go to a few jewelry stores and see who gives you the best deal. Dont take the first offer. The ones on TV gave the least.
Dog Misbehaves When Left Alone?
The best thing you can do is take the dog for a 4 hour run (thats what Cesar does) then they are too tired to do mischief. I have a little rescue Yorkie that was eating my tables and the tiles off the floor. I did buy a crate and he is it in when I go to work...
What do Dameraians Look Like?
The dameranians on that site all look so different from each other. I guess thats because they arent full bred. The first looks like my yorkie puppy. The second looks like a shih tzu mix. Dont know what the 3rd looks like and the fourth never downloaded. Yours...
Make Your Own Bra Strap Holders
I was trying to figure out a way to make these things and you went and did it! Thank you! Which one did you copy. There are at least 2 I thought were interesting.
Donating Embroidered Crib Blankets?
One of my clients is the New York Foundling Hospital. Im sure they would be thrilled to have your blankets.
Inexpensive Silicone Oven Mitts?
Jacks in NY has them for 2.99. look for a 99 cent store or biglots in your area.
Wash New Clothes With Similar Colors
My Mom taught me to throw a handful of salt in with new socks or any new dark washable item. It makes the color stay brighter or darker much longer.
Old Door Knob Keeps Falling Off?
tennesue you and your brother are absolutely correct. I took the knobs and the rod to our neighborhood hardware store and bought a Progressive Hardware knob and rod set for $9.99. The young lady at the store helped me put it together and instructed me on the...
German Shepherd Not Eating?
Go to the vet. I have heard green tripe is wonderful. Dogs love it and it helps heal them.
German Shepherd Not Eating?
Go to the vet. I have heard green tripe is wonderful. Dogs love it and it helps heal them.
Min Pin /Shih-Tzu Mix?
I hope you have homes for all the puppies they will have or that you will keep them yourself. Otherwise there is a good chance they will end up in a shelter and will be euthanized. I do rescue and there are many pure breeds in the shelters that are put down...
Conditioning a Dry Leather Purse?
Mink oil works great to soften and protect leather. Saddlesoap is another good product to waterproof and protect leather.
Mieko (Bichon/Shih Tzu)
I have a puppymill survivor bichon and a new yorkie rescue. They are both so adorable. I love your Mieko, he is adorable.
Frugal Home Winterizing from Your Power Company
Not here...nothing is free in New York! However, there are clear plastic tarps in some 99¢ stores that make for great window and door coverings. Ive also seen the sweeps for the bottom of doors for 99¢
Use A Salt Solution For Your Icy Driveway
I use Ice melt. Last years had hardened into a block. Ive just chopped it with a little shovel and have alot more to go. Is there any way to keep the moisture from getting at this stuff? I have a 25 pound bag.
Use A Salt Solution For Your Icy Driveway
I use Ice melt. Last years had hardened into a block. Ive just chopped it with a little shovel and have alot more to go. Is there any way to keep the moisture from getting at this stuff? I have a 25 pound bag.
Good Enough for the Queen's Dog
I was told to NOT give chicken livers to a small dog (I had a maltese and have a bichon). The liver is a filter and all kinds of nasty things are left in it that can harm our little ones. I used to give chicken livers until I heard this.
Saving The Bagged Salad
I do that with the bagged salad and I also wrap my lettuce with a paper towel for the same reason. I put paper towels in with the mushrooms, too.
Removing Band-Aids from Stuffed Animals?
Wonder if goo gone would work...it removes stickers. Use a tiny bit.
Keeping Yorkie's Hair Out of It's Face?
Cowboy Magic is a cream that you can take a dime sized drop on your hands and massage into her coat. It has silicon in it and this is the stuff groomers and dog show people use, It will help to make the mats come out easier. There are some special brushes made...
Use Netting to Collect Lint
Use the old netting as a scrubber. Just sew it together in a ball and it works very well.
Save Data on External Hard Drive
Thanks for the reminder. I just got a new Dell desktop. I bought a 1T Seagate Barracuda and an external enclosure and use it for all my movies and Pics and also back up my computer on it every couple of weeks. It was $150 or so and the best money I ever spent...
Save Data on External Hard Drive
Get Paragon Backup or equivalent too. Backup to the external hard drive. I download everything to the hard drive. All programs, photos, documents go there. When I lost my hard drive recently I went to staples bought a new one for $90 or so, put it in, and then...
Save Data on External Hard Drive
OK guys... Install AVG (free) virus protection AND Malewarebytes (also free) Do it now! If you get a really big problem go into safe mode. You can open Malewarebytes in safe mode and run it. If you have all kinds of strange things flying all over or if you...
Keeping a Jacket Hood On?
I got some really big hook and eyes and this did the trick. the hood is a little too tight but stayed on in the 60 mile winds we had yesterday. Thanks everyone for your excellent advice!
Link: Lampsplus.com
I needed a lamp last year and was on Amazon (I have a bunch of gift cards). There was a lampsplus lamp for $39.99. I ordered it, and the next day it was $129. I didnt realize it was on sale. It came not completedly assembled so I emailed Lampsplus and they...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I agree with bichon frise. The tails are not docked. They can be from 8 pouinds to 34 it seems. They are wonderful, joyful, loving dogs. You are so lucky to have one. I have a puppymill rescue, Candie who is a bichon.
Sharpening Hedge Shears?
Try this http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/content/18295/ I bought a great little sharpener for about $10 I use it on scissors and shears. http://www.accusharp.com/
Stretching Moccasins?
The magic liquid shoe stretcher was 1/3 alcohol, 2/3 water so make your own and put it into a spray bottle. Costs pennies instead of about $4. Spray the shoes and wear them until they dry and they will stay stretched and comfy forever This works on leather...
Long Lasting, Smudge-Proof Eyeliner?
I agree with the Loreal Intense eyeliners. There are 2 that I use all the time. The Lineur Intense comes in two pieces. The brush is separate. It is 1/4 of an ounce. The all gold ones have a felt tip applicator and are .08 of an ounce if I remember right. So...
Homemade Tool for "Hard to Reach" Places
This is such a good idea I made myself one immediately. It also is a great way to hang up the handle! Thanks yall!!!
VCR Doesn't Work With TV Converter?
I have replaced one VCR with a Panasonic DVR/VCR because it has both a digital and analog tuner and I wont need a converter for it. I will replace the other VCR with the new Panasonic DVR 48 something for the very same reason. This is really a major pain. I...
Auto Washer Smells Like Mildew?
You can always run Tang through it. That worked great for a dishwasher that was really smelly.
Eyeliner Tips?
The only eyeliner that doesnt run on me is liquid. Maybelline has SuperLiner (.25 ounce) that I have found at both Jacks (in NYC) and at my 99¢ store. I also like Loreal Liner Intense I think it is called. It comes in 2 pieces on the card. The brush is separate...
Rottweiler's Mysterious Death?
So sad. Our condolences on your loss. it does sound like poison probably accidental. He probably found something on a walk or in the house.
Multipurpose Bath Products
I buy my handsoap from our local 99¢ store but never thought of using bubblebath. Thanks for the info! I think the bottles are much bigger for the same 99¢!
To Quit Smoking, Keep Quitting
I quit October 15, 1994..mainly because I caught the flu which went into bronchitis that became chronic. It was either smoke or breathe. This time I didnt go back to smoking after I felt better. When I catch a cold these days it isnt even much of a bother without...
Bathroom Cabinet Door Won't Stay Closed?
Thank you both. Its a male fitting on the door that goes into a female mounted inside the cabinet. It fits in but doesnt stay, it pops out. I think the door is okay but I will check that it hasnt dropped. The child safety thingy sounds great. If I cant realign...
Bathroom Cabinet Door Won't Stay Closed?
Barbara, you are so right. I took a hammer and hit it up a bit. I did it twice and now its closed. Thank you so much!
Chocolate Pudding Powder Stains on Carpet?
Aside from the stains, chocolate is very bad for dogs. it can kill them.
Laz'rus (Shetland Sheepdog)
Hes beautiful. Im so glad hes found his forever home with such a wonderful family. He looks very happy. I have a Puppymill person. Candie spent 3 1/2 years of her life in a wire crate having puppies. Shes been free since Sept 2006 and shes a wonderful, happy...
Muffin (Papillon/ShihTzu/Poodle)
Shes a doll...she doesnt look real, more like a painting. People say that about mine...I have a maltese and a bichon frise that used to be a little mill person. Shes a rescue from a puppymill in North Carolina.
My New Job Doesn't Offer a Retirement Plan?
I rolled mine over into an IRA. There was no penalty. Pentagon Federal has fabulous rates (6% interest) in Jan and Feb so maybe wait till then to move it over. You can join Pentagon Federal Credit Union. There is an organization you can join for $25 and you...
Finding a Good Plastic Surgeon?
You arent very far from Manhattan and I do suggest you go there to find your plastic surgeon. Get one that is board certifiied.
Two Haircolorings For The Price Of One
Been doing this too. Would never consider throwing it out. Dont save any dye youve mixed with peroxide, though.
Removing Crisco From Fabric?
Try spraying with Resolve. My friends husband came home with dried tile glue and assorted other stains all over his work clothes. Instead of throwing them out she sprayed with Resolve let stand a little while then washed as usual and they look brand new again...
Floor Tile and Wall Colors for a Black and White Kitchen?
I have a black ceramic tile floor in my white and black kitchen. I love the floor and I have 2 dogs...one is a puppymill survivor who just got out of a cage where she spent her 3 years having puppies. Easy to clean with just a mop..water and vinegar does the...
Saving Money on Computers
I love slickdeals.net and fatwallet.com for the very best deals on buying computers and parts such as monitors, mice, motherboards and the like.
Help Your Savings Grow With CD's
Pentagon Federal Credit Union gives great interest rates (over 6% quite often). You can join Pentagon Federal by joining an orgnization for 1 year (costs $25 and you will make that up in interest in no time). Once you have a Pentagon Federal account you can...
Flat Ground Cover?
Thank you everyone. I have already looked up some of these and I will look up the rest. I thought of cement, too...but its VERY expensive to do all the areas I need to do. Ajuga looks great and pennywort, too.
Glasses With a Broken Bridge?
Gorilla Glue is supposed to hold everything. I know they have it online and at Walgreens. good luck!
Use Email As Your Online Cookbook
I love this idea but I just put a category under my yahoo email and put the recipes in there. I have lots of categories and it is my go to if I need anything. I have so many emails. I even have one category for passwords and apps. Yahoo email lets you keep...
