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• We are now at the Around the House Board-sm - Vicki 18:49:13 3/29/2006 (0)
• Looks like it's time for me to clean house here again. LOL - Vicki 18:20:07 3/29/2006 (2)
  • BTW--Will--No, the posts haven't been deleted. They are just below the spam. sm - Vicki 18:35:38 3/29/2006 (1)
    • Ahhh...I see the problem. The posts were probably-sm - V again 18:51:42 3/29/2006 (0)
• Please see link to the site we have moved to-sm - Vicki-Board Owner 11:13:57 8/11/2004 (0)
• bubble gum - Mel 13:18:05 8/06/2004 (0)
• dying cloth - Reba 07:31:12 6/24/2004 (0)
• Cleaning Silver - Ellen 10:15:30 5/08/2004 (1)
  • Re: Cleaning Silver - Vicki 08:29:33 8/04/2004 (0)
• Cleaning Silver - Ellen 10:15:13 5/08/2004 (0)
• polished marble stains - m l spruiell 14:25:45 4/05/2004 (0)
• Purple Nail Polish In Beige Carpet - Danielle 16:53:46 3/26/2004 (0)
• Milk stain on carpet - Dan 08:53:54 3/11/2004 (0)
• stained cement - Ziggy 11:25:50 3/05/2004 (0)
• Ice cube odor - sue 15:09:51 2/28/2004 (1)
  • Re: Ice cube odor - Andy 21:38:37 6/13/2004 (0)
• This is the Original Household Hints-sm - Vicki-Board Owner 12:57:34 2/05/2004 (1)
  • See message above for link to Current Household Hints Board-nm - Vicki-Board Owner 13:03:47 2/05/2004 (0)
• removing super glue - Jim 08:43:58 2/02/2004 (0)
• dirty washer - bob dunlap 21:33:05 1/29/2004 (0)
• Today's "modern" sticky labels - Dick McCollough 01:32:50 1/27/2004 (1)
  • The sticky labels can be removed with a product called "Goo-Gone"--sm - Vicki 12:58:41 2/05/2004 (0)
• removing smoke smell from wood - Peggy 15:34:15 1/26/2004 (0)
• Cash or Crap! - Steve Owens 02:48:43 1/25/2004 (0)
• bleeding sweater - cecilia 09:21:54 1/17/2004 (0)
• redo ceiling - bruce 18:58:27 1/11/2004 (0)
• Dawn dishwashing liquid for outside ice. sm - Jen1 13:22:35 1/10/2004 (1)
  • Oh, poor Jen1-You're at the OLD Houshold Hints Board-I don't know-sm - Vicki 12:56:29 2/05/2004 (0)
• Hey Vicki!!! I got here thru Google. You've - sm Jen1 13:18:19 1/10/2004 (0)
• Need a hint to repair a scratched CD - Bindy Caldwell 06:27:10 1/10/2004 (0)
• Weekly Paid Clerical Employment - Home Typist 06:25:13 1/10/2004 (2)
  • Re: Weekly Paid Clerical Employment - Ashley 01:53:57 11/12/2004 (1)
    • Re: Weekly Paid Clerical Employment - Ashley 01:58:50 11/12/2004 (0)
• concrete on ceramic bath - susan 23:32:48 1/09/2004 (0)
• Problem with throw shedding - Sue S 12:24:39 1/03/2004 (0)
• Book on remedies using no insecticides - Barbara 11:07:17 1/03/2004 (0)
• stain or paint cement - benny 22:24:07 1/02/2004 (0)
• static in Nylon clothes. - Brian 13:08:43 11/18/2003 (0)
• Dinghy glasses - patti 12:01:02 11/17/2003 (0)
• old cooking grease - amy56 09:14:13 11/16/2003 (0)
• Wallpaper Glue Removal - Donna 07:30:27 11/12/2003 (0)
• Steam Iron - Margaret Jaffe 08:21:30 11/06/2003 (0)
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• Musty smell - Nancy Holbert 19:40:12 11/02/2003 (0)
• muddy water - connie 11:13:41 10/27/2003 (1)
  • Re: muddy water - Pam 12:35:52 11/04/2003 (0)
• spilled water in bed - Kris 03:06:23 10/27/2003 (0)
• clothes bleeding in washer - Bette 18:23:54 10/26/2003 (2)
  • Re: clothes bleeding in washer - Sherrie 10:11:58 12/06/2003 (1)
    • Re: clothes bleeding in washer - misty 02:31:13 9/02/2004 (0)
• shower doors - Joanne 14:02:29 10/18/2003 (2)
  • Re: shower doors - Toby Hirsch 14:56:20 1/11/2004 (1)
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• Smelly Washing Machine - Emma 05:10:35 10/17/2003 (0)
• stainremoving - danny clem 22:21:54 10/12/2003 (0)
• Uh-Oh! See message-This is the back-up board-sm - Vicki 15:02:36 10/07/2003 (0)
• Musty Cedar Chest - Deb 11:05:48 10/07/2003 (0)
• Painting - millie 19:18:10 9/30/2003 (0)
• Fluff from towels! - Mellissa 06:08:59 9/27/2003 (1)
  • Re: Fluff from towels! - susan 23:29:54 1/09/2004 (0)
• Fluff from towels! - Mellissa 06:07:09 9/27/2003 (0)
• fogging & stemed up bathroom mirrors - robert santos 08:40:26 9/20/2003 (0)
• What happened to MT Thoughts? sm - IB Surfin 19:48:45 7/23/2003 (1)
  • Hi-They have moved to another server-They have quite a site now-see message inside - Vicki 14:36:20 7/24/2003 (0)
• Trying again-This is our back-up board for-sm - Vicki 10:59:18 7/17/2003 (0)
• This is our back-up board. See inside for link to-sm - Vicki 10:53:31 7/17/2003 (0)
• Something to think about--see message - Vicki 09:01:36 6/24/2003 (0)
• I have a hint! I just did this last night. (sm) - typinfool 13:17:50 6/23/2003 (1)
  • Oh, Martha, Martha, Martha--good tip! Thanks. :) - Vicki 09:08:45 6/24/2003 (0)
• I'm having a problem with my house smelling like a stinky dog. - sm 13:07:35 6/23/2003 (11)
  • During humid weather, I wipe the worst spots daily SM - Gengar 18:31:41 6/24/2003 (0)
  • Baking soda does miracles - actually got a grape juice stain out with it! nm - B9 11:57:50 6/24/2003 (2)
    • Grape Juice stains in white shirts - Ashley 20:23:31 12/10/2003 (1)
      • Re: Grape Juice stains in white shirts - Becca 16:48:55 2/17/2004 (0)
  • Try nature's miracle (you can get it at PetSmart). Works pretty well. nm - hope this helps 11:12:23 6/24/2003 (0)
  • I hate to be a downer about this one but....sm - Sorry, anon for now 09:33:49 6/24/2003 (1)
    • Re: The landlord really should replace it because even with a - sm 11:12:09 6/24/2003 (0)
  • Febreeze or OdoBan both work well for removing odors. - Three dogs, two cats and a bird 09:16:54 6/24/2003 (2)
    • Re: Febreeze or OdoBan both work well for removing odors. - Anon 22:27:53 12/13/2003 (1)
      • OdoBan is a pesticide - Anon 18:53:47 12/30/2003 (0)
  • Help coming--hold on. :) nm - Vicki 09:09:29 6/24/2003 (0)
• Heloise's Top Ten Hints...sm - Jesse 21:51:41 6/22/2003 (3)
  • Hmm, well, here's 8, 9, & 10... - Don't know what happened %o) 21:54:55 6/22/2003 (2)
    • Wow, Jesse--You are great! Thanks so much. :) nm - Vicki 08:54:51 6/23/2003 (1)
      • LAUNDRY TIPS - BARBARA GEISER 11:02:55 12/23/2005 (0)
• Jewelry cleaning - Kemi 15:26:32 6/22/2003 (3)
  • Re: Jewelry cleaning - Molly 19:48:42 6/24/2003 (0)
  • GOOD TIP! :) nm - Thanks 08:52:20 6/23/2003 (0)
  • Sounds much easier than toothpaste...sm - Jesse 21:57:20 6/22/2003 (0)
• Seafood smells on hands....sm - Kemi 15:24:52 6/22/2003 (3)
  • Thanks-I wonder if it would work the the onion smell on hands too??? nm - Vicki 08:51:25 6/23/2003 (0)
  • Ahh! Now I know what you're using your toothpast for LOL! nm - Jesse 21:58:50 6/22/2003 (1)
    • "toothpast" Oh, Lordie, it's time for bed! ;o) nm - Jesse 21:59:50 6/22/2003 (0)
• Alternative to a pin cushion--sm - PINS! 09:24:53 6/21/2003 (0)
• Ever gotten ballpoint ink on clothes?-sm - INK! 09:21:30 6/21/2003 (0)
• EVER SHRINK A WOOL ITEM IN THE WASH??-sm - Vicki 09:20:14 6/21/2003 (3)
  • Re: EVER SHRINK A WOOL ITEM IN THE WASH??-sm - Alicia Hetzner 18:23:26 10/23/2003 (0)
  • I live in the South. What exactly is wool? - lol, just kidding 21:43:18 6/21/2003 (1)
    • Good one!!! :) nm - Vicki 12:35:41 6/22/2003 (0)
• Ever have trouble storing those really super-sm - Where to store LONG sewing needles- 14:09:24 6/19/2003 (0)
• Just stitch it through a pice of sandpaper--it will sharpen right up! nm - Need to sharpen your sewing machine needle? 14:08:14 6/19/2003 (0)
• To avoid marring your floors when moving-sm - Moving Furniture??? 14:06:18 6/19/2003 (0)
• For a nice aroma, place a fabric softener-sm - Oh those awful bathroom smells! 14:05:09 6/19/2003 (0)
• Vicki!!!! - Jesse 23:28:23 6/18/2003 (1)
  • Will do--however, you do realize how much trouble I had doing my own - little board here, don't you? LOL-Vicki 14:01:39 6/19/2003 (0)
• Gojo and your laundry...sm - Jesse 23:26:34 6/18/2003 (1)
  • Good tip--You're forgiven! LOL :) nm - Vicki 14:02:19 6/19/2003 (0)
• Did you know that ant hills outside the home can be destroyed by pouring a kettle-sm - Got Ants! 11:40:48 6/17/2003 (3)
  • Add salt to the boiling water and poor on weeds in driveway cracks. - walkermom 07:46:43 6/18/2003 (2)
    • Re: Add salt to the boiling water and poor on weeds in driveway cracks. - tywanshort 08:46:10 10/09/2003 (0)
    • Hey, thanks. nm - Thank you! 17:44:39 6/18/2003 (0)
• Everyone has seen those colored stickers-sm - Have children? 07:32:20 6/17/2003 (0)
• Did you ever find gum on the carpet?-Yes!-sm - Oh those KIDS! 07:30:18 6/17/2003 (0)
• Oh NO-My pantyhose have a run in them- - Ladder in my tights! 06:48:10 6/16/2003 (2)
  • Have done hairspray and nail polish, but soap is new (sm) - @mouse 20:02:31 6/16/2003 (1)
    • LOL--too funny--I have them on today! Hope it's not hot! :) nm - Vicki 07:28:02 6/17/2003 (0)
• Boxes, Boxes, Boxes-sm - Vicki 06:45:29 6/16/2003 (2)
  • I am a basket maniac, and I guess you could say boxes too since SM - Pineapple 14:56:07 6/16/2003 (1)
    • Right!--I, too, love baskets and boxes and containers, etc., etc., etc. :) nm - Vicki 07:27:12 6/17/2003 (0)
• Does anyone have experience with ceramic tile sm - Pat 12:22:27 6/15/2003 (7)
  • Pat-Vicki posted this on Fussy Family and you got some answers there too. - helping-no msg 11:37:23 6/17/2003 (2)
    • Thanks, found it - Pat 20:43:24 6/17/2003 (0)
    • Thanks, found it - Pat 20:43:10 6/17/2003 (0)
  • Lots of answers... - sylph 18:09:28 6/15/2003 (2)
    • Thank you Sylph, that was very informative. - Pat 21:55:36 6/15/2003 (1)
      • Wow, she had lots of good answers. My sister has ceramic tile-sm - Vicki 06:13:50 6/16/2003 (0)
  • PS, I'm in Florida, no kids, no pets, just me. nm - Pat 12:43:29 6/15/2003 (0)
• I have updated all the links and added-sm - Vicki 09:21:04 6/15/2003 (0)
• Just put them in the dishwasher-They come out super clean! nm - Need to clean those combs brushes??? 07:02:43 6/13/2003 (0)
• If you accidentally put too much soap in your-sm - Tried True Hint 07:00:51 6/13/2003 (0)
• Hi Vicki, I didn't know you had a board !.... - Kate 16:59:48 6/12/2003 (2)
  • Hi Kate-Yes-Montyna decided she wanted to start a single parenting-sm - Vicki 06:58:25 6/13/2003 (1)
    • chili sounds good, think I'll make a pot....thanks...nm - kate 07:25:50 6/14/2003 (0)
• How on earth do you keep whites white? - PJ 09:28:46 6/12/2003 (4)
  • My grandmother taught me this one SM - bill nye the science guy : ) 02:07:14 6/13/2003 (2)
    • Much easier solution..... - Killing two birds with one stone.... 01:14:23 6/19/2003 (1)
      • Good idea! nm - Vicki 09:46:32 6/20/2003 (0)
  • What kinds of white? I use bleach for underclothes, but I gotta'-sm - Helping-maybe? 09:36:42 6/12/2003 (0)
• Vicki, thanks for this board. I can use all the help I can get...sm - Kemi 16:53:54 6/11/2003 (1)
  • Hey, thanks for the information--I'm going to get some! :) - Vicki 09:37:34 6/12/2003 (0)
• For all those who are having trouble seeing-sm - Vicki 08:25:36 6/11/2003 (1)
  • How timely for me! Mending some summer clothes! Thanks Vicki! nm - BZ 16:29:51 6/11/2003 (0)
• Anyone buy those burner covers for the stove and then proceed to burn - them one by one? SM 00:35:55 6/11/2003 (2)
  • I have some high qualiy burner covers, not from Walmart but from a cooking...sm - Oven Cleaner 09:58:50 6/11/2003 (0)
  • Was it because you forgot to take the cover off before you turned on the stove?--sm - Vicki 08:11:44 6/11/2003 (0)
• Ring around the toilet. How do I get rid of it? (sm) - tootiefish 20:36:06 6/10/2003 (10)
  • Re: Ring around the toilet. How do I get rid of it? (sm) - Linda Sharma 14:55:28 9/29/2003 (1)
    • Ring in toilet - Jim Bennett 12:34:30 10/24/2003 (0)
  • You won't believe this until you try it! Get a brick (sm) - Mop-lady's daughter... 01:17:38 6/12/2003 (3)
    • Even easier than trying to stick a brick in the toilet (hehehe) SM - me-et-moi 14:11:22 6/15/2003 (1)
      • Hi me-et-moi--you're right--pumice stone--just like a brick. :) nm - Vicki 09:45:15 6/20/2003 (0)
    • Wow, thank you. :) - Thanks for the info 09:31:16 6/12/2003 (0)
  • I use that spray pump Comet bathroom cleaner--love it!!! sm - Vicki 08:15:43 6/11/2003 (0)
  • We get a ring from the lime in the water at our house SM - I hear ya 00:23:48 6/11/2003 (1)
    • ring in toilet Re: We get a ring from the lime in the water at our house SM - Jim Bennett- 12:43:27 10/24/2003 (0)
  • I clean it with regular bathroom cleaner and toilet brush - MP 20:37:20 6/10/2003 (0)
• Anybody have trouble remembering which way-sm - Screw it! 17:39:48 6/10/2003 (2)
  • Lefty Lucy; Righty Tighty. Now stop laughing; it's how I remember it. LOL! :-) nm - FLash 17:47:18 6/10/2003 (1)
    • Tighty whities! - LOL 18:12:27 6/10/2003 (0)
• This is more of a vent regarding dishes, sm - JoClair 15:49:01 6/10/2003 (6)
  • I always give the dishes a quick once over with a dry (sm) - Tootise Pop 01:22:04 6/12/2003 (0)
  • What I learned very early on in my marriage (sm) - @mouse 17:15:11 6/10/2003 (3)
    • I have a friend whose husband will very carefully pick out his, repeat HIS-sm - Vicki 17:32:34 6/10/2003 (2)
      • LOL...never read Vicki's posts while drinking - @mouse 18:33:31 6/10/2003 (1)
        • Oh, please--send him over--my SO does nothing housework wise!!! :) nm - Vicki 08:18:41 6/11/2003 (0)
  • You are right, but that's what I do. However, my dishwasher is the kind...sm - Chickymama 16:50:15 6/10/2003 (0)
• Well, the only hint that comes to mine is....sm - Jesse 14:35:58 6/10/2003 (8)
  • Will that work on my hardwood floor? (sm) - @mouse 17:07:57 6/10/2003 (4)
    • I'll bet Jesse will come back and answer you. In the meantime, Mary Ellen's-sm - Vicki 17:35:44 6/10/2003 (3)
      • Sounds good to me, but I'm no Martha Stewart LOL! sm - Jesse 20:02:48 6/10/2003 (2)
        • The "WHOLE" floor, maybe I'll just leave it...LOL (sm) - @mouse 22:40:02 6/10/2003 (1)
          • Wait a minute--Hold the fort! @mouse--Get your husband to do it! LOL :) nm - Vicki 08:20:22 6/11/2003 (0)
  • Come back tomorow-I'm sure Vicki can come up with another yummy breakfast- - How about waffles/pancakes??? 14:40:36 6/10/2003 (2)
    • If ice cream is included - then count me in! nm 20:04:57 6/10/2003 (1)
      • Okay--let me run to the store--I'll get the ice cream. :) - Vicki 08:21:16 6/11/2003 (0)
• Welcome everyone-This morning we will-sm - Vicki 07:19:36 6/10/2003 (8)
  • Vicki, if this is Virginia Ham, I'll take a double. sm - Dixiedew 10:35:47 6/10/2003 (3)
    • We can dish you up some Virginia ham-good stuff-RE: the Spray and Wash--sm - Sure! 13:47:12 6/10/2003 (2)
      • My hubby used a cleaner with clorox on my new carpet. sm - Dixiedew 20:41:41 6/10/2003 (1)
        • Thanks--I'll try it! :) nm - Vicki 08:22:14 6/11/2003 (0)
  • Hi, Vicki. I'm definitely not domestically inclined, so I can't offer many hints. sm - Easyrider 09:54:59 6/10/2003 (1)
    • You're welcome! Leave a question or two--you never know what somebody else might know-Thanks! :) nm - Vicki 13:48:20 6/10/2003 (0)
  • Where do we leave the kids? - nm 08:45:53 6/10/2003 (1)
    • Right here--We have a childcare room with fully qualified sitters-sm - Vicki 09:42:18 6/10/2003 (0)
• Does anyone have trouble trying to move-sm - Help-My refrigerator 13:42:54 6/09/2003 (3)
  • Thanks you two for the advice! I appreciate it. NM - Help-My refrigerator 08:31:39 6/10/2003 (0)
  • Use E-Z Moves. They really work! Come in all different sizes, too. - link inside 06:37:34 6/10/2003 (0)
  • My mom is 60 and she can move anything. SM - try this 01:25:06 6/10/2003 (0)
• There was a big discussion about putting-sm - Computer keyboard 13:40:16 6/09/2003 (0)
• Hi Vicki, just checking out the site. I know you don't want "household" hints from me. LOL!! - @mouse 10:30:51 6/09/2003 (1)
  • Yes we do--PLEASE @mouse--Give us some hints--sm--Ask your - Vicki 13:36:39 6/09/2003 (0)
• Hey boop, regarding you post down below sm - passthru 10:12:53 6/09/2003 (2)
  • I guess it's okay. I do it occasionally just to the bonded ones, not regularly at all. - boop 12:41:05 6/09/2003 (1)
    • Will do. Thanks! Now where did I put my toothbrush?! (kidding!!) nm - passthru 14:24:22 6/09/2003 (0)
• Mosquito repellent. I want to find a mosquito - MO 17:19:29 6/08/2003 (4)
  • I used to take vitamin B1 (I think, know for sure it is a B vitamin though). sm - Syd 04:38:41 6/10/2003 (0)
  • Avon Skin-So-Soft does a great job. nm - Martha Stewart 06:43:25 6/09/2003 (1)
    • Hi Martha-Glad you could come on over-especially with all the troubles-sm - :) 13:38:02 6/09/2003 (0)
  • Let me try to come up with something. Maybe others know of one?--nm - Hmmmmm 20:04:14 6/08/2003 (0)
• What do you do about all those shoes you have?-sm - Lots of Shoes 12:41:27 6/08/2003 (3)
  • All what shoes? I only have a few pairs. No color matches, just something to put on my feet. nm - FLash 17:49:08 6/10/2003 (0)
  • I keep them in sm - sublime 12:57:53 6/10/2003 (1)
    • Those men! They leave their shoes wherever they take them off! :) nm - Those Men! 13:45:19 6/10/2003 (0)
• Do you hate having to go to the box of-sm - Trash Can Challenged 09:59:49 6/08/2003 (3)
  • How do you keep the new ones from getting all gross? nm - boop 16:43:42 6/08/2003 (2)
    • I don't let the bags get to the point where they are too full--When the reach the-sm - Trash Can Challenged 20:03:19 6/08/2003 (1)
      • See, there's my problem right there. I cram that puppy as full as possible! :) nm - boop 12:43:44 6/09/2003 (0)
• Here's a hint for your wreaths--see msg - Love Holidays 09:56:35 6/08/2003 (0)
• Welcome, EVERYONE, to my Household Hints Board-sm - Vicki 08:58:03 6/08/2003 (4)
  • Re: Welcome, EVERYONE, to my Household Hints Board-sm - Debbie S. 15:14:59 4/05/2004 (0)
  • Way to go Vicki!!! nm - Marge 06:44:36 6/09/2003 (0)
  • Look at you with your own board now! Good for you! :) nm - boop 16:45:25 6/08/2003 (0)
  • Okay-all links work except Technicalities and West Coast MTS-sm - Vicki 09:14:57 6/08/2003 (0)
• How to whiten my porcelain crowns (SM please) TY - Not Smiling 17:33:34 5/14/2003 (6)
  • Re: How to whiten my porcelain crowns (SM please) TY - Bic 21:41:35 10/19/2003 (0)
  • Don't use bleach on them! sm - nm 11:37:15 5/24/2003 (0)
  • I have five porcelain crowns; however, they aren't my front teeth-sm - Hi 17:11:48 5/15/2003 (3)
    • Hi again-I asked on Ladybug's old MT2003 board, and someone-sm - Hi 12:00:44 5/16/2003 (2)
      • Hey, that was me! :) I said that I have bonding and was told to use baking soda. nm - boop 16:47:01 6/08/2003 (1)
        • Hey boop-That was me that asked on Ladybug's board-I saw the post here-sm - Vicki 13:41:48 6/09/2003 (0)
• Has anyone had their pier and beams leveled on...sm - sinking fast 18:29:31 3/09/2003 (1)
  • We recently had this done. When our beam was lifted all the piers - Probably too late but 06:20:48 6/03/2003 (0)
• Help! Lice repellants needed. - gamt 12:23:38 3/06/2003 (5)
  • Re: Help! Lice repellants needed. - Kim 16:54:51 4/07/2004 (0)
  • Melaleuca shampoo - SM - B9 11:03:28 3/14/2003 (0)
  • Oooh, that sucks!! :o( SIL swears by (sm) - BigMomma 08:24:44 3/13/2003 (2)
    • Thanks so much for the advice. (sm) - gamt 09:28:33 3/13/2003 (1)
      • It smells strong enough to only have to use a few times a week....but sm - BigMomma 20:14:10 3/17/2003 (0)
• Removing super glue from bathroom countertop (sm) - Linda 06:23:53 2/28/2003 (1)
  • I always used nail polish remover. - nm 19:47:37 3/04/2003 (0)
• I know this isn't the right place to post this, but - sm please 18:12:02 1/31/2003 (2)
  • How about soaking them in alcohol? That's what we used for earrings. - peke 13:40:34 2/01/2003 (1)
    • Ditto. That's what I use to sm - sublime 17:50:47 2/04/2003 (0)
• I just tried Kaboom and man am *I* impressed! - Deposit-less and happy! 17:43:19 1/12/2003 (0)
• Cat urine/feces smell. (sm) - Thanks in advance! 13:46:39 1/06/2003 (6)
  • Ugh, our cat has used our deck for refuge this winter.....sm - BigMomma 20:19:19 3/17/2003 (1)
    • Try the Odor Ban from Sam's Club. I don't know what effect it has on grass though. - peke 13:39:47 3/22/2003 (0)
  • try here: http://www.medi-vet.com/sanitation.asp scroll down to K.O.E. - v8-SM 22:45:30 1/06/2003 (0)
  • Painting won't help. Try getting some Odor Ban (Sam's Club) and use full strength. - peke 22:16:42 1/06/2003 (1)
    • Re: Painting won't help. Try getting some Odor Ban (Sam's Club) and use full strength. - Karen 22:26:49 11/24/2003 (0)
  • I know a lady that had a similar problem. I'll try to track her down. - PU Poor you! 19:01:46 1/06/2003 (0)
• New Years resolution to have a clean - clutter-free house!!! lost in chaos (sm) 17:02:38 12/31/2002 (5)
  • Flylady's method is too rigid for me but I - fed up too 01:47:33 1/17/2003 (0)
  • Yes, but if you sign up for e-mail you'll get TONS every day... (m) - Mary Mac 17:09:12 1/01/2003 (1)
    • That's not true. You have several choices. You can get - xx 18:16:16 1/01/2003 (0)
  • Yep, I've done flylady. Reall works if you just stick with it, which - isn't hard. Good luck! 20:39:28 12/31/2002 (1)
    • Are you still flying? - Kathy 21:43:11 11/03/2003 (0)
• How do you get rollerball black - ink stains ouf of white shirts? 10:42:40 11/13/2002 (1)
  • Suggestion - sm - lj 23:08:32 11/14/2002 (0)
• Gum - Cathy 12:53:59 11/07/2002 (0)
• Gum - Cathy 12:52:54 11/07/2002 (3)
  • Try Goo Gone. Works great with tree pitch too. nm, - MT in MT 11:44:35 4/27/2003 (0)
  • I think hairspray is for ink stains. Peanut butter is good for gum SM - mommydear 02:26:56 11/08/2002 (0)
  • Ignore double post above, slippery fingers. (NM) - Cathy 12:55:06 11/07/2002 (0)
• Black permanent marker on white wall.... HELP! - HW 14:29:08 11/03/2002 (3)
  • Comet will take it right off. - xx 22:19:14 12/31/2002 (0)
  • Oxyclean? but it might take the paint off too and in the long run you - g 23:50:05 11/05/2002 (1)
    • Perm. MArker - Emma 02:12:50 1/17/2005 (0)
• Wow now thats a soap sm - sm 15:00:23 10/28/2002 (5)
  • Love it for getting baby poop out of clothes, blankets, etc. - Jamie 01:09:29 6/08/2003 (0)
  • Yes, and it really works if you wash with it right after exposure to poison oak. nm - Syd 02:45:30 11/07/2002 (0)
  • Yes, I have heard of this soap but not for a long time. It contains lye I believe. - pwdohio 05:43:32 10/29/2002 (0)
  • Was he saying it was good, or that she was having a fatal allergic reaction? nm - B9 18:09:18 10/28/2002 (1)
    • Re: Was he saying it was good, or that she was having a fatal allergic reaction? nm - sm 06:51:38 10/29/2002 (0)
• HELP I am being invaded by flies...sm - Jill 14:20:40 10/07/2002 (1)
  • A silly method but seems to work...SM - B9 09:48:04 10/28/2002 (0)
• Anybody know of good air cleaners.sm - Kiki 15:52:16 10/03/2002 (4)
  • I have had three -sm - pwdohio 21:50:29 10/09/2002 (3)
    • Thanks for your reply and info.sm - Kiki 19:34:45 10/10/2002 (2)
      • I think it works for the whole house by placing sm - pwdohio 00:41:35 10/11/2002 (1)
        • Re: I think it works for the whole house by placing - S Prazenka 13:45:27 11/22/2003 (0)
• europro steamer. I just bought one.sm - treetoad 14:03:23 9/29/2002 (4)
  • Just bought the $100 one from Sears. Wow! They get sm - Suzy Homemaker 21:52:31 11/17/2002 (0)
  • I also love my EuroPro Steamer! I will never do floors the sm - pwdohio 21:58:12 10/09/2002 (0)
  • Re: europro steamer. I just bought one.sm - Kim 00:50:08 10/03/2002 (1)
    • Re: europro steamer. I just bought one.sm - Bob 02:42:54 9/26/2003 (0)
• My daughter has moved on & I'm going to sell my house & downsize. (sm) - sml 23:19:01 9/27/2002 (5)
  • I think it probably would make a difference...SM - B9 09:50:46 10/28/2002 (0)
  • I personally don't think it makes that much difference to me, BUT realtors do tell you that - SM - Pineapple 08:12:10 10/01/2002 (0)
  • I just recently gave a friend of mine the same advice......sm - Chel 00:27:20 10/01/2002 (0)
  • This is just my opinion...sm - Ari 23:52:02 9/28/2002 (0)
  • No, I don't think it makes that much difference...sm - flygirl 13:51:48 9/28/2002 (0)
• How do you keep your kitchen garbage can from "stinking"? -nm - inky 07:50:25 9/27/2002 (1)
  • Empty it often, wash it out once a week and spray it with Lysol or - pt 23:19:48 9/27/2002 (0)
• Any idea where to find the paper that is wrapped around (sm) - Moving on 12:39:37 9/22/2002 (7)
  • Our local paper sells a big roll for $6. We use it for coloring. - walkermom 19:44:36 10/19/2002 (0)
  • Check with your local newspaper. They usually sell end of rolls cheap. - peke 21:54:30 9/26/2002 (0)
  • Costco sells huge rolls of butcher paper which is about the weight you are looking for. nm - Located where they have foil, plastic wrap, paper products.... 12:27:19 9/26/2002 (0)
  • When asked at the grocery store, "paper or plastic", I ask for paper... - ..those bags are the greatest! 10:15:30 9/26/2002 (0)
  • Thanks for the suggestions! nm - Moving on 16:05:39 9/24/2002 (0)
  • I found a whole roll of it at Ace Hardware. They did not want to sell me a whole roll, but SM - Pineapple 14:37:24 9/24/2002 (0)
  • How about trying a packing/shipping place or someplace like where you rent moving trucks? - djs 22:02:09 9/23/2002 (0)
• Can anyone offer advice on getting spots and rings off a marble coffee table? TIA. nm - MT Nest 19:34:12 9/18/2002 (2)
  • Re: Can anyone offer advice on getting spots and rings off a marble coffee table? TIA. nm - maybe? 15:16:07 9/24/2002 (0)
  • Get a new coffee table. - *..* 11:51:21 9/24/2002 (0)
• daughter washed pink with whites (sm) - Debbie 09:27:59 9/16/2002 (2)
  • Perhaps OxyClean (or Clorox version), or straight bleach if they are all white. - lamom 18:31:18 9/16/2002 (1)
    • Three or four packages of Rit Color Remover. NM - Furball 14:08:31 9/17/2002 (0)
• Carpet depressions (sm) - SusanK 18:02:23 9/13/2002 (7)
  • Carpet Depressions--what I found on the web sm - SusanK 14:40:11 9/16/2002 (0)
  • Doesn't Heloise recomend placing an ice cube and fluffing as it melts? - v8 11:09:41 9/16/2002 (0)
  • Re: Carpet depressions (sm) - me too 17:20:20 9/14/2002 (0)
  • Sometimes they take months to fluff back up but it will happen. NM - Furball 00:04:10 9/14/2002 (1)
    • Furball, nice to know you are okay!!!!!!!!!!!!. nm - Syd 02:51:23 11/07/2002 (0)
  • Hmmm. How long have they been there? This happens...sm - Ari 20:10:32 9/13/2002 (1)
    • I tried vacuuming... maybe if I dampen them and fluff them manually... - SusanK 10:45:30 9/14/2002 (0)
• On MT Daily quite awhile back someone posted a link to natural household cleaners and - sm - pt 22:12:00 9/09/2002 (5)
  • I forgot to mention that it actually told you how to make your own, they weren't selling them. nm - pt 22:13:53 9/09/2002 (4)
    • Making household cleaners is pretty simple. I make all of my own. SM - Atelby 17:01:28 9/10/2002 (3)
      • Atelby - you amaze me. NM - Furball 00:00:11 9/14/2002 (0)
      • Thanks Atelby. That does help. nm - pt 22:47:39 9/10/2002 (1)
        • You're welcome. Have fun cleaning--ICK!! NM - Atelby 04:46:05 9/11/2002 (0)
• Cheap refacing for old kitchen cabinets...sm - Ari 12:33:28 8/31/2002 (35)
  • Re: Cheap refacing for old kitchen cabinets...sm - river sand 14:17:02 10/23/2003 (1)
    • Re: Cheap refacing for old kitchen cabinets...sm - angelena hatield 23:25:11 2/06/2004 (0)
  • Re: contact paper on counter tops - ann noland 18:39:15 9/26/2003 (0)
  • Thanks singleandsane and Schoolgirl! I looked at...sm - Ari 19:01:48 9/04/2002 (2)
    • Just as a FYI, you can get Kilz at Walmart! Just be sure to get the one for the correct... - singleandsane 12:16:49 9/06/2002 (1)
      • Thanks! Probably cheaper than Home Depot...nm - Ari 13:06:09 9/06/2002 (0)
  • I painted mine about 4 years ago and most of it (sm) - Schoolgirl 16:04:07 9/03/2002 (1)
    • Sorry, I meant to tell you that I'm talking about counter tops -- not cabinets. nm - Schoolgirl 16:06:01 9/03/2002 (0)
  • Thanks for the tips. I should have explained that they...sm - Ari 14:14:28 9/02/2002 (1)
    • If they are pock-marked, you might think about either priming first or.... - singleandsane 10:01:51 9/04/2002 (0)
  • It depends what type they are. If it has grout you can put new grout on or - pt 00:03:52 9/02/2002 (0)
  • Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - nm 17:50:15 9/01/2002 (23)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - windy rose 18:39:05 2/03/2004 (3)
      • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - angelena htfield 23:22:03 2/06/2004 (2)
        • painting my living rookm - annie aikens 20:56:46 2/08/2004 (1)
          • Re:Color Commplemnets - Steven Ramos 13:51:16 2/29/2004 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - windy rose 18:37:30 2/03/2004 (1)
      • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Joe Landers 12:17:35 1/24/2005 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Judith Polson 11:37:40 2/03/2004 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - steve rodriguez 18:29:01 1/18/2004 (0)
    • How to take wallpaper down with tearing the sheetrock up? - janet 08:36:38 1/16/2004 (1)
      • Re: How to take wallpaper down with tearing the sheetrock up? - Joe Landers 12:15:15 1/24/2005 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - benny 22:13:57 1/02/2004 (1)
      • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Tips for stencilpainting.com 10:07:45 1/13/2004 (0)
    • Re: Antiqueing old chairs - Catherine McGlothlin 10:57:18 11/08/2003 (1)
      • re: refinishing a old vanity with crackle - Doris H. Daniel 12:55:57 11/11/2003 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Catherine McGlothlin 10:55:47 11/08/2003 (1)
      • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - ashley 11:28:42 12/09/2003 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Catherine McGlothlin 10:55:46 11/08/2003 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Catherine McGlothlin 10:55:46 11/08/2003 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - mary copeland 23:06:51 11/02/2003 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - Leigh 22:56:30 10/13/2003 (1)
      • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - gilbert smith 16:30:24 11/13/2003 (0)
    • Re: Painting? Go to www.hgtv.com for tips on how to do it, but they usually come out nice! - tammy jones 18:06:48 9/01/2003 (1)
      • Help,I Can`t come up with a color! - Sarah Denton 00:12:57 2/01/2004 (0)
• For all of you out there looking for a vacuum, I just purchased a *dream boat* of a machine! sm - Gizmo 23:50:26 8/24/2002 (14)
  • I have a rainbow, this is my second one and I love it. nm - Becky M 11:25:59 8/27/2002 (0)
  • Please read this if you have NOT yet purchased a Rainbow...sm - Ari 18:31:38 8/26/2002 (8)
    • I also *had* a Rainbow. sm - pwdohio 22:14:09 10/09/2002 (1)
      • Re: Where did you sell it? - Susan 19:21:28 11/04/2003 (0)
    • Re: Please read this if you have NOT yet purchased a Rainbow...sm - MaryB 13:20:39 8/31/2002 (0)
    • I love the Rainbow and didn't find it a pain at all. I like not having to go buy a new bag sm - SweetPea 01:30:22 8/29/2002 (0)
    • Re: Please read this if you have NOT yet purchased a Rainbow...sm - Okie 15:12:26 8/27/2002 (3)
      • Ok. I don't want to start a war. This may be a ...sm - Ari 22:05:34 8/27/2002 (2)
        • Re: Ok. I don't want to start a war. This may be a ...sm - Okie 12:54:17 8/28/2002 (1)
          • Ok, checked out that site and I'd have to say sm - Okie 13:51:53 8/28/2002 (0)
  • Where did you buy it? nm - bee 23:56:24 8/25/2002 (1)
    • Re: Where did you buy it? nm - Okie 15:24:55 8/27/2002 (0)
  • Omg! I am earning mine right now! How wierd! Aren't they mahvelous? lol - Okie 22:55:13 8/25/2002 (0)
  • Congratulations! I had one for years, loved it. sm - Ida Ho 01:34:41 8/25/2002 (0)
• Anyone know how to get a bathtub with a textured floor clean? - Nighthawk 18:15:30 8/23/2002 (1)
  • Use powder Cascade in hot water, let it soak. I use this for..sm - Works like a charm. 21:54:10 8/23/2002 (0)
• Question on Estate Sales - DianeS 09:44:54 8/23/2002 (3)
  • I don't have experience myself, but my mother is in the estate sale business..sm - MT Nest 22:59:42 9/06/2002 (0)
  • Estate Sales in my area range from just big garage - Carol McKenzie 12:04:34 8/24/2002 (1)
    • Re: Estate Sales in my area range from just big garage - jim 16:02:51 9/24/2003 (0)
• Hoover WindTunnel V2. Does anybody have one? Do you like it? nm. - Fatz 11:16:29 8/21/2002 (1)
  • I have a Hoover Windtunnel, don't remember the model # though - sm - komt 13:13:44 8/21/2002 (0)
• I am still a flybaby and doing well! sm - flygirl 09:38:46 8/21/2002 (3)
  • Another flybaby here. sm - SusanK 18:13:29 9/13/2002 (0)
  • Hi flygirl. I am doing the flylady method and actually find that I enjoy it. sm - rmt 08:34:28 8/22/2002 (1)
    • What is the flylady method? - walkermom 19:49:41 10/19/2002 (0)
• Vent free gas fireplaces, does anyone..sm - Concerned 08:46:56 8/20/2002 (5)
  • We have had two...sm - pwdohio 22:28:51 10/09/2002 (0)
  • I had one in my previous house - loved it! It definitely was better SM - Pineapple 16:05:28 8/22/2002 (1)
    • Thanks you guys, I think we are going to do it, any brand recommendations.? SM - Concerned 22:00:13 8/22/2002 (0)
  • We have a vent free gas fireplace and we love it. - sm - rt 14:35:54 8/20/2002 (1)
    • Re: We have a vent free gas fireplace and we love it. - sm - CW 15:14:23 12/07/2005 (0)
• I am going to start getting quotes for installing central air and possibly heat. sm - Fatz 20:06:41 8/19/2002 (3)
  • Many thanks to both of you, I start calling today. nm - Fatz 08:07:01 8/20/2002 (0)
  • Installed heat pump last fall. We learned a lot by getting...sm - Ari 04:50:05 8/20/2002 (0)
  • I would recommend a gas pack if you are cold-natured. sm - rt 22:49:08 8/19/2002 (0)
• Capture for carpet cleaning - komt 11:03:04 8/15/2002 (1)
  • Re: Capture for carpet cleaning - DLJ 14:13:52 8/15/2002 (0)
• I'm fried...anybody restrung mini-blinds? sm - Gengar 10:02:26 8/15/2002 (0)
• Montyna turned this board over to me now. If any questions (sm) - MT in MT 11:36:48 8/14/2002 (1)
  • Thank you for taking over...nm - Ari 11:56:55 8/14/2002 (0)
• Main board under seige. If - this board is hit, please email me. horselover 15:05:49 8/09/2002 (3)
  • email address is....? nm - mt pockets 22:14:30 8/11/2002 (2)
    • There is a link at the top of the page for HL's email. - Fast Eddie 02:27:43 8/12/2002 (1)
      • That's a link for my email. Horselover took over for me while we were camping. : ) nm - Montyna 14:56:31 8/12/2002 (0)
• Any remedies for.... sm - Embarrassed 19:26:31 8/08/2002 (18)
  • Re: Any remedies for.... sm - Leanne 08:17:23 11/26/2003 (0)
  • Re: Any remedies for.... sm - claudia 13:08:52 9/10/2003 (0)
  • I use DAWN dish soap on any stain. It gets out most with no problem. sm - Ditti 07:48:29 8/22/2002 (0)
  • One more thought.... - Carol McKenzie sm 20:26:19 8/15/2002 (0)
  • Try hydrogen peroxide. I was in a bad car accident and my white sm - pwdohio 11:48:02 8/10/2002 (0)
  • Apply ammonia to fresh stains and white vinegar SM - Atelby 17:40:49 8/09/2002 (0)
  • Oxyclean works wonders, but don't leave on too long as will.. - take the color out as well. Fast Eddie 14:30:02 8/09/2002 (0)
  • Maybe one thing to try .....sm - flygirl 09:30:50 8/09/2002 (2)
    • I tried dry cleaning. That is a good idea about the T-shirts. nm - Embarrassed 13:43:09 8/09/2002 (0)
    • I tried dry cleaning. That is a good idea about the T-shirts. nm - Embarrassed 13:43:04 8/09/2002 (0)
  • Link to stainremover site. - mudz 19:59:52 8/08/2002 (7)
    • Re: Link to stainremover site. - Kim Wiebe 16:54:17 2/11/2005 (0)
    • Re: Link to stainremover site. - stacy 16:02:20 1/04/2004 (0)
    • Re: Link to stainremover site. - Lilian Harris 12:27:34 10/27/2003 (0)
    • Re: Link to stainremover site. - Judy Wiegand 17:35:16 9/07/2003 (0)
    • Cool site. Thanks. nm - Embarrassed 13:43:40 8/09/2002 (0)
    • http://members.tripod.com/~Barefoot_Lass/index-2.html - sorry, didn't work first time. 20:00:58 8/08/2002 (1)
      • Re: http://members.tripod.com/~Barefoot_Lass/index-2.html - bonnie 08:20:32 1/09/2006 (0)
• Join us on the Craft-T MTs board...link inside - CraftyMT 13:48:41 8/08/2002 (0)
• Wall paper removal. - Julie 08:28:13 8/08/2002 (6)
  • Re: Wall paper removal. - Roger 06:34:34 9/11/2003 (0)
  • I've heard that using a blow dryer will work...nm - Ari 11:55:06 8/14/2002 (0)
  • Some hot water in a spray bottle works well. It loosens up the old paper. Let the water soak. SM - Atelby 17:44:13 8/09/2002 (3)
    • Thanks for the tip,much appreciated! - Julie 08:25:47 8/11/2002 (2)
      • You're very welcome. Good luck with your project. :) - Atelby 01:35:13 8/13/2002 (1)
        • Re: You're very welcome. Good luck with your project. :) - Dell 22:50:01 11/21/2003 (0)
• A tip on stuffed animals and dust mites, sm - JoClair 06:39:10 8/08/2002 (1)
  • Interesting, I was told to just run them through the dryer twice a week. - pt 23:53:55 8/08/2002 (0)
• Does anyone have a tip for this problem? sm - flygirl 15:50:17 8/06/2002 (3)
  • Float a coat of drywall mud over it. That'll fill in those grooves and smooth it out. nm - mudz 21:05:18 8/06/2002 (0)
  • Try a lookup on "wall liner" - that is supposed to - be for that purpose I think - Good Luck! 16:07:52 8/06/2002 (1)
    • Thank you to both of you! I didn't know there was such a thing as bridging material...sm - flygirl 12:46:11 8/07/2002 (0)
• Cheap Carpet Trick - Ari 12:15:04 8/06/2002 (3)
  • I am considering this idea....sm - Chel 18:14:18 8/08/2002 (0)
  • Re: Cheap Carpet Trick - flygirl 15:43:05 8/06/2002 (1)
    • That's the point I was at too. You can always try it under her bed...sm - Ari 20:25:27 8/06/2002 (0)
• sorry, never said I could sepll. LOL nm - MaryB 11:53:20 8/05/2002 (0)
• Removing old furniture polish and dirt...sm - MaryB 11:52:22 8/05/2002 (0)
• South Carolina Board link - Chel 01:47:20 8/04/2002 (0)
• Any Flybabies here? - Chel 00:19:54 8/04/2002 (9)
  • I just signed up. I have got to do something!....sm - flygirl 15:41:17 8/06/2002 (3)
    • Good luck with it...I hope you have great success...you certainly have the name for it! LOL - Chel 00:37:31 8/08/2002 (2)
      • Thanx! I have been doing well with it....sm - flygirl 09:32:30 8/09/2002 (0)
      • Thanx! I have been doing well with it....sm - flygirl 09:32:27 8/09/2002 (0)
  • I just bought her book but I haven't actually done much yet. Hoping to get to it soon. nm - Kel C 22:45:05 8/05/2002 (1)
    • I give my daughter 5-minute "missions", instead of just telling her to ...sm - Chel 00:42:31 8/08/2002 (0)
  • new to flybabies - Angie in TX 18:24:04 8/05/2002 (0)
  • Re: Any Flybabies here? - Angie in TX 18:23:23 8/05/2002 (0)
  • I tried it for awhile. - Montyna 13:19:13 8/04/2002 (0)
• Here is my best advice - hire a cleaning lady! sm - CMT gal 21:56:06 8/03/2002 (5)
  • But, I am so "anal", I would have to clean before so she wouldn't thin were were pigs LOL! nm - just me 09:50:08 8/06/2002 (2)
    • I do get things out of her way but what she sees is what she gets! nm - CMT gal 13:11:50 8/06/2002 (1)
      • I have someone come every two weeks also....sm - flygirl 15:45:39 8/06/2002 (0)
  • You are right! I used to have one every 2 weeks and I loved it! SM - Oldiegoldie 12:46:28 8/05/2002 (0)
  • Are you kidding? One look at my house and they'd run for the hills!! sm - lamom 22:08:33 8/04/2002 (0)
• I am so glad to find this board. I have a hint ...sm - Sere 21:38:21 8/03/2002 (0)
• My reply to Atelby below - somehow the link - LJ 19:00:50 8/03/2002 (1)
  • No problem. :) NM - Atelby 02:18:43 8/08/2002 (0)
• FLEAS!!! Anybody know a (sm) - taffy 15:37:07 8/03/2002 (5)
  • Re: FLEAS!!! Anybody know a (sm) - Mickay 23:25:10 7/28/2004 (0)
  • I have moved into several "lousy" apartments over the years and here's what I learned. sm - Fla MT 22:45:59 8/15/2002 (0)
  • Diotomaceous earth is supposed to kill all insects. SM - Atelby 02:14:54 8/08/2002 (0)
  • I live in sand country, must use chemicals here. nm - MaryB 11:54:27 8/05/2002 (0)
  • Table salt? - Sleepless 19:23:54 8/04/2002 (0)
• Natural garden remedies: SM - Atelby 02:18:52 8/03/2002 (4)
  • That should have read that I just bought my mother a book... I tried to SM - Atelby 02:21:20 8/03/2002 (3)
• This may be old news, but not for me. And I LOVE this! sm - me-et-moi 23:25:08 8/02/2002 (0)
• I would like to share some things from a book "beer in the flower bed, shoes in the freezer"...sm - MaryB 20:36:45 8/02/2002 (9)
  • Speaking of "shoes in the freezer", I have done this and it works great. sm - GarrettsMama 15:32:34 8/03/2002 (1)
    • Probably kills bacteria and the bacteria is probably what causes the odor. - pwdohio 13:32:58 8/04/2002 (0)
  • DH brought home a somewhat tarnished silver platter. Any remedies to polish it up? thanks. nm - mudz 23:07:49 8/02/2002 (6)
    • To clean silver sm - MaryB 09:46:22 8/05/2002 (0)
    • If I recall correctly, a mixture of salt, baking soda, and lemon juice SM - Atelby 02:03:45 8/03/2002 (4)
      • Oops, forgot to mention that it should be mixed with a little water. :) NM - Atelby 02:06:22 8/03/2002 (3)
        • Thanks. I'll try it. nm - mudz 16:01:08 8/03/2002 (2)
          • You know you should be using Dawn. :) - Dawn Queen 20:39:18 8/04/2002 (1)
            • Thank you, I will take that into consideration. Oh, how does it work on - crumbs and cat hair? mudz 22:54:21 8/06/2002 (0)
• Somebody stop me!!! sm - sublime 14:05:44 8/02/2002 (7)
  • Sublime - Does that work on textured walls? Need to do my office ....sm - lamom 23:45:55 8/02/2002 (6)
    • Are they REALLY textured, like with deep grooves? sm - sublime 02:04:12 8/03/2002 (5)
      • Yeah ... sm - lamom 21:04:14 8/03/2002 (0)
      • I saw a woman's house, where she let her children go crazy faux SM - Atelby 02:14:20 8/03/2002 (3)
        • Re: I saw a woman's house, where she let her children go crazy faux SM - Bill 19:12:00 9/30/2004 (0)
        • Re: I saw a woman's house, where she let her children go crazy faux SM - Nature 14:33:39 7/23/2004 (0)
        • Thanks for the tip. May let my DS do that in his room. - Lamom 21:06:17 8/03/2002 (0)
• Cool.....thanks! - michmt 14:03:24 8/02/2002 (0)