Getting Rid of Tree Roots in the Sewer Line?
There is a product I use called Root Gone. It is copper sulfate. I get it at Menards. Im sure you can find it at other hardware type stores.
Inexpensive Acne Treatment?
Another thing you might try... fill your bathtub up with water and add 1/4 cup of bleach (clorox) to the water and bathe in it. It helped my son.
Reducing Armpit Odor?
Dr. A. Weil recomends that you use rubbing alcohol as a deodorant. It will kill the organism that causes the odor. I put the alcohol in a spray bottle, and use it that way.
Reuse Gift Wrapping Paper
Some of the paper I save is wrinkly looking. So to take care of that I just iron it with a cool iron. You can gradualy warm the iron up to see how warm you need when you iron the paper.
Selling Scrap Metal for Cash?
Depends on your local scrap dealer....we can sell, copper, brass, aluminum, iron, etc...most metals.
Washing a Throw Rug?
I have a crochet rag rug that I made and it is 6 ft by 8 ft. I believe I could get my rug in a very large commercial front load machine ... at least I sure hope so. It will be needing to be cleaned soon, but I dont think a firm backed area rug would work in...
Canning Horseradish?
All I do to preserve my home grown horseradish is clean it up, shred it and pack it in pint jars, leaving some top space. Then I pour pure white vinegar over it to cover the horseradish. Be sure you work all the air bubbles out of the jar and the horseradish...
Getting Rid of Junk Mail
I dont mind junk mail. I just shred it up and use it as mulch in my veggie garden. Also some of the sheets of paper are blank on one side and I use it for scratch paper. I am careful to remove any places that has my name on it and shred them. Also some of the...
Using Dried Garbanzo Beans?
When this happens to me...I blend them into hummus. Another thing I do that helps to soften beans is soak them over night and then put them, with the soaking water, in the freezer. I use a plastic container for this. Let them freeze hard...then thaw and put...
Getting Rid of Foot Fungus?
My DH soaks his feet in vinegar water at least 3 times a week, he keeps the nails trimmed back as much as he can often...vinegar 1 cup to about 1/2 gallon water. Then he puts on Vicks vaporub every night using a pair of socks to cover them. He does this faithfully...
Craft Ideas for Recycling Mismatched Pillowcases?
I make grocery store tote bags out of them. All you do is cut off about 6 inches of the bottom, the part that is not open. Sew the bottom end shut and make handles from the cut off part. Sew the handles on the open end that has the big hem on it. Some grocery...
Shampoo With Baking Soda
Thats good to know. Ive been wanting to quit using shampoo because it makes my scalp itch. I will be trying it out.
Think About Where You Store Valuables
I have a empty salad dressing jar I use. I painted the inside of the jar the same color as the dressing would look. Let it dry completely then stored my items in it, then set it in the pantry along with other like groceries.
Natural or Less Toxic Deodorants?
I use rubbing alcohol too, but I put it in a spray bottle and just spray my underarms, then rub it around a bit. This information was told by Dr. A. Weil. The soaked cotton balls are a good idea. So I think Ill continue using the spray bottle at home, and put...
Fixing a Slow Running Drain?
My drains are slow allot of the time, so I buy household 100% lye drain opener, (brand I think is Rooto) from Menards. Read the directions on the plastic jar, it works very well for me.
How Can You Save Money on Your Electric Bill?
In the summer I dont cook in the house. I use my attached garage as a summer kitchen. Ive set it up with my micro/convection oven, toaster oven, hot plate, crock pots, electric skillet, etc. It keeps the heat out of the house and is only a few steps from the...
Where Can I Buy Washing Soda?
I couldnt find washing soda in grocery stores around here but I found it at a swimming pool supply store...it is called sodium carbonate.
Store Important Items In Dishwasher In An Emergency
What a good idea, my daughter lives in south Florida. I will have to tell her. Thanks.
Cleaning a Percolator?
There is one thing I do every few days. I use a percolator brush to clean the stem where the water/coffee goes through. A percolator brush is a long small brush that will go through the center tube in the pot, using soap and water will remove the oil that collects...
Cleaning a Percolator?
There is one thing I do every few days. I use a percolator brush to clean the stem where the water/coffee goes through. A percolator brush is a long small brush that will go through the center tube in the pot, using soap and water will remove the oil that collects...
Freezer Has Fuzzy Ice On Compartment and Food?
That happened to me before, and I found that the door had not been closed tight, something was in the way of the door closing tight.
Use Leftover Soap To Make Homemade Laundry Soap
You can find washing soda at swimming pool places..it is used in the water of swimming pools, it is sodium carbonate. However, some grocery stores carry it. It is made by Arm and Hammer company. I got mine from our grocery store.
Remedy for Stubborn Underarm Odor?
Dr. A. Weil recommends that you use rubbing alcohol. It will kill the bacteria that causes the odor. I use a spray bottle and spray it on, or splash some in the palm of my hands to rub it under my arms. I keep it up and it works for me.
What Can I Use to Chop Luncheon Meats for Easier Swallowing?
I have a Hamilton beach blender. The screw on cutter part will fit on a regular mason jar, so I just screw the cutters on a small size (pint, or smaller) jar with the luncheon meat in it and blend it a bit. If you dont use all the ground meat, you can just...
Purchase Generic Over the Counter Medications
Ive seen that in quite a few different generic products, and even in food, might as well save some of your money. Hi neighbor, from NE too.
Substitute for Washing Soda?
Ive found you can get washing soda at a swimming pool supply store, look for sodium carbonate that is washing soda.
Getting Rid of Weeds in the Vegetable Garden?
When weeds are bigger I take a small knife and then gather up the whole weed and cut it off at the base by the roots. after doing this you can cover the ground with something that will not let any light through, like black plastic, layers of newspapers, etc...
Limit Indoor Appliance Use In Summer
I do almost the same thing. I have a attached garage that I have set up a micro/convection oven, crock pots, electric skillet, toaster oven, and electric burner to use to cook. It is just a few steps from my house kitchen, sure is nice to cook out there and...
My Frugal Life: An Epic Tale!
I loved reading your story, very interesting. I and my daughter went on a trip to England in 1983. It is a lovely place and I just loved it, wish I could go again. I am from Nebraska, USA.
Uses for Alum Around the House?
I have used alum for canker sores in the mouth. And I have used alum for making pickles, it will keep the cucumbers from getting soft.
Taking Coenzyme Q10?
I started giving it in a low dose, think it was 60 mg. Then I gradually increased to see how my DH was feeling and he is now at 200 mg. He doesnt need more. he was having rapid heart beats once in a while. It helped him quite a bit. We told his Doctor and he...
Killing Tree Stumps?
We cut a tree down next to our house. To kill the stump I cut it back as far as I could, next to the ground. Then I covered every bit of the stump up so it would not have any exposure to the sun. I used a metal bucket. You could probably use anything that would...
Indoor Walking Program?
I walk inside of my home. We have a finished basement I use too. I start in one end of my house and walk from one end of my house to the other to the stairway. Go down the stairway to the basement and to the other end of the basement and back. Go up the stairs...
Homemade Laundry Soap Advice?
I use the dry homemade soap recipe. When making the soap in the first place I put the soap chips in my (extra old) food processor and make it just as fine as possible. Then when Im going to do a load of laundry I put about 3 C water in my (old extra) blender...
Home Remedy For Sinus Headaches
I used to have sinus headaches often. My Dr. said if I would keep my sinuses rinsed out with mild salt and soda water it would help. I got a McNeil sinus rinse kit (found at drug stores) and it keeps my sinus cleared out and I dont have headaches any more. I...
Can I Still Use a Scorched Stainless Steel Pan?
I use mine, and it happened years ago. If I remember right I just scoured it with the finest steel wool I could find. It is still discolored.
Crafts Using Recycled Calendar Photos?
You can make placemats for the dining table. Use some clear plastic contact paper for it.
Easy Peeling and Cutting of Sweet Potatoes and Yams?
I peel sweet potatoes before cooking with a potato peeler. Then I dice them, stir them in the dish with some water; cover and microwave several minutes. Then stir them again making sure they are still moist. Adding a bit more water if necessary. Microwave a...
Cleaning "Sticky" Plastic Containers?
I use Dawn dish soap. I rub it on full strength and let set a little while. Then wash it off. If still a little sticky, I repeat. It works for me.
Patchwork Back Porch
Neat, very innovative. You gave me the idea to use the bandannas I have that I never use, think Ill make them into something that I can use. Maybe a blanket.
Disinfecting Hands Without Soap?
I use rubbing alcohol. I put it in a spray bottle to use. That is the main ingredient in the hand sanitizers. Perhaps that may not be irritating.
Natural Remedy for Itchy Puppy?
Our dog was like that too, and we found it has sensitive skin. We changed the dog food to some sensitive skin food that does not have wheat or corn in it, then our dog quit scratching. Your dog could also have seasonal allergies.
Keeping Mold Out of Packaged Foods?
First I would make sure my basement was dry by using a dehumidifier. I believe mold grows in dampness, then I would make sure everything was stored in something air-tight.
Hiding Places for Cash at Home
I hide mine in an empty mayonnaise jar that I painted the inside a cream color. Im careful to not damage the outside label. I have another extra jar in the pantry too, cant tell the difference between them.
Bugs in the Pancake Mix?
The first thing I do when I buy flour, pancake mix, cake mixes, rice, any grain products, etc. is put them in the freezer for about 3 days then all the bug eggs are killed. Most of the time the products have the bug eggs in them already. After about 3 days...
Roast And Slice Your Own Lunch Meats
I do the same thing, cook meats, but instead of freezing it in bigger packs. I freeze it in a small sandwich bags for one sandwich. That way all I do is put the bread and fixings in the sandwich box with the package of frozen meat. The sandwich is made later...
Dog is Lethargic After Using Frontline?
After using a similar product our dog can hardly walk. They talked about it on TV. I will not use those products on our dog anymore. Its bad for them.
Remedies for Diverticulitis?
I have diverticulitis and I take ground psyllium husk every day. About a heaping tsp full. It helps keep my bowel cleaned out. I also do not eat things like whole seeds, whole nuts, and popcorn. Anything that would be a hard small piece left in the bowel. The...
Remedies for a Stuffy Nose?
I use a NeilMed sinus rinse system, you get it at the drug store. Walgreens has it, and probably many others. It is a small bottle you irrigate your sinus out with using a salt, soda solution that you mix up yourself. I dont buy the little packets that you...
Use Egg Cartons to Keep Squash Off the Ground
Thats a very good idea. I have been using pieces of wood, but egg cartons is better.
Cleaning a Rice Filled Pillow?
I would try this: empty the rice out. Spread the rice out on a cookie sheet and place it outside in the hot sun. Stir it around once in a while. After a couple days it might not smell. Wash the cloth case. Put the rice back in the case and sew shut. Hopefully...
Recipes Using a Summer Sausage?
We like it in hash. Just fry some onion, potato, and add finely chopped summer sausage. I put it in beans when I cook them in the crock pot. I use it in a breakfast bake. Just lay slices of bread in a baking dish. Layer on some thin slices of sausage and pour...
Removing Tuna Can Bottoms?
I made some English muffin rings from a smaller fruit can. I found some small cans of pineapple that you could remove both ends with a can opener. Cost about 55 cents each can. They work good for me.
Burnt Bean Soup?
I have done that too many times, and my solution was throw it out. Then I got a crock pot, that wont burn the beans, if you put in enough water to begin with.
Recipes Using Rolled Oats?
Something we like; it might be called scrapple? You brown about 1/2 # of sausage (I make my own sausage from ground turkey and add my mix of sausage seasoning) cook about 1 C rolled oats just like you would oatmeal. Mix in the browned sausage, pack it into...
Recipes Using Rolled Oats?
I think your idea of putting it in canning jars is very good. Another thing I would do is freeze the oats for about 2 to 3 days. I always freeze my whole grains for a few days, that usually kills any bug eggs that might hatch. I have heard that whole grain...
