Repairing Bleach Spot on Clothing?
This exact thing has happened to me. I had a terry cloth short set some years back and was devastated some bleach I was cleaning with splashed on the shorts. Looked horrible. While in dept. store in sewing section, I had a brainstorm. Butterfly appliques caught...
Laundry Brush Clogging Toilet?
I had a VERY similar incident with a large towel getting stuck way down. We finally had to unscrew the entire toilet from the floor and there it was. Removed it easily. Sounds difficult to take up the toilet, but it truly isnt. Sorry this happened to you.
Removing Foot Odor from Shoes?
I have done this in the past with a pair of sneakers that had even odor eaters running for the hills. Generously sprinkle baking soda all inside of the shoes, then place both shoes in plastic bag. You can put additional baking soda around the inside of the...
Child Support from Disabled Parent?
I know very little, but I thought that Id pass on what I have seen. My aunt/uncle had a motorcycle accident that left her totally paralized from the waist down. She went on ss disability. Years later, she and my uncle had a baby girl. The daughter collected...
Dogs Started Peeing in the House?
Im not sure if you had both of your dogs spayed/neutered. If not, the lab is marking its territory. Even if its the younger dog that is in heat, the lab will mark. This time of the year, people open their windows to clear out the dead air space. If this is...
Finding the Value of Porcelain Dolls?
I had a porcelain doll some 30 years ago. Back then, its value was aprox. 500.00 and it was a small doll. Every antique dealer would not give me a penny more than 300.00. I even put ads everywhere. I had a couple people call me, but nothing panned out. One...
Previously House Trained Dog Backsliding?
I think that wed need more information..such as....Is she spayed? If so, how long ago? The changing of hormones could influence her. Has anything in the household changed? Have you changed feeding times? Ive fed my 3 dogs in the evening around 6pm. That way...
Cat in Heat?
I had the same problem with my Siamese cat. A Siamese in heat sounds like no other meow youll here. I brought her my vet. It is not rare for a female cat to come into heat like this and to drive their owners crazy....bad hormones. Sorry to say, but the only...
Removing Urine Odor from Rubber Cushion?
Major pet stores sell a product called odor ban. Its absolutely wonderful. Its made specifically for urine, or any other organic matter. Bring your cushion outside and just pour it on...making sure its thoroughly soaked through to the inside. No need to rinse...
Resident Cat Peeing in House After Arrival of New Kitten?
Ive had the honor of working with many vets thru out my lifetime. This is a common problem...even with male cats that have been neutered. It happens more often in male cats that were neutered after 6 mos. of age. The reason that hes urinating in certain areas...
How to Manage Fleas
Diatomaceous earth can be found in the tropical fish department of most major pet stores. Its used in the water filtering. Piece of advice though, diatomaceous earth is a very, very fine powder. Use a mask so you dont breath it in.
Scratches on a Wood Floor?
I had the same problem. My 4 legged family member scratched my beautiful hardwood floors. I went to a local home and garden store to plead my case. They sell packages of assorted wax crayons specifically made to match nearly any color hardwood. After you apply...
Turn Old Sweaters Into Leg Warmers
In summer months when sweater are not in use, you can use them to wrap throw pillows. They are gorgeous.
