Getting Rid of Cockroaches?
Roach Pruf (Boric Acid) is the only thing I would use. It is a powder and completely rids the bug. I totally agree with redbeard.
Improving an Old Artificial Christmas Tree
I am sorry for my slowness but I did not understand how to do this. Tying a 12 ribbon in the middle doesnt spread the ribbon like the picture shows. It looks pretty though.
Removing Spaghetti Stains from White Polo Shirt?
I cover the stain in Palmolive dishwashing liquid, let set for about 10 minutes, then launder in hot water. It takes it right out.
Determining the Value of Colonial Dishes?
www.whatsitworthtoyou.com is a very good online appraisal website. Just Upload a picture and tell what you know about the dishes. They will come back and tell you everything about the dishes and the manufacturer and give you an appraised value that you can...
Finding Free or Inexpensive Furniture?
You can go to www.freecycle.org and see if they have a group near you or in your town. It is just made up of people trying to keep usable items out of landfills and a lot of good items are given away on there. You can offer items or ask for them. A very good...
Shepherd's Pie Recipe?
My husband and I really liked this one using carrots instead of mixed vegetables. Ingredients 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste 5 carrots, chopped...
Removing Permanent Marker from a White Board?
I learned this from work. Take your good non permanent white board markers and write or scribble over the permanent marker. It takes it right off.
Buying Parts for a Used Washer Without Knowing the Model Number?
Take a picture of the washer and send it to the company website customer service online and see if they can identify it for you.
Removing Soiled Food Odor from Freezer?
I always thought washing with vinegar got rid of smells and the vinegar smell does not remain.
Frigidaire Washer Does Not Drain?
I had this happen twice. Once there was a baby sock stuck in the drain hose/filter. Once it was the pump gone bad. If it is a sock you could fix it yourself.
Costume Jewelry Christmas Wall Hanging?
I bought costume jewelery in bulk off Ebay and designed and made my own Christmas trees. I have 3 of them. This was popular back in the 30s and 40s. I dont know if there are kits but I think a persons own imagination, a velvet backed picture frame or shadow...
Will My Child Receive SSI?
I received Social Security checks for my daughter when her step father passed away, until she turned 18. They told me that if he had been claiming her on his Federal taxes; which they check; then she was eligible to receive benefits. Call the SS office or visit...
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
I had a farmer tell me that the only way to get a boiled egg to easily peel is to use at least 2 week old eggs. He claimed that new eggs will never peel clean no matter how they are cooked. Ive experimented with this once already; cooked an egg out of a dozen...
Tiny Black and Orange/Yellow Spotted Bugs in My Clothes?
What you describe is definately Carpet Beetles and they can create severe damage to your home. They eat cloth and fiber.
Throw Rug Stains On Linoleum?
I agree with Mr clean magic erasers. If that doesnt work then I really dont think anything will. Maybe Oxy Clean...
Down Comforter Smells Burnt After Drying?
The comforter blocked the air vent on the dryer and it started burning because it got too hot. Probably because the comforter was too large for your machine. Take it to the laundrymat, use the big machines and wash it. Then dry it for a long time on lower heat...
What is This Song? (Oh She Looks Like Helen Brown)
SHE LOOKS LIKE HELEN BROWN (Fred Fisher / Billy Rose) Paul Specht & His Orch. - 1927 Ross Gorman & His Fire Eaters (vocal: Jimmy Kern) - 1927 Also recorded by: Pete Dailys Chicagoans; Norie Cox & His New Orleans Stompers; Oregon Jazz Band; Ross Tuckers Hot...
Late Night Light Dinner Ideas?
Always shop the perimeter of the store for fresh foods. I can make some very quick meals, faster than going through a drive through. Broccolli & Steak 10 min, Tiliapia with Feta Cheese and Spinach 15 min., eggs and hash browns 15 min... Also you can use one...
Cranberry Juice Stain on Clothing?
I always heard that watermelon and cranberries are both used for dye and therefor either wont come out?
Home Remedies for Psoriasis?
I have the type of psoriasis that only affects my hands and feet but it can get very itchy and so severe I cant use my hands or walk. It is now under control with a medicine called Soriatane. You cant use it during child bearing years though. Go to a dermatologist...
Home Remedies for Psoriasis?
PS: My dematologist recommended I use CeraVe Cream and Vaseline. He said CeraVe is the best available cream. It is available in lotion or cream but he told me to use the cream. It sells for about 14$ a jar at Walmart/Walgreens, etc..
Lip Gloss?
I made lip gloss/chapstick at home. Very easy.. melt Crisco and add any flavor to it, experiment from jelly, to vodka, to coke. Anything edible really. Pour it into old tubes or prescription medicine bottles, put in the freezer to harden. I think most lip items...
Cleaning a Porcelain Baking Pan?
Place a bounce dryer sheet on the burnt part add a some water and let set over night. That should remove baked on foods. I have tried this with downy liquid too and it works.
Washing Down Comforters?
I also wash my featherbed mattress covers in the big machines at the laundry mat. The key is to dry, dry, and over dry to insure the feathers get dry and dont get moldy later.
Removing Tomato Sauce Stains?
I always use Palmolive Dish Soap and the hottest water you can use for the fabric for any food stains. Just put Palmolive directly on the spot and wash as usual. It should come right out.
Use Less Ingredients When Baking
This is a great idea. I do it with laundry soap and such; cut just a little from recommended to save; but never considered it in cooking. Ill take you up on this one. Thanks for the tip.
