Toilet Tank Wobbles?
You might want to check the toliet flange under the toliet meaning where the pipe and the toliet meet, you might need a new wax ring or your floor from the leaking might be rotting out your floor, I found this out the hard way myself. I would suggest taking...
Finding Rent Assistance for Low Income Family?
Try social services, ask your lanlord im sure they will help you find some housing assistance or who to contact, they know you have kids and chances are if they have a heart they will think of their welfare and lead you in the right direction.
Unauthorized Deduction by DirecTV?
Direct TV is good for doing that, I had to close my checking account in order for them to not have access to it anymore. I dont have anything to do with agreements like that anymore. That is true once you put your debit card out there its open season on that...
Using Hedge Apples for Pests?
I have used them and told to use them outside the house because they will draw ants etc.
Buying Goo Gone?
Hello, you can find this product at Walmart and Lowes that Im aware of and its good stuff.
Crepe Myrtle's Didn't Bloom?
Hi you might want to try some tree food stakes or talk with someone at the closest Lowes garden center they should be able to help you out with that.
Remedies For Dry Skin
It was by accident that I found it. I was trying to find something to get the roughness out of my hubbys hands and it did wonders for him, so I thought I would try it because I have an issue with dry skin and I tried OKeeffes Working Hands. I couldnt believe...
Leave Straw In Place When Refilling
Well what you can do to even if there is ice in the bottom just tip the glass to one side and put the straw in the end with less ice, thats what I do.
Bathroom Vanity Unit Has Bad Smell?
I would talk with the people you bought it from and maybe they can suggest something to kill that smell of the melamine without harming it. What about a box of Baking Soda? I figured if it keeps the smells out of the fridge why not your cabinet, cant hurt to...
Bathroom Vanity Unit Has Bad Smell?
Try talking with the place you bought it from they might have an idea or maybe you can try some Baking Soda, I figure if it works in the fridge why not your cabinet, put a box underneath and on top of the cabinet and see what happens after about a week, cant...
Lilac Tree Losing Bark?
Try moving it in a different location away from where the moss is growing, the moss is taking all the nutrients away from tree. After you dig up the tree get as much of the dirt out of the roots that you can and then use some garden soil, and water for 7 days...
Information on Power of Attorney?
I agree with what Lilac said above, unless the other person can prove your dad is taking advantage of the situation to the courts then nothing can be changed unless your grandfather is of sound mind then he can change it himself.. The courts would take it over...
Sweet Italian Sausage Recipes?
What I do is to add the sweet sausage to meat sauce but first I steam my sausage in a fry pan with filled water not covering the sausage and cover the pan leaving a slight opening this way. Here it steams all the fat out and it tastes better then I just add...
Getting Rid of Ants Inside?
I totally agree with Terro its just amazing stuff and you wont see them again. Give it a try you wont be sorry and i have also used that Hot Shot kitchen spray stuff and that works good on first spray but it stinks but honestly Terro is your best bet.
Scenery: Holiday Lights (Shore Acres, OR)
Beautiful shots and thanks for sharing and enjoy your camera...
Removing Candle Wax from Carpet?
Yep, listen to your last post. It works. Been there done that myself.
Getting Rid of Moles in the Yard?
Getting rid of moles is a problem for a lot of people. I learned if you have moles you have grubs which is a white worm that lives under your grass and you would never know they were there until you see the moles, and they are what the moles feed on. I found...
What Are These Flowers?
They are Petunias and they are a different variety, i really cant tell by the picture as to the size of them but if they are small bells they are called calibrachoa, they are a hybrid and million bells is their nick name, they are also a trailing flower. I...
Residential Cleaning Business Slogan and Name Ideas?
How about Have Time to Lolly Gag while we clean your home or Time to Lolly Gag home cleaning services Its something that has your name in it and is unique...
Windshield Protector to Insulate Window
I think that is a neat idea! I was thinking of Tinting my windows like someone else said above and I wonder if it would be just as cool or would it lose something.
Dog is Licking Its Hair Off?
It sounds to me your dog is still traumatized by the surgery and her nerves are getting the best of her which would cause her to lose her fur and as for the vomiting it is probably caused by her ingesting her hair like fur balls to a cat when they clean themselves...
Blue Flowers In Vermont
They are beautiful flowers and i wish we had them down here in SC. We pretty much have verbena all summer long and petunia till it gets cold and then its Pansies all winter long with a few other flowers. I originally come from CT and when i first moved here...
Chicken Cutlets
That one sounds good but when you dont have time this is a quick and easy one to try. Go to your local grocery store and buy some thin Chicken Cutlets, Italian Bread Crumbs and a dozen of eggs. Scramble up enough eggs for your chicken in a bowl and empty a...
Ripening Green Tomatoes Inside
Hello what I usually do is to put the tomatoes in a brown paper bag and put them on the window sill where the sun is shining and they ripen pretty fast that way too. Hope this helped you too.
Elephant Ears
I come from CT and we call Elephant Ears, Fried Dough Pizzas. All you do to make one is get some fresh dough from your local pizza place 1lb of it. Put some flour on a flat surface and spread out the dough with a rolling pin and add a sprinkle of flour to the...
Hangover Cake Recipe?
The best way to avoid a hangover is either dont drink or before you go out to party eat about 3 cheese sandwiches (on white bread only) add nothing to it and yeah its boring but the bread and cheese will raise your sugar levels because white bread is a starch...
Dollar Store Plants
Hi you got lucky when you found those plants they are called picture plants and they are pretty expensive down here in SC. So thumbs up for you with those.
Black Stains on Ceiling?
Hello, I would suggest you go to one of the home improvement stores and get yourself a mold kit because if you have black mold in your home it is deadly to your health. I had a friend who lived in an apt. building and she had that on her ceilings. She was having...
Thick Noodles for Soup?
Hello you are definitely talking about egg noodles and they can be found in the grocery store by the pasta. When you make your Chicken Noodle Soup and its almost done, scramble up 2 eggs and pour it in the soup pot and mix together, you then will have Egg Drop...
Making A License Plate Purse?
I have seen a real neat one and it took one plate and 2 Volkswagon hub caps from an old beetle. She had the plate rolled and put one hub on either end with a handle and a latch to open and close it and 2 hinges, she some how lined the plate with spray on glue...
Temporary Computer Desk?
I agree with one of the other post on here use cinder blocks and a piece of wood plank for your desk top. Cinder blocks look actually nice if you set them up the right way and you can even make a entertainment center as I did one year, I had got more compliments...
Poop On Cat's Bottom?
Hello I have a long haired cat and Susie had that problem so whatI use to do was just keep it trimmed there the best I could and the problem wasnt a problem anymore.
Reuse Pringles Can as a Foot Massager
(b)Hello, i think you would be better off using a glass coke bottle on the carpet and roll your foot on that. The contour of the bottle is made just right for the arch of your foot.. I got that tip from a foot doctor.. I hope that helps you out better than...
Trouble Using TV Antennas?
Listen to the person with the dtv system. I purchased it and use it with my rabbit ears and I get crystal clear channels that I never got before. Try it, you wont be sorry.
Growing a Sweet Gum Tree
Sweet Gum Trees are nice trees but the gum balls that fall off are a real pain in the neck and if you dont watch where you are going you will slip and fall from them. I cut mine down and now enjoy the ones in the park that I dont have to clean up after, lol...
Managing Short, Curly Hair?
What I do with mine is I never use a hair dryer because it causes it to friz big time, use the frize ease and a pic.. When it grows out you can try a shag cut and when it gets hot I then wash it. I put it up and after a few hours when I let it down. Its almost...
What Is This Tree?
It looks to me with the red blooms in it that it might be a camelia tree but whats confusing is the white blooms. You can take the picture to a nursery. They might be able to tell you for sure but see if you can get a better picture of it and then post it so...
Growing Vegetables in Hanging Baskets
I grow my tomatoes upside down in a hanging basket, Cut a hole big enough to wiggle the plant through and then us a moisture control soil. Cover top part of basket with plastic and remove to water. Hang on a shepherd hook with a empty bucket under hanging plant...
What Color to Paint Kitchen with Dark...
Hello you can probably paint the walls a very pale green and leave the cabinets white or you can paint the wall a very pale peach color with the cabinets still white. Peach and dark green look great together. Good Luck!
Black and White Kitchen?
Hi,I think your red border with the daisies would brighten it up and make it a very cheerful room. I would add some red accents like maybe red canisters, utensils, toaster, coffee pot etc. and i think the red & white checkered curtains would be a nice touch...
Are There Hydrangeas That Are Naturally Blue?
(b)Nope.(/b) There is no naturally blue Hydrangeas, if you add sulfur in your soil it makes them blue, and to make them pink you can add lime to the dirt.
In Memory of Suma and Mamiya (Tabby Cats)
(b)Im so sorry to hear of your loss, i have an inside cat she is a black long hair with a white chest and feet and she is 12yrs old, i never got to fix her when she was a kitten and now because of that and her age she has developed a lump on her belly, the...
How Can I Keep My Hand-held TVs Working After Digital Switch?
I understand the situation all it is, is another way to dig in our pockets making us all have to buy add on stuff in order to see or watch the things we enjoy. Its becoming a sad world, not even tv is free anymore.
Calla Lilies Not Blooming?
Hello Calla Lilies love the morning sun the most and you can not over water them. Try putting some osmocote around the bottom of the plant but not too much.
Covering Bare Patches In Grass?
I dont know what kind of grass you have but one thing you can do is use an aerator that puts holes in the spots that are bare and then try putting some seed there again and that might help you.
Growing Tomatoes, Flowers And Veggies In Potting Soil Bags
That sounds like a great idea but how do you stake your tomatoes with the bag of dirt not being deep enough, am I missing that?
Locksmith Themed Christmas Parade Float Ideas?
That is a tough one, how about a big pad lock made out of card board with a big red bow and a key made out of card board sprinkled in glitter and a sign that Reads Unlock Your Heart for Jesus, He is The Reason for the Season.
In Memory of BeffieKat
(b)Im so sorry to hear about your loss and i have been through the death of a pet a time or 2 myself. The best thing to do in honor of your pet is to save one from a shelter or take in a homeless pet. True you can never replace the one you lost and they will...
Toilet Won't Refill With Water?
Hi. I had the same problem not too long ago and what it is, is the stem that is inside your tank.. Take your tank lid off its that long stem that goes to the bottom of the tank it needs to be replaced. Flush the toilet and turn your water off right after all...
Tomato Sauce is Too Sweet?
Hi, i dont know how you make your sauce, but I do know some people put in sugar, but dont add it. Please write how you make your sauce and we can tell you what you are doing wrong with it.
Condo Manager Evicting My Dog?
(b)Hi you didnt say if you were renting or if you are buying the condo and if you are buying they have no say what pets you have in your house the only say they have is what goes on, on the outside of your condo, its your home.. If you are renting it should...
Advice For Updating Kitchen Decor For...
Hi, I wouldnt spend a dime cause the people that do buy it will re-do the whole thing the way they want it, why waste your money you could use for the new house? I love the copper stuff you have on the wall but there are too many for that size wall, use only...
Safety of and Getting Rid of Bat Guano?
Wow never heard of anyone wanting bats around before. Scared of them. Glad I live here, no offense.
Yellow Spots on White T-shirts?
(b)Its a mystery to us all about the yellow stains.(/b). I have a beautiful linen table cloth that belonged to my mom and it was put away in a cedar chest and still got the stains on it. If you find the answer i would like to know as well.
What Breed is My Dog? Husky?
(b)Hello. Your dog is part Malamute and Siberian Husky. Pretty dog. Good luck with him.(/b)
Stopping a Cat from Scratching a Couch?
This is what i did and it worked, make sure they have a scratching post and when you see kitty scratching the couch walk up to her grab her front paws squeeze them and yell no still holding her take her to the scratching post hold her front paws and make like...
Removing Scratches & Adding Shine To Dark Coffee Table?
I agree with Joan, Old English works wonders on the scratches and there is Johnsons Mini Wax go to your local Lowes store and ask the person in the paint dept. what would restore the lustre back. I hope i have been helpful to you.
Inexpensive Decor Items For New Home?
There are so many places, you can try a dollar store, yard sales, auctions. You can be creative and make things yourself with crafts. You can do a lot of things yourself with bows and fans for the walls or maybe even eucalyptus bunched up and spread apart on...
Aggressive Young Labradoodle?
(b)This has always worked for me. buy a dog crate big enough for him, when he bites or does something you dont want him too, stand up and yell no, then put him in the crate. Let him stay in there for at least 30mins. If he bites grab his nose and give it a...
Help With HP Printer & Windows Vista?
(b)http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html You probably need a driver update for it to be compatible with Vista. If that doesnt work, call hp and ask them what to do.(/b)
Bed for Small Bedroom
(b)It is indeed a nice bed, how about putting the head board under the window so you can access the drawers on either side..(/b)
Removing Grubs in Lawn?
Hello, I dont know if you got rid of your Grub problem but you have to aerate your lawn and then go to Lowes and get some grub control. Use a spreader while putting the grub control down all the grub control will then seep in to the holes made by the aerator...
Suggestions For Easy Window Treaments?
I concur with the person that wrote about the film on the windows only i would put it on when the kids are not home so they dont know they can peal it off.. Lowes does have some really nice patterns.
Disguising Brown Lawn?
I would go with adding sod or perhaps for a quick fix add some wood chips and a couple of benches with some plants and make it look like a place to sit and enjoy to the flowers..Maybe even a gazing ball.
Tomato Puree vs. Tomato Sauce?
(I like to use crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and that would be 2 small cans of tomato paste to one large can of either the crushed tomatoes or the puree which makes for just a smooth sauce which i dont like reminds me of tomato juice lol.. I then add basil...
Keeping Your Aquarium Clean?
Hi if you are setting up the tank for the first time you need to get you an under gravel filter this will insure that most of the gravel will be kept cleaner due to the fish waste that settle on the rocks that your water filter cant get and make sure you get...
Keeping Your Aquarium Clean?
P.S. make sure you have some sort of air bubble toy to help with some air in the tank.
Repairing Cracks in a Sink?
Hello, go to your nearest Lowes or Home Depot and find the kit to repair your sink there...
Should You Use Dark Floors In Small Rooms?
I would use natural tones on the floor of a small room, dark colors tend to make the room look smaller.. Get you some carpet samples from your local Lowes or Home Depot and see what would go with that size room dont forget to check out linolieum with the wood...
Pen Stains In Entire Load Of Laundry?
(b)I agree hairspray sometimes work for ink stains in clothes but if there is a lot of ink in one area it wont work and it will make the stain worse.. Go to the cleaners they may be able to help...(/b)
How much do you pay for internet?
(b)Hello, im self supporting and i have to stay on dial up so i use Netscape and 10.95 a month although i have seen a disk for Netscape for 6.95 month..(/b)
Keeping Oxygen Tubes On At Night?
I want to convey my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your dad and he will always be with you in your thoughts and in your heart. God Bless you!
Kitchen Counters To Go With Ivory And Beige/Gray?
(b)Thats an easy one i would go with a marble black or charcol color, the darkness of the counter will offset the light colors and would look awesome.. Go to a home improvement store and get you some sample tiles of formica and see what you would like...(/b...
Kitten Chewing on Wires?
The bitter apple spray works but to train your kitty get you a spray water bottle and fill it with water and every time you see kitty doing something wrong spray her with it and scream NO, after awhile all you have to do is shake the bottle and she will know...
Ways To Eat Bagels?
(b)(i) There are so many things you can do with Bagels, cut them in half and toast them or dont and add cream cheese or just butter and jelly if you like.. I like them toasted and get creative with melted cheese and tomato bagel sandwich, my favorite is Chicken...
Newborn Kitten Eyes Not Opening?
Hi im glad you took in the kitty and are caring for him and i would be worried to but you need to get him to a vet as soon as possible.. Take him to a vet and explain the situation that you have and most of the time they will open their hearts and do it for...
Rubber Mat for Dog Kennel?
Hi some of those are good comments but have you thought of the plastic rubbery runners for carpets? Try something like that, if it were a small dog i would have suggested a car mat but that is a big dog and a pretty one at that... Good Luck!!!
Backsplash Without Using Ceramic Tiles?
What i have used is some floor linoliuem that looks like slate behind my stove and its washable and looks great.. I used caulking to hold it on the wall and it has held up great for 2yrs so far.. Check with your Home Improvement stores to see what would look...
Keeping An Outdoor Dog Warm In Winter?
Hi Ashley, Im originally from Connecticut and when i was up there my dog was not allowed in the house either, i had a collie and she had the run of the yard (big yard) and had her dog house, she didnt like the cedar chips in her bed but she did love leaves...
Is My Dog A Husky?
I would say that your dog is mostly a Husky, but it also looks to me that there is some German Shepard in the mix there... Wonderful dog mixture though... Pretty Dog!!!! Ask your Vet to be sure...
Fixing Wrinkles In Carpet?
You have some good advice there have someone come in and re-stretch your carpeting..
Safety Of Microwaving Potatoes In Plastic?
I dont agree with the grocery bag, its not micro safe... I poke about 5 sets of wholes in my potato and put it in the micro for 10mins with a micro cover with vents or sometimes i just use a piece of wet towel paper over them.. Never had any complaints about...
Removing Decals From A Motorhome?
The best thing i have ever used is called Goof Off you can find it in your local Lowes or Home Depot.. That stuff is incredible..
Decorating the Wall Behind Your Bed?
I just did mine and what i did was pick out a pretty not too flowery wall paper then formed a window out of wood moulding complete with panes and then added a curtain rod with pretty curtains and sheers.. looks soo Great and i have had to do one for 2 friends...
Fridge With a Wide Shelf?
I love the features of the side by side but hate that you cant fit anything wide in the freezer so i just went out and bought a upright freezer and sloved the issues and have the best of both worlds..
Low Carb Recipes for One?
What i did was eat small portions of what i wanted and load up on veggies cooked or raw.. like carrots, broccolli etc. Your body has to work a lot harder to work off the roughage the veggies provide.. it works... then when you break free again go back to your...
Cats With Different Feeding Habits?
Hello Kathy, I have 4 cats and have the same problem but all mine prefer to eat is the dry cat food.. I have 4 seperate bowls 2 in the kitchen and 2 in the laundry room a cup full of food in each bowl and so far that seems to be working out.. I feed them early...
When can I give a kitten flea treatment?
The kitten has to be at least 6 months old which was told to me by the Vet.. I have 4 cats and if you have more than one cat might i suggest to get a Litter Maid electric cat box they are great!!! It does all the scooping for you while you are gone for the...
What is this plant? (Dieffenbachia)
Yep thats what is Dieffenbachia, its an indoor plant and does not like direct sun light.. You need to either repot it in to a much bigger pot or seperate it in to other pots... I like to use the new moisture control soil by Miracle Grow for the soil needed...
Preventing Nosebleeds
Ok when I was a kid mom would sit me in a chair with a tissue over my nose and told me to look up at the ceiling for a few minutes and sure enough the bloody nose stopped. We didnt need any meds for that just to be patient and if it continued then a trip to...
Help with Learning About the Computer?
Hi i came from a webtv and its about the same as far as cut copy and paste, its just so much faster to use, the only thing is that on webtv you never had to worry about a virus but on here you have to be very careful of what you open, never open anything from...
