Caring for an Aging Parent?
Valery: I so feel what youre saying. I had been in your position for a few years before finally finding a way to have mom move into an Assisted living center. all the suggestions by the previous folks are very definitely on track. please consider these also...
Cooking Okra Without the Slime?
Ive always found that the lower the temperature when cooking okra, the greater the chance its going to come out like slime. like Suntydts mom, we batter our okra in a light coating of corn meal with an egg stirred in then fry it up with a little onion in a...
Will Limestone Around House Foundation Keep Mice Away?
No. Crushed limestone is typically used in some areas to create a drainage field around the house. Believe me: it doesnt do anything to prevent mice. Due diligence is the only thing that works. That means keeping things clean, in good repair, and trapping/killing...
Can I Wash a Coach Purse in the Washer?
According to the coach site, they only recommend using their fabric cleaner and a soft cloth. Please also note that Dry cleaners may use chemicals that are not appropriate for the materials Coach bags are made out of. Suggest you call Coach customer service...
Kidney Stone Diet?
See the Dietician associated to your doctors office for dietary advice. Kidney stones are made up of a variety of materials. the doctor can advise you on what to increase and what to avoid. http://www.urologystone.com/kidneystones.html
How Do I Make Soft Sculpture Dolls?
Two sites that are especially good: 1.) motherearthnews.com http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/1981-11-01/Homemade-Doll-Instructions.aspx 2.) ehow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5761520_make-dolls-out-nylons.html Have fun! These can be a hoot!
Ice and Water Not Working on Kenmore Refrigerator?
Dig out your owners manual. The two easy and most common reasons for this to stop working are the filter needs to be changed or the water fill tube is clogged. Both are very easy to fix. Just refer to your owners manual for the steps. Good luck.
Changing the Belt on a Dirt Devil Swivel Glide Upright Vacuum?
Need the model number of your unit, then contact Dirtdevil customer service (http://www.dirtdevil.com/customerservice/).
Can You Get Fleas in Your House Without Pets?
We lived in a nice place with some lovely bushes surrounding our patio. Unfortunately, the local wildlife also thought the bushes were nice and those bushes just bounced with fleas. It took quite awhile to get them taken care of.
Securing Your Home from Burglars Without an Alarm System?
Redhatterb has some good advice. let me add this: if you are putting on windows bars or barricades make sure that you can still get out in event of an emergency such as a fire. When I lived in the city years ago not a month went by that you didnt read about...
Killing Stinging Nettles?
Get rid of them? Holy cow I wish we had them! They are delish! No, Im not kidding. Use them in any cooked dish instead of spinach. I am including a couple of links for recipes, the first one also will talk you through how to prepare them. http://www.learningherbs...
Replace Frequently Used Crayons
Or go to the teacher supply store and buy a box of made up of only one color. My son loves red and blue. Crayola produces small boxes that only have one color. Instead of ending up with boxes of unwanted crayons, you have those you need.
Use Music for Cleaning Motivation
At our house, we have a montage of happy working songs, al la Disney.
Vegetables Are Turning Yellow Then Brown and Dying?
Without seeing a picture my initial response was wondering if your garden has late blight. Earlier in the summer NY and PA tomato farmers identified a fungus getting into their plants which caused them first to yellow, then brown up and die. this fungus is...
Natural Hair Moisturizer for African American Hair?
Depending how dry your hair is Cholesterol by Helen Curtis is very good. a good inexpensive conditioner for anyone is mayonaise. put on your hair, let sit for about 30 minutes, then wash gently. This also is a nice skin moisturizer (eggs, olive oil, and vinegar...
Getting Rid of Snails?
Back in the Spring, we had a similar problem and needed a reasonable way to get rid of them. I dont know how big your garden is, so depending on size, consider the following options. If relatively small, a salt shaker goes a long way. sprinkle a titch of salt...
Sheet Protectors for Artwork?
Janet: keep your eyes peeled for the sleeves used by stamp collectors. I bought a boat load at a local flea market for a buck. Theyre just perfect for those tiny master pieces.
Freezing Fresh Plums?
According to an old Farm Journal cookbook I have, plums are better canned for dessert than frozen however here ya go: Wash and cut the plums in half, removing the pits or leave whole. Pack in syrup made with 3 cups sugar to 1 qt. water or pack dry. Remove as...
Do Rabbits Eat Tomato Plants?
The leaves and stems are toxic to most animals including rabbits however it is not unheard of where a plant will be knocked down and the tomatoes (red or green) scruffed up. (I have also had experience with the neighbors dog doing this.)
How to Make a Jigsaw Puzzle Mat?
Measure a piece of felt so that it is 4 - 6 larger than the completed puzzle plus a little extra on one side. Then take a cardboard tube left over from your giftwrap paper (the heavier the better) and wrap & glue (or sew) the longer end around the tube. Once...
Feeding Yellow Finches?
There could be a couple of things going on: 1. Check the freshness of the seed (if it has even a little mold in it, they will avoid the feeder). 2. When was the last time you cleaned the feeder? 3. Have any predators been about? Hawks, racoons, even grey squirrels...
Cleaning Stubborn Shower Doors?
Try a little salt with lemon juice on the sponge. Smells nice and works like a champ on both scum and lime deposits (without dissolving your hands.)
Opening a Stuck Zipper?
If you are out some place and your zipper gets stuck, rub a tiny bit of lip balm on the teeth of the zipper (open and closed) above and below the zipper glide. Gently rub the balm into the teeth with your fingers. Then gently tug and wiggle the zipper pull...
Dyeing a Bathroom Rug?
Before you dye your rug, you need to know what the rug is made out of. Cotton will take a dye quite nicely however anything synthetic may not. Many rugs made for bathroom use are not made with materials that will take a dye so that they are stain resistant...
Share Expensive Gardening Tools With Neighbors
When I was a kid, our farm was part of a co-op. Each member had some of the equipment (we owned a small tractor and a combine). As the season to plant arrived, those members with weeding & planting equipment would share their equipment by weeding & planting...
