Reusing Febreze Candle Jar?
You could use it as a votive for tealite candles. Wrap some pretty lace fabric around it & either spray glue it to the glass, or perhaps tie the lace onto the glass with a pretty ribbon. :-) The lace will give the light & the glow a pretty effect at night. :-)
How Can I Organize My Reusable Plastic Bags?
I use a fabric bag thats about 12 to 14 in length & about 6 to 8 in diameter. Like a large sausage! The bag is not sewn closed at the top or bottom, but the ends are gathered by using elastic in the bottom & a cord in the top. you put the bags in the top & pull...
Christmas Gift Ideas for 16 Year Old Boyfriend?
Hi Have you considered either buying him a gift certificate from his favorite store, so that he can choose what hed really like, & maybe add it towards any other gifts of cash that he may receive. Otherwise, go into the store & ask for suggestions, but make...
Keeping Buttons from Falling Off Leather Coat?
The best things for this are either a fishing line, or dental floss. Try the dental floss first, its terrific for buttons! :-) Cheers, Wendy
Wrap Presents in Reusable Totes
I bought several cheap calico carry bags (less than an Aussie $1!) & then did some simple redwork embroidery on them. This is basically just line drawings stitched with either backstitch, or you can use chain stitch, simple running stitch, or any stitches you...
Removing Pet Urine Odor from Furniture?
Try spraying with white vinegar. Make sure to do a test patch on an inconspicuous area first, just to make sure that it wont damage your fabric colour. Good Luck. Cheers, Wendy.
Birthday Gift Ideas for 18 Year Old Boyfriend?
Have you considered either buying him a gift certificate from his favourite store, so that he can choose what hed really like & maybe add it towards any other gifts of cash that he may receive. Otherwise, go into the store & ask for suggestions, but make sure...
Cheap Date Ideas?
Hi there, Have you heard of Geocaching? It will cost you fuel only & you can decide the distance youd like to travel, so fuel will fit in with your budget. If you find theres not much, or none in your area, try starting some of your own. Heres the link to give...
Uses for Old Pillow Cases
I also use old pillowslips to store my fake Christmas tree in. I put one on each end and a couple of safety pins to hold them together in the middle. The tree stays nice and dust free all year, and none of the branches are knocked off either. They also make...
Sea Salt Facial Scrub?
Another great pampering for your hands is: Just enough table salt in your hand (about half a teaspoon) and add enough Sweet almond oil to make the mixture moist. Rub your hands with the mixture as though you are washing them, then rinse off the mixture. The...
Looking for a Tool for Cleaning Tub Without Straining Back?
Hi Betty, Find a soft floor broom with the right length handle for you. It will also work for scrubbing in the shower recess floor & walls as well. Otherwise, try buying a toilet brush especially for cleaning the shower & bath. I have a physical problem & have...
Keeping Electric Range Drip Pans Clean?
Hi Deborah, I usually just line mine with aluminum cooking foil. Just make sure you dont tear the foil when lining the pan. You just need to change the foil each time you clean the rest of the oven, or after cooking if theres spilling during the oven use. Cheers...
Hanging Tomatoes
Hi Sharon I am in Oz, so not sure if we use the same type of milk bottles. Did you fill the bottle with soil, then put the plant in the neck of the bottle & hang the bottle with the neck hanging down, or did you cut a hole in the bottom of the bottle & hang...
Red Embroidery Thread Bled on Cross-stitch Project?
Hi, If the cotton bud with bleach doesnt work the way you want. Id have a look in the laundry section at your supermarket & see if you can buy a rinse thats purely for when dyes run. I dont know what its called over in the U.S. but it is available. Good luck...
Comforter Too Narrow for Bed?
Hello, you could either use a matching or co-ordinating sheet & sew a skirt around the comforter. It could be made any length you want then. Depending upon the style you like, it could be frills, gathers, a flat piece with a few plackets, or inverted pleats...
Jewelry Organizing?
I had the same problem with chains & bracelets, so I just bought some small cup hooks & attached them to a wooden coat hanger. As Im renting, I attached the hanger to the wall with removable hooks. I can see what I have without the tangles now. You can use...
Super Frothy Body Wash
Hello slumbergirl :-) Thanks for posting your body wash; it certainly sounds interesting. I wondered if perhaps sweet almond oil, or olive oil might be better for the skin than the canola oil. I realize that it may add a little extra to the cost, but Im sure...
Use Vinegar On Windshield Wipers
If this works on windscreen wipers, then it should also work on fridge door rubbers.
Get Sale Calendars For The Pictures
I have done this myself when my son left home & set him up into a flat. I managed to buy a calendar package with a large & small calendar pack. They had been $20 for the pack before New Year, but down to $1 mid January! They were of tropical fish & coral, so...
Reusing Medicine Dispensers
Hi Id like to suggest that you have your daughter put the shampoo into her hands before putting it onto her head, then spread it out evenly on her hands (as you do with handcream). She will be able to spread it through her hair more evenly & she wont get a...
Getting a Dog to Use Dog House?
Hi I agree with the others when they suggest that the dog will go into his kennel if he is uncomfortable. However, that said, have you considered putting his treats in the kennel when he would usually be given one each time he does something good? Perhaps a...
Dick Larson's Walking Sticks
Hi Coreen Do you have any photos of his weeders? Re: the walking sticks, I have used walking sticks on & off for many years now, and looking at the photo above, I cant imagine it being very safe, or helpful, if used for anything more than as a decorative item...
