Cholesterol Medication Can Cause Liver Damage
Was well aware of the side effects, fish or krill oil for us.
Cockroaches in My House?
This is more of a preventive: Several weeks ago when un-bagging bananas out popped several small roaches! Never again will I bring home a bunch of bananas, I will break them apart over the banana bin. Nasty-and wash them when I get home.
Removing Cooking Grease Smell from Clothes?
Wash your clothes in sudsy lemon ammonia, the first time. Then then second time use your regular detergent, If this doesnt work, continue to use sudsy lemon ammonia-about 1 cup to a load or more depending on how bad the smell is. Good luck.
Tips for Downsizing to an Apartment?
Keep the best of what you have, its time to use all of those things that you have saved for one day. Treat your self! Do one room at a time. Tackle the hardest room first. Know where youre moving to? Sketch a layout of the apartment and see what fits where...
Bougainvillea Severely Wilted?
Water, water, water. Find a larger bucket / or pan, add about 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salt to the pan, fill with water, mix well until dissolved. Sit(still in the original pot/basket) your plant in the water overnight, let it soak. Good luck. Hope this helps...
Cable Company Charging for Burned Equipment?
Contact your local TV station, they usually have someone that would be very interested in doing a human interested story on your situation. No company likes to be portrayed in a bad Light, or being the bad guy. If the cable company refuses to help you in any...
Getting Rid of Fleas?
Have used 20 Mule Team Borax in past years, sprinkle it in your carpets at the end of the day, next morning, vacuum up the borax, reapply in a week to get any hatched eggs. Wont hurt your pets, also it is in the laundry section at the gro store. Hope this helps...
Acne Treatment?
The only thing that ever helped me was a visit to the doctor, he prescribed an antibiotic (cant remember the name of it), go to your family doctor. Hope this helps.
Buy Now Pay Later at Fingerhut.com
Several years ago I used Fingerhut, always made my payments on time, until one payment got lost in the mail. A customer service rep (that could barely speak English) contacted me, was extremely rude, demanded the payment now. She didnt get it now. What they...
Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses
While it is a good idea, I have never been able to find anyone that would do it.
Never Buy Used Mattresses or Upholstered Furniture
I to, buy used and disinfect. In todays economy and on social security, we cannot afford new furniture, we are however frequent customers of upscale consignment shops and Habitat For Humanity. Am happy for any one that can afford new furniture.
Caring for a Baby Rabbit?
I would like to thank everyone that responded to my post. I finally decided to wait one more night to see if mama would return-she did! Mama and babies are gone, hopefully under our shed or out along the fence line. Would have never considered keeping one as...
Collecting Past Due Rent from Former Tenant?
Start proceedings to evict him. Then report him to all three credit bureaus. Because you are legally renting to him, as a landlord you can report him to the bureaus. Then as others have suggested, FB him, what a dirt-bag. Can you appeal this decision? Oh, you...
Coconut Oil For Alzheimer's Treatment
Will buy this book with the hopes that it will help me with my mom. Thanks
Brown Sugar Scrub
Will be trying this for sure, skin is terrible. Do you use the lemon juice as a toner? Splash on or with cotton balls? Thanks
Vinegar For Scars And Age Spots
Will definitely use this hint, starting tonight!! Thank you so much for a great hint. Will start with white vinegar, then watch for any further posts to see if I should be using cider vinegar.
Creative Planters for Garden Focal Points
Love your idea for using different things for planters. Have you considered using a worn out wheel barrow? They are great and usually the bottom already has holes, so you dont have to worry about drainage. :-)
Cleaning Old Linoleum Flooring
Until now I have been using Lysol bathtub cleaner (the kind that foams) & scrubbing-but this sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
Use A Sponge Mop To Clean Rugs
Have a love seat I will try this on, thanks for a good housecleaning tip.
Collecting Deceased Father's SSI?
Get an attorney, go to legal aid, explain your situation. Someone will help you.
Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband?
Having survived a very bad marriage, I can tell you from experience it wont get any better. The verbal abuse will only get worse then eventually the physical abuse will start. Go to www.penelopehouse.org, check them out. I survived because of them. They offer...
Wooden Spoon When Cooking Fudge
I DO use a wooden spoon. But my reason was not science. Wooden spoons do not scratch Teflon surfaces. Never had any problems.
Cleaning Burned Revere Ware Pot?
Dollar General has a cleaner Awesome that is $1.00 a bottle and very effective. Ive used it on scorched eye rings (elec stove). Be sure to wear gloves, its very strong, a refill bottle is only $3.00. Hope it works for you.
Kaboom Foam-tasic And Magic Erasers For Bathtub Stains
We have hard water, so will be using this hint next. Thanks
Removing Odors from Clothes?
Have you tried sudsy ammonia? I used it when my husband was a heavy equipment mechanic.
Citrus To Remove White Buildup on Dishes
Would have never thought of this idea! Thanks for a very good, inexpensive idea.
"Down Home Country" Christmas Parade Float Ideas?
How about a waiting room? We have two long benches in ours. Place several people on the benches (back to back, for viewing on both sides of the road) with live or stuffed animals,hay bales, find empty feed bags & stuff with a light filler or borrow a few bags...
Getting Rid of Carpet Deodorizer Odor in Microwave?
Try microwaving a cup of vinegar for one minute, let it sit overnight, without opening the door. Hope this helps.
My Frugal Life: Coupon Class
I enjoyed your article very much, not boring at all. Can apply part of your lessons, but not all because we are so rural. Thanks.
Turning Water into Wine
Husband has been making wine for several years, will try this recipe in one of our batches. And, no, it wont make you sick. Although the alcohol content is higher. :-)
Three Kitchen Tips in One!
I also like the idea of putting the eggs in the plastic shoe box. Never would have thought of the celery idea either. Thanks.
Link: Contact the White House
Thank you many times over for this information. We are many (senior citizens), lets not forget this at election time.
Blackberry Wine
This exactly how my mama used to make home-made wine!! Finally, a good recipe. Thanks so much for sharing.
Blackberry Wine
Oh, in case you were wondering, due to her age she can no longer remember a lot of things. This helped so much. Again, thanks.
Seed Starters
I never knew the bogs were being destroyed. Never again will I buy peat moss discs. Will use the egg shell hint. Thanks.
Product Review: Awesome Cleaner
I have used this product since reading about it on the thrifty website, I agree, its awesome! However a word of caution, use disposable gloves, its very strong.
Things to Do With Kids in New Orleans?
Try the Audubon Zoo. My kids and I went there with relatives (before Katrina) and had a ball. I cant tell you what or if any of it has changed since Katrina, but it was a wonderful place to visit for people of all ages. I actually rode an elephant, my daughter...
Grandma Sadie's Spinach Souffle
My mom has always loved Morrisons Spinach Souffle. This will be a good recipe to fix for her. Thanks
Removing Mothball Smell in a Car?
Try putting a bowl of white vinegar in the car overnight (or maybe several nights). Its great at removing cigarette smoke, might remove moth ball odor. Hope it helps.
Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings
This recipe will make an excellent cool weather one pot meal. Thanks for sharing it.
Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings
Oh, my grandmother used to put boiled eggs in her pot of dumplings.
Avoid "Death by GPS!"
We live so far back in the woods a GPS will not find us, much to the dismay of FEDEX and UPS. And that is our smile for the day. :-)
Wildlife: Red Squirrel (Aviemore, Scotland)
What a great picture of nature in all of its beauty. Great job.
Finding a Lost Relative?
Here are a few web-sites, some free, some not. www.PeopleSearching.com, USSearch.com, www.peoplefinders.com, GovPeopleSearch.net. Hope this helps you.
Solar Lights for a Power Outage
What a great idea, will definitely use it when we have a hurricane or just for power outages. Good luck to you and everyone affected by the tornados and the loss of lives and homes.
My Frugal Life: Food On Hand
I have donated to our local food-bank several times, this is what its for. Please, if you ever run really short, pay them a visit. Because of the tornados just north of here it has made me realize I need to stash food in a safe place (underground shelter), several...
My Frugal Life: Making It Through a Little Longer
Have you tried Angel Food Ministries? Go to www.angelfoodministries.com. (I think this is right) If not go to Ask.com & put in find angel food ministries It should direct you to the nearest site.
Removing Nicotine Stains from Window Frames?
We bought a camper from a chain smoker, and there is hope. I used Lysol basin, Tub & Tile cleaner. Spray it in an area that wont be noticed to see how well it will clean for you, wipe off with a damp cloth or sponge. When I started cleaning / spraying I sprayed...
My Frugal Life: Discount Diva
Going a step further living frugally, have you ever tried angelfoodministries.com?
Use Vinegar For Removing Chewing Gum
Would this remove sticker residue from inside a car windshield? There is still sticky stuff I cant get off.
Use Vinegar For Removing Chewing Gum
Used the vinegar to remove the sticky residue from the windshield, worked like a charm!
Water Plants With Leftover Tea
Have gave cold coffee to my plants for a long time (black), never considered tea. Thanks for another good idea.
Take Advantage of 0% Interest Store Offers
We have just started doing this. What a great way to buy good quality furniture or appliances, with no interest! We paid off our balance three months early, made everyone happy.
Creative Sink Storage Ideas
What a great idea! Will be going to the Dollar store my next trip in to town.
Lingerie Bags for Keeping Track of Socks
Wish I had thought of this when my kids were small. We had a communal sock bag, all strays went in it, usually we would sit on the sofa, sort socks and just visit, catch up on small talk and enjoy the great finds of socks matching :-) I miss that.
Lingerie Bags for Keeping Track of Socks
Wish I had thought of this when my kids were small. We had a communal sock bag, all strays went in it, usually we would sit on the sofa, sort socks and justvisit, catch up on small talk and enjoy the great finds of socks matching :-) I miss that.
Reuse Margarine Tub as Sprinkle Container
Never would have thought of this, thanks. Two thumbs up for your printing :-)
Cleaning a Pop-up Camper?
Try Lysol Basin Tub & Tile cleaner. (try on a small spot first) I used it to clean our camper, inside & out. Its very good at removing stains, mold and believe it or not a chain smokers residue! Spray it on, leave a few minutes, wipe off. Be sure to use gloves...
Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to Remove Paint Transfer
I have gradually replaced the other cleansers with the magic eraser. Thanks for sharing a very good tip.
Use Paper Clip to Mark Tape End
What a great idea! You have no idea of the times I have lost the end of the shipping tape. Thanks.
Decorative Cake Pan Stepping Stones
What a great idea! Will be looking for good pans at local thrift stores & garage sales.
Reviews of Jitterbug Cell Phone Service?
Costs to much. Have to sign a contract, Not enough minutes, try net10. No contract, go to their web site, www.net10.com. Good luck
Removing Nicotine Stains on the Exterior of a Refrigerator?
Try magic erasers. I buy mine at Dollar General, they are very good at removing a lot of tough grime and stains. They remove my husbands mechanic grease from our ref door, so the nicotine should come off fairly easy. Good luck.
Removing Gas Odor from Child's Portable Play Yard?
Try sunning it for several hours. The next thing would be to spray it with Carpet Fresh, the kind that is for pets and still leave it in the sun for a while. Good luck.
