Thrifty Vacation to Orlando?
Check out www.wdwinfo.com (the message boards are especially good here) I got tons of great ideas and tips here before we went in March 2000. Have fun! Sue in Wisconsin
Thrifty Romantic Vacation Ideas?
If you enjoy camping, that can be thrifty and romantic. Its all in what you make of it. I noticed that you are from Ohio. How close to Michigan are you? Two summers ago my now-husband and I went up to Michigans Upper Peninsula. There are a lot of state campgrounds...
Thrifty Romantic Vacation Ideas?
How about Niagara Falls, either the Canadian or American side? Thats certainly romantic. I live less than an hour from the Falls, and you can find great off-season discounts to stay at some nice hotels on the Canadian side. Most offer a 2-night stay with...
Ladybug Problem?
Oh, Gertrude, this is not a problem! This is a blessing. Living in the country you need Ladybugs to rid your outdoor plants of aphids. They hole up in the window sashes and such in winter, but will soon disappear and you will find nary a one, unless you find...
Ladybug Problem?
In reference to the ladybugs, we also have a ladybug problem,they are everywhere. So far weve found no real way to get rid of them. Although, I have found that if I leave the outer window cracked open, it seems to cut down on the amount that stay inside. Then...
Ladybug Problem?
Capture them and sell them to a nursery, or send them to friends who garden (esp. in the southern part of the U.S.)! Ladybugs feast on many of the garden pests that devastate gardens. I can understand why you dont want them in your house however! Please dont...
Ladybug Problem?
If those bugs are more on the orange side than a true red, they may not be ladybugs at all. Asian beetles look like ladybugs but are orange and they are more likely to cause the infestation that she was speaking of. You definitely want to dispose of these bugs...
Converting a Garage Into a Guest Room?
A cheap suggestion for insulation the garage door would be to put up a curtain rod or string across in front of it, (of course allowing for working room) and then put up some heavy curtains (drapes) or even quilts/ bedspreads etc. This will block off the door...
Converting a Garage Into a Guest Room?
To insulate a steel garage door, buy the rolls of insulation at your local home store. Unroll and cut to fit across the length of the door placing the paper side towards you. The insulation will fit into the grooves on the back (or inside) of the steel door...
Dematting a Cat?
I had the same problem, and was a bit skittish about taking on the task myself, because my cat is so squirm. I did it, though! With the help of a kindly pet store salesperson who recommended a mat removing comb. It has little blades that break up the mat. You...
Dematting a Cat?
I work in a Veterinarians office and we just take a sturdy wire-type comb and comb them out. It might seem that it would be painful to just pull out the hair but the cats do not seem to mind it and you are less likely to cut skin by shaving than by combing...
Dematting a Cat?
We have a long-haired cat that is also very susceptible to getting matted up. We just have to sit down with the cat and cut her hair 3 or 4 times a year; she hates it, but its the only way to keep her hair from getting too long and out of control. One of us...
Dematting a Cat?
I have used a special comb/rake made by a company ? It is called a Rakom-2 and it gets out heavy mats. If your cat has huge mats over a large part of its body it probably would be best to shave. Lisa
Dematting a Cat?
Ive had long-haired cats as well as long-haired dogs, and matted hair was a constant problem. The best solution is prevention. For me, shaving is a last resort. If your cat (or dog) will sit still long enough and doesnt mind being groomed, make sure to comb...
