Organizations That Help Disabled Seniors Get Furniture?
GoFundMe is a website that can help monetary-wise and your friend can buy furniture and other needs long gone from wear. Ive contributed to folks causes at times. You can be an anonymous giver too and any amount will be appreciated to help another and then...
Identifying an Old Oak Trestle Table?
My thoughts are the table is made between 1800s to early 1900s. I saw a similar pattern cutout in the side of a small 3 leg half table which rested against the wall. Your table has a heavy wood beam the table top sits upon and the underside appears to be uneven...
Name Ideas for a Home Care Business for Individuals with Disabilities?
I like Trusting Hands Support Service
Value and Pattern Name for a Sterling Silver Tray?
I did a quick research on Graff Washbourne & Dunn and learned they began silver pieces early 18th Century....so, your piece has a very old patina in comparing other pics of their work...I would suggest you do an online search for silver appraisals and send...
Identifying a Ginger Jar?
It does appear to be Chinese. Theres a website you can visit for pottery markings and the ones from China have four small symbols set in a single square as your ginger jar shows. They have a lot of various symbols and could not tell if any were your jars markings...
How Does Peroxide Lighten Your Hair?
The safest peroxide to use is one you get from a beauty parlor. Theres a big difference between beauty product peroxide than the one found in medical supply department area.
Value of a Vintage Console Stereo?
What is the Brand Name? Could you download a full view of the console? Id start with keying in search bar, console record players and then look at all the photos and hopefully be able to ID yours with a price attached. Of course a collector would know a value...
New Rescue Dog Won't Go Potty?
Your rescue pet perhaps is used to going potty on cement flooring. Walk the dog to a cement slab; one you can purchase as Walmart and maybe thats what will work. Also, I would walk the dog; not carry it and do a short leash which is keeping the dogs body close...
Value of 1880 Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica?
I did some research on my husbands 1969 World Book Encyclopedia Set and learned pre 1960 years are of value and depending with whom you sell to a collectors asking price will vary.
Prognosis for a Puppy with Parvo?
Strongly push intake of water round the clock. My husbands son had pup years ago with Parvo and this is what the vet told him to do. The pup pulled through.
Puppy Urinating Inside at Doggy Day Care?
Healthwise, if your dog is over urinating, it could have a UTI. On the other hand, your dog smells urine odor left by other dogs and during/after a rain the odor is more intense. Your dog is doing what others before have done; marking the area thats already...
14th Birthday Ideas?
Roller skating outing, OR rent party room at a hotel or at your local Y and enjoy an indoor swim and have a pizza birthday party.
Removing Mothball Smell From Car?
I love essential oils and use them in my car. Put several drops of your favorite citrus oil on a felt pad and place under the seats and near the vents. Lemon really deodorizes and its quite popular in other products on the market. OR place charcoal in your...
What Is This Spot on My Dog?
Looking beyond the reddened area, I see slightly irritated flesh. Could be spreading, so I suggest taking the dog to its vet for professional advice and maybe testing for mites, etc.
Winter Birthday Party Ideas?
Play games and everyone gets a round cardboard piece after each game which can be used to hold an indoor auction. The winner of each game gets more cardboard rounds to use as a form of money or use fake money to make their bid. Consolation prizes at the end...
Information on Noritake China Patent Pending Stamp?
Pat. Pend is a term for someone who has filed already a patent on an item, but it hasnt gone through the end process yet and is waiting to clear and the issued #5772 means if anyone tries to steal the creation, it reveals it is in the process of being a patent...
Cleaning the Metal Trim on a Motorhome?
A product called Everbrite will not only restore silver metal finish, but keep it protected. Its a bit expensive, but well worth the price. You can buy this in a kit or various options. You can buy it on Amazon too.
Is This Wardrobe Made From Burl Wood?
Sure does appear to be burlwood. The kind of wood it is, I dont know because burl wood is actually not a species of tree, but comes from several kinds as the trees abnormal growth stage things change to create this look. Its a very expensive wood; youve got...
Relief for Itchy Skin?
For temporary relief, I suggest trying a tube of Extra Strength Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream that can be bought at Walmart. Arrange a doctor visit as soon as possible. Theres a lot of causes for itching skin from laundry/bath soaps and other detergents. If...
Remedy for Underarm Odor?
My first thought is, Are you drinking plenty of water? Strong sweat odor could be eliminated with intake of more water. If urine is dark in color instead of light is a way to determine if your intake of fluids daily is sufficient. If this does not resolve the...
Painting a Clear PVC Backpack?
Wash the bag thoroughly with water and ammonia mixture. Rinse well. Sandpaper all pvc until its shine is gone. Wipe off and use a latex primer application by brush or spray method. Let dry. Use latex paint over the primer covering well.
Recovery Time for a Dog with Parvo?
All medications have side effects, but not always does it happen. Check online for reactions your dog might be experiencing for each med given. This can help narrow down any possibilities on medications taken. Space meds throughout the day is another suggestion...
Dog Recovering from Parvo Not Eating?
Sorry about your pups health, but Im thinking theres salt in ham and your pup needs lots of fluids. Perhaps if you boiled some boneless and skinless chicken in water until done and try feeding that to your pup. It can be pulled into strands and cut shorter...
Cats Peeing on the Couch?
Cat urine is quite strong and you own more than one, so I would suggest talking with a professional carpet/furniture cleaner to have the urine cleansed from sofa. Problem is, if cats are urinating on sofa often, you may need to replace it as urine drains deeper...
Electrical Repair Assistance for Senior Citizens?
To provide you with assistance locating help, one would need your residential area. I would look online for a local handyman or jack of all trades, and perhaps get low cost work completed. It doesnt take long to put in another electric outlet, but power must...
3 Year Old Dog Leaking Urine In The House?
UTI test strips can be bought to see if your dog shows signs of infection until you can take the dog to see the vet. My 11 yr. old female cocker started urinating a lot and was tested. She had a bacterial infection and was given medication for it, however, she...
Understanding Crochet Instructions?
Youve come to the final sc of the row, to continue, you must chain one and turn your work to begin another row across what you just completed. Chain one stitch is just placing yarn over hook and pulling through loop once. Now you are ready to start the next...
Repairing the Finish on Water Soaked Table Legs?
Yes, you can stain the table legs and choose wisely the shade/color of stain to match the rest of it. You did not mention what color the legs are presently, but you can mix stains to accomplish an exact tone if you know how to get an exact match. For example...
LA115 John Deere Lawn Tractor Will Not Start?
Drop the bottom off the carburetor and make sure the needle valve is firing and see if its sticking; also check the plug to make sure it is firing; the problem might be the magneto. I asked my husbands opinion since hes worked on various lawn mowers.
Preventing Mold on Grated Cheese?
I too use this method of storing my grated cheese and it works great. Just remove it from freezer a few minutes before using, so its easier to take amount needed. Glad you posted this idea.
Trying to Get Rid of Unseen Biting Bugs for 15 Years?
A UVC light can kill insects. I bought mine for about $15.00. You should read up on this light; its not the same as the ones used to detect pet urine in carpets, but a more serious bulb. You cannot look at it and children and pets must also be kept from the...
Determining the Value of Fine Bone China Tea Sets?
Heres a link with a lot of photos and pricing range variants depending on patterns. Hopefully, you will find yours in this grouping. https://www.bing.com/shop?q=DuBerry+China+value&FORM=SHOPPA&originIGUID=1C96F4ECB6C54BE9B78143635A214DDD
Locating Source of Musty Smell in My Apartment?
It is possible your AC unit needs a thorough cleaning as condensation build up of moisture can leak giving off musty odor. Also, your floor vents may need to be cleaned. Speak to the buildings owner/maintenance mgr. and see what they will do about it. Have...
Getting Rid of Fleas on Cats?
Cats can be treated with a topical monthly flea protection you can purchase online or via your veterinarian. If your cat is an indoor pet, you will also need to kill the fleas and their eggs with a spray to treat carpet, drapes, furniture and pet bed or your...
Sharing Living Expenses with Girlfriend?
If $$ are becoming tight for you; perhaps looking for a cheaper apartment would be an idea to consider or go 50/50 with all shared expenses. If g.f. gets upset, would she be able to afford being on her own and pay all expenses? Thats another angle to look at...
Use Bread Tags as Cord Labels
Different colored tags like from fruit net bags and potatoes help color code pc cords; always a hassle to figure which one goes where when it is done. Love your idea very much. Thank you.
Searching for Relatives?
If you know what state your relatives reside, you can narrow the search with fewer listings on www.zabasearch.com which is one of my favorite websites.
Replacement Battery for an Amgoo Phone?
You can call battery bobs who has a vast variety of batteries. They do not sell a battery under the heading of Amgoo 450, so if you can provide them with serial number, part and model, they may be able to cross match the phone battery for you...I did see on...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I agree with pghgirl40 when she says she sees a lot of german shepherd....your pup has very strong traits of this breed. I owned a g.s. years ago and they are intelligent and loving. Lucky you. As to other breed qualities, I see no other but the g.s., but that...
Preventing a Dog from Marking in the House?
Your new dog is marking its territory over the older dog. It feels insecure and if there is old pee in the room where the new dog smells, it will pee there. I trained my new dog to pee right where the older dogs go outside and the new dog goes to the same area...
Getting Used to Wearing Dentures?
Dentures can cause sore spots on the gums and may need some altering by the dentist. However, the uncomfortable feeling of wearing them is foreign in the mouth; certainly a far cry of the natural teeth. Wear dentures in short spurts; 15-30 mins. at a time when...
Leaves on Avocado Tree Sunburned?
To help your young avocado tree along, remove it from the south or southwest area to diminish intensity of the sun. Like your own skin, an avocado is sensitive to sunburning too. If you had a sunburn, you would not expose yourself to direct suns heat because...
Identifying Biting Bugs on Bed?
These critters in your photo do resemble bed bugs. You will definitely need an exterminator to rid them. If you are just noticing these bugs, you may have them just in your bed, but they can be carried from bedroom to other rooms and get in sofa/chair. Immediately...
Ford Ranger AC Blows Hot Air?
If the AC is low on refrigerant/coolant it can affect the working of the thermostat. Also, if the thermostat has a broken fan blade or the condenser might be blocked by road debris, (leaves, plastic, dirt,etc.) these can prevent the AC from properly working...
Determining the Value of an Antique Chinese Vase?
P.S. After contacting the antique dealer you might take some close up pictures of your vase and email them for further identification. His vase does not have any markings on the bottom.
Determining the Value of an Antique Chinese Vase?
I was able to locate the exact shape/replica of your floor vase with information of antique seller who has it up for sale. The vase has measurements given and other pertinent information which will help you determine pricing. The only difference between the...
Uses for Worn Towels with Frayed Edges?
I use old towels for washing windows, our cars, as doggie drying towels to wipe off rain after going outdoors to potty and after their baths, for shop rags when husband has to work with a messy task, and Ive used them for wiping off wood stain when I refinish...
Teaching Children the Value of Money?
Saving money starts out small; pennies that can be saved to change into nickels, dimes and quarters as progress is made. If a child gets an allowance or gifted with money, let them save a part of it and spend a part of it...this teaches that all the money doesnt...
House Training and General Dog Training Advice?
Since you have no second doggie in the house, I suggest you take your dog outdoors to potty every 2-2.5 hours and to the same location each time. The dog will know what it is to do once it goes to that spot. Also, if your dog is drinking a lot more water after...
Recovery Time for a Dog After Being Spayed?
A female spay is more complicated than a male neuter surgery.. No, it is not okay for a recent surgery such as a spay to allow the dog to run, jump or even climb stair steps, hop and jump up/down from furniture...it must remain calm and have quiet playtime...
Getting Cat Urine Off of Outdoor Wicker Furniture?
There are a lot of urine odor removal products out there now; not like it was 40 yrs. ago. At that time, my mother-in-law had bought a farm house where cats stayed inside the enclosed porch and went potty. The smell was wrenching. She bought approx. 10 bottles...
Dining Room Light Only Works When Breakers are Off?
It appears the wiring has been done incorrectly in the breaker box. A simple rewiring should fix the problem.
Donating Used Greeting Cards?
Nursing facilities repurpose cards and provides residents with crafts and helps to keep fingers flexible, minds motivated, and time taken in fun as they work together on projects. Sometimes the residents sell their finished projects or enter them in their county...
Asking My Mum To Shave?
Your Mom may feel you might be wanting to shave a little too soon. It is the majority of your life once started and she may be wanting you to hold off a little longer since your hair is fine and light colored; not so noticeable. Now that its there, it wont...
Identifying a Thin Brown Crawling Bug?
It is a carpet beetle and they feed on various fabrics in the home including carpet. To rid yourself of them, vacuum the carpet well and sprinkle powder boric acid lightly over carpet. If you have pets, keep them out of that room. Leave the boric acid sit a...
Puppy Peeing Inside After Adopting a New Dog?
Its still early in the new home environment, but the pup should be taken outdoors more frequently than the older dog who can hold its water longer and if the pup goes to the water bowl more often which you might want to zero in on. That might be a part of the...
Identifying a Snake?
There are people who sell/buy rat snakes and they do come in handy on farms with grain feeding animals where rats/mice dwell. You might try ridding this snake to such a place or advertise to sell it. It does have a useful place in the reptilian world.
Training a Husky German Shepherd Puppy?
You have a hyper dog who is high energy. The dog needs lots of space outdoors to work out that energy to bring calmness when indoors. Only when the dog is calmer can training begin. I once owned a pup that chewed on everything it shouldnt; keyboard cord on...
Meaning of a Double Beddian Birthday?
You were born in 1959 and 59 years later in the year 2018 on May 19th, you will be celebrating your Beddian Birthday age of 59 that matches your birth year. Hope this is clearer than mud.lol.
Bedroom Curtain and Lampshade Color Advice?
For a bedroom, are you concerned with light blocking curtains? Try darker color like maroon. Instead of solid fabric for curtains, think stripes or plaids using gray/black in them and look at fabrics to get a visionary for that additional color you feel grabs...
Altered T-Shirt for Shoulder Surgery
Certainly good choice for womens apparel...please do buy dark clothing; less revealing. Also, something quite useful as undergarment is a stretchy pregnancy tummy band found at Walmart. A black one is great for use as an undergarment especially because it is...
Altered T-Shirt for Shoulder Surgery
You are most welcome! I like to share a tried, proven and inexpensive item that will help people. Blessings during her recovery/therapy.
Altered T-Shirt for Shoulder Surgery
Yes, you can buy them from me. There will be actual shipping costs attached to the price. How many would you like? What size is needed? What colors do you want? When do you need these shirts in hand? Do you have any particular brand name you want? The longest...
In Memory of Carmel Ann (Mini Dachshund)
A very touching story about Carmel Ann. She left you with precious memories and I hope she wins this contest for you.
Preventing Mineral Build Up in a Toilet?
When your toilet bowl becomes difficult to clean after using the brush and it looks like it needs something more, you should use a couple tablets overnight to prevent frequent flushing and give the tabs a chance to do its thing. I like the smokers denture tabs...
Preventing Mineral Build Up in a Toilet?
Absolutely works; Ive tried it with smokers denture cleaner tabs and left overnight. Works well and keeps the bowl looking nice between a full cleaning.
Lee (German Shepherd)
A sweet dog with so much life and love to give. Im glad you are the proud owner of this rescue dog. Im sure hes quite pleased to own you too.
Lee (German Shepherd)
A sweet dog with so much life and love to give. Im glad you are the proud owner of this rescue dog. Im sure hes quite pleased to own you too.
Ex-bait Dog Attacked My Other Dog?
I would turn the dog over to a person who knows how to deal with such behaviors described. A soldier who suffered from PTSD needed a dog to help him and he also knew how to train dogs from his own family occupation. This man said he wanted a pit bull as hed...
What Breed Is My Puppy?
Looks a lot like a Maltese or Shihtzu I think. Pull up some websites on these breeds to check it out.
What Is This Garden Plant?
The plant is a Moon Flower Plant and it blooms beautiful large white trumpet blossoms each night and closes up during the daytime. It is poisonous, so keep children and pets away from it. The prickly seed pods turn dark brown and burst open allowing seeds to...
What Breed Is My Dog?
i looked at several Pomeranian dog pics and yours does look a lot like the breed. If it is mixed, I cannot tell what other breed it has as the traits of the Pomeranian are dominant.
Identifying a Houseplant?
This is a Prayer Plant and it has a heavy root system as it grows and will need to be transplanted into a larger pot or separate the root system as it becomes more root bound. I love this plant and its name.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
Choose the lightest color from the flooring as it will help to lighten the room the most. The fun part is having towel sets that compliment the other colors and pull everything together, like a mix/match and you can choose solid color bathroom rug(s) to remove...
Furniture Colour to Coordinate With...
Any of the warm colors in the curtain set would go well. You could choose a cold color like turquoise blue, mint green, for added interest or a warm orange. If you choose a dark brown suite, then you could use the other suggested colors for pillows or afghan...
Bedroom Curtain Colour Advice?
The walls appear in one pic to be lavendar and the other pic a pink color. Solid white lace curtains with matching valances would look beautiful. OR, you could go with white panels and have a matching set of curtains/bedspread with lavendar pink in it. Fern...
Bedroom Curtain Colour Advice?
Gold is a warm color, blue and green are cold colors in the room. If you desire more warm colors, then you need to change the green wall to a warm color such as a warm gray which looks good with the blue floor and black wallpaper. Add a wall mirror to create...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Looks like a young Australian Shepherd. Do a search online to check this breed out.
Dog Pooping and Peeing in House Since...
Your dog is jealous and doesnt want to give up his position for receiving much attention. I suggest the family speak out using the dogs name often, so the dog understands it is not being cast aside. I had trouble from my female dog when a new pup became a member...
Advice for a Broken Arm?
Prop a pillow under arm when in bed or sitting helps alleviate any weight on shoulder. Cups with sipper straws built into the lid helps stop spills and is less awkward. Eating with a spoon is handiest so food can reach the mouth easier. Slip on shoes and loose...
Clothing for Shoulder Surgery and Other Tips
My husband fixed me eggs and toast with hot tea for breakfast, but hes not much of a cook as one who prefers making a bed, changing the sheets or vacuuming which are both very helpful and need doing. I had several weeks to prepare for this surgery and think...
Living Room Wall Colour Advice?
With all the dark colors, Id go light color walls. If youre bored with cream perhaps a pale peach, blue, or light pink tone beige.
Kitchen Wall and Cabinet Paint Color Advice?
I would go with blue walls and cabinets could be oak wood stained or painted with either color of yellow or green.
Dressing Aids for Seniors?
I once worked in a nursing facility and have used the socks dressing aid and it works well. Never heard a resident complain. Either sports bras as they stretch or bras that have front closures work best. You could also go from pants to the snap down the front...
Getting Dog Urine Out of Carpet?
I add white vinegar to the wash/rinse water in my shampooer. This removes the odor very well and doesnt harm the carpet. You will notice a vinegar odor, but it dissipates once carpet dries. Just make sure you lift the urine from carpet as much as possible before...
Repairing Thermal Backing on Curtains?
I think your thermal lined drapes are ready to be replaced. I owned several sets and would never buy again....the foam sticks to other parts and when you try to pull apart, pieces peel off....The fabric is probably not sun damaged, so if you cannot afford to...
Paint Color Advice for Adjoining Living Dining Room and Kitchen?
I think a very pale cream color would compliment all those colors mentioned. Several brown shades already in place, I would avoid using more.
Curtain Color Advice?
I would look for fabric that has both colors in the fabric, or choose a curtain in one of the two colors and the valance or curtain ties in the other to help pull the colors together.
Re-hydrating Water Based Art Paint?
You can add a tiny bit of water IF the ACRYLIC paints are not fully dried up and you must stir a lot. IF they are, then it is best to toss them into the garbage as they will clump and be grainy to paint with. Apparently, it is the ingredient in water based...
House Training an Older Dog?
Take your dog outdoors to the same area every two hours or so; however long she can hold it. Do this at the same time each day. Take water bowl away just after last potty break for the night or before you retire. Keep talking to the dog using simple words of...
Dogs Pooping in the House When It Rains?
My dog doesnt like getting her feet wet. Get your little ones doggie boots to keep their feet dry. Its a bit of a nuisance to put on/off, but get them used to wearing them in the house, so theyll get used to it long enough to go potty outdoors. Before investing...
Paint Color for Family Room Adjacent to...
I like the idea of going a darker green sage Sheilah Link stated, but I would get solid color toss pills that pick up those in your multicolor rug.
Christmas Charities?
Call 2-1-1 or go online www.211.org/ and key in the city, state youre in or the zip and it will bring up nearest help aid where you reside. Browse through the categories (drop down menu) and find out if you can get any of these needs met to make life go easier...
Manual for Brother Coronado Sewing...
You will need to know the serial no. of your sewing machine and look through any numbers listed on this website that comes close to yours if the Model C is not listed. Then you can get an idea of how to thread your machine. This is the best I can find for you...
Winterizing a Doghouse?
Preferably straw versus hay is best and it may take 2-3 bales for a large dog. You might get some from a farmer cheaper than going to a craft store or other business supplier. Staple plastic bought off the bolt at Walmart can be bought for small price and will...
Is My Dog a Pure Bred German Shepherd?
Your dog does look like it is a long hair full GSD and they are beautiful. I owned a GSD short hair blk/tan and the GSD is very intelligent.
Activities for Deaf and Blind Parent?
There are five senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching. Choose from the other senses that will work for your seeing and hearing impaired relative. Sense of Touch: Games that you feel and guess what it is. Sense of Taste: Try a food item and...
Dining Room Paint Color Advice?
Wood paneling is pretty much outdated telling on the period of the house. I would get a wash and apply it on the walls and rinse off/wipe dry before applying a couple coats of Kilz primer to the paneling before painting the color of your choice. I think the...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Orange, Aqua, Periwinkle Blue, or Cream and Avocado Green always look nice together and you have plenty of natural lighting so keep the room from being too dark if you choose that color of green.
Curtain Color Advice?
The corner window definitely calls for bright colors and vivid colors go well with black to make it pop. Id stay away from pale, tinted and muted earth tones.
Feeding a Dog Potatoes?
If you decide to give your dog potatoes;never give it a raw potato and sweet potatoes are in some dog foods and is nutritious. Always give any human food to the little tot very small portions and not make it a daily habit.
Cleaning Silver and Opal Jewelry?
Yes, Opals are porous and can easily crack; they require oil like Olive Oil gently wiped over to keep its luster and protection. Never wear opal jewelry in dishwater or other harsh detergents and frequently wipe over with soft oiled cloth.
Merlin (American Cocker Spaniel)
Ahhh, my heart has softened reading your story. Your adorable pup looks a lot like our male cocker spaniel who passed away this year. What a wonderful idea to bestow upon a child who receives visits in a hospital from a furry friend. Your generosity is very...
Kitchen Wall Paint Color Advice?
The kitchen gives off plenty of natural light, so you could go with a deep red, turquoise, lime green, or tangerine in soft shades.
Curtain Color Advice?
Youve got the basis down for an array of autumn colors to brighten the room. It appears to look in the pics that you have a warm and a cool color on the walls, so choose shades that compliment the two. For the lighter wall, add some cool blue to the fall color...
Older Dog Doesn't Like to Be Touched?
I have a senior dog who has arthritis in her hips and is on medication for it and what a difference it makes as shes able to move around more and do things that otherwise hinders her abilities. If your dog shows signs of laying around more and the gait has...
Puppy With Smelly Breath?
Theres something you should be able to get from your pets vet to add to the drinking water that helps keep breath fresh.
Curtain Color Advice?
Everything is of solid coloring; why not jazz it up with a printed fabric in curtains that picks up small amounts of neutral and black and a bright color or two mixed in? You could then make slipcovers over pillow throws that match the curtains.
Puppy Only Eats If Handfed?
I agree with Abigails statements. Also, you could play a game with some of the food to encourage pup to eat it. I would do that with my pup and he would have fun and eat it too and created more bonding time. However, Ive read extensively online about giving...
Curtain Color Advice?
I would choose the warmest shade of green in the chairs printed fabric for a valance and the sofas light beige for curtains or vice versa. This way you carry both chair/sofa colors together in the room with lighter green walls. The wood is beautiful; bold and...
Paint Colour Advice?
Lt.to Med. Almond color would look pretty on the walls with your dark flooring and tan sofa which to me in the pic shows up as med/dk caramel color.
Removing Cigarette Smell from Microfiber Sofa?
You can use 1 part white vinegar diluted in 2 parts water and keep wiping it over the sofa making sure not to soak it. It will take a lot of swipes before odor has diminished. Let dry and repeat. Youll see the cloth and water turning color; keep it changed...
Curtain Color Advice?
The room appears dark even with front windows, so Id go with a light background of almond or cream with a print that picks up several of the colors you have, black, coffee, cream. Bold prints would do wonders for all that solid coloring. The same print for...
14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls?
With one friend being less of the girlie girl than yourself and you have a pool available, play water sports and hope that helps her fit in; otherwise, its your big day, so enjoy it. You cannot please everyone all of the time. You could have your birthday party...
Neutering a Dog?
Some Veterinarians believe pups should be spayed/neutered early as it guarantees the dog will not produce unwanted litters. With male dogs, when they are able to pick up on a females heat cycle, they roam and can go for miles away and get lost or injured in...
What Is This Garden Plant?
It is a morning glory and more than likely a wild one. They will come up on their own in farmers fields often. They also come in white and a hot pink and usually have a small blossom.
What Is This Flower?
It is called Four O Clock and the seeds are black when ripe for picking off the plant. Save and replant next Spring. They also come in solid and variegated colors and they have a sweet fragrance and bloom later in the day; hence how its name derived.
Curtain Color Advice?
Gray curtains and maybe zigzag gray/yellow valance you could make yourself or have made to break up all the solid gray. The zigzag pattern is a bold statement, so I wouldnt add too much more than that unless it is a toss pillow on sofa in that pattern and the...
Cleaning Well Water Stains in Tub?
CLR is what will remove, calcium, lime and RUST from the tub. Depending on how long the rust has been there, it may take a few soakings to remove, but it definitely works.
Urine Odor on Couch?
www.animalplanet.com/pets/10-tips-for-cleaning-cat-urine/ SCOE10X is recommended.
Painting Mobile Home Walls?
Wash walls down first and let dry. Use two coats of Kilz primer paint and then paint whatever color you like. No original colors will bleed through. This is the way to go and I spoke to someone recently who used this how to method and it turned out great. I...
What Kind of Snake Is This?
http://www.pitt.edu/~mcs2/herp/SoNA.html This is a really good site to check out; click on a name and up comes a close up color photo. Looks similar to a fox snake to me.
Curtain Color Advice?
I would choose solid beige curtains for the living room, so no prints clash with the open plaid kitchen. The beige paint will compliment and draw together both rooms and your fabric furniture. Adding a couple toss pillows that match the kitchen valances plaid...
Paint Color Advice?
A pale warm gray works well against a gray stone fireplace. The light gray-blue you mentioned would look great also as would baby blue. So, I would choose a blue to use in the kitchen with the yellow counter top. Blue also looks good with brown. The fire place...
Weeding Advice?
The only way it may injure any plants is if the plant gets uprooted with the weed in the soil. Usually though you can just tamp the half lifted plant back into place and it will be alright. It is true that weeding after a good rain is easier to remove weeds...
Ideas for Boy's 16th Birthday?
Does your area have a local park? You could make it a sporting event; basketball, skateboarding if allowed, radio to dance with if girls are invited, set a picnic mood birthday party and have lots of cold drinks available. Lunch meat, cheese, condiments, chips...
Living Room Paint Colour Advice?
I agree with Marty on the cream paint. It not only goes with the different shades of green, but also with the dark brown. You really do need a lighter color in the room. If you had chosen lighter color furnishings, then you could swing for darker walls. Light...
Color Advice for Bedroom Comforter and Blinds?
Thats a lot of blue, so Id pick a bright color like yellow to accent those different shades and have white blinds. If you dont like the vivid accent color; then a soft cream would work.
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
You could go almond or white since your fireplace mantle appears to be white or a very light cool color like blue or green.
Sofa and Carpet Colour?
Going by the shade of beige in the picture posted, it appears to be a pinkish beige undertone. You could add toss pillows of crispy white and/or raspberry to the sofa in the colors already mentioned by the first poster. This will help make your beige colors...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
You could go with a very very pale teal green or soft buttery cream. If you plan to use wallpaper border at top of wall; you could choose a color that compliments walls from paper print. Id go to a wallpaper store and look at colors that go well with the border...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
You could go with a very very pale teal green or soft buttery cream. If you plan to use wallpaper border at top of wall; you could choose a color that compliments walls from paper print. Id go to a wallpaper store and look at prints that have what is in your...
Living Room Colour Advice?
I think your room is large and has a lot of natural light, so you could paint one wall red and the rest of the walls a medium to light tan. This would bring the two couches together and red will make it pop. Your two sofas would look good against either wall...
Painting a Desk to Coordinate With...
You could glue the same fabric onto the sides/drawer fronts of the desk which could be removed in future. OR buy a solid fabric color thats in the drapes and glue it to the desk. Paint is so permanent and difficult to remove if you ever leave your grandmothers...
Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Family?
Aside from buying a poor condition trailer, you could learn how to become a DIY and search online and in books at the library. You can get all kinds of fixer upper tips from professionals on forums and even This Old House program is online that shows you how...
Color Advice for Tile Around Bathtub?
Bathroom colors are rust, gray and white. Adding another color with those in a tiny bathroom would be too busy looking. Rule of thumb to follow is choose light color in a small room especially if theres little natural lighting. It makes the room appear larger...
Verbally Abusive Husband?
Ive read the responding posts and agree with all that has been stated. A marriage is between one man and one woman; not a third party or more. That should tell you the state of his mind and what hes dwelling on. Hes mentally left and secondly, hes ready to...
Is My Husband Abusive or Am I?
Sounds to me like your husbands mood swings are all stemmed from his emotions of how he feels about whatever it is that irritates him about you or your work ethics. He knows what things also bother you and doesnt mind inflicting you by doing them, so he gets...
Is My Husband Abusive or Am I?
Sounds to me like your husbands mood swings are all stemmed from his emotions of how he feels about whatever it is that irritates him about you or your work ethics. He knows what things also bother you and doesnt mind inflicting you by doing them, so he gets...
Lumps on Dog's Side?
As some dogs age they can develop skin tags, fatty tumors, warts, and lipomas. It is best to notice any changes in color and growth and after doing online research as much as possible about each of these mentioned and you feel uncomfortable still, then take...
Lumps on Dog's Side?
As some dogs age they can develop skin tags, fatty tumors, warts, and lipomas. It is best to notice any changes in color and growth and after doing online research as much as possible about each of these mentioned and you feel uncomfortable still, then take...
Help Repairing AC for Cancer Patient?
Have you thought of buying a window AC for the room where he stays the most? You can probably buy a good second hand one at a thrift store or try craigslist.org in your area. Good Luck!
Pregnant Dog's Nipples Red?
I think it is best to have your dog see her vet for diagnosis before pups are born. This pic doesnt show normal paps and if its an infection, you wouldnt want the pups to become ill or make it painful on their mom while caring for her litter.
A Tribute To Bertie Jane
Your Aunts life was similar to what my own husband grew up in. His mother was just like your Aunt Bertie. IF more youth would be taught to work there would be less delinquency, children would grow up into fine adults and learn how to work and apply those skills...
Selling a Porcelain Doll Collection?
You can sell on amazon.com, ebay.com, etsy.com, or post on craigslist.org and pinterest.com. The postings are free, but some charge a fee for using their website if the item sells. You can post photos of the dolls individually or grouped; your choice along...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I see shihtzu traits; the ears, dark eyes, teddy bear face. Look at shihtzu pics online and see if you agree.
Free Seed From Grocery Store Produce
Thats a real Thrifty idea. I think Ill try it out next sowing season. If good quality soil is used and rich nutrients, the seeds are bound to be productive. The proof is in the trying. Why not experiment a little and see what happens. One can always buy their...
Murray Riding Mower Won't Start?
Did you check and clean the spark plug? Sometimes a little dirt/grass can prevent it from starting. That happened to my own one time. It started right up afterward.
Sewing Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin?
Maybe the sewing machine has incorrect size needle for its make/model. Do an online search first as to what size needle the machine uses or seek an experts advice for their opinion as to why your machines needle wont pick up bobbin thread if you cannot locate...
Bathroom Paint Color Advce?
Another idea to pull the colors together for example is to have a black bath towel, a beige hand towel and a gray wash cloth as a set to match colors used.
Bathroom Paint Color Advce?
I think you could pull the gray off pretty good if you added a narrow horizontal strip of paint along the walls about as high as chair railing might go and use tan paint strip above and below the black strip with a little spacing between. This would create...
Keeping a Puppy Hydrated?
I would give your dog ice cubes to play with and crunch on. Our Shihtzu loves to catch one as it slides across the kitchen floor. She eats it too and its become a favorite game. You could also give your dog popsicles or add a little flavored gelatin in water...
