Freeze Paintbrush For Tomorrow
Putting your paint loaded brush in a plastic bag with a bag tie or elastic band round will work for overnight too.
Dachshund with Skin Problems?
*For skin infections Bath your dog and then rinse him with a solution of 1 part cider vinegar to 3 parts water. *Removing and preventing fleas Adding cider vinegar to drinking water discourages fleas from setting up home on dogs (and cats). Start with a few...
Preparing a Home for Someone With Cat Allergies?
Im allergic too, and asthmatic, and I moved into a flat where the previous occupants had cats. And you could tell from the smell. :-( I had to be very thorough in cleaning and vaccuming all the carpets and stuff, but Ive been fine. Its a while ago now, but...
Headphones Shocking My Ears?
If youre already wearing them when you plug them in, try plugging first, then putting them in your ears. Maybe even try plugging, then touching them onto your hand or the frame first to earth them. Or touch them together. Never experienced this, but I do know...
Butter vs. Margarine: You Decide
I totally agree! Margarine is hideous stuff! For me its butter, or this: http://www.laemunns.com/rapeseed.html Sorry if youre outside the UK and cant get it. Im lucky and can buy it in town. Its great stuff, doesnt have a strong taste or burn like E.V. olive...
Deodorize a Musty Couch?
You could hire a steam cleaner. Or you could buy a bottle of upholstery cleaner and follow the directions. You might want to air it as much as possible by taking the cushions off and leaving the windows open as much as you can, that will help. Even one of those...
Saving Money on Candles?
*my first tip! there will be more!* If you have a large diameter (more than 2 inches) candle that you really want to keep but want to light too, use a 1 1/2 spade bit and drill out the top 1/2 inch till a night-light (tea light) candle fits in it. You can replace...
Saving Money on Candles?
With the little tea lights that come in little metal containers, theyll last longer if you first remove the candle from its dish and press the bottom of the dish down so its concave. The metal theyre made of is very thin so this is easy to do. Without losing...
Why is My Wallpaper Coming Loose?
Yes, it could be too dry. Sometimes on plaster walls you need to coat them in a very watered down PVA (wood glue) solution to stop the plaster from sucking all the moisture out of the paste till theres nothing left to hold the paper up. The PVA seals the plaster...
Brand Names Vs. Your Budget
Going off my own experience as a child at school with no brand name items and the hassle I got from the other kids, I would suggest this. Set aside some money (you decide the amount) for ONE branded item for each child. They get to chose whether its trainers...
Melted Caramel on Car Seat?
Id suggest first freezing it with an ice cube and chipping it off. Then use hot water and a rag to dissolve the last remnants and rinse till its all gone. Use the hottest water you can stand. It might help to wear rubber gloves.
Cleaning Cloudy Mirrors?
Have you tried using a scraper? It may be a paint-like residue. Get one of those tools from the DIY store that you use to get paint off windows and try that. They normally have a Stanley knife blade in them and look a bit like a big flat disposable razor. If...
Keeping Foxes out of My Garden?
Ive been told that the smell of humans can keep foxes away. The easiest and cheapest way is to go to the barbers or hairdressers and ask for a bag of hair clippings. Put big handfuls of hair into old stocking/tights legs and hang them around your perimeter...
Decrease the Boiling Time of Water
We always put a small amount of water in the pan with the lid on and put it on to heat while we boil the rest of the water needed in the kettle. Its much quicker that way, especially when putting a pasta pan on. I was told (admittedly a very long time ago) never...
Build Your Own Bed?
It really is truly amazing what you can do with old palettes. The sort that you get bricks and the like stacked on when theyre delivered. Ive got a garden gate made from palette wood and youd never know. My friend and neighbour has made a fence from some too...
What to Do with Pine Cones?
You could try selling them on the internet! If you have loads, you could package them up and sell them to crafters on Ebay for example. You wouldnt have to charge a lot, but I bet theyd sell.
Painting Advice Needed?
You really ought to clean the surfaces before you paint with some sugar-soap. (No its (i)not(/i) just sugar and soap!) It gets all the dirt off so theres none to come through afterwards. It even removes soot from accidental fires. A friend of mine was unfortunate...
