Bougainvillea Severely Wilted?
Try soaking the entire container in water. My husband taught me this after working for a nursery. Put the entire container in water until the bubbles stop. That will rehydrate the soil.
Uses for Left-over Candle Wax?
I use them for two things - if the candle is beeswax, I use it to make homemade furniture wax. If it is the petroleum kind, I pour it over my saved dryer lint to make fire starters. I just pull out a handful of the lint with the candle wax in it and throw it...
Reusing Old Candles?
I reuse candles by melting the wax and pouring over the dryer lint I save. These make great fire starters. if you want to do a little fancier ones, pour the melted candle wax over pine cones. Plus, I use the melted wax on my furniture. I rub in a thin coat...
How Do I Make Kitchen Curtains from Coffee Bean Sacks?
I would pull out the chain stitch that probably goes around two or three sides, and use like one big piece of fabric. Like Bev A says, use a thinner liner for more privacy. Plus, attaching the coffee bean buttons to the hem edge on the bottom will look nice...
Saving My Plants from Japanese Beetles?
Try spraying with clay. This wont poison anything, and insects object to getting a mouth full of dirt. Worked great on our trees (apple and cherry) but we havent had many Japanese beetles this year. Good luck! and whatever you do, Dont let anybody talk you...
Is This a Toad?
Yes! You are holding an American Toad. They are wonderful little trillers who make lovely music. We have an artificial pond in the back yard, and they sit underneath the flat stone that forms a tiny waterfall and trill away. They are especially vocal when it...
Super Soaker for Cat Fights
I used a super soaker years ago when we were trying to feed a couple of feral kittens on our porch. They were just starving when they showed up, but were so wild we had to lave the food and come inside. They couldnt have been more than just weaned when they...
Creative Cat Litter Box Tips
To clean litter boxes I took a hint from the Cleaning ladies from BBC. I cover the bottom with baking soda, and when I change it I pour vinegar in the bottom. This foams up the pan, and cleans and deodorizes. I pour out the sluge and recoat with baking soda...
Cleaning Levelor Blinds?
I have a floor steamer that comes apart for hand cleaning. I give them a good blast of steam and wipe with a sock. Works pretty well. According to the Clean ladies on BBC you are never supposed to get the top part with all the clutches and wheels wet. I also...
