Poll: Matching silverware/flatware or Mismatched silverware/flatware?

Mitech | July 15, 2010 | 5 Comments

ஐ Miss Nikki ™ஐ asked: what do you have in your drawer?

Filed Under: Polls & Surveys

Is it safe to use flatware that has discolored?

Mitech | July 14, 2010 | 1 Comments

Lynnmarie asked: spoons, forks, etc. – you know, the cheap stuff

Filed Under: Other - Food & Drink

I am looking for silverware?

Mitech | July 12, 2010 | 3 Comments

Nalysa asked: I collected Betty Crocker coupons in the early 70’s and purchased a set of flatware. I seem to recall the name was “My Rose” or something quite similar. I am trying to locate pieces of this and I am having no luck. They have, of course, long since been discontinued with [...]

Filed Under: Other - Home & Garden

Why do I have brown spots on eating utensils (stainless steel) after cleaning in dishwasher?

Mitech | July 5, 2010 | 2 Comments

Meghan K. asked: I have new flatware (stainless steel) and every time I wash it in the dishwasher, more brown spots appear each piece.
What could be causing this?
And, is it harmful?
Thanks!

Filed Under: Cleaning & Laundry

Does anybody has any idea what I could use to get rid of the stickiness?

Mitech | June 25, 2010 | 3 Comments

Betty B asked: The handles of my flatware (forks, knives and spoons) are getting all sticky, like there’s some shiny sticky glue on them.
I think the handles are made out of some kind of hard silicone rubber.
I tried scrubbing with dishwashing soap but it does not work.
Is it normal for old silicone to get sticky?

Filed Under: Cleaning & Laundry

help!?

Mitech | June 25, 2010 | 2 Comments

scotty asked: we’re having a competition at church foe a mother’s day tea . the contest is the best set table and ladie’s hat. i have no “social skills” give me so site’s about “how to” i need to know how to set a table (8 place setting) center piece linen tablecloths, and flatware,etc. help, [...]

How old is the Pagoda Pattern Flatware made by National stainless Japan?

Mitech | June 20, 2010 | 1 Comments

m c asked: My friend collects everything from Japan and i found a set of flatware with the pagoda design but a couple of soup spoons are missing from the set. I want to buy some but cant seen to find them anywhere. Thanks!

Filed Under: Hobbies & Crafts

How do you make windchimes out of old flatware?

Mitech | June 2, 2010 | 2 Comments

cmcamps2003 asked: I would like to know what type of flatware is necessary (ie sterling silver vs silver plated) and what tools are required etc.

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Is IKEA flatware flimsy or sturdy?

Mitech | May 31, 2010 | 7 Comments

cindem2001 asked: I am going to be shopping for flatware that is on sale at IKEA this weekend and would like to know if anyone has purchased their flatware before. If so, was it flimsy or sturdy? The designer is Maria Vinka.

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Returning a wedding gift?

Mitech | May 29, 2010 | 13 Comments

Boston asked: My fiancé’s aunt sent us some flatware but we already have a complete set. We’d like to return the set she gave us but we can’t figure out where she purchased it. What can we do? Should we speak with the aunt? Is there another way we can figure out [...]

Filed Under: Weddings