13th Birthday Ideas?
What you choose to do will depend on what is available in your area. Would the girls like an art museum or history museum? Is there an amusement park, a rollerskating arena, a rockclimbing wall, paintball, laser tag? (Some of these ideas need more than 3, but...
Inexpensive Gift for Mom's Birthday?
As a mom, I would really appreciate a special dinner cooked for me, and a birthday cake. You would not need to purchase special groceries. Cook what is in the house! Make a card, and find flowers from your yard, or wild flowers for a centerpiece. Moms love...
Installing a Whole House Water Filter?
I really dont know if you need this or not. It sounds very expensive to me, but it depends what you want. Some people want water that is totally devoid of minerals. This may get you that kind of water. I have a Brita tap filter on my drinking water tap in the...
Getting Hair Back to Natural Colour?
If you dye your hair at all, you have three choices with regards to roots. Either you need to dye the hair repeatedly when the roots begin to show, or you can use hair dye that is made for just dying the roots (comes with a little comb for application), or...
Cleaning Stains in a Porcelain Tub?
The blue and green stains are likely copper from your pipes dissolved in lime from hard water. Vinegar may remove the stains, or any product advertised for cleaning up lime residue, such as CLR or the CLR Tub and Tile cleaner.
Using an Above Ground Swimming Pool?
As a mom, I would have no problem with that. I assume you are using treated water from a city system. Or drinkable water from a rural home system. If you have concerns, you could inform the parents of these children, and they could decide for themselves if...
Kitchen Cabinet Color Advice?
I like wooden cabinets, and if they are in good shape, leave them alone. Since your countertops are black and the floor off white, you really have a very neutral pallet going on, so the wall colour could likely be anything you like. You might like to go with...
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
No, they do not. I think light blue is an excellent colour, and gives you a nice range of colours for matching towels -- white, cream, any shade of blue, dusty rose, yellow, grey--lots of choices!
13th Sleepover Party Ideas?
I dont think campfires are dangerous, if you have a proper firepit, however, you likely shouldnt be having one all night long. You might think about all kinds of boards games that you have available. Something like that might be fun. I would have several movies...
Bedroom Curtain Color Advice?
I think white would look great. Or, you could go with a shade of pink that matches either of the walls, or is lighter or darker. If you like prints - geometric or flowers, a print in shades of pink and white, and perhaps some other colours (say yellow and green...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
I know you dont want to hear this, but I think you should go with white, especially if you are going to hang a multitude of pictures. I collect paintings and am an artist myself, and I find that white or off white is a very easy colour to live with. Every painting...
Back to Back Double Pane Windows?
I believe that this is what my son plans to do in his energy efficient home, but I do not know if he had some info about this. I have read the article the previous poster, Sandi, gave you, but it did not seem to cover this idea. Perhaps you could google for...
Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with white or a very pale grey, perhaps sheer, or antique silk, depending on whether you want them to be light blocking or not. Since everything so neutral, I expect you do not want to go with any bold colours. You might go with a grey, black, and...
Keeping Bats Out of My Yard?
Bats are quite uninterested in you, and are very beneficial. I think that they would do a good job of keeping the insects down, which is a great plus. I have heard that bats are preyed upon by owls, so perhaps one of those plastic owls that can be purchased...
Keeping Mice Out of Pop Up Camper?
When we lived on a grain farm, and parked the camper far from the house, mice invaded it. We had at least a dozen outdoor cats, and when we parked the camper close to the house where the cats hung out, we never had any trouble with mice. The cats did their...
Fabric Dye Transferred in the Wash?
You might also look for a product from Rit that is supposed to work to take out dye transfered in the wash.
Sharing Expenses With Boyfriend?
No, you are not expecting too much. In fact, you are expecting far too little. Any man who expects to move in and NOT share half of ALL the expenses related to the home (food, utilities, rent, gas expenses, insurance, etc.) is a moocher. The child support is...
Bathroom Curtain Color Advice?
Could you use a lace curtain? If not, go with a light colour of blue or green, or a print that matches the colours of your shower curtain and towels. I would not use the same material unless you love it. It might be too matchy, matchy. Could you use a sheer...
Foul Smell in Home?
Do you have natural gas heat? Could there be a leak in a gas line? Im guessing not, as this is very dangerous, and would likely have already led to an explosion. But, perhaps not. You might not have gas, and still have a leak coming through the soil into your...
Wiring a Sub Panel?
We have a very knowledgeable fellow on here, Bruce, who is often able to help with these sorts of questions. You will have to hope that he will be available. However, often the last line of Bruces advice is call a qualified electrician, so I will just jump...
Moving Assistance for a Disabled Person?
I doubt very much if it is possible to emigrate to another country because a person is disabled in order to be better looked after in that country. Im sorry. Here in Canada, we have very good social safety nets, but there is a lot of backlash as well, even...
Kenmore Refrigerator Not Working?
I have found that sometimes things dont work properly if they are shut off for long periods of time. Goodness knows why that is, but that seems to be the case. My renter refused to use the dishwasher in our mobile home, and when she moved out, the thing wouldnt...
Setting the Temperature in a Refrigerator?
My guess is that 0 means off, but give it a try. Turn it up to 7 or so, and see if the fridge gets colder. If not, turn it the other way.
Asking for a Cash Gift for Combined Birthday Party?
I think the success of this will depend on what your children want and who you are inviting. I can see that this would work as a fancy celebration if you planned it something like a summer fair -- having a clown or a magician entertain, having someone doing...
Add Fruit to Ice Cubes
Sounds like a lovely idea. I just was at a lovely afternoon party where the hostess served frozen grapes in champagne. Im sure they would be equally good in iced tea or lemonade or even plain water.
Getting Nail Polish Off Car Paint?
Try nail polish remover on some part of the paint that isnt visible -- like the inside of the door panel or inside on the trunk. I suspect that the nail polish remover will not harm the finish. I have had to use kerosene to remove road tar, and certainly gasoline...
Light Fixture Stopped Working?
While you are waiting for management to replace the defective light fixture, if that is the problem, you might pop down to a thrift shop and pick up a lamp that you could plug in. I am sure you could get one for $5 or $ 10 - maybe even less.
Dilute Full Fat Milk Instead of Buying Skim
Im sorry, I dont think this is a good idea. Skim milk may look watery, but it is all milk. It merely has the butterfat - the cream - removed. If you had non-homogenized milk, you would see the cream rise to the top, and you could skim it off - hence the name...
Leaving an Abusive Husband?
If he is abusive, he wont want to leave. Asking him to do so is a waste of time. Make plans to leave; find help - either friends, relatives, or someone from the womens shelter. If you are simply renting a place, then make arrangements to be off the lease. See...
Getting Hair Back to Natural Color?
I would leave it alone for awhile. If the colour bothers you, wear a hat or a turban or something. Perhaps you can contact the website of the hair product manufacturer and see if they have any helpful advice.
Getting Hair Back to Natural Color After Dyeing?
If you use a permanent hair dye, you will likely have to let it grow out. It is possible to take out colours, but I have no experience with it, and I expect it is very hard on the hair.
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
Only you can tell if it is too dark, as the amount of light in the room makes a tremendous difference. But I like the idea of going with a drape that matches the wall colour, as I think that always makes a room look more spacious.
Relocating a Possum?
We have no possums up here in Canada, so I am interested to know if it comes back as well. Only time will tell, I guess! Although how will you tell if it is the same one, or another one that has moved in?
15th Birthday Ideas?
Croquet is a game that people played at garden parties. If you cant find a croquet set, you could cobble one together by using golf clubs as the mallets (just putters, probably, although use what you have or can borrow), golf balls, and making some hoops out...
Paint and Sofa Colour Advice?
Beige is pretty basic and is a neutral. You can pretty much choose whatever colour you like. Choose the sofa first, and then pick the paint colour to match the sofa. If you are unsure about colours, take a swatch (or one curtain) with you to the store, and...
Donating Trophies in Canada?
For a start, why dont you contact the local 4H clubs and see if they would like to reuse the trophies? Remove the name plaques, maybe keep those for a souvenir as they take up hardly any space, and the trophies are ready to be used again. With a phonecall or...
Curtain Color Advice?
If I were you, I would go with white sheers or white sheers and white antique silk drapes. I would choose several paintings of things that I liked and perhaps colourful throw or two and matching cushions to add colour. However, others who are more daring with...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
Well, in my kitchen, I have dark wood cabinets, pale countertops and floor, similar to yours. I have a chair rail, and so I painted the rail and below different from the main room colour. This is a bit of a country look, but if you have an apple theme, you...
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?
Bruce always gives good advice. He knows what he is talking about. However, another thing that he should have mentioned is that breakers wear out if they trip frequently. If I were you, I would go with his advice to change your light bulbs, and then, if the...
Kitchen Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with a pale yellow that matched the wall colour, or a white and yellow print. I would not go with a busy print.
Making 'Brute Fresh' Coffee
One can get an actual single cup brewing filter holder and single cup filters. I have one from Melita.
17th Birthday Ideas?
You are 16 years old. Surely you have celebrated your birthday on an alternate day rather than the actual birth day before? If not, this is a good time to start. Talk to your mom about an alternate day for your birthday celebration. Since school is out, perhaps...
14th Birthday Party Ideas?
It is not appropriate to have a party for 13 & 14 year olds without parents present. When my sons were that age, I would not have let them attend such a party. Too much can go wrong. That being said, a beach party sounds like a nice time. You can spend the...
Saving Mixed Hair Dye?
My brand also states that you can not save the mixed up dye. I think that it continues to have a chemical reaction in the bottle, as you can see that it will have changed colour in the bottle if you look. I certainly wouldnt use it. Next time, do not mix it...
Curtain Color Advice?
Off hand, Id say that those colours dont go, but one cant really tell for sure without seeing them. If they are muted enough, they might go, although I think that you have too many colours going on. Sorry.
Planning a 2nd Birthday Party?
I agree that 3 hours might be a little long, but it depends on your guests. When my middle son was two, a lot of his friends were 5 & 6 years old, and Ive also hosted parties for little guys where some of the guests were 10 year old girls, who basically took...
Buying Non-MSG Seasonings and Broth?
Most spices and herbs in the grocery stores are MSG free. Likely things like Liquid Smoke is not, but read the labels on other things. Very often products made locally that you would get at the farmers markets are MSG free. I havent used Accent in decades. If...
Relationships and Financial Responsibilities?
Others have given you great advice. I did have another thought, although it is quite horrible, but I am going to suggest it anyway. Do you think that Jason is making your life miserable now that you have cancer so that you will get so fed up that you will just...
Finding Jobs for a 13 Year Old?
Another odd job that you might like to do is pet sitting or dog walking. When I go on a trip, I need someone to check my house, feed my cat, change her litter box, and hang out with her for a bit. I usually have no trouble finding a neighbour to check the house...
Leaving an Abusive Spouse?
I dont want to totally terrify you, but I do want to emphasize that you must leave, or get your husband removed from the house as soon as possible. I dont exactly know the best way to go about this, but I would start with a womans shelter. Since you are the...
Coordinating Furniture and Accessory Colors?
When you say rug, do you mean an accent rug, or wall to wall carpeting? If you are meaning carpeting, that is your first choice. If you mean an accent rug, that comes second. Usually, the first choice is your floor covering, then your walls (although they are...
Countertop Color Advice?
I would go with some sort of neutral, because you can easily change curtains and wall colour, but you are stuck with countertop colour, unless you do an expensive re-do. I have no idea what colours this type of countertops come in, but you might consider some...
Starting a Business Reselling Jewelry?
Are you making this jewelery or are you buying it and reselling it? Ah, I see on your title, that you are reselling it. I do not know if this is such a good plan. I know that some women make a fairly good income by selling products such as Avon, various jewellery...
Towel and Rug Color Advice for Bathroom?
I agree that just about any colour in the world would match your colour scheme. I would use white and dark grey &/or black. I think that would make a sophisticated look. If you were interested in a very feminine look, you might go with dark rose and light rose...
Remedy for Bad Underarm Odor?
Is this an odor problem, or is it also excessive perspiration. My son had excessive perspiration, and used a product called Drysol with very good results. You might want to talk to a pharmacist about this, as they might have some suggestions of products to...
Painting After Wallpaper Removal?
In my limited experience, if the wall was previously primed and painted there is no need to prime it again after you remove all the wallpaper and glue residue. The only time you need to prime a previously painted wall is if you are trying to cover a colour...
Sharing Living Expenses With Girlfriend?
Personally, I do not think that you should be contemplating marrying someone who is not interested in being a family with your children. The sharing of the finances is simply a symptom of the bigger issue. Since you are taking marriage classes, hopefully this...
Curtain Color Advice?
I think you should keep searching until you find white curtains that will look nice with your walls. Perhaps a different kind of material will make a difference.
Responsibilities of POA?
I believe Power of Attorney is for legal and financial matters. If you have been caring for your mother-in-law and no financial arrangements were made, I do not think that you have any recourse. If your sister-in-law behaves as you say, it doesnt matter what...
POA Rights?
Here in Canada if one parent is flying out of the country with minor children, they need a notarized letter from the other parent to show that they are aware of the trip and that the traveling parent is not abducting the children. It is the same if traveling...
Removing Spray Paint on Concrete Steps?
I do not know how you would remove paint, so I would paint over it. I believe the only way to remove it properly would be with sandblasting.
Color Advice for Drapes?
This is a very neutral pallet. I would choose cream drapes that match the walls, as I think drapes and walls should provide a quiet background. However, I suppose you could pick a patterned drape in just about any combo using the tan, black, cream and an accent...
Stove and Dryer Don't Work After Short in Fuse Box?
My first impulse, if I were you, would be to call an electrician. If he/she cant remedy the problem, perhaps these appliances have been wrecked by the electrical short. Call an appliance repair person to diagnose those problems.
Getting Hair Colour Back to Natural After Dyeing?
I also advise going to a hairdresser. However, I think you may find that by ruling out cutting, bleaching, or re-dying, you have eliminated all possible methods.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
I would go with the neutral colour, and do the towels and accessories in the colours that you like, such as the blue/greens. However, if you really love the blue (thats what it looks like here), go ahead. You will be limited in your choice of accessory colour...
Wearing New Dentures?
Did you not get a paper of instructions? Is there no one in your dentists office at all that can give you help? Often the assistants, or even the receptionists know the usual protocol. My mother got dentures last summer, and it seems to me that she kept them...
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
I would go with white, as then you have free range of colour for towels and accessories. As well, the dark cherry is a dark colour is a nice contrast. Some of the trendy greys might be nice, if you want to make the room feel smaller. I always think white makes...
Bathroom Paint Colour Advice?
I think a cream or white or off white on the walls would be good as well, as then you could change the accessories and towels to any colour you liked. Choose your favorite colour for towels and shower curtain and other accessories. I have done a red/black/white...
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
I would also go with a white to make the room look bigger. I prefer drapes to provide a subtle background to the room rather than stand out and yell look at me, look at me. Add colour with your paintings and accessories. This also gives a you a lot of choices...
Curtain Color Advice?
I think the room colour looks fine. If you are okay with it and it is in good shape, leave it. I would put a sheer white or white lace curtain on the window, since you already have blinds to keep out the light. Or, perhaps, white silk or white cotton, depending...
Finding the Value of Antique Furniture?
I dont think it matters if it is worth anything or not. If you like the furniture, or if it is family furniture that has been handed down, and has sentimental value, get it repaired. If you dont like it, then contact antique furniture shops and consignment...
Living Room Drape Style and Color Ideas?
I like the drapes on the left with a pattern, but no colour, in the material. I think they look quite classy. I would not put two different drapes up. I would just use the patterned ones. You can incorporate colour with your paintings, sofa cushions, and throws...
17th Birthday Ideas?
I dont know any restaurants in your area, but I will tell you that 17 year olds do not want to go to a 5 star restaurant. Most 17 year olds would not appreciate the food that is served in such places. An upscale family chain would be a much better choice. Here...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
I like your idea. I prefer a neutral background, and I like drapes that blend into the wall colour rather than shout look at me, look at me. I think it makes the room look more spacious and full of light. As well, should you change out any of your furniture...
14th Birthday Party Ideas?
Have the pool party. I am sure everyone will like it, and perhaps you will start a nice tradition. I am sure not everyone is able to have one. It doesnt matter that that is what you had last year; if it is fun and easy to host, do it again. We do the same things...
Living Room Paint Color Advice?
Are the walls white now? They appear to be, with white curtains. I like that look, but you could do brown walls with white trim, and keep the white curtains, add white throws and pillows. Perhaps one feature wall could be a very dark brown, and the others a...
Living Room Wall Paint Color Advice?
Dark colours are very trendy. Maybe you could do one feature wall in a dark brown or a rusty red, and then the other walls in lighter shade. You could add colour with your paintings on the wall, throws and pillows. Or perhaps, if you have drapes, make them...
Trouble Dyeing Long Hair?
I think, at this point, you need to consult a hair stylist to see what can be done about your hair. Repeated colouring your hair could damage it. Perhaps you need to trim your hair to get an even colour.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
I would go with your original thought of white/green colour scheme, and I would replace the sink with a white one. White is by far the safest colour. You could camouflage the tub by hanging a shower curtain in it -- even if there is no shower there. The curtain...
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
Beige is a tricky colour. You need to get some swatches of paint and see how they look next to it. I think that your colour choices should work, but you will need just the right shade to avoid the yellow look that you dislike, which I think is coming from the...
Washer Not Draining or Spinning Properly?
If you have a reliable repair person in your area, give them a call. They will likely be able to tell you if this is repairable for a sensible fee, or if it is time to get a new washer. Some repairs are simple and cost effective; other times the whole machine...
Curtain Colour Advice?
I would go with either white or solid pink - either light or dark, or a pink and white print. If you want room darkening curtains, be sure you have solid ones that are lined. Alternately, you could put mini blinds in the window to darken the room, and then...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
I always think that white or a light yellow are the best colours to lighten and brighten up a room. You might also consider adding extra lights, if it really is a dark room. There are undercounter lights that are nice, or I have a fluorescent fixture over the...
12th Birthday Ideas?
With only 3 guests, you have a lot of possibilities. Some ideas off the top of my head are - a spa afternoon, going to the movies, a sleepover with games night &/or movies, going to a pool, trip to a museum or science center. Birthday lunch can be very informal...
Breaker Keeps Tripping?
If a breaker trips repeatedly, it is likely worn out. However, the fact that it has been tripping indicates that there is an overload on that circuit. You need to determine what it is that is causing the breaker to trip. In my case, it was running the microwave...
Using a Power of Attorney?
It is not unusual for people with dementia to refuse help. It is a very difficult situation, and a doctor who sees his patient only once in awhile is often not the best judge of how competent one is to make decisions. Services vary from place to place, so you...
Curtain Color Advice?
Your room is very neutral, and your furniture pieces are as well. If you want to change out the paint, that would likely be the easiest way to brighten up the room I also think you should get a painting that you really love. Paintings are not supposed to go...
Saving Leftover Unmixed Hair Dye?
The product that I use says that you can do that, as long as you dont mix the products together. Once you mix them, you have to use them up or toss them. Read the package insert, and it will likely give you details.
Power Goes Out When Using Microwave?
Microwaves use a lot of power, and so the circuit must be overloaded when you use it. If it is tripping the breaker, there is nothing scarey about this. This is what breakers are supposed to do when there is an overload. Breakers do wear out, and perhaps you...
Curtain Color Advice?
I would go with a colour that matched the walls, but if you like your drapes to be more distinctive, go with a pattern that has the wine colour of the sofa in the print. You could also match them with sofa in a solid colour, but that is a dark colour and would...
Curtain Color Advice?
I liked the blue carpet and was going to suggest the curtains be the same shade. You could do the same with the ivory carpet. The apartment is small, so I think that curtains the same colour as the walls (or light ivory like the new carpet) will make the room...
Adult Daughter Is a Mess?
Heres what I know about alcoholics, or anyone else for that matter. Alcoholics will not change until they decide to make the change for themselves. Ive had people from AA say about others who wont change they havent suffered enough. So, perhaps, even though...
Turning Off Circuit Breakers While Away?
Will you not have someone checking the place while you are gone? If so, wont they need lights? I am not sure why you would shut off anything at all. However, perhaps you live in a much warmer climate than I do, and do things differently.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
I would go with white, and strive for a very restful spa look to the place. As well, you can then accessorize with whatever other colour you like. I had a bathroom with those colours, and I used red, white, and black towels, glass accessories, and white flowers...
Interior Paint Colors That Help Sell Your House?
I would paint everything the same light neutral colour. Certainly, I wouldnt use any more than two colours throughout the house, because you are not decorating it for someone. You are making it look clean and fresh and bright and full of light. You might want...
Hair Care Products for Permed Hair?
Just go to your local store and read the labels on the products. You will likely find many choices - for colour treated hair, for permed hair, for oily hair, for curly hair, etc. If you cant find anything specifically for permed hair, get a product that is...
Making Friends in a Small Town?
Everywhere you go, there you are. Thats a problem you will have to deal with. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. You can not sit and wait for people to come to you. It may be time to move to a place that is bigger with more variety of activities...
Smoke Alarm Beeping?
I think that they sometimes do. Change the battery, and see if it helps. Cant hurt.
Replacing a Circuit Breaker?
Bruce S. is the only one on this site that can answer your question. Where are you, Bruce?
15th Birthday Ideas?
Since it is your birthday, the day should be about the things you like to do. Would it be possible to plan a family outing to someplace that you would like to go, like to a science center or to a special movie? If you just want to have something special at...
Curtain Color Advice?
I dont think that painting the wall white is going to improve the colour matching of the curtains, especially if they are cream. I think the red curtain overpowers the room, and the cream doesnt go with the grey as well as another colour might. I would switch...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
You can paint them just about any colour you like. Id go with a pale yellow, or maybe some shade of green. Im not a fan of blue in kitchens, as it is a cool colour, and not what I think of when I think of kitchens, but thats just me. If yours is a very modern...
Dining Room Curtain Color Advice?
Curtains that are either brown, cream, or sage, or a print that combines two or three of the colours.
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?
I agree on the art supplies, especially ones that are good quality, and not from the dollar store. People who like to draw often dont buy themselves quality materials when they are young. I also suggest a nice sketchbook, perhaps one with a hard cover, and...
Storing Tea Light Candles?
There is no reason you cant keep your tea lights in the freezer. Go right ahead.
Repairing Bleach Spot on Clothing?
If this is from bleach, it is not a stain, but the bleach has removed the colour. It is very difficult to do anything with it. I have, on tiny, tiny spots, used permanent marker to blend in the colour, but I fear this is too big a spot for that treatment. Some...
Electrical Circuit Problem?
What Bruce is saying is that this is dangerous and you should call an electrician. (Bruce would be a good guy to hire if you were anywhere near!)
Repairing an Electrical Outlet?
If you know something about electrical, Bruce has given good suggestions. However, I suspect that you should call an electrician. Far too many people think that home wiring is a job for the home handyman, and sadly, most times it is not. You have no guarantees...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
You have a very neutral pallet, and I think any colour you like would go well. Look online and in magazines for kitchens with colours you like, and go from there.
Washer Does Not Spin?
I expect front load washers are more complicated than the top load ones. I think it is time to call a repairperson and see whether this is worth repairing or if you should invest in a new one. I have also always purchased Kenmore, and have great service with...
Mark Sizes on Cake Pans
Regular permanent marker will also last for a very long time. I have written my name on cake pans with it, ones that I take to pot lucks and such. It has stayed on for years, through many trips through the dishwasher.
Bathroom Sink Backsup into Tub?
One thing you could try, is blocking the drain in the bathtub, putting some water in the sink, and vigorously plunging the sink drain. It may be that a good plunging will dislodge the clog. I used to use this technique when I blocked the drain with gunk from...
Bathroom Sink Backsup into Tub?
I agree with Dinah. The clog is further down the line, and you need a plumber to deal with it.
Rights of Power of Attorney?
Off hand, I think he has zero rights to the house, or anything else. But, you need an attorney, and you need to be prepared to have a very nasty fight with your brother. Im sure if he tells this story, he will be the aggrieved party, but the first priority...
Receiving Shock from Porch Light?
Obviously, not hooked up correctly. Call an electrician, and if an electrician did the first job for you, call a different one. The first one has made a major error.
Bathroom Paint Color Advice?
I would go with white, but you might think about the peach colour that is in the tiles. A pale shade of that might look good on the walls. Hard to tell without seeing the room.
Bad Light Switch or Not Wired Correctly?
I think that what you have is the blind leading the blind. Some things, like changing light switches, are simple tasks that home handymen can do, but sometimes, when things go wrong, it is time to call in someone who is trained. Toss the old light switch, at...
Getting Tangles Out of Child's Hair?
I think there are hair products such as No More Tangles that will help. Do you use a creme rinse in her hair? I like Dinahs suggestion of taking her to a stylist for assistance, as perhaps the texture of her hair makes it more prone to tangles. And, if she...
Toilet Tank Not Filling?
Id go after the clogged toilet first. Since you have already plunged repeatedly, I think the next step is a snake. Many people do this on their own, and you can buy one at a hardware store. However, if it was me, Id call a plumber, as I couldnt put up with...
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?
You might go with a light blue, but I think that is too cool for a kitchen. A pale sunny yellow might look nice, and then use print curtains, placemats, etc in prints of yellow, blue, and browns. You might go with a sunflower theme, or emplasize the blue more...
Kenmore Washer Skipping Wash Cycle?
It doesnt much matter what we think is the problem, as we cant fix it for you. If I were you, I would call a repair person. Unless your machine is over 30 years old, it is likely cost effective to have it repaired.
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
Personally, I like the curtains that you have. In my opinion, curtains should be a backdrop rather than an eyecatcher in a room. I would hang more art rather than change the drapes.
14th Birthday Party Ideas?
I think that a sleepover at a hotel for a mixed group of 14 year olds is totally inappropriate. I wouldnt even consider it for an all girls party, unless it was in conjunction with a trip to the city (assuming you dont live in one) to go to a concert or some...
Dyeing Suede Blazer?
I doubt that this is something that can be done successfully at home, but perhaps someone here has some experience. It is not something I would tackle.
Power Went Out in One Room?
This is quite a conundrum, and you have certainly done the right thing by calling in an electrician. Unless one pops up on this site soon, this may not be the place to get help. Try googling for sites that troubleshoot electrical problems. I know there are...
Stove and Dryer Wiring Not Working Properly?
So, you are telling us that the service people from the store, a qualified repairperson says that the stove and dryer work properly, and that the problem is the outlets. And your electrician says the outlets are perfectly fine. Is that the story? If so, I would...
Lights Dim Shortly After Being Turned On?
It seems as if it is time to call in an electrician, as obviously the previous owner did the work himself and didnt know what he was doing. Dont fool around with this - call in someone who is trained to fix this for you. Electrical issues can cause housefires...
Washer Will Not Run Wash Cycle?
I assume you mean it does not agitate the clothes. But, whatever is the problem, it is time to call a repairperson.
Bathroom Light Fixture Popped and Sparked?
Doesnt matter which is at fault, it is time to call an electrician. He can also check out why you have to frequently replace light bulbs in other areas of the house. It will be money well spent.
Daughter With Medical POA for Father?
I think you have to consider what is in the best interests of your father. Why does you family want him to move? Do they think that you are taking advantage of him, or that you are not taking proper care of him, or perhaps that his care is too much for you...
Sharing Living Expenses With Girlfriend?
What does your girlfriend think is fair? It seems to me that she is getting a free ride, and wants to continue to do so. I think that the fair thing is to total up all of the expenses that you both have for joint things (groceries, rent, utilities, etc.). Things...
POA and Changing the Will?
I agree that you should consult a lawyer, but I expect that there is nothing you can do. I take it you are already living in the house. However, obviously your husbands grandfather isnt dead, and so his will has not taken affect. Is your husbands grandfather...
Light Switch Intermittent and Outlet Sparking?
Thanks for this great explanation, Bruce. And the best advice you gave was call an electrician. Home electrical repairs are not something that untrained people should be tackling.
Vinegar Life Hacks
Heres an experiment for you. Take some bacon grease and coat the inside of a glass with it - a heavy coat, maybe a 1/4 of an inch thick or more. You are simulating a clogged sink. Put in a couple of tablespoons of baking soda and then add twice as much vinegar...
Hair Did Not Take Perm?
Personally, I would not re-do the perm right away. Id live with it for awhile. But, I have no experience with perms. It is just my opinion from reading about other peoples experiences. There are several ladies on here who are hair stylists. Hopefully, they...
Lost Power to 4 Outlets?
These are pretty technical questions. You need professional help to answer them. Google for a forum about electrical issues. I dont know if there is one, but there are hundreds for mechanical issues, so you might find one. However, in a pinch, you could always...
Responsibilities of a Power of Attorney?
The Power of Attorney enables you to look after her financial affairs. You dont have to be on hand every second to do that. Of course, you can go on vacation.
Sooty Smoke from Gas Log Fireplace?
There is something very wrong. Call the proper repairperson and have them do the adjustments and repairs. Gas burning fireplaces are not something to fool around with. They should burn very clean; that is the point of gas!
Washer Won't Spin?
If you have a reliable repair person, you could call and consult. When my machine wouldnt spin, the repairman diagnosed the problem over the phone, and when he came to fix it, took less than an hour and charged a very reasonable price. It was much cheaper than...
Kitchen Cupboard Color Advice?
If you like the colour, I do not see why not. The walls and countertop are neutral, so just about anything will go with it. Will you get curtains, perhaps, in a print with some turquoise and brown and beige in them to tie the things together?
Gap Between Upper Denture and Roof of Mouth?
No, there should not be a gap. As well, the denturist told my mother that the bones and gums would shrink for at least year after the first extraction of teeth, so a reputable one will be expecting to make adjustments and should have discussed this with you...
Obtaining Guardianship for Drug Addicted Mother?
I am 61 years old and I am appalled by this story. I realize the woman loves her mother, but, really, a 50 year old woman should be able to look after herself, for goodness sake. If this situation was reversed -- if the mother was looking after an adult child...
Sharing Expenses With Boyfriend?
He seems to be a freeloader. Did he give you rent, pay expenses, help with the work, and do his share when he lived with you? Im guessing not. I do not think he is a very nice person and he is certainly not treating you very well. Youve put up with this for...
Kitchen Cabinet Color Advice?
If you watch the shows on TV regarding selling of houses, they never advise leaving things looking like they need work. Fixer-uppers are very hard to sell. (I know Property Brothers makes it seem otherwise, but not everyone has that level of expertise!) If...
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?
I am no electrician, but it seems to me that if all you are running on one breaker is a bunch of lights, and the breaker keeps tripping, you have a problem that you need to call an electrician for. Are you sure that this is all that is on that breaker? Do a...
Wall Colour for Visitor Bedroom?
Perhaps a very pale green or very pale yellow? I think very light green might be nice in a guestroom.
Repairing a Wall Heater?
If you are an electrical student, you should have access to electricians who can advise you. I havent seen any on this site (we give advice on drape colour and how to remove stains from the carpet!) Talk to the professionals at your school about this problem...
Bedroom Drape Color Advice?
I agree. If you are keeping the comforter, do not add any colours. Use white or tan or blue drapes, or some combo of those in a print. If you plan to change the bedcovering, yellow or green drapes would be fine, but you would want to have the bedcovering to...
Garage Ceiling Light Not Working?
Is there anything special about those light bulbs? Could the replacement bulb be defective? Try it in another fixture. If that isnt the problem, then there is something wrong with the fixture. Call an electrician to replace it. Do not attempt this sort of home...
Sharing Living Expenses?
Abigal has some very good advice regarding the differences in culture and the attitudes Indian men have toward women. There is a lot in the news now about rapes in India, and the awful sexist attitude blaming the women. This should give you some idea of cultural...
Dyeing Hair at Home?
They might. Why not give it a week or two, and by then the colour from the koolaid should fade out, I would think. Another thing you might do is find the help line/Q & A section on the product you have. Email or phone the company, and they should be able to...
Outlets in One Room Don't Work?
If it is not simply an issue of the breaker flipping off, and you said you have checked that, then it is time to call an electrician. Home electrical repairs should not be undertaken by people who dont know what they are doing. It could be some sort of problem...
Donating Old Trophies?
Also try clubs and youth groups in the area. You could offer them on Freecycle or whatever you have. When I taught, we used them in our curling bonspiel, and some places will swap out the tops, so that bowling trophys, for example, can be changed to sunflower...
Paying Child Support?
Are these your children? One assumes so. And if so, why would you not feel it necessary to support them? Has their mother married a millionaire? If you all lived together, what would you do? Toss one out in the street so that you could have more money to spend...
Curtain Colour Advice?
Im sorry, I cant get my head around teal and purple as a colour combo. It seems like an unusual combo. Do you have a print in mind with those colours? However, of the choices you gave, I would choose the white curtains, and then the pillows could be your shot...
Jobs for 13 Year Olds?
You might see if anybody needs pet sitting jobs. I have a pet cat, and when I travel, she gets lonesome. I wouldnt mind hiring a student to come over, check the house daily, feed the cat, tend to the litter box, and spend time playing with the cat. This is...
Curtain Color Advice?
You can use just about any colour you like, except grey. With white walls and leather furniture, you have a totally neutral pallet. Choose a plain or patterned curtain. The colour of the flooring or carpet might make a difference. You didnt say what kind you...
Repairing a Gas Stove Burner?
If you have a gas burner on your stove, and it is only partially burning it may be that something has boiled over and clogged the burner. You can clean that with a toothpick or similar, when the stove is cold, of course. If the burner is clogged with soot because...
Cats Urinating on My Lawn?
I agree with the poster who said to skip mothballs. They are terribly poisonous to everything, including people, and the stench from them is as bad as or worse than the cat urine. I have purchased a cat repellant from Walmart that worked quite well. It also...
Chalkboard Painted Fridge?
Your fridge is not magnetic. Magnets stick to it because it is made of steel. I do not know what primer you would use, but you might be able to find that out at the store that sells chalkboard paint. I suspect what you have to do is to sand the surface of the...
Age Limit for Child Dependent on Taxes?
This depends entirely on your circumstances. You need to contact your tax office. Here in Canada, there is a toll free number that you can phone that will put you in contact with someone who can answer your problem. Here we can claim them if they living at...
Water Turned Laundry Yellow?
Phone the people in charge of your water treatment plant/water service, and find out what they say. There is no way we can help you with this problem when we dont live where you do. Perhaps there is some other issue that causes this, or perhaps it isnt fixed...
Remedy for Pain from New Dentures?
I agree with the previous poster. Your denturist should be happy to make adjustments until the teeth fit properly. The fine professional that made my moms teeth was wonderful, and very caring. And, the followup appointments and adjustments did not cost my mother...
Shaving the Bone to Fit Dentures?
I agree. Get a second opinion. The denturist that fitted my moms dentures said that the bones will shrink considerably over the space of a year, and that dentures will need to be adjusted accordingly. Since yours have only been in for three weeks, it seems...
Medical Insurance Coverage Outside the US?
Medical insurance for travel outside of your country is very inexpensive, at least it is here in Canada. Some group health plans provide this already; we do have extra health insurance to cover things that are not covered by our national health plans (such...
Ideas for an 11th Birthday Party?
Will the weather be suitable to have the party in a park? You could do games such as a treasure hunt or a scavenger hunt or some sport the girls like. I have taken kids to a pool, and then back to the house for the cake. You might also consider taking them...
Remedy for Blackheads?
There are many over the counter remedies that work quite well for some skin problems. You can consult a pharmacist first, and she could help you select a product to try. If such products do not help, you can consult your family doctor, who likely has a lot...
Buying Memory Games for Seniors?
Games are made specifically for particular gaming systems. A game for a Nintendo will not play on a Sega or Playstation or any other. Some games come in versions for different systems. If you are interested in something like this, find some young person who...
Washer Will Not Spin?
My machine had one small part that wore out that controlled the spinning. For all those people who say it is a worn out belt, my Kenmore machine did not have any belts. I called a local repair man who replaced the part, had special little tools he had made...
Sweet 16 Birthday Ideas?
Here are a few ideas off the top of my head - borrow some movies from the library for a movie night (no charge from a library, usually), board games - something new or classics from when you were kids, like Monoploy or Clue, card games. You can sometimes borrow...
Outlet Stopped Working?
Did you check the breaker? And did you mean that the vaporizer now doesnt work at all? If so, toss it, as it has caused the problem, apparently. If there is nothing else to reset - breaker, button on an outlet, fuse - then it is time to call an electrician...
Curtain Color Advice?
Pink to match the walls or lighter, or purple to match the bedspread, or, if you wanted to soften the look, go with white curtains, or white with a pink print (say flowers). It strikes me that you do not want to soften the look, but you do not want to add another...
Living on a Tight Budget?
I want to congratulate the last two posters on their good advice and on their frugal ways. When I read the post, I thought -- it cant be done! I certainly agree that things like junk food, prepackaged convenience food, and restaurant meals, and fancy coffees...
Microwave Heating Bag?
I wouldnt. I would take the zipper cover off, and just heat the inside bag. If the zipper is all plastic, it might be fine, but I still wouldnt do it. I have gotten hot spots in my wheat bag that burn through the flannel cover when it has been slightly overheated...
Refurbishing a Cedar Chest?
If you visit a store that sells paint products, you will find products to use. You may find booklets or books that will help you. You could search on Youtube for information as well. There are directions to just about everything on there. You could also visit...
Can Not Restore Power After Outage?
I may have misunderstood the question. Are you saying that everyone elses power is restored and you have no power to your house at all? In that case, I would call your electrical power company. If the power outages caused your problem, the power company should...
Can Not Restore Power After Outage?
This is an obvious question, but - have you tried the TV in a different location? Perhaps it is the TV that is broken, and nothing to do with the particular circuit. I have known TVs to be destroyed by lightning strikes on the power lines, although not by power...
Boy's Bedroom Paint Color Advice?
What does your son say? Does he like green? I think you could let him choose. Green would be okay. I would choose blue, as would my sons, but white or pale grey would also work. Pale yellow would also be nice, but Im not sure if it is what a young fellow would...
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?
Heat draws more power than AC. If the circuit breaker keeps tripping, then it is overloaded. You have too much on the circuit. You need to call in an electrician to deal with this. It may be a minor issue such as replacing the breaker, or perhaps you need to...
Finding a Low Cost Plumber?
Are you in an area with below freezing temperatures? Could your pipes be frozen? I dont know if there is such a thing as a low-cost plumber unless you find someone who works for cash. You would be better off talking to your neighbours about reliable plumbers...
Rates for Cleaning Empty Apartments?
I think your rates are very reasonable. I assume that people who live with this sort of grubbiness have no idea how to look after an apartment, and also know nothing of how much time it takes to clean things or how much one should pay an efficient cleaner. If...
Natural Mementos from Vacations
I do this as well. I often bring back a small container of sand from a beach or a desert, and display items set into the sand. Beach glass and different sorts of rocks are also interesting. There are some countries that are very fussy about this; you can not...
Expense Sharing Problems?
I think you also need to see a lawyer about this situation, or perhaps there is some sort of legal aid/help line you can contact. All of the other posters say you have no rights because you had no written agreement and were not married, but that may not be...
Light Circuit Not Working?
Time to call an electrician. If you know enough to be able to change a breaker on your own, and you cant figure this out, time to call in a professional. You have some sort of a short somewhere. Get some trained help.
Decorating a Family Room?
I would stick to all neutrals now. Does the red leather go nicely with the blue walls? It must be a very deep brownish red, to do so. I am not sure what colour you mean by neutral when you refer to the carpet. Black, white, grey, brown, tan , beige are the...
Glam up Gray Hair
You can buy a box of hair colour to do this - highlights - and then the cap and the hook come with the box. After that, you just need to get the dye. I have heard that Just For Men is harsher on the hair than most womens brands, but I have no firsthand knowledge...
Curtain Color Advice?
You have a very neutral pallet, and could go with just about anything. If you want to make the room look bigger, choose a pale shade of brown/tan, or even linen to match the walls, and go with floor to ceiling drapes. If you are looking for a splash of colour...
Electrical Outlet Intermittent?
If you have no knowledge of electricity, do not try to replace an outlet by yourself. Call an electrician. It is a very inexpensive task, and worth it to have things done properly.
New Garage Door Opener Trips Breaker?
Did you replace the door as well? I replaced the garage door, and the new one was much heavier, and I had to replace the opener as well. Perhaps this is the problem. Also, read over the installation instructions for the door to be sure you have the right electrical...
Temporary Frame Color Change?
There are no paints other than tempra that wash off, and you do not want to use those. They are chalky, and are the kind kids use in Kindergarten to paint with. If you touch them with wet or damp hands, the paint comes off on your hands. I agree with the previous...
Curtain Color Advice?
Id go with white. Another choice would be a plum colour in solid or print that matches the colour of the wall.
