Shutting Down Refrigerator in Vacation Home?
I hope you have a caretaker or a neighbor with a key who can go open the door. I expect youll have lots of mold or mildew otherwise, due to the moisture that would have been in it, and the extreme heat in Florida summers.
Photographing Spider Webs?
Ive had the best luck early in the morning when they are covered with dew, and the sun is hitting them at an angle. Beautiful -
Smelly Front Load Washer?
I had this problem with my front load washer too, until I started leaving the door ajar between washdays. No more problem!
Remedy for Smelly Front Load Washer?
I was having the same problem with my Maytag Neptune front loading (stacker) washer. Now I simply leave the door ajar between washings, and no more smell. A simple solution, but it works! When the serviceman came for something, he agreed that this is a common...
Removing Tree Sap From a Car?
We live in a pine grove in Maine - the pine tree state, so I have some experience with this... I find that Purell or a similar waterless hand cleaner works well. Mary Rollerson
Cleaning Dentures?
Try stain away, a powdered mix that I use regularly instead of the tablets. Works wonders! Available at the usual drug stores.
Painting After Removing Wallpaper?
We renovated an old house with damaged walls. As we could not get them smooth enough to look good with ordinary paint, we used a sand paint. It did an amazing cover up job. Of course you do have to get the old paper and paste off first, as with any paint.
Cleaning Sticky Vinyl Clad Wire Shelves?
Thanks! These re in bedroom closets, far away from any grease, so I dont know. The shelves are about 20 years old, and so far weve had to replace them as nothing seemed to get it. We wonder if maybe its the termite spray that is used here? Were Northerners...
Planning a Vacation In London and Ireland?
We drove 1800 miles in Ireland, from Shannon, and loved it! Do rent an automatic transmission car. Its enough to get used to right hand steering wheels and driving on the left side of the road. Dont miss Dingle Peninsula, especially Dingle if you love music...
Pen on a Leather Purse?
Try hair spray if it hasnt been there too long. Test it on the bottom first, but Ive had good luck with it.
