Getting Rid of Possums?
It would be unfair and cruel to take them into another area as they are extremely territorial. Any program I have seen where they rescue possums they always return them to the place they found them. As for deterring them from your fruit - Im not sure how that...
Keep House Cool Without AC
I love your ideas - Im in Australia just coming out of the hot summer period - would have used these ideas - will save it for the next hot season - our air con was running almost all of the summer including overnight
Ground Cover Suggestion?
I dont know how well it would do up there but I grow convovulus as a ground cover also there is a prostrate form of grevillea and also a boobialla that might be OK for up there. And the old standby African daisy, but that can be invasive. You might need to...
Wet Paper Stained My Linoleum Floor?
I have used WD-40 to get black scuff marks off my linoleum, it might work on the dye.
New Cat Aggressive Towards Resident Cat?
I felt like you when I brought in a young female for a companion for my older male desexed cat. It took well over 6 months for them to even tolerate one another. After being together three years there seems to be a sort of friendship.
Starting Oleander from Cuttings?
The method I used is quite a long process so you might not want to use it. I took cuttings from fairly new growth and then put them individually into dark bottles with filled water, but not letting the cut edge touch the bottom of the bottle- you need to change...
Stay Healthy By Keeping Your Hands Clean
Mum and I were rather worried about the flu problem so we used hand sanitizer all the time - even after having washed our hands if we go to a public rest room we use hand sanitizer as I have seen people go through the doors after having used the rest room without...
When Do You Stop Giving Christmas Gifts to Adult Nieces and Nephews?
I stopped giving actual gifts to my (foster) nieces and nephews when they turned 13 after that it was money or gift cards until they were 16 then after that just cards.
Cat is Aggressive Towards Kittens?
If the young male cat has not been neutered he may very well kill the kittens. Also if the queen cat has not been desexed you may find that the young male will try to mate with her. He will not see her as Mum but as a mating partner. It is advisable to have...
Use Antiperspirant For More Than Under Arms
I like to spray deodorant on the soles of my feet on a hot day. Not only does it help to keep my feet from being smelly when Im wearing my closed in work shoes, but it also cools them down.
Cat Won't Stop Meowing in Car?
Thanks to everyone who answered - I guess there is no universal solution. I used to comfort him and sometimes I did travel with him on my lap but it is far too dangerous nowadays and probably illegal where I am. We are going to be traveling for a couple of...
Washing Your Car With Dish Soap?
I think it would depend on the quality of the water in your area. I have used dish washing liquid and been left with a white film on my car so I dont usually use it.
Leaving Cat Alone While on Vacation?
I dont think twice a week is enough really - perhaps you could get your friend to come every day just to check - I lived next door to someone who did this for their dogs and I was at the point of calling the animal welfare people because the access door slammed...
Storage Ideas for a House With No Closets?
You could try getting an inexpensive wardrobe from a second hand shop or op shop or garage sale and put shelves in yourselves. We just used shelving brackets and some chipboard and the shelves are removable if you want to turn it back into a wardrobe. My mother...
Grocery Bags As Garbage Bags
We used to use the plastic shopping bags for our rubbish as well until recently when here in our state in Australia the government banned the supermarkets from issuing them. So now I have to buy plastic bags for my rubbish or just put the rubbish straight into...
Making Shirts Longer?
Thanks for your suggestions - very much appreciated - I like the idea of layering as Im not a good sower. All help has been most gratefully received and I will keep a copy of them for later use -thanx once again
Reusable Cotton Menstrual Pads
As far as Im concerned this is no different from babies cloth nappies (diapers?). Less land fill less expensive and just a little more labour intensive but I did it when I was younger and yes, I worked full time, so I know what its like. I had no dryer and...
Wrinkled Polyester Tablecloth?
You could try using a spray starch as you iron this should prevent the creases returning as you manipulate the table cloth on your ironing board.
Hanging Curtains on a Large Window?
I dont really understand the type of window you talk about but I have been known to resort to cuphooks to support long curtain rods - you can get them in plain silver look or the ones I like are a gold colour - they are quite easy to screw into a wooden window...
Color Code Rooms When Moving
Sounds like a good idea - some years back I labeled each box for the different rooms for my Mum and Dad when they moved - when I arrived at their new house all the boxes were stacked on the veranda as the movers apparently didnt see my labels and didnt know...
Red Shirt Leaving Pink Stains on Everything?
Hi - Im pretty sure you could use salt in the water to try to set the colour - I would think though it would depend on the type of fabric your garment was made from
Can Your Water Make You Itch?
Apparently vinegar is good for restoring the ph of your skin and will reduce the itchiness - Im not sure whether it would be good for dogs though - it might be ok diluted - as for cats well they just wouldnt tolerate it at all source: internet search for uses...
Cat Puts Things in Water Dish?
My little one has done this from day one - I have two cats and several water dishes for them but I also change them daily - I pour the stale water onto my plants as I live in a drought affected area. I think its cute actually but then I think she is cute too
Gardening Therapy for Someone with Alzheimer's?
My Dad had dementia and he was admitted to an Aged Care Facility- they had a small garden which they encouraged him to use - he would need help of course but he took great delight in seeing the seeds come up of the flowers he had planted and he would be out...
Inexpensive Face Moisturizer?
I havent used anything else except sorbolene cream for years - it works well for me
Making Baby Wipes Wet Again?
This is great - I have had occasion to throw out baby wipes because I wasnt sure about re-hydrating them. We dont have a baby or young children but I use them all the time for cleaning my hands etc. the ones in the car were especially vulnerable to drying out...
Upholstery that Holds Up to Cat Scratching?
My cats use their scratch pole and/or a nice piece of carpet that was offcut when I got new carpet in - I also used to have a couple of sample pieces of carpet that I got from the carpet dealer fairly cheaply - its fairly easy to colour co-ordinate this way
Teflon Coming Off Roasting Pan?
I would suggest it is quite dangerous as you would be ingesting a plastic like substance with your meals everytime you cooked with it - the effects would probably not be put down to teflon poisoning but think about how long this product has been on the market...
Sheets Smell After Washing?
I dont know what type of washing machine you use - I had problems when I used a front loader washer but now switched back to my old twin tub. More labour intensive but a much better result
Treatment Options for Cat with Luxating Patella?
Hi - I have since found out that I can in fact just pick up a supply of the medication without going to the trouble of taking the cat - they do like to check on the cat after about six months but in the meantime I can just go on as i am - the operation will...
Using Petroleum Jelly as a Moisturizer?
I use sorbolene and have been doing so for years - I buy a reasonably good brand that is made in my own country - it is inexpensive and doesnt cause my skin to adversely react
Use Fleece Throws for Warm Curtains
I use this idea too. My Mum made a large hem so I could thread the curtain rod through - I actually use it in summer as well to keep the harsh sun out of the sleep out - throws come in so many colours and aptterns theyre good fun to play around with for all...
Question About Introductions?
It seems to me that the people who wanted to meet you should have been the ones to go to you. Sounds a bit uppity to be sent for like some one who is lower on the social scale than they are.
Saving Money on Irrigation?
I dont know much about how things work over there but you could probably investigate the use of a grey water diverter if it permissable in your district. Also rainwater tanks to catch a lot water and save
Keeping Puppy Out Of Car?
Poor puppy - it only wants to be a part of the family - perhaps you could get one of those seat protectors and let her come for a ride now and then
Paying Off Credit Cards Quickly?
The quicker you reduce the amount the better as the interest is charged on the amount left over at the end of the month or payment cycle - I would recommend being flexible depending on what other payments you need to make that month - have a set amount that...
Tips for Bathing a Cat
I have a long hair tuxedo male desexed cat and he quite often gets himself in a mess - I use good quality alcohol free baby wipes to clean him up - he weighs about 16lb so it is virtually impossible for me to give him a bath and the baby wipes dont seem to...
Sanitizing Washing Machine?
Thanks to everyone for your input - The Bleach seems to be the way to go so Ill try that instead of the disinfectant which I was using and had doubts about. Thanks again everyone
Strings Pulling Out Of Towels?
I agree with the Made in China problem - here in Australia it seems that everything is made in cHina and the quality is just not there. All our factories have shifted off shore and its heartbreaking to know that once we had good quality cotton articles that...
Saving Money with Sheets
I hardly ever throw out sheets - some of the older one are great for me in summer as I have allergies and I can use them to make simple caftan styl garments for around the house. The really old ones get used for duster or dust covers or protectors when painting...
Trick to Placing Lids on Mayo Jar
I;ve been doing that for years - the only problem I have is sometimes people watching me feel the need to tell me Im screwing the jar top the wrong way and it takes ages to convince them that I am doing it deliberately.
Keep a Notebook With You
I like to do that too - I often have time to write out recipes and handyhints from magazines in the Doctors office and also the hairdresser
Restoring Icons On Computer Task Bar?
Im so glad someone asked this question as I have wondered about it too for a long time - now the problem is fixed - thank you
Cat Spray Smell?
I used to get tom cats spraying on my front verandah (I had my own cats inside). I threw hot water with disinfectant in it all over the verandah - I used quite a bit but eventually the smell went and the cat/s never came back - dont use bleach as that attracts...
Making Great Iced Coffee?
I use coffee essence in a glass of milk with a couple of scoops of icecream (sometimes I add a little sugar as I am a sweet tooth). The amount of coffee essence depends on the brand - I have used a good quality instant coffee but if I do that I usually dissolve...
Using Rubber Gloves?
I wear rubber gloves for washing up the dishes and also as I look after my parents I use a pair for doing the laundry as I never know what Im going to find among to dirty clothes - also for other cleaning jobs and for cleaning out the cats littler trays
Ask Friends for What You Need
Im a grandmother and fortunately I live in a place that has a large garage so I can store things - I hardly ever get rid of anything nowadays - I save it for my grandchiuldren as they are growing up = I have two washing machines, a twin lounge, wardrobes and...
Rinse Canned Foods Before Using
I always wash the outside of the can before opening them up as I dont know where these cans have been (a lot of stuff seems to come from overseas nowadays) germs might be on them - can openers pierce the metal and there some contaminants may get in the product
Keep Drawers Closed With Cellophane During a Move
I used bluetak on all my drawers last time I moved and it worked very well
Problems With A Sweet Gum Tree?
I would be very careful - out here some species of gum are called widow makers because they have a habit of dropping branches without warning especially in the dry or drought conditions
What a Kid Wants for Gifts
I agree as well - for many years now I send my grand-kids money for birthdays and Christmas - it is so much easier as I dont know what they want (or have). A lot of my freinds say it is lazy but at least I know that they can pick out their own pressies and...
Do Training Collars Really Work?
Shock collars are so barbaric. why not go to a Dog obedience class and do it the gentle way and the right way
Trouble With Weeping Willow Roots?
Normally you would use a poison like Axeit as soon as you cut it down - you could try drilling holes in the stump and pouring some tree poison down
Wipe Down Your Car With Vinegar
This is great news for me - we have severe water restrictions in South Australia and are not supposed to be using water to wash cars so I will try this method using water from our rain water tank - a bucket is about all I can spare - my car hasnt been washed...
Bugsy (Domestic Long Hair)
What a great picture and story - Just another example of the uniqueness of each and every cat - Im in South Asutralia and unfortunately pet shop pets have not yet been banned - Keep on lobbying tho
Bad Tempered Seal Point Siamese?
There are a lot of reasons for her behaviour - please dont have her declawed as it is a barbaric and painful experience for the cat. Has she been desexed - have you had the vet check her for health problems? Probably patience is the best thing for her - You...
Website With Scenic Pictures?
thanks for all your help regards sharyl just to add a little more to this - I really am very very appreciative of all the wonderful places I have visited as a result of my request - I just cant thank everyone enough for sharing such wonderful sites with me...
Rain-X For The Shower
Can you tell me what Rain-ex is and does anyone know if it is available in Australia (or its equivalent) Thanks
Coins Are Money Too
Take care of the pennies and the pounds (dollars) take care of themsleves. A penny saved is a penny earned. If you are 5c short of the money you need for a bus fare you dont get to go - If you are 5c short in your money to buy something to eat you dont get...
Rash on My Elbows?
It sounds very much like psoriasis. I have had it for years on my elbows and it cannot be cured only controlled - I use a cream called Psor-Asist avaialble here in Australia but your chemist may have something similar. Stress can cause it to flare up and also...
Keeping My Dog Warm at Night?
I dont know how big your dog is - but if shes small why not try a cat igloo - she has protection all the way round then and will be a bit more snug - also maybe try not to let her have nibblies during the night that way she wont be tempted to leave her nice...
Cleaning Your Bed Linens
It depends on the season too. In the summer months I wash the sheets and pillowcases once per week but in the winter I wash them once per fortnight except for Dads - he works outside a lot so his gets wash every week. Towels are changed one or twice per week...
Dog Water Bowl That Keeps the Water Cold?
Hi - I dont know about a dog dish that will keep the water cold - we usually freeze the water so that the water is pretty cold most of the day as it melts ...I use the two bowl system - one in the freezer at all times then swap them over when the other one...
Removing Odors From Jar Lids?
Hi We usually put water in them and very gently place them in a flat part of the freezer and just leave them for a week or so - this works only sometimes
Traveling To Africa?
Hi - Ive never been to Africa but a friend of mine said that you need to make sure you have tampons enough to see you thru apparently in some sanitary wear is not available.
What Do You Think of This Wedding Dress?
I love the material and the train. Im not too keen on the belt though but it does depend on your height. Strapless gowns are still fashionable but I have never really liked them. Overall the bride needs to feel happy with what she is wearing and what she feels...
White Powder In a Fire Place?
It sounds a bit like salt damp where dampness is drawn up into the brick work from the earth below bringing salt up with it - this happens if a damp course wasnt installed when the house was built. I think it is a job for a professional to fix
Getting the Kids Involved with the Food Budget
When I was younger I was on a sole parent pension and my son always used to whine about not being able to have stuff - so I laid out all the money on the table and showed him where it all went - rent, food, utilities etc etc - once he understood he was a lot...
