I put coffee grounds by my sliding door that leads to the patio and any other places that ants might get into the house. Walla - no ant problem! ... View related article.
I don't know if it will work but I use Dow Bathroom Cleaner or it's eqivalent to get stains out. It is the foam that does it. ... View related article.
You can use those tab things for you dishwasher soap - you don't need a soap holder for those just put it on the bottom of the machine. They don't fit in my soap holder either. ... View related article.
For future reference, I use Euchinea pills from the health food store (or even the $ stores) or drug store when I feel a cold, flu or sore throat coming on. As long as I use this, it seems to stop it in it's tracks. I am suseptible to strept throat as I had rhumatic fever as a kid and this works for me as a preventative. Also I wear scarfs when it is cold outside. ... View related article.
I too was home alone and got a piece of sandwich stuck in my throat. I leaned over the kitchen sink and thrust my body up against it. By doing that I gave myself the Heimlich maneuver and dislodged the obstruction. I had just heard to do this about two days before. You can also use a chair back. ... View related article.
I do almost the same thing except I put the chopped or sliced celery in my colander and wash by running water and swishing it with my hand. Then I just shake the colander and add the celery to whatever recipe calls for it. The little bit of water that is left doesn't hurt a bit. ... View related article.
