Starting a Cleaning Business?
A friend does house and office cleaning but not as a business per se. She did apply for the bank cleaning job, but had plenty of experience from cleaning at a motel. The few houses she does is by word of mouth. Shes good and very thorough and with house cleaning...
George Foreman Replacement Parts?
Sorry, cant help. When I see how many need fixing, one way or the other, it seems they arent worth buying.
Homemade Fly Traps?
Smack a dozen or so flies and put their carsasses in the bottle thats half full of water. Every time I dumped mine I didnt dump it completely always leaving some dead flies in there. If you make your barn dark by covering windows (green garbage bags work) and...
Homemade Fly Traps?
Stinky bait or not, I hang the traps where there is plenty of light, in other words, outside, not in the barn. The flies around a barn bite the animals yet seem drawn to the smell of milk souring along with a little raw meat. Those are natural products. Even...
How Do I Make a Pet Door in My Screen Door?
If your door is wood framed you will need to add a wide kick plate to the bottom. It will need to be high enough that you can make a hinged flap for the dogs.
Murray Riding Mower Dies When Put in Gear?
Are you giving it enough power. Safety features require you to be seated with the brake on when you put it in gear or reverse so it doesnt jump. It will not mow in reverse, another safety feature. Perhaps you know all this.
Highlighting Brown Hair With Lemon Juice?
Id go out in the sun. I didnt find my hair turning orange. I think its the commercial hair dyes that have this risk. Mine gradually got more blondish.
Removing Old, Dusty Smell from Cabin?
My choice would be vinegar as it will kill mold spores not just cover the scent. We used to fire up the wood stove to dry the cabin out. They all smell must after being closed up, even my house after only a long weekend.
Cost Effectiveness of Solar Water Heating and Rain Filtration Systems?
Although we didnt drink the water, my father put a new galvanized rain barrel up on a stand to the top was close to the eaves short downspout. He put a sheet of plywood on top with an oh, 8 diameter hole. Screen was stapled over the hole. Black plumbing, thats...
Losing Weight?
Dont step on the scales as they will lie to you. Muscle is heavier than fat. When I was at my heaviest of 163lbs I was lean and packing a lot of muscle for a woman.
Having Young Children Help With Chores?
An allowance teaches children how to handle money. Whether or not it is tied in with chores is up to the parent. The greatest life lesson my parents gave me was a generous clothing allowance when I turned 16. While I was counting dollars in my head, I was informed...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
Id stay in the sand tones. Grab a handful of a few shades of paint chips and place them in groups of 4s on the floor, one shade at a time. This gives you a chance to see how well or badly a shade goes with the floor. What we think looks fine in the store is...
Buying a Paint Sprayer?
The airless sprayers are good if you dont require a flawless finish, like a body part on a vehicle, although I did use one on the rocker panels. It looked ok, better than the little rust spots.
Looking for Super Concentrated Vinegar?
With canning time coming up check the concentration of the vinegars. Some are sold as vinegar and some as Pickling Vinegar which is usually higher in acetic acid.
Husband Won't Sign Divorce Papers?
In Alberta he doesnt have to sign anything. Your lawyer can initiate court action on your behalf. Its usually a brief session, max of 30 min. Just a formality now. If hubby fails to show the judge will then decide how much you and the children should be awarded...
Smoke Detectors Beeping?
Sometimes, according to my electrician, heat and high humidity can set them off.
Chihuahua With Black Skin on Belly?
My Cairn terrier had the blackish tummy and her hair was also falling out. Bloodwork revealed a vitamin deficiency.
Litter Box Training a Month Old Kitten?
The belly stroking is important, from just below the ribcage toward the tail only. That is how momma cat would lick it.
Biting Invisible Bugs?
If it is no-see-ums, rather than use a spray, hang a sticky fly tape within inches of a very low watt bulb, turned on for the night. The bugs will head for the light and get stuck on the tape.
Goat's Milk for Children with Autism?
Goats milk is great for those who are lactose intolerant. It tastes a little creamier than regular whole milk so makes great rice pudding, biscuits or buns tht use milk, etc.
Painting Chalkboard Strip on Plastic Cups?
Why not paper cups instead? The ones that hold about 3 oz. Thats about all most people drink at one time anyway.
Choosing Bedding Color to Coordinate with Beige and Espresso?
Id look for an offwhite spread that matches the walls with a bit of an espresso color in it, something that looks like paint was drizzled on it.
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate with Hunter Green Leather Sofa?
A light peach goes well with hunter green. Id go for peach pillows with a bit of a print.
Helping My Sister Deal With an Abusive Relationship?
Despite what hes told her, he cant freeze the assets. The courts will determine what she is to get, not him. There is little you can do except listen when she needs to talk. Its very complex as to why women stay with these men. You might enlighten her that...
Using Manila Rope for a Cat Scratching Post?
No help regarding manila rope but my cats loved a piece of chipboard about the same size as the cat. If you wound the rope around something and rubbed catnip into it perhaps theyd use it.
Keeping Cats Off Counters at Night?
Spread mouse traps barely hanging over the edge of the counter. When the cat hits it it will scare the willies out of the cat. By having it over the edge it removes the chance of a cat getting a paw in there. Set it to it snaps away from the edge.
Dog Is Scratching Off Her Hair?
Try feeding her dog food for a month with no soybean. You may even go so far a making your own dog food. The soymeal has been know to cause skin problems and other problems in dogs. Its certainly worth a try.
Craft Ideas for Wheelchair Accessories?
Unfortunately the best wheel chair accessories are made of sheepskin, already made for wheelchairs. How about a hobo bag to hold things shed like to keep nearby and can hang off the chair. If you have any needlework skills, why not teach her those.
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner?
I uses 50/50 vinegar water with a drop of dish detergent. Watch the glues on constume jewellery. Gold and diamonds sparkle after being rinsed and dried with a soft cloth.
Repairing Vinyl Upholstery?
Google how to do a baseball stitch. The neat thing with this stitch is you can gently draw the material back together. You will likely need a curved needle which can be quite awkward at first. Practise the stitch one something similar. The thread goes in an...
Feeding a Dog with Food Allergies?
Soy seems to be the culprit. Its used to up the protein but I know of dogs having skin problems until its eliminated.
Removing Dye Stains on White Washing Machine Door?
Try foam bathroom spray. it may not work but at least it wont hurt the finish. Id spray it on and just let it slide down the door. If that fails Im wondering if wiping on dye remover would work?
Removing Cat Pee Odor from Couch?
The professionals have excellent products for getting cat pee out, but the cat will continue to use your couch as a toilet because thats now part of his territory and hes doing what male cats do to mark it.
