Tomato Plants Only Producing a Few Fruit?
How hot has it been? Tomatoes dont tend to set fruit when it is hot for a very long spell.
Zucchini Rotting on the Plant?
Sounds like Blossom End rot. Your soil is lacking calcium. The easiest way is to add crushed egg shells to your soil around your plants. I actually grind my eggs shells in a coffee grinder before adding to my plants. It takes a while to work, but it works wonders...
Getting Rid of Blanket Weed?
I can answer the first part of your question. Blanket weed or silkweed, are very common pond algae and have dense growths of hair-like green strands that float under or on the surface, or cling to plants at the side of the pond. I have heard that liquid barley...
Bell Peppers Brown and Rotten on the Bottom?
I have to agree with blossom end rot. Do NOT water them every day. That is way to much water for a pepper plant. Also add some calcium to your soil. IE: crushed egg shells will do nicely here, and is a cheap solution. Pepper blossom end rot is caused simply...
Photographing Spider Webs?
You should consider using flash to illuminate the web and bring out detail in the spiders body. If you only use the available light, the web and spider may be rendered quite dark. You may also consider using a mist bottle to spray a fine mist of water on the...
Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs?
Just toss a pickle slice into the water when boiling them. Boil them for not longer than 10 minutes and then let them cool down. Also older eggs make better hard boiled eggs than those that are fresh, or newly laid.
Considerations Before Buying a Computer
I am not to sure why you think you can not print using an iPad. Did you think about using a wireless printer? You have talked about all this planning, but you failed to consider all your options.
Cheap Fix for Laptop With Broken Keyboard
Should of let him do without since it was a problem that he created! Getting him another keyboard/mouse isnt helping him learn to take care of the things he has.
Stone Ground Wheat Bread
I really hate to burst anyones bubble, but gluten do not help keep the bread any fresher then not using it. Gluten provides better dough structure. If you really want to keep it fresher a bit longer try adding 1/2 teaspoon vinegar. That will help preserve the...
Unable to Send, Forward, or Delete Email?
You more than likely have a virus, when was the last time that you ran your virus checker, better yet when was the last time you updated your virus program database. I bet that you are using Outlook or Outlook express as your email client.
Cleaning Laptops and Tower Computers
If you are using a vacuum on it YOU ARE asking for problems! Vacuums can cause static and short out internal computer comments. If anyone suggest that you do this is just plain silly and does not know what they are talking about. If you have done this you are...
Pages Too Big for Computer Screen?
Press and hold the CTRL key and press the + twice to enlarge or press the - twice to reduce the size.
Substitute for Curing Salt When Making Ground Beef Jerky?
Curing salt contains nitrites and nitrates to help prevent botulism. There really is no substitute. You can order cuing salt online from www.spicehouse.com
Substitute for Curing Salt When Making Ground Beef Jerky?
This is the exact url http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/curing-salt
Troubleshooting Voltage Drop?
The first thing I would do is check another outlet to be sure it is not a supply issue. I would not assume it is a problem with a switch till I checked other outlets(s).
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL)...
Sheesh if one read the packaging they would see that it clearly states that a cfl should not be in an enclosed spaces where subject to excessive heat IE: like inside of a bathroom vanity enclosure. It also clearly states that the cfl should not be used in a...
What Internet Home Page Do You Use?
Deeli - you can indeed turn off Google instant! Click on the gear in the upper right corner click on settings and than untick Google instant. Than click save settings And by the way I use Google all the time. Have you tried igoogle.com? It allows you to set...
Calendar to Track Automatic Bill Payments
You could always use a online reminder service to send you an email at or on a specific date. There are many free reminder services online. Simple to use especially if your payments are on set dates each month. A really good way to avoid getting late fees because...
Honey Wheat Bread
Note: If you do not have bread flour you can use regular AP flour and add Vital Wheat Gluten to it. Use 1 Tbsp of wheat gluten for each cup of AP flour. You can buy Vital Wheat Gluten at most stores like Safeway etc or at any health food store. The going price...
Homemade Business Cards?
If you are going to buy card stock and print your own business card MAKE SURE that your printer can handle the heavier weight of the card stock. Most printers can not run card stock as they flip the paper 180 degrees during the printing process.
Splenda Doesn't Dissolve in Cold Water?
I have to agree with the other poster if you must use Splenda or another artificial sweetener Mix it with a small amount of hot/warm water and than add that to your product. Another suggestion would be use Agave nectar. It is low on the glycemic index. It will...
Easy Berry Canning Juice
FWIW, you might try Agave Nectar, light. It does not have the caramel taste that the dark Agave Nectar has. Agave Nectar is considered low on the glycemic index You would normally use 50% less Agave that you would with sugar. I have been using it for over 4...
Add Cinnamon to Coffee
@Robert and sharons61755 - Try using a cinnamon stick instead. @ cinderella12977 - try using a squirt of Herseys Chocolate or your favorite brand.
Computer Keeps Freezing and Running Slow?
Sounds like you are running Windows! As others have mentioned, if you havent already, you need to run several of the malware, spyware and anti-virus programs, needed to remove the junk that has accumulated over time while you were operating your machine. Unfortunate...
Use Netflix for DVDs
Until Netflix starts supporting all OS IE: Windows, MAC and Linux alike. I refuse to even entertain them in my house. The online downloads are not of a usable quality on a slower internet connection of which many people still have. And no I am not talking about...
Measuring Soft Butter?
I know the attached image is hard to see, but on every stick of butter that I have ever bought it is printed right on it. You can see the measurements printed on the edge. The last mark is for 1/2 cup.
Check Refurbished Printer Cartridge Expiration Date
This isnt new news at all. Shame on HP. There is no reason that they need to have a chip to do that. The only reason they do it is so they can make money by selling you new cartridges. There was a law suit filed in Santa Clara, Ca. I do not know the status...
Watch PayPal For Fraudulent Charges
Laniegirl - why just to such conclusions? I have been a paypal member over 15 years and have yet to have an issue with them. Common sense goes a long long way @cricketnc here is their support number 1-888-221-1161 Did you contact your bank and dispute the charges...
What Do You Think of Facebook?
A simple Google search would have turned up many pages about Facebook issues. Personally I think all this social networking is just a PIA. Look at what just happened to Twitter and the theft of passwords and such. Just remember that once you write it on the...
Unplug It And Save On Electric Bills
Please be so kind to explain exactly how ones hair drier uses power when being plugged in but not turned on? I could understand if they we power with a wall wort, or had an led light on them or they had a timer or transformer. If you want to save electricity...
Chevy Venture Engine Doesn't Stay On?
It could be caused by many things. IE: the icm, fuel filter, bad fuel pump. Do you have a CHECK light on? It could also be the pcm module, though I would place my bet on the fuel pump. The pressure should be somewhere between 45-60 pounds.
Check Online Banking Balance Frequently
My question is how did they get the pin number for the card if it was stolen. The last time I checked you cant get squat out of an ATM without the correct pin number. If the pin number was kept with the card than shame on them. Also why the heck didnt they...
Try Different Angles When Photographing...
@wandago - Nice shot, what camera are you using? Changing ones setting with the newer point and shoot cameras may be difficult/impossible at best. @sol - If you are shooting indoors under florescent light by all means use a FLD lens filter if possible. That...
Tool Bar That Detects Impostor Websites?
It might be good, but it isnt worth anything if it doesnt work in or with the most up to date version of Firefox. It only works with Firefox versions 0.8 to 1.6a2. If your running a version that old, perhaps you should think about upgrading.
Splitting Cheesecakes?
Contrary to popular belief cheesecakes are not suppose to split. There are several reasons that cause cheesecakes to split. 1. overmixing 2. over baking 3. not enough moisture in the oven. 4. cheesecake sticking to the side of the pan during the baking process...
Frugal Ways To Save On Utilities
Another way to save on the hot water bill, would be use a timer. Set it to come on before you usually awake and it shut it off after you go to work. Then again have it come on before you come home from work and shut off after you go to bed at night.
Be Careful About Personal Information On Websites
it seems a bit strange to me, that you would email anyone just because they say you sounded nice. Since you did email her, you can slow down or stop receiving spam mail from her by using the spam filter built into your email client. That is why they are there...
Cup and Saucer Planter Gift
This is what I have done with the saucer from an old plastic post. When I finished planting my hens and chicks I covered the dirt with a light layer of fish aquarium sand. I water them lightly once every two weeks.
Knowing When a Website Was Last Updated?
This is not an accurate indication of when the page was last updated (quote) Copy/paste this line of javascript into the address bar and click Go or Enter. There youll have the time and date! javascript:alert(document.lastModified) (/quote) The problem with...
Making Biscuits and Gravy With Bacon Grease?
@Debbie - You need to cook the mixture longer to remove the flour taste. When making a Roux (pronounced Rue) cook it till it has a light nutty smell and the flour turns from white to a light blond color. At this point add your liquid and stir constantly (it...
A Fluorescent Bulb for your Garage Door Opener
CFLs should not be used in an area where they are switched on and off in short periods of time. IE: like in a bathroom or closet. I would also thing that it would not be smart to use them in a garage door opener, since the light normally comes on when operating...
Big Tomato Plants, But No Tomatoes?
if the temperature is much over 80 tomatoes plants do not set and you will not get tomatoes.
Best Computer for My Money?
I have to agree with Alphs post above. I wouldnt buy anything with Windows on it, especially Vista! I would also not send a fortune on a machine as this is his first machine and the computer technology changes faster than one changes their dirty socks. I also...
