@lilcee For flies, our old fashioned remedy is to use clear plastic bags with water in them, hung so one of the corners point down mimicking a hornet's nest shape (I hope that makes se...

@closertotheocean - I don't know. ashleyjane might be onto something. My hangers seem to reproduce, especially the cheaper ones! And when they decide to tangle together in a laundry basket...

I would think about doing something with the window coverings. I think the contrast between the valance and the wood of the fire place (especially the height differences) is what may be making it ...

I've always used a teaspoon to remove hand odors and that eliminates the hazards of the fork or knife! @Rosebud -- I never thought about using the faucet -- GREAT IDEA!

Sorry - I meant "Any CHANCE your dining table and desk needs could be served by one well chosen piece?"

I would look at utilizing the closet space with shelving and/or in-closet storage unit of some sort before I would take up floor space with a chest of drawers. It looks like there might be some sp...

I second the warm sudsy water and terry/microfiber cloth. If that doesn't work you might try warming it with the blow dryer to "melt" the adhesive that is under that paper.

@Rhiana How about those self-adhesive cork pads for table/chair legs? That might solve the scooting problem and be nearly undetectable. Gayle

I have two extra adjustable-tension shower curtain rods from where I moved before. I just put them up in the bathroom, turn on a small fan and use them as drying racks. When the laundry is dry, t...

I occasionally use my washcloths for a quick clean-up but generally my "body puff" scrubby has taken the place of the washcloth. In theory, using a washcloth with your cleansing product gets you c...

I use my microfibers for most everything from washing dishes to cleaning. I toss them in with the washcloths and although they do stick to the terry, I just peel them off and fold. There doesn't s...

I would also give the egg cartons a thorough cleaning before putting the eggs back in to dry or present. Just in case...

Dice it up. Fry it up. Dump most of the lard. Freeze it in small quantities for flavoring various dishes as needed. How was the pork shoulder?

282 diamonds! I know big jewelry is in but it would take a substantial chain to wear that around my neck -- and it looks so much like a faucet! lol Seriously, even if it was in my price point, I ...

Whole grain bread with mashed avocado sprinkled with garlic salt. In season, I add sliced tomatoes.

Not a post-romance rough patch but I am more sick to death of winter than I ever remember being -- so last night I made hot dogs (Oscar Meyer Turkey) in a household where we normally consider such ...

My upstairs neighbors (who already left me a note about hitting the Snooze alarm too many times) would really love for me to have this! Plus -- the play possibilities for the cats!!

@ cricketchirp - make sure you use a sewing machine needle compatible with your silk and if it is a large project you may want to change out the needle part-way through to keep using one that is re...

They make me smile! And if I can smile while fixing the toilet or some other mundane house-task, then why not? Function first, color second though! I like being "pretty" handy and self-sufficient!

Have you tried giving them a good scrubbing first? The discoloration could be cigarette smoke, transfer dirt, etc. Be cautious if you decide to sand before painting -- the existing paint may cont...