Finding Free Furniture?
Look on Craigslist. There is an area called free and very often, daily (at least in Tampa FL) there are new listings of free furniture offered. Dont be bashful in mentioning this need to others. Friends of friends often would like to donate something to someone...
Best Type of Water for a Steam Iron?
The only water one should use with an iron is distilled water. There is only H2O in water and nothing else aka minerals to clog up the holes were steam is released. Spring water and tap water all have natural minerals (and other chemicals - safe for humans...
Getting Rid of Cockroaches?
I would make one suggestion, but it is not a spray. Boric Acid. Inexpensive and easy to put into place. You can purchase it at the dollar store and most retail stores or use 20 mule team. Boric acid is a dust. Place between all studs (it is a dry powder) and...
Uses for Large Plastic Coffee Cans?
Two suggestions. On the search on the site type in coffee can and hundreds of uses will show up. As for me I use the coffee cans for several uses. One can I keep on the dryer to use as a trash can for the lint from the dryer. Another item I use them for is...
Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping?
There are two types of smoke detectors. One type detects smoke and the other type sees fire. Either of these 2 units do not have a long life span only about 5-7 years. Just because the smoke detectors beeps does NOT prove the smoke detectors are in functioning...
Remembering to Rotate Your Mattress
My mattress I cannot flip, but only rotate. This is how I remember to rotate the mattress: What I do is write ( I use a marker) on the foot end of the mattress when the next rotation is required. AKA April (I am not sure of the next time change month) will...
Why Did My Truck's Fuel Pump Fail After Only a Month?
I own a 1991 Nissan pickup that I purchased new. One problem with the Nissans fuel pump is that it is installed from the top of the tank and the pump is actually cooled when gasoline is around it. When the tank is less than about 1/2 full there is less cooling...
Uses for Garden Hoses
Two ways I use the hoses are as siphoning hoses. The one way I use it is to siphon from a rain barrel to plants that require watering. The hose can be as short or long as you want. I will often use a 50 hose to reach plants far away. The easy way to siphon...
Borrow A "Kill A Watt" Monitor From Your Library
I own a Kill a Watt. It can work well. Several suggestions. There is no battery back up! What this means when you unplug Kill a Watt from the wal,l all information on the meter is gone and erased. Not even several seconds to spare. You will have no information...
Looking for Shepherd's Pie Recipe?
This is my wife Ingrids recipe: 1 1/2 lb. lean meat (lamb or beef), cooked 1/2 oz. drippings or butter 2 medium onions, diced thinly 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. dried mustard 1 1/2 c. chicken stock Potato Topping: 4 large potatoes, cooked and mashed 1...
Cleaning a Glass Table Top?
You can make any glass or mirror shine with the old home made window washing fluid. You will never go back to purchasing commercial glass cleaners again. recipe: 2 cups sudsy ammonia 1 teaspoon dish washing liquid (any brand) water (best if distilled water...
Earning Extra Money for College Classes?
One thought would to tutor to elementary, middle, or high school students. You could arrange to meet at the local library for a safe place for both you and the student. I saw an advertisement from a high school student willing to tutor at $15.00 the first hour...
Winter Tires for Chevy Cobalt?
I live in Tampa Florida, so my question might seem silly, but are the tires for driving in Canada? (snow,ice, slush), or other parts of the continent? (from the non snow parts of the world)? redbeard in tampa florida
Dilute Ultra Dish Soaps to Save Money
I know this sounds funny, but I find it works in addition to the dilution of Ultras. I only fill the soap half way up the bottle. I do (not intentionally at least) not use as much thinking the end of the bottle is almost near. I am the person at church that...
Reattaching a Pot Lid Handle?
If you choose to use a bolt and nut to reattach the handle to the pot use only STAINLESS STEEL bolts. It should be 18/8 grade, which is carried in hardware stores. The 18/8 grade will not rust. Using a magnet it Must Not be attracted to the magnet (the 18/8...
Save Money, Buy Men's Deodorant
Suggestion: Our bodies do not make the odor from sweat. It is caused by bacteria living on the sweat. The CURE to keep us from smelling bad is to use an Antibacterial deodorant. (I use Mitchum unscented - currently a liquid version, the solid I have been unable...
Purchasing a Casket Online?
You can save thousands of dollars purchasing Caskets online. View them at Costco site and you will also see the prices. In Florida the funeral homes must LEGALLY accept the casket :) saving big $$$. A fellow parishioner of my church purchased the casket about...
