Altered T-Shirt for Shoulder Surgery
Thank you so much for this! My sister just had shoulder surgery last week. Great idea!
Shredded Paper for Filling Gift Bags or...
I have used it as mulch and gotten compliments because it contrasts with the green of the plants. My shredder shreds in much smaller pieces than shreds
Pet Uses for Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
As long as you have DE you can use it around plants to kill bugs. Works great!
Reducing and Preventing Junk Mail
One way to reduce unsolicited mail is to say to each and every place that you order something is to say Do not rent, call, mail or share my information in any form I learned that from working at an incoming sales org. There is a box that they can click to say...
Under Cabinet Spice Rack
Wish there were just a few details to describe it. Picture is good but not certain about the pieces of molding used. Im not that clever.
Organizing a Lazy Susan Cabinet
I also found that if you raise the lower lazy susan a bit you can store 2 longer larger items - one going to the left and the other to the right underneath that bottom lazy Susan.
Reuse Kitty Litter Buckets
You can use these buckets for soaking clothing that needs extra care, and for salt (those who deal with snow and ice). I use one for holding salt either in the house or the garage and if needing extra weight in the car for traction. Also if you get stuck you...
Storage Ideas for a Small Kitchen?
Just due to my 87 year old mother being bent over and short I put up wire shelves you can buy in many places. One hangs over the cellar door, one is mounted on the wall perpendicular to the back door (its a small kitchen) and one (6 feet tall) I had to mount...
Red Dye from Curtains Transferred to Canvas on Pop Up Camper?
This is a really strange thing to try, but what about wetting the canvas and holding one of those dye catching cloths to it to see if that would work. The cloths work amazingly well in the washer so if your back is against the wall it might be worth a try.
Caring for Your Septic System?
Use toilet paper that states safe for septic tanks for starters. Dont put bleach or harsh chemicals in the system as it will kill the bacteria that grows and digests the waste.
Stretching High End Hand Soap
If you look in stores, even dollar stores, for foaming hand soap it will save and allow you to get around 10 times more use out of your soap. Use up the hand soap and then re-fill the bottle approximately 1 part hand soap to 8-10 parts hot water. This makes...
Whites and Light Colored Clothing is Dingy After Washing?
I had a front loader for years and loved it. The causes of some problems may be 1. Putting too many clothes in at a time. I had a friend with a top loader and wondered why her clothes were grey only to watch her cram it full of clothes. It is like taking something...
Keeping a Fitted Sheet on a Hospital Bed?
To help it keep from shifting have you tried large pieces of the rubbery waffle type non-slip stuff they carry in dollar stores, Wal-Mart, etc? They are used for various things such as shelf liner in RVs to keep things from shifting in transit. If you cut the...
Restoring Faded Red Car Paint?
As mentioned before there are products that remove the oxidation of the paint (rubbing compound). The older the car and oxidation the heavier one you can use but ask for advice about the strength of compound. You dont necessarily need a buffer if you dont have...
Removing Bugs from Car's Exterior?
Be careful! I was told I shouldnt even use dish detergent on my car. It can mess up the clear coat. Be safe and go to an auto parts store and purchase something made for it
Removing Dye That Transferred in the Wash?
There are dye catching cloths you can purchase in a lot of stores now. By now it is probably dry and you cant do much about it though. One time I was doing a load of whites and missed something dark. When I saw the water I threw the cloth in and it captured...
Brightening Up a Dark Living Room?
If there is a way to put up a long curtain rod or hook and eye at each end of the wall then string wire across then find bright cheery material and make a hem at each end. Then put the curtain on the wire which will lighten up that wall. Large mirrors will...
How Do I Remove Dish Soap from the Dishwasher?
Pour 1/2 gallon of white vinegar in the dishwasher and start it running. Check it after a couple of minutes and if there are suds pour more vinegar in. Vinegar works great for oversudsing in a washing machine too. To show how well it works put a tiny bit of...
Remedy for Shin Bone Leg and Toe Cramps at Night?
Dr Oz mentioned eating a banana before bed helps to relax the muscles. I have also read that calcium works well or you might try asking the Pharmacist for an over the counter remedy
Fixing a Slow Running Drain?
Unfortunately I cant remember the combination, but use vinegar and baking soda in the drains and the foaming action is supposed to clear it. If you are really desperate use about 1/3 gallon of bleach. That has worked for me when I couldnt afford expensive drain...
Use Vinyl Tablecloth as Curtain to Keep Out Heat
In the past I have purchased car window shades and put them in my windows. Also I use an outdoor thermometer to determine when to open and close windows. As soon as it is cooler outside than inside I open the windows and start the fan. As soon as the outside...
Use Sponges in Plant Containers
Certainly less expensive than using those crystals you can buy. Thank you for the tip!
Terra Cotta Lighthouse
1. Your desired size of your lighthouse will determine the size of pots. Go to local dealer and take the ones you think will work, upend them and then stack them to see if it what you like. I will probably use a saucer at the base to help stabilize mine as...
Save Money and Time With a Pressure Cooker
If you can afford it the electronic pressure cookers are fantastic. You dont have to babysit it. It starts and stops and then keeps warm. if you let it sit for 10 min after it is done beeping to let you know it is done then the pressure is reduced when you...
Pre-Washing Quilt Squares?
I havent been horribly successful with cutting off the corners of the fabric to reduce the fraying (maybe too small of a piece?). When I used pinking shears it worked out much better. Just take your shears to the dryer so you can cut the threads off as you...
Deodorizing from Skunk Smell
The reason there is an odor is because the skunk scent is oily. To remove the scent use Dawn dishwashing liquid. That will remove the problem on animal and clothing.
Returning Products by Mail
Please read this. I was told I could return an item to a shopping channel by giving it to the UPS driver if he was there. I gave it to the driver and because he didnt scan it in, it could not be found and UPS claimed they couldnt find out who it was (I bet...
Templates for Quilt Pieces
I go to the dollar store and buy the flexible food cutting mats to make templates. They are 2 for $1 and you dont need to fret if you make a mistake.
