Removing Label?
Use hair dryer. Try to lift up a corner of the label. Direct the heat under the corner. Be patient. Lift slowly. THis also works on price labels etc. Good luck.
Partial Power to Outlets on Circuit?
Get a licensed electrician before you burn your house down! You have a serious problem!
Dead Heading a Hydrangea?
After the flowers have turned brown and leaves have fallen. Trim before new growth appears.
New Washer Has No Liquid Soap Dispenser Visible?
Measure the liquid soap in the lid. About half of what the manufacturer recommends. Toss lid in the washer. No dispencer necessary!
Clicking Noise in a 1994 Saturn SC2?
The battery is not completely dead. The clicking is the starter solenoid. You need a new battery.
Cooking Time for Beef?
The time depends on how you like the meat (rare, well done etc). Use a meat thermometer and roast at 325 degrees. The meat thermometer is graduated and will tell you when the roast is done to your liking. Some will tell you to cook at 350 or 400. Forget it...
Sealing a Hole in a Soft Plastic Container?
Try Super Glue. Fill the hole with glue and let it dry thoroughly. When dry apply a drop or so on both sides of the hole. If the hole is not plugged continue to add glue. This method will only work on very small holes.
Softening Hard Sugar?
Put one or two slices of fresh bread in with the sugar and seal. Works every time!
What is the Safest Product for Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings?
The first step is to eliminate the mice. The droppings and urine can contain a pathogen called Hantavirus. This is a dangerous pathogen. The symptoms of Hantavirus are flu-like (fever, chills. muscle aches. A person may feel better for a short time but then...
Preventing Static Shock?
In all probability you have low humidity in your house. A humidifier will rectify this problem. Just take care not to overhumidify. If you do condensation will appear on windows.
Fixing a Ballpoint Pen?
Hold under a very hot water tap. This will also work if the ink has congealed. Pour the hot water over the entire cartridge.
Identifying the Source of a Water Leak into Garage?
Turn off the water supply to both bathrooms and all appliances. Turn one back on and check to see if any leak is apparent. Do this with each bathroom and appliance until the leak is detected. It will take time but you should be able to isolate the source of...
How Do I Cook a Roast on a Gas Grill?
Do you have a rotisserie and spit on your barbeque? I have found that using a rotisserie does avery good job of roasting beef, pork or chicken. Heat your grill on high heat. Insert spit through the center of the roast. Put a meat thermometer in the roast. Turn...
Source for Inexpensive Large Print Playing Cards?
Is there a casino near you? Sometimes casinos will GIVE cards away. If not their gift shops sell them for $1.00 a deck. The drawback is that these cards will have been marked in some way so they cant be used in the casino again. Otherwise, the cards are in...
Quieting Noisy Windshield Wipers?
Squeaking or otherwise noisy blades means that they need to be replaced. WD40 will smear on the windshield and impair vision.
Cleaning the Bathtub?
Use a product called Tilex Daily Shower Cleaner or a less expensive product called Daily Shower Cleaner Spray. Tilex is available at Walmart and most supermarkets. Daily Shower Cleaner is available at Dollar Giant stores. After using shower rinse down with...
Price Tags and Sticker Removal?
Try using a hairdryer on high setting. Preheat the entire label. Then lift a corner of the label, all the time aiming the hairdryer at the underside and continue continue lifting the label. This should solve your problem!
How Long Should You Keep Receipts?
If the item has a warranty period, receipts should be kept at least until the warrenty expires. Receipts for items of clothing should be held until they have been worn and laundered/drycleaned at least once. Forget the loaf of bread! Use your discretion for...
Changing the Battery in a Smoke Detector?
Removing smoke detector covers can be difficult. Usually a tab has to be depressed. Try usinf a small flat blade screwdriver. Replace the battery with an ALKALINE battery. Ordinary batteries may be fully charged but will not work in a smoke detector. Good luck...
Whirlpool Senseon Dryer Drum Not Turning?
The first thing to check is the drive belt. The belt encircles the drum. Pop the top of the dryer off and you should be able to see if the belt is in place or not.
Shake Your Clothes Out Before Drying
Why? Two turns of the dryer drum and all the clothes are shaken out. Try it! Save your valuable time.
Use Masking Tape to Make Seed Tapes
There is no lead in a lead pencil! It is graphite (carbon)! The human body contains lots of carbon(graphite)!
