Information on a Fur Coat?I received this fur coat from an elderly friend's mother, who has passed away. Does anyone know what kind of fur it is? Does anyone know the value of this type of coat?
Will Cutting Flowers Affect Next Year's Growth?If I use my tulips as cut flowers for a vase, will this affect the next year's flowering?
Cleaning Hardwood Floors?We have a beautiful hardwood floor in our hallway and kitchen. Does anyone have a good product they use to clean them? Or a natural product will do too. I just moved here and I want to keep the floors beautiful and shiny. Thank you
What Would You Consider an Acid Loving Plant?I just saw the post on feeding your roses coffee grounds. It mentioned that the roses are an acid loving plant. What other plants are consider "acid loving"?
Traveling Across Canada on a Budget?My husband and I would like to take a trip across Canada. We are seniors and our budget is limited. Does anyone have any cost saving ideas? We are not sure if train, car, or trailer would be the best idea. What about Hotels? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Keeping Rabbits Out of my Flowerbed?This winter the rabbits have eaten the phlox in my garden. I know they will attack my tulips the minute they bloom. Any suggestions to keep them away and send them back to the forest?
Economical Travel in England?My husband and I would like to travel to England for a holiday. We are seniors and would like some ideas. I was born there, but have not been there since I arrived in Canada at the age of 10. I would love to stay in the country for a month to find my roots again.
Cleaning Vertical Fabric Blinds?My vertical blinds are made of cloth. We just moved here and they look dusty and dingy. Can anyone give me a idea on how to revive them?
Keeping Raccoons Out of Campsite?We are camping for the summer and in our campground a number of trailers have been invaded by a raccoon. Does anyone have any good ideas to discourage these animals? Is there a product out there that they don't like to come near, so I can surround my campsite?
Cleaning Weather Stained Patio Stones?My concrete patio stones are discoloured from the weather, sun and rain. What would you suggest to clean them, without damaging the surrounding grass? Or maybe there is a paint option?
Value of Blue Glass Vase?I have been trying to find a similar vase to this online to see what its value might be. I have searched many sites. Does anyone have an idea where to look or maybe know the answer.
Washing Clothes in Well Water?I live on a farm, which is on well water for washing. I find my clothes are not soft and are not comfortable to wear. Also I have an odd orange stain on my clothes. Is there anyone in Ontario, that is on a farm and experiencing this? Do you have a solution?
When Do I Harvest Rhubarb?I have rhubarb growing in my garden. When do you cut it for freezing or cooking? When is the right harvest time?
Cleaning Deerskin Moccassins?Does anyone know how to clean moccasins that are made of deerhide? I find my slippers so comfortable to wear but I'm not sure how to clean them up without damaging the surface.
Removing Dried Concrete from Vinyl House Siding?How can I get concrete off my vinyl siding? The fellow who did our sidewalk was sloppy and we have concrete up the side of the house. It's hard and has been there for about 3 weeks.
Environmentally Safe Way to Remove Anthills From Lawn?Does anyone have advice on getting rid of anthills in the grass, using a environmentally friendly solution for the grass not the ants.
Keeping the Cats Out of The Flower Garden?My farm cats, seem to enjoy watching me garden. They have the run of the farm, but seem to love, doing their business in the flower beds, where I have just worked. I want to keep my flower beds off limits to the cats. Any suggestions?
Crafts Using Recycled Calendar Photos?I have some beautiful pictures from my last year's calendar. I hate to throw them out. Does anyone have ideas for their use? The pictures are 12 inches by 13 inches. I read that someone on this site talked about making envelopes. Any idea how to do this?
Cleaning a Laundry Sink/Tub?I have moved into a home with a dirty laundry tub. It is light in weight, so I am thinking it is fiberglass. Does any one in this community of very wise people know how to clean it? It is white if it was clean. This will need a powerful cleaner. Any ideas?
Shampoo For Hard Water?We have hard water in our home. Having a water softener is a long way away. So I was wondering if anyone can suggest a shampoo that can handle hard water? I find my hair is dull and flat with the build up. Any suggestions?
Keeping Bats Out of My House?We have recently noticed bat droppings on our porch. Does any one have an idea how to discourage bats from hanging around our seating area? We suspect they are in the rafters of the porch.
Removing Iron-on Name Tags on Clothing?I have a number of pieces of clothing from my mom that don't fit her anymore. I would like to recycle them. She has iron on name tags on them from the nursing home. Does anyone know how to remove these tags, without damaging the material?
Suggestions for Healthy Weight Loss?My daughter is getting married in September and I would like to look the best I can be at my senior age. I want to lose 25 lbs by then, in a healthy way. This community of women and men must have a lot of knowledge about the best way to do this. I would appreciate any advice.
How to Avoid Pilling on Clothes and Sheets?How do I avoid pilling on clothes/sheets. I have cotton sheets that have this and this is rough to sleep on.
Removing Fly Paper Glue from House Siding?Don't ask how it got there, but I now have orange glue on the white siding of our house. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Identify this HouseplantI received this plant in one of those houseplant basket gardens. It was a small accent plant. I transplanted it into this bigger pot and it spent the summer outside on my porch. It has very small pink flowers in clusters. Does anyone know the name of this plant?
Making Homemade Detergent?I would like to try the homemade detergent that I have read about on this site, with the ingredients, washing soda, borax, and Fels. What is the amount for each one to do a full load? What is Fels?
Advice About Renting Rooms In My House?I am looking for advice about renting rooms in my house. What is your experience? What do you charge for rent? Where do you stand with meals and laundry? Is this an option in your experience?
Getting an Underweight Dog to Eat?We have just adopted a Maltese terrier. She is approx. 8 years old. She seems to eat very little and needs to gain weight. I have tried dry food small bites, but this is not her favorite. Does anyone in the community have a Maltese that can share some expertise on this subject? Thank you in advance.
Making Popcorn the Old Fashioned Way?I have a bag of popcorn in my cupboard. I tried to pop it the other day, but my husband doesn't think I did it right. I bought it at the bulk store, so I have no directions. Can anyone let me know the old fashion way to popcorn? Thank you. :)
Identifying a Piece of Metal Relief Art?I have been given this picture. I must admit I have never seen this type before. What kind of craft picture is this? I am not sure if it is copper or brass. It has a hanging chain. Has anyone seen this or something similar? The picture itself seems to be of the olden times with minstrels.
Is It Better to Strip or Paint Over Wallpaper?We are moving into a farmhouse soon and want to do some redecorating. One room has old wall paper in it. Shall we try to strip it or is it best to just paint over it? Any advice would be appreciated.
Graduation Gift Ideas?My son is graduating university with the highest degree, to land him a great job. What do I get for him? I want to show him in the gift how proud of him I am.Any suggestions from experience?
