Choosing Plants for "Curb Appeal"?
I had a white house with country blue shutters & door, and I used a lot of pink, burgundy and of course some white mixed in as needed. If you want to achieve a less formal, more cottage garden effect, then just about any mix of colors will look good, and some...
Squirrels Dug Up and Ate Sunflower Seeds?
Sprinkling cayenne pepper over the area should deter them. That has worked for me in all but one circumstance. That was a little pot of cactus plants on my front porch, and even though they often hurt themselves enough to bleed, even cayenne pepper didnt deter...
Organizing a Small Bedroom With Sloping Knee Walls?
I liked the suggestions about storage along the short side of the room. Might even find some benches with lids at garage sales or thrift shops/second-hand shops, and paint them in the colors you want? One thing I havent seen suggested is a mirror. Its always...
Write Expiration Dates on Your Calendar
I put all reminders of things that will expire, such as contracts or trial periods in my online calendar, and set it for a reminder to be emailed to me. I do the same to remind me when I need to re-order med. refills, or any other specific task that I think...
Less Costly Landscaping
I agree with Mrs. Story, and would add that although mulch does degrade, it puts valuable nutrients in the ground while doing so! And with smaller plantings, river rock could allow rainwater to run off instead of soaking in, unless its just one layer deep! And...
Leave Printer Off Until Needed
I copy & past the confirmation of payment, or whatever it is I need, and email it to myself. Then, when I know the transaction did go through, and is showing up on my bill and/or bank acct., I can either delete it or save it to a folder. This method removes...
Return Newspaper Delivery Bags To Your Carrier
If your newspaper comes in a long, narrow plastic bag, it can be re-used to clean up after your dog. Slide it over your arm/hand, pick up the doggie business with the bag-covered hand, then slide your free hand under the bag on your arm, invert the bag as you...
Uses for Prescription Bottles
I too use them for laundry quarters. Makes it easy to check your supply, because one regular-size bottle holds $10 to $10.50 in qtrs. And it eliminates shuffling in a pile of quarters when putting qtrs. in the machines! A friend uses them for putting herbs...
Dispose of Prescription Bottles Safely
Its easy to roll up the label as you peel it--keep the print side INSIDE! Also put the colored warning labels on the big label before you start rolling. The warning labels such as may cause drowsiness or do not operate machinery, etc., etc., could lead someone...
