Can Cornstarch Kill Roaches?
I used they spray and got rid of a lot. They were in my stove and my microwave too. After that I cleaned everything in the kitchen with bleach and rinsed the next day. I did not see any for 6 days. Then I saw 2 baby ones which I sprayed and killed. Now I have...
Whitening a Dress Yellowed With Age?
I let my yellowed or not whites soak in a bucket of water with about 1/2 C of store brand powder dishwasher detergent. I usually let it soak over night. Works great.
Microwave Heating Pad Exploded?
I never heat the ones I made with rice for more than 2 1/2 or 3 minutes on high.
Drains are Gurgling?
All of my sinks gurgle when I flush the toilet? The water in the tub and three sinks take forever to drain. Soapy water appears in one side of the kitchen sink that I am not using at the time. What causes this. I live in an apartment (2nd floor) , but I dont...
Hiding Places for Cash at Home
I like the ironing board one. I have tried all of the others. Also in the bottom of boxes of food no one else eats (under plastic liner). I forgot one of my hiding places though and have 50 still hiding somewhere!!
Hair and Well Water?
I live in a city (So. Portland, Maine) and my shower nozzle is red stained now. It was new 2 years ago. I also keep getting a reddish color to my hair about a month after I color it. Does this mean the city has hard water? If so, how would I soften the water...
Poll: Are produce prices higher than normal in your area?
They are high in Maine. I just paid 2.00 for a head of iceburg lettuce and 1.29 for a cucumber at Hannafords yesterday.
Cleaning Outside Toys?
My youngest is 16 now but I remember I paid $50.00 for a small plastic picnic table for him. That was outside all of the time. I could not get that clean either, so I called the Fisher Price company and they told me to use the bathroom scrubbling bubbles product...
Uses for Hampers
I purchased 2 of the pop up hampers and the handles tore off them after two loads of dry laundry. I liked them while they lasted but would not purchase them again unless I reinforced the handles some how. Anyone have any ideas for the reinforcement of the handles...
Mosquitos and Flies in My Apartment?
Hi Amy, Do you leave the bag of water open or closed and how do you hang it. Thanks
Giving Medicine to a Cat?
My two cats had worms about 2 years ago. The vet wanted to charge me for visits and prescriptions. I just went to Walmart and got the deworming liquid for around $3.00 and it worked. You just hold the cat and put the medication in their mouth as the directions...
Cloudy Coffee?
Thanks Camo - how do I check with the water department. I will also try the bottled water tomorrow. I just bought a gallon of Poland Spring Water. Kathie in South Portland, Maine. I also just did laundry and I am so tired of all my whites being ruined/ I now...
Preheating Bowls and Plates
I have heard that if a dish, plate, bowl or cup gets hot in the microwave that it is not microwave safe.
Coca Cola for Battery Terminals
Can you imagine we drink this same stuff that you can clean your car battery with and your windshield. ugh. And I have some in the fridge. I cant decide whether to drink it or clean the windshield on the truck.
Village Candles Fragrances?
There are lots of places on line to buy them. Just do a search for Village Candles. I have a Village Candle Shop about a half mile away from me here in South Portland,Maine by the Maine Mall.
Village Candles Fragrances?
Yankee Candles are also very fragrant. I have used those too. If you want good fragrance in candles that permeates the whole house then you have to spend the money. It is worth it. It seems that they last longer too and the jars they come in are reusable.
Village Candles Fragrances?
I am burning a Warm Apple Pie Village candle right now. It smells great. Kathie, South Portland, Maine
Removing Heavy Plastic Packaging From Products?
I know what you mean. I bought a pr. of earrings at walmart and also a chain. It took me almost half an hour to open the stupid things. The are hard to cut open with all of the weird angles on the packages too. I am sick of this. I hope some has a solution...
Hanging Vintage Clothing on Walls?
Thank you for the ideas!! I am going to try the pins first. I guess I will use a long dress for the centerpiece. You have good ideas. Wish I had a computer so I could send you a photo when its done. I may even hang some vintage jewelry with the pins too!! Thanks...
Lamp with a Fillable Base?
I have seen the fillable lamps at The Christmas Tree Shop. I think they were 20 or 30 dollars each. Kathie from Portland, Maine
