Removing a Toe Corn?What is the best way to remove a very hard corn at the tip (just beyond the toenail) of a toe? My toe often hurts due to the corn.
Red Candle Wax on White Carpet?A small votive tipped over and candle wax dripped on a friend's white low-pile carpet. Unfortunately the candle was red. I think she can remove the wax, but she's afraid the red coloring will leave a stain on her carpet. Any tried-and-true remedies?
Making Canned Frosting Taste More Homemade?What can I add to canned frosting to make it taste more like homemade?
Weeds in Flower Gardens?The thistles in my flower garden are certainly competing with the flowers this year. If I were trying to grow thistles, I'd be quite successful! What can I use to get rid of these pesky plants that won't harm the good flowers and our pets?
Shopping for a Child's Pull Toy Train?I'm trying to find a sturdy pull-toy train for my almost two-year-old nephew for Christmas. I'd prefer a train that pulls easily and doesn't have a face on the engine. I have already looked at many different toy sites. Any suggestions?
Oven Racks Roughen By Cleaning Cycle?The last time I used the self-cleaning controls on my oven, I forgot to remove the oven racks. Now the surface of the racks is not as smooth and it's difficult to slide the racks in and out. Is there anything I can do to restore the surface?
Musty Smell in Basement?My aunt's basement has a very strong musty smell that is in the walls as well as the ceiling and beams. Is there anything that can be painted or sprayed on all the surfaces before regular painting so the smell is entirely covered?
Cleaning Copper?I inherited a small copper "tub" that was stored in a barn. It has turned completely black. What is the best way to restore it's copper finish? Also, once it's cleaned, is there anything that can be put on the surface to keep the copper from getting dull?
