Keeping Cool in the Summer
I am also in a similar situation with no air conditioning in my house. I open up the doors and windows at night but close them up in the morning. The house cools off and stays cooler than the outside temperature if Im careful. I also do not cook inside and...
Grammar Tip: "Advice" vs "Advise"
I often see loosing when people mean losing. The funniest is the CL posting for a dinning table.
Spare Key For Car Door
Many times I forget the key in the car because I am busy gathering up stuff to take out. Since I cant stand the beeping, sometimes I will just pull the key out of the ignition a little. Or sometimes, I have dropped it on the seat and then forgotten it. I tend...
Puppy Bites When Playing?
I read and have used this method: When he bites, pull back and squeal high pitched and loud and refuse to play for a bit. This is what the mother dogs do apparently.
Puppy Bites When Playing?
I read and have used this method: When he bites, pull back and squeal high pitched and loud and refuse to play for a bit. This is what the mother dogs do apparently.
Tips for Sweeping Up Hair?
The above tip may be better than mine, but I get down on the floor and wipe it up with a damp paper towel to get the hair before mopping.
Cleaning Ziptop Plastic Bags
I also wash mine out but only if they have not been used for meat or if the contents were spoiled. Since I am handwashing and we dont use the dishwasher, I use the dishwasher as my drying rack. The dishwasher as a drying rack also works for my dishes and they...
Dog is Food Aggressive?
I spent time with my food aggressive pug feeding him out of my hand. That made a big difference.
Setting Up an Above Ground Pool?
I had a similar pool a few years ago and we put the chlorine tabs in a floating container made for that purpose. I dont remember having to check the chlorine or ph level, but we may have. Sorry that I dont have more info for you. Katherine
Homemade Spot Remover?
My mother and grandmother have used this trick for many years. This is for fruit stains. Lay the stained garment over a colander in the sink. Pour boiling water over it until the stain is gone.
Finding Secondhand Textbooks
Check with your professor to see if an earlier edition will work for that class. Many changes are minor and will work just about as well and the professors dont mind.
Using a Dehydrator
I also love my dehydrator. I have been drying bargains from the grocery store: kale, mushrooms, celery, peppers, strawberries, and lots of bananas. I look for the discounted bags of older bananas and have saved a lot of money. Also, I have soaked almonds overnight...
