Remedies for Perm Damaged Hair?
I would return to the salon and get help. A perm should not cause your hair to fall out. But, before you return, make sure that you do indeed have a problem. When I had very long hair, I certainly noticed that it fell out when I shampooed it, but that was because...
Assign Each Family Member a Wrapping...
Cute idea. I used to wrap the Santa gifts in different paper that was never used for other purposes.
Oven Turns Off and Throws Breaker?
Why dont you call in an electrician to check out the wiring. He can fix the bathroom outlets at least, and can let you know if this is a problem with the wiring or with your oven. If it turns out it is the oven, then you can decide what to do about that.
Shampooing Hair After Coloring?
The only reason that you might want to do so would be to tone down the colour a little. Your hair should have been shampooed the day before, (according to my hair colour directions), and it doesnt need a shampoo after using the colour and the conditioner.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
Why dont you pay a visit to some show homes and see what the decorating trends are in your area. Off hand, Id say you should choose a greyish beige for the rooms; greige , I believe is what it is being called in decorating magazines. This would be a nice neutral...
Legal Responsibility for Elderly Parent?
My mother may soon reach this point. I am not looking forward to it. I might just as well be dead is what she says. It is possible in my area to make an anonymous complaint to the police, and when they investigate, the elderly driver in question would have...
Health Hazards of Black Mold?
From the photo, I think you have a bigger issue than just the mold. You have a leak somewhere. If this is a leaky roof issue, you need to get it repaired. If there is a second story over this garage, you might have some sort of plumbing issue, which is likely...
No Water from Hot Water Line to Washer?
Although you are clearly good at household repairs, I think you should find a reliable plumber to help you with this issue. From your letter we can tell that you know quite a bit about plumbing, but a professional would likely be able to help you with both...
Cleaning Stains on Stored Baby Clothes?
I am not familiar with this type of beetle at all, but I wonder if washing the clothes as usual and laying in the sun to dry might not bleach out the stains. Sunlight may help. Certainly worth a try.
Christmas Gift for Boyfriend?
I have always liked to give clothing -- like a sweater or a lovely casual shirt. Whenever he wears it, he will think of you. Also, you might just like to ask him what he wants. Not everyone needs or wants to be surprised. Another nice gift is tickets for the...
Weird Smell in Bedroom and Bathroom?
I wonder if you have some sort of problem with sewer gas back up? If you had a dead animal in the walls, as DCA suggested, you would likely smell it all the time. If you have sewer gas, it may be worse at night because there is no activity -- no flushing toilets...
Kenmore Freezer Keeps Thawing and Refreezing?
I dont know that frost forms on food because of thaw/freeze cycle. I have bagels, for example that have a lot of frost inside the bag when I take them out. I do not know exactly why that happens, but I do know it has nothing to do with thawing and refreezing...
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
If magnolia is a pale creamy white, then here is what I would suggest. I would only go with a deep olive green if your red couch is a very deep, muted, dark red. If it is red -- scarlet, christmas red, orange red -- and you put a green, even a dark green, it...
16th Birthday Party Ideas?
My sons occasionally had to chip in for part of the cost of the entertainment if it was pricey when they were invited to a birthday party. For example, on an outing to a ski hill or to paint ball, each guest paid their own way. The birthday family provided...
Source of Black Soot and Musty Smell in House?
This is a puzzle. Soot must come from somewhere where there is combustion. If you have in floor heating, (water pipes in the floor, right?) you must have a boiler. Does your boiler run on natural gas? Perhaps there is some problem with that, although how soot...
Living Room Paint Colour Advice?
You might also go with a brownish/grey walls. All shades of grey are very trendy now. White trim is often used with the grey. You might do the one wall in a darker shade.
Legend of Santa's Magic Key?
I have never heard of such a story. Perhaps you could google it. I suspect maybe the kids family made this up to make a more sensible story than the chimney business since so few houses have big enough chimneys nowadays!
Donating Trophies?
Boys and girls clubs, schools maybe. The Salvation Army will take them, and resell them. Other thrift stores may take them. Perhaps the clubs that gave them to your sons may take them back to reuse after you remove the name plates.
Ideas for Daughter's 14th Birthday?
Find out what sort of things your daughter might want to do. Would taking them to some sort of activity be in your budget -- such as bowling, rollerskating, to a pool, rock climbing? I have no idea the cost of such things in your area. Then some sort of lunch...
12th Birthday Party Ideas?
Is there a place with trampolines or a roller skating rink that you could take the kids to? Is it affordable? (I dont know what the customs in your area are, but I usually paid entrance fees for my party guests, but I also have sent money to pay for the event...
Intermittent Power in Two Outlets?
This sounds dangerous to me. I would call an electrician to come check this out.
Bedroom Paint Color Advice?
From what I have read, grey or greige is the new in colour, and a soft grey would go very well with the rose carpet. It is very gender neutral. With soft pink curtains and pink bedspread, it is quite feminine. If you used dark grey curtains, or even a navy...
Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner
Thank goodness there is someone else who knows that vinegar and baking soda together make salt water!! I make that comment at least once a week.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
If you want to tone down the colours, go with light blue walls, or for even less, white walls. I would go with white myself, and maybe match the trim with the blue from curtains. Grey is a very trendy colour, so maybe grey or greige would be a way to go. I...
Curtain Color Advice?
The room in the previous posters picture is lovely, but too much red and green will look like Christmas the whole year round. Im not sure Id care for that.
Opening a New Coffee Shop?
You need to do market research and find out what kind of shop is popular in your area. In the area that I live, regular coffee is far more of a money maker than espresso. One or two cafes offer the fancy coffee, but all of them offer regular coffee, and sell...
Sharing Expenses with a Boyfriend?
There is only one way to solve this problem. Move out. You will certainly not be any the worse off. You have been supporting this freeloader for two years. You can`t get that back, but you can move on with your life. No one who loved you would take such advantage...
Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with white or beige, or you might go with a pale pink. If this is a living room, I`d stick with white or beige.
Bathroom Outlet Does Not?
Did you explain to the electrician you hired that the plug in had never worked. If so, and he didn`t fix it, call him back and ask him to fix it, and I would not expect him to charge you for this. If not, call him back and explain what is going on, and see...
Bobbin Case in Singer Machine Stuck?
I agree with Frugal Sunnie. It is likely a piece of thread stuck in there. I dont suppose you have a friend who is an experienced sewer who could look at your machine for you? I guess not, or you would have asked her instead of asking for hints online!! If...
Repairing Torn Vinyl Flooring?
You might want to seal it with calking or use double sided tape to hold it down. I think I would get a mat to cover up the damage after I had sealed it so that dirt, moisture, etc. didnt get under the flooring. That would be the least expensive option, I think...
Hitachi Bread Machine Recipe Book?
Heres two ideas -- find someone who reads Japanese to translate the recipes for you. (Might be a tough thing to do!!) Or, measure the size of the loaf of bread that it makes or the capacity of the loaf tin, and compare that to some other machine, for which...
Coffee Filters As Pet Dish Liners
Wow, what a crash diet!! I guess a 25 pound cat is pretty hefty, but to lose half your body weight in three months, even if you are a cat, seems a bit excessive. Are you sure he is alright? My cat lost a lot of weight when he developed anorexia after a course...
Getting Rid of Gnats?
If these gnats are fruit flies, you should do a search to see if there is some place that they are reproducing. If you can get rid of that, it will help immensely. (I have NEVER had any luck with those apple cider vinegar or red wine traps. All I ever got was...
Steel Lid Stuck into a Steel Box?
Awhile ago someone had a similar problem with dishes, and they used dish soap as a lubricant. That might be a better first choice if the ice/hot water doesnt work right away.
Electrical Circuit Not Working?
Check all your breakers, and also the circuit interrupter. (Ive forgotten what that is called.) If the problem is not solved by flipping breakers, it is time to call an electrician. If an electrician left you in this situation, call a different one.
Christmas Tree for Your Cat
Cute idea! Although I have never had a cat bother the tree at all. Some of my cats have liked to nap underneath it, and one cat had a favorite ornament-- a fuzzy red thing it would steal from the tree, but never took any other. Of course, now I have an artificial...
14th Birthday Ideas?
Movie night. Spa night (google for ideas of what to do.) Games night. You could have a make your own pizza for lunch. You might have a campfire and cook hotdogs for lunch. Think about what you like to do, and plan the party around that. Try to plan something...
Getting Rid of Foot Calluses?
I agree. I would see a podiatrist, as it looks to me that your shoes are not fitting properly. You likely need an orthotic insert. It made a world of difference in my shoes. Also, I wonder at the quality of socks that you are wearing. I have thick calluses...
Dining Room Paint Color Advice?
I was just reading a decorating article about the trends in paint. Greige is very popular. You might do the whole room in that, just the paneling wall, or go with a darker shade on that wall and greige for the room. I personally do not like painted wall paneling...
Birthday Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?
Bake him some cookies or bake a birthday cake for him. You might treat him to a concert in your area. Take him out for dinner to a place that is special and a little more expensive than your usual places-- a nice steakhouse or sushi place or something like...
16th Birthday Party Ideas?
Will you have snow? If so, how about tobogganing? Skating and skiing require skill to really be fun, and can be expensive if you need a ski lesson (and then it will be fun.) What about laser tag? That might be totally different and is active without being too...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
Grey is a colour that is very trendy now, and I think it would look very nice with the cupboards, appliances, and counters. You might consider doing one wall quite dark as a feature, and the others light, depending on how the room is laid out. If there is very...
Electrical Problem in Old House?
Bruce is the only one who can answer this, as he is an actual electrician. Hopefully, he will see it and help you out. If he doesnt, I would try to find a more experienced electrician than you have had, as they do not seem to be very helpful. The bathroom reno...
Chrysler Sebring Interior Lights Intermittent?
There is likely some small problem with either the switch or the wiring. My interior light works for all doors except for the drivers door, which is a real nuisance. My son, who is a jouneyman mechanic, tells me to live with it. I suspect it would be a fussy...
Repairing a Janome 9500?
I would also consider trying a different repair shop. If you have hardly used this machine, I fail to see why a new motor and motherboard would be the problem.
Obtaining a Power of Attorney?
If you dad is capable, talk to him about this. Just because he is in a nursing home does not immediately make him incapable of handling his own affairs. If he does in fact need help, then you should consult a lawyer who has some experience with these issues...
Living Room Sheer Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with white, as it is a nice background for all colours. Also, if you decide to switch out the accents, with white, you would not have to change the curtains.
No Power to Circuit After Changing Switches?
Obviously some wire someplace is not connected properly. We have an electrician, Bruce, that posts on here sometimes. Perhaps he can offer advice. If not, call an electrician who has equipment to diagnose your problem.
Dealing With Christmas Stress?
I would combine both of those ideas from the previous posters. Write to everyone and tell them you will not be hosting Christmas, nor exchanging gifts. Tell them it is too much of a strain for you. And then look for a vacation trip that you can take. When my...
Surge Protector or Breaker Problems?
Well, have you checked the breaker? Go turn it off and on and see if that fixes things. I do not think that that is a heavy load on that breaker. Are you sure that that is the only outlet that is on it? We have an electrician who often comments. Lets hope he...
Suede Jacket Shrunk?
No likely. Leather is not washable nor dry-able. I do not know of any way to get it back.
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Go look at show homes in your city and see what the trends are. Then choose the colour you like. Your sofa is brown, and the flooring white, so you have a pretty clear field. I think you should look at going with a brighter colour in your accent pieces and...
Canning Homemade Hummingbird Food?
I think it would be fine. It would be just like canning fruit, except no fruit in the jars, just sugar syrup.
Acting as Grandfather's POA?
Dying wishes are terrible things to extract. I am sure your grandmother didnt Intend your grandfather to risk his own life and security to care for this nephew. Where is your sister in all of this? But, what you need to do, is put your grandfather on an allowance...
Bedroom Wall Color Advice?
Really, with the colours black and white, you could do your bedroom any colour you like. I always choose some shade of blue for the walls and then a matching shade of blue, a blue pattern, or white for the drapes. If you like you could go monochrome and choose...
Spots in Dining Room Table Finish?
It is hard to know what to recommend when you dont know what has caused the spots. Another thing that might help, if it looks like the finish is damaged, is rubbing with a walnut. I dont think that would hurt anyway. Like the mayonnaise, it would return some...
Waiting Time to Re-dye Hair?
If you followed the directions on the box and left the dye in for the required time, your hair may be as dark or vibrant as that colour gets. If I were you, I would leave it as is for a few weeks, and then redye a much darker colour if this colour is not to...
Hair Dye Too Dark?
I agree with the advice from the previous poster, but all I do is use a good quality dandruff shampoo like Head and Shoulders. I find that it tends to fade the colour quite a bit. Perhaps this will work for you. Dying too often can damage your hair or make...
Getting Bitten By Unseen Bugs?
I have no personal experience with bedbugs, but from what you describe, that is what it sounds like. I believe they like some people better than others, or others are not bothered by them. Perhaps you should see a doctor, if there are bite marks or bumps or...
What Is This Houseplant? (Coffee Plant)
Since you have two different suggestions, perhaps you could google those two names, and see if it matches up. If not, you could google something like images of houseplants or houseplant identification. Im sure you would find something that would enlighten you...
Carpet Cleaner Brushes Not Spinning?
On one vacuum that I used to own, the belt would slide off. All one needed to do was open the bottom of it, and slide the belt back on. Perhaps this is all that is wrong with yours. If the belt is broken, you will find that out. If it is more than a slipped...
Ideas for Daughter's 12th Birthday?
I do not think that you need a big house for a slumber party. You could have the girls bring sleeping bags, and they could all bed down in the living room or in a basement rec room, if you have one. They could watch movies and play board games. It does not...
Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with a grey that matches the walls, or is lighter. I think if you have yellow zigzags going on, you have enough action and colour.
Dispute Over Willow Planted to Close to House?
I am not sure if you can complain about shade from a neighbours tree. You may just have to move your garden to a different location in the yard, or learn to garden with less sun.
Re-dyeing Hair?
I have had a similar problem with Nice and Easy when I chose a colour that I thought was too brassy for me. I did not want to redye it so soon, so I simply used Head and Shoulders shampoo, which I find, tends to take out some colour as it is not made for colour...
Curtain Color Advice?
You might find a print with that turquoise colour mixed in with white, gold, and dark brown. However, I do not like patterns myself in a living room, so I would go with a drape that was either white, like the shelving wall, or gold, the colour of your other...
Dyeing Gray Hair?
Is it the roots that are showing grey, or is the whole grey patch not taking the colour like the rest of your hair? Actually, my advice is the same in either case -- try colouring the roots/patch with a root touch up dye.
Asking Mom to Let Me Shave?
If for some reason you are shy to talk to your mother about this, perhaps you have an aunt or a cousin or an older sister with whom you feel more at ease who could help you talk to mom about shaving.
Shrinking a Leather Skirt?
I agree with the previous posters. I think you would ruin it if you attempted to shrink it. Take it to a seamstress and have it made smaller.
Caring for an Egg?
Sadly, I agree with the previous posters. I think it is very likely that the embryo in that egg is dead. If it was in water and very cold, that would kill it. I have hatched chicken eggs in an incubator in a school science lab, and they need a constant warm...
Bleach Stain on Microfiber Couch?
Bleach is not a stain; bleach removes the original colour, so there is no way to remove the whitish splotch that is left. You can try, as the previous poster suggested, colouring over it with a jiffy marker, if it is not large. I suppose it might be possible...
10th Birthday Party Ideas?
Enlist your 10 year olds help with the planning. They are big enough to have lots of ideas. What about things like a wiener roast in the backyard, a movie night with pizza, a slip and slide in the backyard with water balloons for a waterfight, a games afternoon...
Reducing Duvet's Tog/Warmth Level?
I wouldnt do this. Likely it is possible, but it seems to me it would be far better to gift (or sell ) this duvet to someone who needs a warmer one, and buy a new one that is lighter in weight.
Horrible Smell in House?
I agree with Dinah. My first thought was a dead animal in the walls. Another issue might be some sewer back up issue in some place where you might not think to look. Is there some crawlspace where there might be a leak? You should be able to figure out if it...
Sewage Smell in Home?
I would suggest that you call a different plumber than you called last time, unless you have had a long history of good service with that plumber. In which case, Id phone him and say that youve had him in to fix this problem and here it is back again, and so...
Flying Insects in Pop Up Camper?
What kind of insects are you talking about? If they are mosquitoes, there are wonderful things produced by Off -- lanterns and repellents and the gadgets you wear on your belt. Some of these also are effective for flies. If you are talking of large flies, perhaps...
Washer Will Not Spin With a Load of Clothes?
I had a wonderful repairman in my community. My idea is to call a repair shop and talk to someone there. If you have access to a good repair person, it will likely be an easy thing to fix for someone who knows what they are doing. These people train for these...
Dealing With a Drug Addicted Abusive Husband?
You must leave this man immediately. There are no answers to the questions you ask -- why he behaves the way he does, why he doesnt love you, why he isnt happy -- there just are no possible answers, and those are not the questions you need to ask. Your son...
Recoloring Hair?
When Ive had a home hair colour that came out rather brassy or orangy, Ive simply used a shampoo that is NOT for coloured hair. Ive found that Head and Shoulders tends to tone down my brassy hair in a shampoo or two. (On the other hand, you dont want to use...
Circuit Breaker Box Information?
I dont know if it is illegal or not. It may depend on where you live. Perhaps electrician Bruce will provide some insight. Five rooms on one breaker sounds like a lot, but it does depend on what youve got in those rooms. If it is a very old home, you may only...
11th Birthday Ideas?
11 year olds are usually not hard to please. Some ideas that come to mind that you would surely have in your area -- lunch in a tea house followed by a movie, dressing up in a lovely outfit and going out for dinner in a classy restaurant, going shopping and...
Smell in Older Townhouse?
I have a little bit of experience with mothballs because the two times I used them, I found them so nauseating that I never used them again. I used them in a camper to keep out mice (I later found that parking the camper near to where our outside cats lived...
Removing Ink from a Textured Wall?
What you use will depend on what she wrote with -- jiffy marker, ballpoint ink, crayon, regular pencil. It also depends on the type of paint or wallpaper on the wall. I have had good luck in getting just about any marks off the wall with Mr. Cleans Magic Eraser...
Cleaning Job Fee?
Yes, you should certainly up your quote if you feel that the job can not be done properly for the phone quote. They either accept it or they dont. Move on to the next job if they dont. $140 for an entire house sounds far too little to me!
No Water to Downstairs Bathroom or Toilet?
Have you paid your water bill? In my town, if one is late with payment, they shut your water off without notice, so that they can collect a late payment fee of $50 when you storm into the town office to pay your bill!! If have water to the kitchen and no where...
12th Birthday Party Ideas?
Water fight with water balloons and water pistols. Kids love this, and it is harmless. You might also see if you can get a slip and slide. That might be fun as well. If you opt for the waterfight, make sure kids know ahead of time so they can bring a change...
What Is This Snake?
Maybe you should google for something like native snakes of .. wherever you are from. Many states and provinces have useful information with pictures about their native species on websites.
Rubber Marks on Car Fender?
I agree with other posters. I think it would rub right off with a soft cloth.
Rights and Responsibilities of POA?
Any time people start moving money around to make themselves, or in this case, your mother, look poor when they are have assets, it can be problematic. If I were you, I would consult an attorney. Remember your Medicaid officials deal with people all the time...
Highlighting Your Hair at Home?
The brand of hair dye that I use is not too thin. If yours is very watery, I would go with another product that is more like the product that they use in the salons. I use Nice and Easy. There is no reason you cant reuse the cap.
Responsibilities of Financier with POA in India?
You need to consult someone with some knowledge of the laws of your country. Offhand, I wouldnt do such a transaction here in Canada. It sounds dangerous to me.
Cleaning Silver and Diamond Necklace?
With regard to the denture tablets, I suspect they will not remove the tarnish. They are not made for that at all.
Repairing Damage to Leather Handbag?
I cant think of any way to repair that sort of damage. Is it a real leather handbag, or synthetic? If it was more of a sporty bag, you might be able to glue a patch on it that might look cute, but since this is such a dressy bag, I think you should check out...
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's Birthday?
If you dont have time to make a CD, perhaps you could purchase one that has your favorites on it, or from an artist whose concert you attended together, or want to attend. A framed photo of yourself might be nice. What about a picture of the two of you printed...
Color Advice for Bedroom Comforter and Blinds?
I would match the vertical blinds with the wall colour, either the main wall or the accent wall, depending on what you like. You could go with a darker blue or mixed blue print for bedding, or go with white duvet and pillows and a blue accent blanket or some...
Dry Cleaners Ruined Down Filled Pillows?
I wonder if your pillows were so old that the cleaning process destroyed the down. I have now experience with down, but I do know that feather pillows wear out over time. Perhaps down will last for decades, but I suspect that age was a factor. Have you had...
Circuit Breaker/Ceiling Fan Issues?
If you are lucky, Bruce, an electrician, will reply. He always has good advice, and can solve many problems, although often the best advice he has, at the end, is to call in an electrician. Me -- Id call an electrician. But hopefully, Bruce will help you out...
Electrical Outlet Stopped Working?
I like Bruces first line of advice-- call an electrician. Bruce is an electrician, and can explain these things, but nothing beats having a trained professional fix things for you.
Thin Short Nails?
I have been having trouble with brittle nails lately (and never before in my life!), and I am having good luck with a nail hardner polish that I buy at the local drug store. It is just a clear polish that says it will help strengthen nails. Try something like...
Value of Thomas Kinkade Print?
I have googled Thomas Kinkade prints, the official website, and see a framed print that looks like yours for $195. You should have a look for yourself. If that is the case, and this is like your picture, you could maybe get $175, although I think $150 would...
Value of Thomas Kinkade Print?
You should google for information. There are likely similar prints on eBay or similar sites. You could also take it to an art shop or antique and collectibles shop and see what they would give you for it. I have no idea of the value of Thomas Kinkade prints...
Using Mothballs?
Mothballs evaporate. But I would advise you to use something else, as they are so toxic and the smell permeates the closet and is an awful stench.
Removing Wallpaper Adhesive from Plaster?
I used a commercial product to remove the wallpaper, and then sprayed the adhesive with water and scraped with a spatula that is used to apply plaster. Then I had to wash the remainder off the wall. It was a bit of a pain, but not difficult. I do not know if...
Best Blonde Hair Dye?
I use Nice and Easy. Works for me. I suspect that they are all good. I found the home products were less itchy on my scalp than the ones that my stylist used.
New Dentures Painful?
Your teeth should not cause all this discomfort. Contact your dentist at once. Do not suffer or wear your teeth in jar! My mother just had dentures fitted last year, and any fittings she needed were included with the cost of the denture. As well, she had relatively...
Identifying Small Black Flying Bugs?
The previous poster is correct. Most little black insects are harmless, especially if you are talking about fruit flies. However, without seeing the actual insect or a photo of it, it is impossible to say what it is. You will have to ask someone who is there...
Pirate Theme Attire for Wedding?
I always wear lots of gold chains for a pirate outfit. You should also think about a hat or a bandanna around your head. Google for images to get an idea how to tie it.
Washer Won't Spin?
I know youd like to fix this yourself, but if youve already spent time and money on this, and it isnt fixed at all, wouldnt it be better to call a repair person?
Latex Paint Peeling Off Oil Paint?
I suspect that you have to remove all the paint. I would consult the troubleshooting line of the paint company that you are planning to use. They can be very helpful.
12th Birthday Party Ideas?
A 12 year old should have lots of ideas. Many girls like an at home-spa party, and you can google for ideas for that. Some like things like games or activities like going to a movie or pool and then party lunch. Perhaps she would like a fancy dress party, with...
Circuit Breaker Tripped?
Perhaps you have several things on the same circuit as the AC and the lights, and the outdoor party lights are a co-incidence. My kitchen breaker would flip if I was making coffee or toast, and micro-waved something, but not every time. Finally I realized that...
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
I am not a fan of wild curtain colours, but you might look for a pattern that incorporates a bolder, brighter colour into your curtains. You would need to use this accent colour in cushions, artwork, a throw, for example, to tie the room together. If I were...
Re-dyeing Hair?
When my son was dying his hair wild colours, we found good hair dye at places at like skateboard shops because the usual hair salons did not have those sorts of colours. If you live in a city, you may have salons that cater to wild colours. I understand what...
Jeans Shirt Changed Color and Texture in...
There may be something defective with the shirt, and if it is a very inexpensive one, that may have something to do with it. However, if it became darker in colour, I cant see how it can be that the dye washed out, as the previous poster said. I would suspect...
Body Odor on Clothes When Using Aluminum Free Deodorant?
This sounds like a laundry issue rather than a deodorant issue. You might also try switching brands of detergent; I find that Tide often works better than generic brands. However, you might try a cup of baking soda in the wash cycle will work to remove odors...
Verbally Abusive Husband?
Start with counseling for yourself, as this will help immensely. You can find help from a local womens shelter, or perhaps your church, if you have one. I think you should leave this man immediately, but I know it is not an easy thing to do. Make a plan; see...
Power Only Works When Stove On?
If this were my home, I would call an electrician right away, and get it fixed.
Remedy for Perm Damaged Hair?
I agree with Dinah, go back to the salon and firmly request help. If this was a home perm, you might also go to a salon as they may have some remedies for you to help you deal with the damage. And as for making your hair grow faster, there is NOTHING you can...
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
Id agree with the previous poster. White is great for bathrooms. However, if you want to be extra daring, a dark blue that matches the blue in the trim, tiles, and countertop might be great, although dark colours make the room feel smaller. Any shade of light...
Gloves for Coloring Hair at Home?
I think any kind of latex glove would be fine, but I just use the ones that come. They are a bit lose, but I dont find that that is a problem. I think you can get boxes of gloves in a drug store if you need exceptionally small ones.
Curtain Color Advice?
Personally, Id go with white or off-white curtains. I have had sheer nubbed material sheer drapes for years, and I love them. There are mini-blinds behind the drapes to darken the room if needed. In my previous house I had white room darkening drapes with white...
13th Birthday Party Ideas?
Why not have a small family birthday celebration, and hold a bigger party for her invited friends later in the year -- say Sept, when everyone is back to school and home from vacation. I always found that parties during the school year were much better attended...
12th Birthday Party Ideas?
How would she feel about having the party earlier in the year? I think at 12 I would have been just as happy to have it earlier so that I could have had the type of party that I wanted.
Keeping Flies Out of Unused Office Space?
Phone the landlord and complain about all the flies. Report that the office above is full of them, and ask him to clean it up and investigate how those flies are getting in. It will be very difficult to rent out that office space if it is full of flies!
Moving a Duck and Her Nest?
You need to talk to someone who has experience with raising ducks. Is there a local farmer you could consult, or a government agricultural office that might help? Sometimes there are experts at colleges that have vet medicine programs or agricultural programs...
Sharing Expenses With Girlfriend?
Sit down with your girlfriend and discuss the issue. If you are in financial difficulty, you will have to sort that out as well, and there is no time like the present. If this is a serious relationship, you need to sort out the financial issues before you can...
Free Seed From Grocery Store Produce
If the plant/veggie you collected the seeds from was a hybrid, it might not produce a good veggie, but you havent lost much except your time, so there is certainly no harm in doing so. Many home gardeners using heritage seeds save their own seeds from year...
Dishwasher Not Draining Completly?
I am also wondering if this is a plumbing and drain problem rather than a machine problem. Id consult a plumber.
Ceiling Fan Wiring Problems?
Its obviously wired incorrectly. Time to call in a friend who is an actual electrician, perhaps, rather than a handyman. I doubt that it is a difficult problem to solve.
Spaying a Lactating Dog?
I think you should wait till the puppies are completely weaned. Also, you should certainly discuss this with your vet. This is major surgery and you should not put such a strain on your mother dog when she has her puppies to care for.
Cleaning Polyester Work Shirts?
In future, be sure to wash these white things only with other white things. Fabric softener does not whiten fabrics. As the other poster mentioned, bleach works for cottons but not for polyesters. You may also find it helpful to hang them in the sun.
Dealing With a Sibling's Friends?
Is there any reason that your sister could not visit her friend at her friends house? If they are such good friends that they want to spend every day together, perhaps half the time could be at her house. This might be a good compromise.
Removing Spray Paint from a Wall?
I think it would be easier to repaint the wall. You might try something like Mr. Cleans Magic Eraser, but I suspect that anything that will remove the spray paint will also remove the paint on the wall.
Stove on New Breaker Not Heating Up?
Time to call in a certified electrician, I should think. That is what I would do.
Bleach Marks on White Jeans?
Are you sure those are bleach marks? I have never had bleach make marks on white things. However, whatever it is, you may have good luck by wetting the stain and the surrounding area and letting the sun shine on it. Sunlight will sometimes take out stains on...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
I do not think red will brighten the room; I suspect it will overpower it. Go with a lighter off-white, for instance. Greens are tricky to match, and look odd if they are not well co-ordinated, so I would not use green on the walls with a green accent chair...
Curtain and Rug Color Advice?
I agree with the previous poster. Turquoise seems to be your accent colour. Go with it. You may want to go with a brown/tan/turquoise pattern on either the carpet or curtains, if you like patterns. I assume we are talking area rug. I do not think you would...
Organizing Plastic Storage Containers?
My aunt, who is a wonderful housekeeper, said this to my other aunt (who is not as good) Amy, you have too many tea towels. You cant close the drawer. You have to get rid of some. This was quite a revelation to me, as my mom (the third sister) is of the mind...
Electrical Circuit Issue?
What a mystery!! Does the vacuum have to be plugged in constantly for things to work? This must be inconvenient, if so. I suspect you have a short or something. Bruce is an electrician who posts on here occasionally. Perhaps he can explain whats going on. If...
Refrigerator Not Cooling?
I am a great believer in repairpersons whenever possible, but a fridge that doesnt cool at all might be major problems. You should probably consult someone, but in my experience fridges work nearly forever until they die. Then you buy a new one.
Refrigerator is Freezing Everything?
The most likely reason is that you have the temperature control turned up too high. There is a dial in most fridges with numbers from 1 to 9, or similar. Mine is a dial in the front with dots going from cold to colder. Check this out and see where yours is...
Toilet Paper Tube Dragon
What a cute craft!! For a lower budget option, you could just paint the tube green. That might be easier for littler ones as well!! If I was still teaching school, Id do this as a class project!!
Gas Stops With a Long Travel Trailer?
I just recently traveled with my son to off-road competitions through Canada, Idaho, and into California. He was hauling his off-road truck on a long flat deck trailer, and had to choose his gas stations carefully. When you travel on the interstates, you will...
Light Bulb Intermittent?
The first thing to check is to see if the bulb is securely screwed into the outlet. It may be only partially set in, and so if it gets banged or bumped or jiggled, it may shut itself off because it has come loose. You could also try just replacing the bulb...
Take Picture of Completed Puzzle
To Pixidust, I believe the post is about the small puzzles that come in a cardboard frame. They usually dont have a picture with. Kids look at the puzzle, dump the pieces, and then fit them together, usually with little difficulty. I know some little kids who...
Sharing Car Expenses With Girlfriend?
I suspect the arguments you are having are more about you being unemployed rather than the car. Are you receiving unemployment insurance, and able to contribute to the finances this way? I challenge you to think about how things are going, and try to figure...
Stepmother Gives Me Used Gifts Every Christmas?
Ignoring this might be the simplest thing to do, but you might also speak to your dad about this. Does he know his wife, your step-mother, is giving you used gifts? Also, you say that these are not the kind of things that can be given to charities. Perhaps...
12th Birthday Party Ideas?
By out of the house do you mean movies or rollerskating, or do you just mean an outside activity. I always used to take my summer birthday parties to the pool, and I have taken a small group to the movies. If it is just outside, a trip to a park - perhaps even...
Bikini Dingy After Being Washed With Darks?
I believe there is a product you can get to take the colour out of garments like this. Perhaps you could google for info, or go onto the website of companies that make cleaning products or dyes - like Rit, Johnson & Johnson, etc.
Carpet Color Advice?
It is difficult to give such advice online. My suggestion would be to get a friend whom you trust and whom you believe has good taste, and who sees colours normally, to come over and have a look at your choices. Just from your description, both sound all right...
Building a House Frugally?
You will need to find out whether this sort of thing is allowable in the area where you live. Some areas are much more restrictive than others. Rural areas and small towns may be more viable. However you build, you will need to find out about building codes...
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
If you are looking for colour, brown may not be the choice you want, as it will make the room dark -- although perhaps you will like the cozy feel. However, I would take the previous posters advice and look at the glass tile for a colour to put on the walls...
Salt Water for Tarnished Silver Ring
Bleach is not acidic and salt is not alkaline. I couldnt tell you exactly why bleach turned your silver ring dark, nor why the salt worked, but it has nothing to do with acid/alkaline reactions. Just thought Id clarify the chemistry. In fact, an acid (eg vinegar...
