Needle on Kenmore Sewing Machine Won't Move?
Check the bobbin area. The bobbin area can become congested with thread and the needle wont move.
Very Easy Poached Egg
When poaching an egg like this, you must pierce the egg yolk or it could explode making a very messy clean up. I usually do two eggs at a time, Piercing the yolks with a fork. It might take about one minute and fifteen seconds depending on your microwave, the...
Sweet and Savoury Breakfast Naans
What is a naan? Are they a bread? What are you warming in the oven? A picture would help.
Flannelette Handkerchief
Sounds excellent. I have to use handkerchiefs due to an allergy. I keep searching for soft materials. I did not think about this material, although I know how soft and easy on sore noses it is. I will get some and make my own handkerchiefs.
Line Dry Jeans Inside Out
We were without a dryer for quite a while. My grandsons jeans were hard to put on. I recommended his mother wash them inside out and hang them to dry the same way. Inside or out it is an excellent idea. Then when he put them on, they went on so much easier...
Black Mark on White Refrigerator?
Looks like the original paint got chipped and then with the scrubbing, you are wearing off the veneer to me. You might try something white-like paint or ink to try and cover...
Hide Money for Teens Inside Glove Fingers
Excellent thinking. An even better way for them to check everything.
Changing Names on Utilities
Plus I am sure they charged you for it. My dad has been gone over 20 years now but he is still in the book. My Uncle and Aunt has been gone longer than that, my cousin still uses his listing. Why put yourself through grief if you dont have to. People that know...
It's Easy to Grow a Pineapple Plant
It takes a pineapple plant two years to develop the fruit. You will need at least two mature plants to get them started. They are similar to a peach tree. You need two peach trees, one of each gender, to start the fruit process.
Using the Last of the Clorox 2
The spout of the Clorox 2 bottle is in there tight, what are the suggested ways to get it out. I have tried this with the liquid detergent bottles and it is very difficult too.
Use All the Lotion in a Tube
I use an office binder clip to fold and hold the ends together so it doesnt dry out until I can get the last drop. I use this method on toothpastes, antibiotic creams, makeup, icings, whatever comes in a tube.
Choose a Diet Right for You
Your advice is excellent. I have been saying that for years! Keep up the good work. We all have too many differences as human beings for one diet to fit all.
How Can 14 Year Old Boys Make Money?
Most young people are good with technology. But what older people need is what you have too. You can do labor. You say you have no skills in that area. Simple. Ask your elderly neighbor what he/she needs done. Then ask if he/she will provide guidance for said...
Urgent Dental Care Without Insurance?
Go to Family Services in your state. They will know what to do or where to go.
Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband?
Yes, you have my permission to leave that poor excuse of a man. But you already knew that. You are a smart lady.
Small White Worms in Recycle Bin?
They are called maggots; actually, fly larva. Flies lay eggs in the garbage and the larva hatch from the eggs. I let something higher up on the food chain take care of them; frogs, and turtles. We live by a lake and this is an easy solution.
Remedy for Burned Throat?
For this time, I agree with other response to see doctor. Next time: Put granulated sugar on it to stop burning. I read this somewhere and it works. I have used it many times.
Getting Rid of Fleas in Yard?
If you check with your doctor first and make sure it wont interfere with your other drugs: Brewers Yeast I started giving it to my dog for her coat. I noticed mosquitoes stopped bothering her. I checked with my doctor to make sure it was okay for me. My thought...
Slipcover for Dual Reclining Loveseat With Center Console?
A cheap slipcover for lazyboy recliner is... those tee-shirt material sheets. A single fitted sheet size will fit one lazy boy recliner/rocker. Since you have the divider in the middle, you might get two, one for each side instead of a full size sheet. The...
Baking Soda Hair Wash Leaves Hair Greasy?
Sounds like you arent getting all of the baking soda out. Try a weak rinse of one part white vinegar and 9 parts water. If that doesnt work, try a little more vinegar. Be frugal with the vinegar as your hair as you indicated is dry to start with. These types...
Buying Oxydol in Baton Rouge?
Contact the company that makes product and/or call their customer toll free number. They have that information available on request. When I lived in South Dakota, I couldnt find Carnation Instant Breakfast in Chocolate Malt flavor. The towns are so far apart...
Skin Lightening Tips?
As a whitey with desire to have darker skin, I obviously do not understand your desire. But it is your desire! I find those old lady makeups helpful. (Porcelana burned my skin.) Use of any BB makeup base is fantastic. It evened out a dark spot I had. Sometimes...
Keeping Cotton Gauze Under Ingrown Toenail?
I dont have much experience with ingrown toenails. Doctor told me to let them grow out, then cut straight across. That way it doesnt have a chance to ingrow. Cotton is a fiberous material and tends to stay together. Make sure you have separated it completely...
Mystery Blockage in Bathtub?
We had that problem too. We snaked the bathroom tub, sink, & stool so many times. The answer came to us when we had to replace the stool. We found a plumber in the yellow pages. Got some good recommendations. They came and snaked the stack! You have to go on...
Sore Finger Nails?
When I cant convince my four year old grandson biting his fingernails too close (into the quick) isnt good, I put some New Skin on them. Yes, it hurts some but after a few minutes the pain subsided. (The pain is caused by the antibiotic in the liquid and makes...
Food Saver Schematic for Repairing Appliance?
Go where electrical repair/replacement persons go: an electrical supply house. The one I used in Omaha Nebraska was Johnstone Electric. If you are near a larger town, check the phone book for others. That phone book is a wonderful information supplier.
Prevent Shoulder Damage Now when you are Young
Thank you for sharing. I am no health professional either but the advice you give is sound. I was fortunate when I was young and HAD to sleep on my back. So far my shoulders have not bothered me, a lot other things bother me but I will continue to learn.
Child Doesn't Like New School?
Check out the teacher or teachers! As a child we moved from place to place a lot. But one place we moved to had teachers that were dumber than stumps. They showed favoritism and didnt pay attention to their duties. I had learned to print but hadnt learned cursive...
Young Teens and Makeup?
Instead of fighting with your daughter, teach her the proper way to wear makeup. My mother did that for me and I did that for my daughter and we are doing the same for my granddaughter. Given proper instruction to wearing makeup; she wont look like a painted...
Storing Small Fragile Things
If you can get one of he new can opener that open the top seam instead of cutting down into the can, you wont have a sharp edge to contend with and you will have a ready made lid. I found one years ago and have had it repaired many times until I could find...
Deter Sugar Ants From Coming Inside
I loved that you kept your sense of humor. Your comment Shake my can cracked me up. Thank you, I needed that.
Card Safety At The Gas Pump
I do this but since the screen remains the same, how does one know its been cleared?
Frugal Wedding Tips
In our grandparents day, there were no wedding planners, etc. You, family, and friends did everything. Cleaning before and after, Flowers, dresses, suits, preacher, music, food, drink, everything, even Chivary was quite common in the Appalachian Mountains. It...
Gargle With Cola for Sore Throat
It makes sense to me. The salt, carbonation, etc in cola. I wouldnt swallow it though; that would eliminate the packing on the pounds problem. Plus reintroducing bacteria into body. I would rinse with water when done to eliminate sugar on enamel.
Prevent Laundry Basket from Slipping in Car
Its a little expensive to my already stretched budget, but I bought a bath mat - the type you put in the tub. My laundry basket doesnt move! When I am finished using it in my car, I will use it in the tub!
Use Super Glue to Stop Nail Splitting
I had that problem of thin and splitting nails. My doctor put me on Folbic or Foltex. It was a vitamin for another problem. My nails are healthy now. And the other problem is better too.
Rag Rug from Recycled Fleece Clothing
Go to http://creativeliving.fr.yuku.com/topic/683#.VgW2wm4ZaXk for the basic instructions and directions. It isnt fleece, but you can use your imagination to figure all. Good luck!
Yeast Rash In Skin Folds?
Rashes in skin folds are common. When they are moist, they can develop a rash common on athletes feet. Use a medicated foot powder until rash is gone. After that keep it dry with corn starch.
Polar Fleece Draft Guard for Your Door
That is a problem with older homes or inexperienced electricians usually inexperienced persons remove too much of the original insulation. What type insulation do you have. How close to the box does the insulation come. Check with your local hardware or building...
Getting Up Slivers of Glass from the Floor
My choice is newspaper dampened with water. It has been used by my family for generations to pick up broken glass.
Travel Safely this Summer
I am sorry for your loss. That is a very hard lesson. When I was learning to drive many years ago, my father taught me to NEVER, ever back up on a highway or interstate. Find a turn off and do the necessary turning off the main thoroughfare. Since then I have...
Picking Up Broken Glass
I take old newspaper, crumple it, and wet it with water; then wipe up glass splinters. That is an old solution handed down from my mother and grandmother.
Bibs for Protecting Clothes
What about using the sweater clips we all have in our jewelry boxes? Plain ones for boys, fancy for girls if you so desire.
