Identifying a Bug?
look in the crevices of your mattress. the bed bug bites usually go in a line. google them you will see pictures of bed bugs.
Is This a Bed Bug?
i just googled them. and found a picture. but i cant figure out how to put it here. yes i would say it is. but are you getting bitten?
Bed Identification?
i think you need more detailed pics. details of the top of the headboard and the side panels and maybe what is on the bottom. what does the writing say??
Good Use of Speaker Phone
i do also use the speaker but i bought a headset. so i can plug that in and have the conversation right in my ear like normal while washing dishes or even outside.
Information On G Briard Glasses?
i published a tip several weeks ago encouraging folks to put as many pictures and details of the product whatever it is. i have noticed no change in the photos. some are way to close and others show no detail or its blury.
Removing Mice From Our Home?
i think you need to kill them. i have had over 40 in 3 years. the only way to stop them was to kill them. i had babie etc.
Warming an Area With Heated Stones?
I am wondering if I can heat them in a low oven. We had no power a few weeks ago. My health is not good when I get cold. so Im wondering if I can heat the brick, stones or whatever in the oven then when the power goes off, I would put them in the room.
Warming an Area With Heated Stones?
no gas at all. electric only. but i was thinking if i had stones in the electric oven ready and hot.
Why Did My Dog Die?
FIRST OF ALL I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. i encourage you to contact your vet. i know necropsies can be expensive but the vet may be able to say what happened with your description.
Check Your Neighborhood Facebook Group to Get Help During Christmas
there are so many things i would like to read and listen to on facebook. but i have been (((banned for life((((. they will not tell me why either.
Searching For My Half-Sister?
it sounds like you may know some states involved. try looking up cities or the state facebook pages. there you can put out feelers like you did here. i hope you find her.
Brainstorm: Frugal Ways To Keep Cool
i have multiple battery operated fans. my area frequently loses power. so i have 6 battery fans. i can take them in a different room if needed. i leave most of my cieling fans on all the time. it cuts down on humidty. even air cleaners like hepa filters etc...
Blooming Air Plant
I HAVe 6 but none have ever bloomed. in fact they were all very different when the showed up but within a few months they all look the same.
Storing Printer Ink?
Thank you yes that is what my supervisor used to do. I forget things like that Im on disability and it just feels like Ive aged 30 years sometimes and Im not Im 57. Thank you very
Plant Stand for Balcony Gardeners
i tried having plants on my deck. but carrying the water from the kitchen thru the dining room and onto the deck was way to much for me.
Renew Your Driver's License Online
It is good to know that we could do it like that but we all are supposed to be getting the true ID. And that requires going in person with all your paperwork. My license doesnt Aspire for a couple years so if you dont have your true ID and your license doesnt...
My Dog Died Suddenly?
i actually wonder if she got bit by a spider. it sounds like it progressed. again tho maybe the vet would know. i am so sorry tho but at least you were with her and she knew you loved her.
Keeping Intact Dogs From Mating?
i cant help but wonder why you want your male to mate. i know that many people believe their dog has a great personality etc and to duplicate that. but all the puppies and dog that dont have homes are over running us. many of them also have great personalities...
Write Greeting Cards for Nursing Home Patients
jackie, that is great. i have been hearing about that same idea but havnt done it yet. actually last weekend a friend who is also a nun but lives at a nursing home called me. we talked for a long time till a medical team came in. i have been on the phone, emailing...
Entertaining Kids During Coronavirus Closures
My friend is a violin teacher and shes teaching online now. That makes it very difficult for finger placement and such. Thats sad there are all sorts of classes on YouTube that children can take. Also on the Roku and Amazon stick there are classes for adults...
Entertaining Kids During Coronavirus Closures
I just saw your title about entertaining the children. Yes this is a very difficult time for the adults not to mention the children. But I do have a problem with the word entertaining. Theyre going to be bored Ive been bored. I was bored as a child and my mother...
Identifying a Goodwill Find?
my first thought was it looks like bamboo/ golden. the other thought it also reminds me of a dog or cat bed frame. like put the pad on it and you have a bed for a king or queen. but that said the 2 place where people said the casserole dishes would go kinda...
Cleaning with a Disability
thank you. yes i am in the same sort of boat. i started with blood clots. then a brain tumor was sitting on my optic nerve so to prevent blindness the tumor was debulked not removed. then radiation. then last year they had to remove my thyroid and it was cancerous...
Welcome Gift to a New Neighbor
Very nice thing you did. Our world has gotten so big in that nobody lives near their family anymore that that was a really nice thing. I have given biscuits to two different people that have moved in but then I havent carried through with everybody. I do try...
Advice for Adopting a Cat?
hadnt thought of this but im sure she would because she always tells people she would rather take the cat back if a person couldnt take care of it anymore. that says she cares about the cats and the people too.
Advice for Adopting a Cat?
nope havnt met her yet. i will meet her this friday. i was just repeating what i was told by rescuer. i actually hope i am to be her new mom.
Recycled Christmas Card Coasters
i would say this needs better instructions. i figured it out but a non crafter wouldnt
Home Repair Assistance for Seniors in Georgia?
currently there are 3 men working on behalf baltimore county. i am working on this email in my bedroom not my normal room to work. 2 men are putting in a new front door and 1 is in my bedroom painting my deck door. i have gotten several new things. i will be...
Locating the Source of a Skunky Smell in a Condo?
no maintenance. the resident manager threated me with me having to pay all damages if i have mice. that i s crazy. i have written her a couple letters she keeps claiming she doesnt get them.
Locating the Source of a Skunky Smell in a Condo?
thank you. i have 3 windows that i can get open and the smell is much worse when any of them are open. i have a friend that will come down the next time i smell it during the day. the strange thing is lately that the smell seems to be moving. it has been in...
Locating the Source of a Skunky Smell in a Condo?
Just wanted to let you all know. It was marijuana. I emailed the resident manager and she took care of it. Every once in a while, I get a faint whiff of it. I keep track of the whiffs in my phone but Praise God it isnt here longer than a minute.
Resolving Problems with Free Government Phone?
thank you yes i had called it. it is a recording that says they cant help with recertifcation, problems or anything to do with my phone.??????
Making a Minimum Payment on a Hospital Bill?
always call the biller. they are sending you the bill and can tell you what you need to know. you can also ask if there is anyway of reducing your total bill amount.
Undressing For A Medical Exam?
yes this is new normal. if the doctor needs to look at your legs. they want to see you walking. they cant do that with a drape.
Use Doctor's Office Masks With Care
first i hope you feel better. second i used to work in a doctors office. we were there to work via answering the phones, making appointments, helping the doctors with whatever they needed. sometimes we would not be busy and would see what was going on in the...
Locating the Source of a Terrible Smell Through the House?
have you checked under the house. or put drain cleaning spikes. not draino but they are little like toothpick things that might help with the smell. pouring vinegar down everywhere. i hope you are able to figure it out.
Clothes Hanger Wind Chime
i like it but the bells will rust. there is no way to spray them because then you would stop the ringing.
Replacement Battery for an Amgoo Phone?
Yes thats it but used. Actually the company says they are sending a battery. Well see.
Deliveries Are Left Against Door That Opens Out?
Part of the problem is I live down 1 flight of stairs. If I leave stuff in front of my door then neighbors cant get down the steps to their condos. You cant see the door from the street but Im home usually at delivery times. Ive complained so many times.
Treating Gaulding and Chafing
There is actually powder called monkey butt. But I use jock itch stay every day on my underwear area. If I miss a day Im n trouble.
Stream Free Channels
Ubut do you have to have internet?? Ive had an antenna which gave me 2stations only in perfect weather. So Im back on cable. Spending to much $$$$.
Apply for Free Samples
I have applied at several sights and have gotten nothing!. I do surveys but not much luck there anymore.
Shopping with Less Money
I also have fibro. Id love to talk with you. Im actually having radiation started today for a benign tumor in my brain. I havnt worked regular since the surgery to remove it in October. Im so tired. But I had a birthday party Saturday. I pushed and pushed to...
Finding Fabric Donations for Missions?
For our prayer shawl ministry I got names and addresses of yarn companies. I wrote to several. Some didnt send anything but several sent me odd colors and dye lots not same numbers. Others sent me coupons for yarns. I was blessed and impressed.
Be Prepared Prior to Doctor's Appointment
Great ideas. I also encourage getting to your appointment on time if not a few minutes early. Yes doctors are often late but when the appointments before you were no shows the staff are often in a quandary of how to keep doc on schedule. You could get there...
Finding Donated Fabric for Charity Events?
I used to make crocheted prayer shawls. I actually wrote to several yarn makers. I got 4 large boxes of donated yarn. Out of stock colors etc. But great.!!
Getting Rid of Tiny Black Bugs?
DE diascanthous earth. FOOD GRADE Amazon sells it. Put it where you see the bugs. The DE dries them up. Its safe for humans and dogs and cats to eat. Vacuum it up after few days. Reapply. Same
What Breed Is My Puppy?
I would say a white shepherd and a yellow lab mixed with others adorableness. She/he is beautiful!
Cat Will Not Pee in a Litter Box?
It sounds like maybe he got mad. Make sure you use the enzyme cleaner in all the spaces. Clean well all the litter boxes. Place them in the spots he has been using. But of course a trip to the vet should be first. He could have a urinary tract infection. They...
Sick Puppy Won't Eat?
Vet first. Puppies shouldnt be away from mom before 8 weeks. Then do what vet says.
Cat Keeps Scratching Her Eyelids?
Vet right away. Especially if shes bleeding. I dont take chance on blood. It could be infected.
Donating Fabric?
Yes there are missions that make clothing for girls! The clean clothing make them less attractive to sex sellers. If it seems the girls have clothes them they have a family that would chase after. Even tho the children have no family the slaved traders would...
Father Comes Over Unannounced?
I have some folks that often come over uninvited. I at least keep my doors locked so they cant just walk in. 1. I have often asked they call before they come. So 1 of them does that now. 2. The other person I have a couple clocks in my living room. I look at...
Making a Disposable Cup Christmas Chandelier
That is pretty. But it also looks like a tremendous fire hazard. The plastic cup arent made for hot drinks and the light bulbs do get very warm if not hot at times.
Marking Last Roll of TP
I have about 8 rolls stored in my bathroom then in the closet i counted 177 rolls.
Cleaning Raised Toilet Seats
Thank you. I also am using an elevted seat. I was thinking about the shower but you confirmed it.
Keep Rodents Out During Winter
to keep out mice those holes need to be permanently closed. either with plumbers putty or wall board and spacle. the dryer sheets and even the peppermint will dry up and fade. then the permanente hole closure is what will stop them. i have had over 40 mice...
Selling Old Encyclopedias
We got the first computer and gave away our encyclopedias. Within a few days we were greatly disappointed. Yes they were outdated but lots of information wouldnt change. Plants and states and county location. The internet could be down etc.
Displaying Photo From Old Encyclopedias
I have to say that old encyclopedias are very valuable if you really want to know the history of something. We had encyclopedias that we refer to all the time but then we got the computer we got rid of the encyclopedias. We realized what a huge mistake was...
Comfort Your Pet When Another Pet Dies
my dog ally died in 2015. but before her death her ;boyfriend issa got sick. we were outside walking and issacc mothers came and started to tell me he had died. but before she was able to say it i knew something bad had happened. ally was having a fit. moaning...
Saving Money on Medical Alert Jewelry
Sandi good idea. But I got my medical alert bracelet for free. All they needed to know was that Im on medical assistance and food stamps. But I like your idea. I may do that for my key chhains .
Smoke Detectors and Family Pets
the new smoke detectors are very different. they are hard wired for 10 years. they dont have batteries. BUT THEY DO GO BAD. i have just had 3 new detectors installed hard wired at my house. so there is a button that i will be able to press to turn off the buzzer...
Winter Horse Care Tips
I dont nor ever had horses. but they are fascinating to me. My neighbor had them. One day, I left my apartment and she had a steaming bucket of red stuff. She was taking hot beets to her horse. She said he liked it and it gave him extra sugar and was hot.
Clearly Mark Bottles In Shower
I do the same thing. I have needed several times lately to shower elsewhere and cant figure where shampoo is. I actually used dog shampoo one day!
Smoke Odors in My Apartment from Neighbors?
that really isnt true. anyone who lives upstairs or even downstairs from someone gets the smells. i get the pot and cigerettes from renters downstiars in a condominum building. not a house. the people above me smell when i cook bacon....not even burned. they...
Cleaning a Silver Bracelet?
I keep a rouge cloth in my jewelry. Anytime I wear something that is metal I just shine it up with that.
Disguising a Utility Pole?
i painted the metal part that was planted in my garden. mom thought i was nuts, but it turned out great! no photo but it really was pretty. i painted it with sponges and all the colors were in the garden right near the metal pole. it reminded me of camouflage...
Butter Lamb for Easter
I have adored all things sheep for a long time. I had never seen or heard of a butter lamb until today at dinner. I want to make one!!
Use Warm Oven to Dry Pots and Pans
i have recently discovered bar keepers friend. i cleaned a pot this morning that i had already scrubbed, but wondered if it would get a specific stain off the pot. not only did it get the original stain off it go off so much dirt. it is beautiful. xcept for...
Removing Skunk Smell from House
im wondering how i can remove skunk smell from my apartment. it happens daily 3 to 4 times per day. it isnt a real skunk. it is marajuana that is grown to smell like skunk. the other odors available are vagina and cat pee. i am sure that all of them would smell...
Salmon Egg Scramble Recipe?
Well, I take a can of salmon and debone it. I then brown whatever veggies I have on hand ie onion, pepper, celery I have even used carrot that I shred. I brown all that in pan. Then add salmon and old bay seasoning to taste (I just shake until it is all pretty...
Company Review: Publix Grocery
When ever I have dealt with publix they were kind. If a store ever doesnt sell a food product because it is expired they are doing it for your safety. If you got sick on that meat you would be even more angry. I suggest either going to publix and asking what...
Cross Breeding Dogs?
Please reconsider. Many people think their dog would make a great litter of puppies, but there are so many dogs out there that need homes. Please dont breed your dogs.
Ear Cropping and Tail Docking?
I am happy you like your dogs. But it sounds like you are not a professional. Please dont breed them. There are many many dogs out there who have been bred and they are living or dying at the shelters. That is not a reputable way to make money either if you...
Improving Second Language Pronunciation?
Try asking a person who was born in a country who speaks English. Ask them to sit with you a few hours per week and practice with them. They could say a word and then you repeat. Or try a speech therapist they work professionally with folks who are trying to...
Discouraging Door to Door Solicitors
?
Funny, I have a sign on my door too that says no menus or pamphlets. Well I get at least 4 menus per week. I have called the eateries and even mailed postage due letters. Nothing has helped.
Facial Redness?
Dear, dear lady. I think you have rosecea. I also have the same kind of face you do; red cheeks, nose, chin and all over red. email me if you want. sandysheep 1 @yahoo.com just no spaces between p and 1 and @
Homemade "Busy Bones" Recipe?
I wonder who does all this chewing to get to the middle. Is this for a dog?
Use Shredded Paper For Cat Litter
i have 1 cat and 2 litter boxes. i was told that i should have 1 main litter box per cat and at least 1 extra on each floor. i live in a flat. so i have 2 boxes.
Is Dog Breeding Cruel?
OK yes this is a sore spot for me too. I have a wonderful dog that is full of personality and she is so sweet and pretty. She is also a mutt. The dog before her was a mutt and all of the same wonderfulness. I got my first dog for free from the newspaper. I...
Add Alcohol to Baby Wipes for Sanitizing Wipes
funny that baby wipes are good enough to clean a baby from feces. why wouldnt it be good enough to clean everything else. i have been using baby wipes regularly. when we have no water i use them.
Molasses Butter and Bread
Well I dont do it with molasses but king syrup and butter. I make a paste and then dip bread in it.
What Breed is My Dog?
Oh how sweet. Oh he is so scared looking. I hope that you do keep him. So sad let us know an update when he /she is better.
Daughter Cries All the Time?
Dont dress her in the morning. Tell her she has 5 mins. to dress herself and if she doesnt do it take her to school in her pajamas. It will never happen again.
School Project: Futuristic Car
?
I remember watching the Jetsons in the 70s and we were pretty much told that would be life for us when we were adults. Well that hasnt happened, but just go crazy. They have to have some kind of guide lines.
Who Actually Needs Our Social Security Number?
I work at a doctors office and we ask for it. the insurance companies want it when we get a preauthorization even tho we give them the dob and the patient member number they always ask for the social sec #. when we send anything to the lab for testing they...
