Gardening: I can't find the mix for washing strawberries to stop molding
Somewhere and sometime in May I saw a mixture of bleach and water that kills the mold spores on strawberries, they will stay fresh for at least a week. I have a bushel of strawberries. I can't remember the % of bleach to water! HELP
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Good idea, I use a vinegar wash on any fruits or veggies I buy from the grocery store. Vinegar ...»
Gardening: Something Wrong With My Tomatos
Can anyone tell me what the problem is with these tomatos? The small one is a roma, the other is a heatmaster - two different varieties. Other fruit on the same plants are fine. What caused this and how do I avoid it in the future? Thanks!!
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Got to love them tomatoes! What to look for!! ...»
Design & Décor: What's the Difference Between Cottage and Country Decorating?
Just wondering, what's the difference between cottage and country? These are pictures of my mother's house, what do you think?
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Country homes should be full of wood and natural elements. It reflects country life. Hard ...»
Gardening: Can anyone identify these flowers?
On a recent trip to the Dallas Arboretum, I snapped a photo of these gorgeous flowers. Unfortunately, they didn't label them. Does anyone know what they are?
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They are most definitely delphinium. They come in Cobalt blue and tgis pale blue in my neck of ...»
Pest Control: Spider Spray
I saw something on line about how to get rid of spiders my using coconut oil and something else but I lost the recipe. If anyone remembers what else and how much I should use I would really like to hear from you.
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Thank you... these are good to know.
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Thank you all so much, you answered my question. I love this site!!!!
Repurposing & Upcycling: Not sure what do with this awesome Dog kennel?
I was at a garage sale and this couple were done for the day and were giving this really nice wood dog kennel away for free. It is missing a few dowels in the front. I want to improve upon it It is very sturdy and of nice wood. I don't have a dog but have friends that do. I could give it for a gift to a dog owner or make it into something completely different. Any ideas or suggestions? What could I do with the door where the dowels are half gone? I appreciate your thoughts!
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I'd use it as a fur friends fully open get away. But firstly... remove all slat(s) / dowels, ...»
Design & Décor: We have 3 windows & are unsure how to decorate them for our nursery. One valance w/ sheers? Separated? Panels?
HELP!!! Please suggest some (visual) options for us. We'd like to showcase the windows, rather than cover them up. But with the different sizes, we are having a dilemma.
Thanks so much in advance!
Tracy
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I have always used tension rods in my childrens rooms. Place tention rods on all three of the ...»
Gardening: Ants on My Prickly Pear!
A friend noticed some tiny (sugar) ants on my Prickly Pear then told me they would kill it. They are not easy to grow here and I really don't want to loose it. At this time it also has
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Thanks Liliana & Jeannine.
Painting: Color for Exterior
this house has off white brick with grey mortar, also country blue trim, and white windows. I want to refurbish the out side of the house and warm it up with color. What colors should I chooses?
I like either a french country look or a cottage look, or just some thing more homey this house always looks cold.
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Here is a virtual painter website I use when painting. You can upload a picture of your house ...»