Removing Stains from Concrete?
My house is 45 yr old and the front steps are not new looking. I tried scrubbing them, but wasnt satisfied with the results. I saw photos on Pinterest of concrete that had been painted. WOW. It looks like new. I plan to paint my steps. Maybe you should consider...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Check Pinterest.com for photos you might like. Grey seems to be the most popular color now and is promised to continue for a long time. Beiges and tans are passe. White is also popular for wall color. However, since your sofa is white you will need a colored...
Keep a Medication List
My list isnt laminated. I just type it out on the computer. Mine is a full page in length, double spaced. The top half is prescription medications, and the bottom half is doctor recommendations like metamucil and artificial tears.
Name for Handmade Wreath and Garland Business?
Dont leave customers guessing. I suggest either Seasonal Home Accents or Wreaths, Garlands, etc.
Homemade Bird Suet That Doesn't Melt?
I keep all my store bought suet in the freezer. Then when I put it outside, its not so messy.
Value of Vintage Mersman Side Table?
When I got married in 1967, we purchased Mersman end tables and coffee table. These are top of the line tables. Mine had a drawer in each end table and the joints were dovetailed. I hope you are enjoying your table. Dont let anyone make you feel badly about...
Dog Urine Odor on Concrete Subfloor?
I wish i could help you, but I dont have a solution for you. I think concrete is a porous material and when you say its rough, it makes me think its more porous. I envision urine running down through all little cracks and crevices. It might be worth an estimate...
Washing a Dry Clean Only Sweater?
I would for sure handwash it in cold water with Woolite or gentle dish soap. I would try to hold the red heart up out of the water so it didnt get wet. After you wring it out, roll it up in a dry bath towel... or two... Do it a couple of times to get out all...
Quickie Pancakes
Im so proud of you for figuring out a way to stick to your dietary restrictions! You deserve a lot of credit. Keep up the good work.
Eat Leftovers And Be Grateful
I think we grew up in different parts of the country because I never had black eyed peas, but I sure remember the potato cakes. I still make them today. Ive even used leftover mashed potatoes to make potato soup even if its just one serving. I add a little...
Change Computer Date to Extend your "Free Trial" Subscriptions
Thank you for stating what I wanted to say in a nice manner. This is actually a form of theft. I stand by time-honored values and the Ten Commandments. Over time I have seen values deteriorate and its not a good reflection on our society. Warm regards to everyone...
Growing Cucumbers in Hanging Milk Jugs?
Please let us know how your experiment with growing cucumbers as hanging plants in milk jugs worked! I would probably try growing them alone first, but Id like to learn more about your experiment. I believe more of us can grow our own vegetables organically...
Alternative Uses for a Fleece Throw?
Fleece doesnt ravel. So if youd like, you can cut it into strips and make winter scarves. Frankly, I like Janets idea to use it to add color and texture in your home. The foot of the bed is a popular place to display something colorful or over a chair.
Grocery Store Strategies
Thanks for your post. Of course you are right on target. I am almost 70 and also a veteran, but I learned from your post. You are lucky if you find deli roasted chickens for that price where you live. They are $6.99 here and go on sale for $1 less. I can see...
What Kind of Snake Is This?
I would treat it as poisonous until you learn the answer! I use mothballs where my snakes like to sun themselves... I have also used ammonia.
What Is This House Plant?
Do you think it could be a begonia? Begonias are bulbs that can be planted outdoors, but lifted in the fall if it gets cold where you live during the winter. They can also be grown as houseplants. Good luck!
Fast Food Versus Good Food
Last fall my sister was diagnosed with cancer. My other 2 sisters each surcombed to that illness. So I started taming chemicals from my diet because I felt they cant be good for us. As I matured I got lazy and didnt want to cook. I was using a lot of mixes...
Frugality, Foraging and Farming
Its always nice to ask before you take wild apples, nuts, berries, etc. I live in a rural area and my parents owned 100 acres here. People from town would come and take our walnuts and hickory nuts before my elderly and disabled father had the chance to pick...
Paint Color Advice for Kitchen and Adjoining...
If you are able to paint the cabinets white, I sure would do that. There are a lot of directions to be found on Pinterest.com. I would go with a shade of white for the walls because your rooms are so dark. Maybe you can get a paint chart of white colors (yes...
Living Room Colours Advice?
I was unsure of your question. If you are showing two different wallpapers in your photo, I prefer the red one, but I think you should choose the one with the white background because I worry about your room being too dark. Youll have a very dark piece of furniture...
Restoring an Old Trunk?
Keep your old trunk as it is as much as you can tolerate. I would only dust it. Look for ways to lightly clean old wood or whatever material you think it is made from. I believe you can find your answer on Pinterest.com. If you do a lot of cleaning, you will...
Selling Trees?
I suggest contacting the Georgia State Grange. They might be able to suggest an ethical person who will help you timber your woodlot. You will find there are many people willing to cut your trees for timber, but they dont know what they are doing or they only...
Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
There is a toll free number for Social Security that you should call. Or phone your local Social Security office found in the phone book. I received Social Security benefits when I was your age because my father was receiving SS benefits. However, I was enrolled...
Social Security Survivor Benefits and Teens?
I believe the law still states that a child can receive Social Security Benefits until they are aged 26 if they are a full-time student. It is important for your children to remain in school full-time regardless of whether or not they need to work part time...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I would not choose any color other than cream. Cream is a shade of white that isnt bright white, but rather has a little tinge of yellow. It is the color of cream made from milk.
Detergent Similar to Oxydol?
I suggest your sister use a detergent called Free and Clear. I think its made by Purex. It comes in a white bottle. It is made especially for people who are allergic to detergents. I use white vinegar in the rinse water instead of fabric softener because it...
Small Black Stains on T-shirt?
If you think these black spots are dots from a black ink pen, spray the dots with hair spray and then wash as usual. The ink should start to run when you spray it. If it doesnt run, its not ink. If you think it might be mold, youll need to use another method...
Marketing a New Cleaning Business?
In the name of your business, be sure it tells what it is that you clean. Even your question doesnt give us that information.
Kitchen Paint Color or Technique Advice?
If you use a lighter shade than one of the colors in the floor, you will make the room appear larger. The other choice that would accomplish this would be to paint the walls slightly lighter than the cabinets to make it appear as all one. Id like to see you...
Flooring Color for a Yellow kitchen?
I would stick with a neutral color for the flooring. I would not use a checkerboard pattern. Try to use a shade similar to the floors in the rooms nearby the kitchen to make your house appear larger. It should look like all one floor and not choppy rooms. My...
Determining Eligibility for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
You should phone the toll free national number for Social Security to find out your options. I believe you would have been eligible from the time of his death if he had been a US Citizen at the time. I also believe you would be eligible for benefits longer...
Tax Refunds and Back Child Support?
In order for the childs biological father to be able to claim him on his tax return, he has to be able to PROVE that he contributed at least half or more to the childs care. For example if you have 3 children and yourself living in your home, you can divide...
Treating Psoriasis?
1. See a dermatologist. 2. Use ONLY Nizoral shampoo on your hair, face, ears and neck. (You can also use Dove BAR soap on your face sometimes, but until you get this cleared up you may want to stick with Nizoral.) Do not use any hair dye, conditioner, makeup...
Dishonest Hairdresser?
$35 is the normal cost for the work you had done. I live in NE PA where we enjoy a low cost of living and that is what the price is here. So the going cost will more than likely be higher where you live. I suggest you go to a person who has a private salon...
Applying for Social Security Benefits for Child of Deceased Father?
Phone the National Toll Free Number for Social Security Administration to determine your rights.
Bathroom Wall Color?
If you paint the walls a creamy off white, you will be able to change the colors of your bathroom any time you wish.
Choosing Kitchen Cabinet Color?
Hold paint color sample chips near the wood on the walls. If the base color is yellow as I suspect, Id paint the cabinets yellow. Otherwise, Id use a shade of white that coordinates with the paneling and use yellow as my accent color. Yes, indeed white comes...
Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden?
I just put used coffee grounds outside around my plants. It acts as mulch and fertilizer. I even use the filters! You can hide the filter under leafy vegetation. If youre fussy, you can always make a compost heap.
Removing Rain-X From Windshield?
I cant understand what you must have done wrong! I love, love, love RainEx! I especially like it for the winter. I think it makes snow and ice easier to get off the windshield. I also like it for rain as the wipers work better. Are you sure you dont need new...
Kitchen Floor Tile Color Advice?
If you use the same flooring as you have in your living room, the house will seem bigger. If you really want to use tile, you can get a similar effect by using tile the same color as the wood flooring in the living room. Best of luck!
Caring for a Water Heater When Not in Use?
The Environmental Protection Agency recommends turning off your hot water heater if you are away from home for 3 days or more. It saves energy. I belong to the Grange, a fraternal non profit organization dedicated to community service and a better life for...
Home Remedy for Tremors in Old Age?
I definitely would check with my doctor about this. It could be an indication of an illness, I think. I doubt very much you have caused this in any way. I think it might be a normal progression of age. God Bless! Carol in PA
SSI Benefits and Child Support?
Dont hesitate to contact the Social Security Administration via their national toll free number! Their agents are there to answer your questions. You may even want to make an appointment with a lawyer to see what recourse is available to you. The first visit...
17th Birthday Ideas?
My birthday is Dec 26th. I have never felt deprived because of having this day for a birthday. I never had to go to school and usually I could get time off from work after I entered the workforce. When I was a child, my parents used to have a party for me in...
Reducing Child Support Payments?
I would contact the Social Security Administration via the toll free number. They are equipped to answer your questions or tell you where you can call to get the correct answer. Dont procrastinate. Do it.
Removing Smell of Moldy Fruit from Fridge?
I wouldnt throw away the food, but be sure to put a box of baking soda in your refrigerator to absorb the foul odor. You might need a box on each side if the smell is really bad. Try to cut the box of soda so there is a large surface area. Sometimes its a good...
Using Homemade Laundry Soap in HE Washer?
I wouldnt risk ruining my new washer with homemade crap. These washers use very very little detergent. If you wash one load per day, a bottle will last about one year. Just cover the bottom of the detergent cap with liquid. Because these washers clean by using...
Using Cat Nail Caps
The act of scratching is actually the cat leaving its scent on the furniture. It is saying, this is mine and this one is mine, too. It is also a healthy way for them to shed their claws/fingernails naturally. I wouldnt do anything to interfere with it.
Cleaning with Vinegar?
Vinegar has no odor after it is used for cleaning purposes. Thats what is so good about it. It removes bad odors and leaves things smelling fresh and clean.
Cleaning Gas Stove Burner?
Have you tried making a paste of baking soda and water? Use it like you would cleanser. Also, you might want to try a credit card as a scraper if the burn is thick like burned on food. But as jeff Campbell from the Clean Team warns, always use a plastic scraper...
Getting Rid of Musty Smell in Basement?
A musty smell usually comes from mold or dirt. Try running a dehumidifier to see if it improves. My daughters allergist tells her a clean house doesnt smell. I hope this helps you. I have that smell in my basement, too.
What is This Plant?
I was given a clip of something that looked like this. In Mississippi, it grows outdoors, but in my zone 5 garden, Its a houseplant. It gets little pink flowers. Does yours get flowers?
Homemade Dish Soap Recipe for Softer Hands?
Use rubber gloves. Keep your hands out of water. Good luck
Removing Odors from Leather Purse?
I understand wadded up newspapers remove food odor from shoes. You might try storing your handbag with newspapers inside to see if that helps. Dont forget to change the papers to clean/new ones from time to time. I understand if you would not want to return...
Buying Keyhole Pavers?
Have you checked in nearby towns like Wilkes-Barre? Id even drive as far as Harrisburg to get them.
Uses for Old Refrigerator Shelves?
Reuse the refrigerator racks as a trellis in the garden for flowers or veggies? A small rack would be perfect in a large potted planter. Or hang the rack on the wall as an organizer for ear rings? Can they be used with bricks to make shelving?
Honda Lawnmower Won't Start?
The man who works on my lawnmower told me that gasoline with ethyanol added has been wreaking havoc with small engines.
Getting Rid of Flies Outside?
Try to think of what is attracting the flies. Are they hatching in a dead mouse under the porch? Are you eating food on your porch? Once you remove their source of food they will no longer be attracted to the area. I have always liked Yard Guard sprayed around...
Living on a Limited Budget
I love, love, love your post and your ideas. You are very wise and thrifty. I would like to add that as I grow older I find that a good brand of shoes lasts longer. I no longer buy my shoes at Payless because I find they make my back, hips, and legs hurt. I...
Living on a Limited Budget
In my previous post I forgot to mention the benefits of using the public library for entertainment. Libraries in cities sometimes provide free shows for children like magic shows... during the summer. You can rent movies and music as well as books for free...
Killing E. coli in the Laundry?
My pediatrician once told me warm water and detergent should clean most germs. However, for E coli, Id use hot water and maybe add some clorox to the wash.
Cleaning Polished Nickel Fixtures?
I use window cleaner on all my chrome, brushed and unbrushed. Wipe off with a paper towel or soft cloth. Window cleaner is great in the bathroom and kitchen because it cuts through soap scum and makes tiles glisten.
Slugs or Snails in the House?
Snails like places that are damp and shady. Id be asking myself if the flooring in my home were too wet or not. In my basement family room, I run a dehumidifier, but an air conditioner would work too. I think the best way to get rid of insects or animals is...
Effects of Ex-husband Remarrying on Child Support?
I doubt VERY much that an exhusbands remarrying would effect your child support any way. He is still the father of the children. I would not expect his new wife to support my children. Good luck
Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Advice?
I agree with the person who suggested you paint the cabinets to match the appliances. Paint the walls around the cabinets a different color to prevent white out. Or put a pretty throw rug and towels in the kitchen. You can never go wrong with white for cabinets...
Refurbishing a Formica Vanity Top?
Because there are now paints on the market for painting formica countertops, I think you should be able to buy one to do your formica vanity. I plan to paint my melamine cupboards. Formica is a brand of melamine or the other way around. Good luck
Curtain Color Advice?
Because you have so many dark neutral colors in that room, Id suggest red. MY first choice would have been yellow, but because youve eliminated that one, I think red to offset the other bold, dark colors... or white to alleviate the darkness of the room. I...
Repelling Snakes?
I am not familiar with diatomaceous earth. However, after research on the internet about how to keep snakes from nesting in the crevice between my homes foundation and the sidewalk, I learned that snakes do not like strong, offensive odors. Moths balls have...
Getting Produce Coupons in Pennsylvania?
These coupons are available in Pennsylvania at the Senior Citizen centers. Im not sure if all centers distribute them or only ones centrally located. You have to telephone the center and reserve your coupons. Then, pick them up when they are available. They...
Getting Produce Coupons in Pennsylvania?
The reason they are supplied by the Senior Citizens Centers in Pennsylvania is because we have such a large population of Senior Citizens. PA has more seniors than the state of Florida! That is why it is referred to as The Grey State. We have so many people...
Catchy Cleaning Business Name?
I like Bright n Clean or Clean n Bright. I think if you use the word Clean at the beginning of the name of your service, it will pop right up for anyone searching online for a cleaning service. But the word Bright is closer to the beginning of the alphabet...
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 18th Birthday?
Your 18 year old boyfriend is an adult. He is too old for you! Whatever you decide to get him for his birthday should be something homemade or thoughtful. These are always the best gifts. Dont spend money on him. Its his job to spend money on you!
Ice Pack in Lunch Bag Makes Sandwich Bread Soggy?
The only time I had a similar problem was when the ice pack itself was leaking. Ice packs are filled with chemicals that might not be good to have around food. I threw mine away and bought another for only $1. These smaller ice packs are available just about...
Pet Safe Snake Deterrent?
I once bought spray repellent online from a man in Australia. What I discovered was that snakes or at least most snakes, are repelled by strong odors. I have good luck with moth balls and liniment creams. I guess youll need to keep an eye on your pet if you...
Name Ideas for Poultry Shed Cleaning Firm?
I think if you plan to advertise either online or in the yellow pages, its best to stick with a generic type name and not be too cutesy. If I were going to look up a business such as you described, I would look under the word poultry or even cleaning. I would...
Film on Dishes?
Dont use Cascade. Use Electrosols tablet with the little red dot in the middle. Its not only cheaper, but they work better.
Privacy Window Treatment Ideas?
I recently read a magazine article in an outdated Woodworking magazine about film that is sold now for windows. The films come in different patterns or plain. Some have a detail at the bottom. The one they showed had a duck for a bathroom. But the plastic window...
Moisture Between Window Screen and Glass?
If the screens are on the outside of the window with air between the window and the screen, Id call the moisture dew. I think the difference in temperature between the house and the outside air causes the moisture to form. That means your double paned windows...
Volunteer While Looking for Work
The applicant can always use the head of the volunteer job as a referral. It is my opinion that when a person is reliable at a volunteer position, they are reliable at a paid position.
Alternatives to Mini-blinds?
I bought roll-up matchstick blinds at Big Lots for less than $5 per window. I like the look and texture they add to the room. However, I find plastic mini blinds to be about the cheapest way to cover your windows. They are around the same price.
N.E.T. Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures
I believe psychologists refer to this condition as hurry up syndrome. Because people try to do more than one thing at a time and feel pressured to hurry up to get more done. Personally, I believe the human nervous system was intended to do one thing at a time...
Organizing Your Desk?
I use a coffee mug on our dining room table. In it are several pens, mechanical pencils, a pair of scissors, what I refer to as a box cutter, and two books of postage stamps. Its an Office in a Mug! (chuckle) If you dont have an organizer for the center drawer...
Finding Favorite Recipes
You made me smile. I write the name of the recipe and page number on the inside of the front cover! lol Notes about the recipe itself I always write in the margin next to the recipe. thanks for sharing your tip!
Smelly Washer Tips
I just leave the door of my high efficiency washer stand open. That allows the water in the rubberized area near the door to dry out. I think the bad odor comes from sour standing water.
Real Estate Business Name Ideas?
Stick close to the service your business provides when choosing a name for a business. In this case, Id not use anything cutsey, but stay strictly professional. What about Maloney, Real Estate Brokers? Good luck
St. Lucia's Day Festival
This festival is celebrated in Sweden, too. I thought it originated in Sweden, but of course I could be wrong. (b)Editors Note:(/b) Thanks Carol, we have corrected the article.
Snakes in House?
I recently put out mouse traps in my garage for the field mice that come in this time of year. I couldnt help but notice that the directions said they could be used to catch snakes, too. They are sticky and have bait on the glue part. They come flat, which...
Helping a Parent After Brain Surgery Damaged Memory and Vision?
The brain is a facinating and remarkable thing. I once read an article about a little girl who had violent seizures. In the end, surgeons recommended the removal of half of her brain as that was the only way to make the seizures stop. Guess what? The one side...
Eczema Relief?
My daughter had this when she was a little girl. I always thought it was caused by her knee high socks. But once she started allergy shots, the rash behind her knee went away! This could be caused by something the child is eating or even allergy to pets. If...
Natural Repellent for Flies?
I am not sure if marigolds work for flies or not, but they work for other insects.
Product Review: Curel Itch Defense Lotion
I have very sensitive skin, too. Dove soap to wash her body. But one of the most important things you can do for her is to put vinegar in the rinse water when you wash her clothing, bedding, and towels. Other than that, you could double rinse her items, if...
