Remembering Where You Park
I find that when we travel, I can never recall where we park at the lot at the airport. I finally got in the habit of taking a picture of the light pole with the section sign on it. Oftentimes, there are other indications as well, like an animals profile or...
Use Gel Dishwasher Detergents
Be aware, though, that the clear, outer material that the gel-pac itself is made of does not necessarily dissolve completely; thus collecting around the works in the bottom of the dishwasher. This can lead to service calls to fix the dishwasher. Source: retail...
Organizing Your Grocery List
In keeping with the statement made about organizing ones list/coupons by the layout of the store, I take this one or two steps further by rough-sketching out the aisles of the store on a piece of paper, listing what is in each aisle and the approximate location...
Alternative Uses for an Old Bath Pouf?
I have one attached to the end of an opened wire hanger, and I use it as a sweep for the lint vent on the clothes dryer. The hanger is flexible enough to get all the way to the bottom of the vent system, and it gets the lint from the sides, thereby (hopefully...
Changing the Color of Tile Grout?
Get it good and clean first by having it steam-cleaned, so that it will be restored it to its proper shade and most likely take up whatever sealer is still on it. Then see what your coloring options are.
How Do I Successfully Organize and Get Rid of Clutter?
Sorry for the length, but hope this helps. From each of these questions youve listed, pick one at a time, and stick with it until youve gotten through every item in the room/closet/box. Anything will be progress. My only consideration is: will what I do with...
Deodorant Stains On Clothing?
I have the same problem; however, I have tried virtually all of the suggestions that I have ever found and none work. I have come to the conclusion that it isnt so much the protein- or oil-based components that I am not getting out, its the wax-based ingredients...
Sewing Machine is Wadding Up Thread Under Fabric?
Oftentimes, you need to make sure you are using the same gauge of thread, or close, in both the top and bottom stitching. More than likely, though, its a tension issue. First determine if it is the top thread that is being pulled through the fabric and bunching...
Are Crape Myrtles Deciduous?
Yes. The leaves on mine turn a blend of yellows and reds, then drop, usually winding up in the pool! :^)
Make Stickers Out of Free Address Labels
Since I dont have small children now, or grandchildren yet, I still cut off the graphics, but I walk them down the neighborhood elementary school and drop them off at the main office, asking that they be made available to the teachers for the students good...
Natural Cleaning Products?
Just as an FYI - I think there are different types (grades?) of borax available, as one type can be used as a roach eliminator (behind appliances, cabinet toe-kicks, etc.). It comes as a fine powder in a plastic nozzle-type bottle, which is NOT the one intended...
Alternative to Paper Napkins?
I recycled some of my husbands dress work shirts by taking off the sleeves, collars, pockets, buttons, etc., cutting up the bigger flat pieces into smaller rectangles, and binding the edges. They now serve a number of purposes - as everyday-napkins for us to...
Use Facebook To Reconnect With Family
I certainly respect your choice to participate in Facebook, as it is great for re/connecting, etc. But: Please be absolutely sure that you read all of the fine print as to what you are agreeing to by singing up. (personal information they obtain (not just about...
Zucchini Plant Not Producing Fruit?
Pollination should be your first consideration. We dont have enough bees anymore to do all the work; I go out first thing in the morning and look over my zukes and other squashes. Oftentimes, a single plant will produce both male and female flowers. Mostly...
What is This Caterpillar?
Yes, it is a tomato hornworm. However, please bear in mind that they are not exclusive to tomato plants. I have problems with them too, and I have also found them on my honeysuckle plants and on the raywood ash tree in my front yard. Watch on the ground for...
Place Line Dried Clothes In The Dryer To Soften Up
I do that opposite, but for a different reason, I run my loads through the dryer on air-fluff for about 5-10 minutes before I hang them, so as to pound the wrinkles out of them. I dont so much mind the crunch of a line-dried towel. A few snaps to shake it out...
Drain Browned Ground Beef in a Colander
Although this is a great idea for reducing fat intake, please - please do not send the grease down the drain. Especially solid grease. Even if it doesnt harden in your house drain, it will somewhere down the line, even as soon as your house clean-out. It only...
