Homemade Remedies to Remove Dirt from Carpet?
Yes. Call a steam cleaning company, and pay for having the service. Do not let them use any chemicals- just plain steam. They will argue. But since the carpet is newly laid, the chemicals will ruin it. And then, you should be responsible for putting down new...
Puppy is Pooping in Cage?
Sorry, I would love to get hold of the idiot who started this dog-in-cage nonsense. The only thing a cage is good for is being covered with a blanket and taking the door off so a dog can come and go in a hidey plce -like a den. The dog is likely in the cage...
Removing Spray Foam Insulation from Clothing?
Acetone will remove it, but make sure it wont ruin the material. Test in a hidden area.
Acne Remedies Causing More Acne?
Ok, you will likely not believe me - I didnt when I was told to do this - but do it anyway. I did nearly 45 years ago. We didnt have pills then but a lot wives tales; chocolate was a culprit, etc. The 60s were the beginning of the natural cure, and I would...
Ideas for Unused Christmas Gifts?
After the first of the year, I will post on the twelve days of Christmas; it will make more sense then. I used to work for a social servce agency, and tried to help folks organize their finances. One recommendation I had was that any changes in or about Christmas...
Re-Dyeing Eyebrows?
Wash them with dish detergent - my hairdresser left my color on too long, and thats what she used to get a lot of the color out. For future, go to Beauty supply - I go to Sallys - and get Waterworks haircolor. Its a powder you mix with water. You can get the...
Vinegar-Proof Covering For Canning Jars?
If you havent canned in 20 years, things have changed!! Consider updating your technique, recipes, and information. A lot of what was considered safe - isnt. Please go to http://freshpreserving.com for more information. (They have great recipes for chutneys...
Snails Eating Mastic Around Windows?
You probably knew this, but put out pans of beer. They love it, will crawl in and drown. Eventually, they will be gone. Also, try a salt solution on the mastic.
Canning Stuffed Peppers?
Please, dont imagine. Go to http://www freshpreserving.com which is the Ball site. At the bottom of the page, there is a contact us. You can email them with specific questions.
Ziplock Vs. Reynolds Vacuum Sealers?
I have the Reynolds HandiVac, and I cannot begin to tell you how much I love it! I have a FoodSaver, which I use for big projects - buying in bulk and dividing meat, etc., but I can vac deli meat and cheese, and they LAST, and can easily be resealed. I also...
Canning Minestrone Soup?
Are you following a recipe from a current canning book? If not, you could be risking your life. Go to http://www freshpreserving.com and at the bottom of the page click contact us and email Ball with your inquiry. I wouldnt eat any more of the soup until then...
Stainless Steel Sink Stained By Lime Away?
Try scrubbing it with BonAmi, then dry it and put mineral oil on a soft cloth and wipe the sink down with that. I have a SS sink, and our water is very hard.
5-Gallon Buckets With Screw-On Lids?
Most home improvement or hardware stores carry them. Consider getting the opener you will need to get them open.
Paw-Paw's Dressing
This sounds wonderful, but putting it in a crockpot would make is moist and tender.....like you get out of the bird
Keeping Track of Leftovers in the Refrigerator
I find that keeping by shelf (all of the cheese on one shelf, eggs, bacon on one shelf, etc.) is helpful of keeping track of food, along with labels I keep magnet clipped to the fridge. This is also helpful for making a shopping list. Additionally, I use my...
