Replacing a Missing Volume from an Old Encyclopedia Set?
Theres Thriftyfun thread about this that came up when I Googled it: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13085847.tip.html Is 1880 the year your set was published?
Financial Advice for Low Income Senior?
I dont believe that that level of cost for housing is sustainable. Unless she can get roommates to cover at least half to 3/4 of the cost her situation will continue to deteriorate. Or perhaps she could become a roommate at someone elses house and then they...
Mildew Smell in Carpet?
Pour straight white vinegar all over the affected area. Let sit overnight and then thoroughly dry the area by blotting with towels and blowing a fan over it until its completely dry.
Getting Rid of Fruit Flies?
Fruit flies are so small they can come in any crack, but they only do so when theres produce. Somewhere, (hidden, since you dont know where it is yet) theres a fruit or vegetable in your house. Down behind something, under the trash bag, kids put it somewhere...
Tickling in Ear?
Someone I knew got a tiny bug in her ear. If it is a bug, it might be coaxed out by shining a flashlight into your ear in an otherwise dark room. Otherwise the oil mentioned above might drown it. If its dry skin or irritation instead of a bug, the oil should...
Cleaning Floor Grout?
I feel your pain. My late husband was such a spiller of coffee that I considered mopping the whole floor with coffee to make it at least consistent.
Name Ideas for Cleaning Business?
Years ago when I cleaned for money I was The House Elf - you can use that if you want. A play on the elves doing the shoemakers work in the fairy tale.
Ringworm Treatment?
Ringworm is a fungus, and thus should respond to vinegar treatment. One person I read about found she had to scrub the top layer off of it before the vinegar could get in to work on it. Soak in straight vinegar twice a day and see what happens. It is contagious...
Small Holes in Shirts?
If they are distributed randomly around the shirts, it could be some kind of insect nibbling on them. That would call for deep cleaning the dresser drawers and maybe adding some cedar chips. If all the shirts have holes in the same area, such as near the waist...
Homemade Remedy for Ants Inside?
Ants also wont cross a line of salt. For anthills outside, a relatively safe method is to pour large amounts of boiling water on the hill.
Name Ideas for Interior Design Business?
If you dont get anything here, there are creative people at www.fiverr.com who think up stuff like that for $5.
Getting Rid of Ground Hogs?
I havent actually tried this, but Ive heard that some wild critters will move away if you play loud obnoxious music near them. Of course it may also be hard on you and your neighbors, and unless there is a way to block up entrances, they may return.
Getting Rid of Mothball Smell in House?
Are the mothballs still up there? If so of course they have to be gotten out. For the interior, anything that can safely be set out in the sun should be, including upholstered furniture. Vinegar is a good deodorizer, you could set shallow bowls of it around...
Refrigerator Odor?
The odor must have a source, could there be something hiding in the back that isnt fresh any more?
Getting Rid of Musty Smell in Basement?
Vinegar will take care of mustiness and molds, but its a bit of a challenge to wash a whole basement with it. Maybe a spray bottle, and set pans of it out. Definitely the dehumidifier though, otherwise the vinegar wont be able to keep up.
Homemade Dryer Sheets?
The OP said that putting the vinegar in the rinse cycle isnt an option. Thats why s/he was asking about vinegar dryer sheets. Anyone brave enough to try it and let us know? Perhaps by pouring 1/2 c vinegar on a wash cloth and putting it in the dryer.
Use Rubber Band To Keep Cut Apples Fresh
What happens about the seeds? If you pare out the seed part in the middle and then put it back together, will the center get brown? If you dont pare out the seeds, how does the eater remove them at lunch time?
Making Your Hair Grow Faster?
What applying oil to your hair will do is help keep any growth you get, by reducing breakage. Likewise healthy food can help make your hair stronger, so you dont lose what youve gained.
Suggestions for Getting Along With Relatives?
It isnt possible to be compatible with people that you clearly ARENT compatible with. Just because people are in the same family doesnt mean they have anything in common. The best you can hope for is to be polite. Something that helps me is to realize that...
Saving Money on Magazines
I can usually find magazine content online too. Some magazines are online in full, like Readers Digest.
Scars From Acne?
Some scars go away and some dont, but the process involved is the shedding of the old cells and growing of new ones to replace the scar tissue. As Ive gotten older my skin turns over more slowly. So I help it along by using a facial scrub (baking soda) about...
Legitimate Home Based Jobs Websites?
MyPoints.com is another paid to click program. Ive been with them for years. I just recently redeemed points for a $50 Wal-Mart gift card. Amazons Mechanical Turk is legit. (www.mturk.com) The pay is quite low but once you find which tasks youre good at, you...
Make Your Own White Out (Liquid Paper)?
I cant find a real recipe for white out online. I suppose you could use white paint on a tiny brush. Maybe somehow get white chalk dust goopy enough to stick to paper?
Homemade Skin Oil
I just use safflower oil or almond oil, plain without adding anything. It works just fine.
Save Money Cooling Your Home?
What it does is make you feel more comfortable so you can set the thermostat warmer and still feel cool.
Clothing Causing Pimples?
I have found underwear with the elastic waist covered with cotton at WalMart. Its pretty common for skin to react to elastic, and possibly to the fact that it is relatively non porous and the skin under it cant breathe.
Sweat Seems To Bleach Everything I Use?
That was happening to me for a while and I deduced it was ph, too acid. If you google alkalinizing foods youll find a list of things to eat and drink to correct it.
Food Savings While Visiting Disney World?
Souvenirs bought in advance on eBay or Craigslist are just as good for a fraction of the price.
Conserving and Cutting Laundry Costs
I like that idea of filling the washer in the evening to get a head start on the morning. I would fill it and leave it to soak overnight instead of letting the cycle run through, to avoid the mustyness and to get the cleaning benefit of soaking.
Saving First
Could be you know a different set of poorest people than I do. Not everyone has a job. Disability income can be extremely low, as can retirement income, sometimes well below the poverty level, and not everybody has those either. My income last month was just...
Homemade Aftershave Lotion Recipe?
A mix of half apple cider vinegar and half water works well, and once it dries doesnt smell like anything. Witch hazel is a fine traditional aftershave, available at drug stores and discount stores. At my Wal-Mart a bottle costs only $1.44.
Paint Technique To Lighten a Dark Room?
I second the idea of white accents. Another thought is to either paint three of the walls a lighter neutral color, leaving the bold blue as an accent wall, or to paint just one wall a neutral, to tone down the blueness in the room.
Money Making Tips for Stay at Home Moms
The link to the list of secret shopper companies is in the fourth paragraph down on the main page. www.volition.com/mysteryUSA1.html There is a discussion forum on the site, where you can get a shopper's eye view of how the various companies operate and how...
Lemon Juice on Skin and Hair?
Lemon juice is acidic. If your skin is dry or fragile, it may be too harsh. I suggest starting with a mix of half lemon juice and half water and see how your skin reacts. What are you expecting the lemon juice to do for your skin?
Cleaning Your Sink But Allergic to Cleaning Products
Yes, as a chemically sensitive person I find that I can clean pretty much everything with baking soda, vinegar or just plain water.
