Increasing Volume on Doorbell Ringer?When I'm in the back part of my apartment I can't hear the door bell. I've had it looked at, but there is no way to increase the volume. Is there anything I can do to make it louder?
Making Cordless Phone Batteries Last Longer?How long should a battery in a cordless phone last? Mine is just 2 years old and says low battery and will not hold a charge for more than 5 minutes. A new battery for this phone is $26.00. How do you take care of a cordless phone to make the batteries last longer? Is there a way to extend this batteries life? Is there such a thing as a generic phone battery? Thanks for reading and I will appreciate any and all advice.
Fixing Shrunken Sheets?My queen size sheets have shrunk. Is it possible to put a gusset in each side to make them a tad bigger? Has anyone done this and how did it work out? Were you satisfied with the results? Can some one suggest another option for fixing this problem?
Removing Bushes Near a House?I want to remove some large bushes next to my house. I thought cutting the bush down and covering the roots with plastic for awhile would be alright but my friend said that the rotting roots would attract termites.
Starting a Leaf Collection?I wish to start a leaf collection. Should I use the long leaf press method or the short iron- wax paper method? Which method keeps the leaves preserved the longest?
Disposable Versus Cloth Towel Adult Bibs?Due to a neurological disease my husband must wear a bib while eating due to drooling and food drop. I now make bibs and we use, wash, and dry about 21 bibs a week. They quickly become stained and ragged looking.
Keeping Coffee Grounds Fresh?The coffee can recommends refrigeration for unused coffee grounds. I have been letting the can sit in the pantry. I don't have room in my frig. Can I freeze the grounds to keep them fresh? A can lasts me a long time. Thanks in advance.
When Should I Replace My Large and Small Appliances?I had an 8 year old toaster which wasn't working the way I thought it should. I bought an on sale $35.00 toaster for $20.00. It had excellent reviews. My husband said I should have not done that, but to use the old toaster till it quit. Is that true?
Keeping Brownies from Getting Hard on the EdgesWhy are my brownies always hard around the edges? The center is fine. I use a glass baking dish and have tried a metal pan but same results. Several people I know have this same problem. Can you help me? Thanks in advance.
Energy Saving Tips for Renters?Most hints for energy savings are for home owners. Are there any for duplex dwellers? Are there web sites for this? I'm not allowed to even change the curtain rods, the curtains yes, but they must fit the rod that is installed.
Buying An Anti-scald Shower Faucet?I need to buy a new shower faucet. I am looking at an anti-scald one. Has anyone had any experience with these? I've been told that they cut down on the water pressure at the shower spout. Can you recommend a brand name? Any information would be so useful. Thank you in advance.
Home Remedy for Severe Diarrhea?I acquired "Clostridium difficile" while using antibiotics. I am now on another antibiotic for this disease, but it isn't working. This disease causes extreme bloody diarrhea. Does anyone have any suggestions or home remedies to help me thru this?
Changing a Push Button Toilet to Use a Handle?I have a toilet that has a push button on the side for flushing. I would like to make the push button flush into a handle flush (I have very little strength in my hands and fingers due to a neurological condition). It sounds simple but the mechanisms are very different.
Altering Misses Size Pants Pattern to Petite?How do you alter a misses pants pattern to fit a petite person?
How Can I Lower a Bed?How can I make our bed lower? A low profile box spring is expensive, so can I put boards across the frame to put the mattress on? Remove the rollers from frame (that wouldn't lower bed enough)? My husband has a neurological disease and can no longer get into the higher bed.
Inexpensive Chair Mat Ideas?I downsized to an apartment that has high pile carpeting. I was told to buy a chair mat for high pile carpeting, but the cost was $120 dollars! Does any one have a suggestion as what I could substitute for a a chair mat or where I could find a more reasonably priced one?
Grandchildren Ungrateful for Gifts?As I can't shop I usually give (fairly large amounts) of money to my children and grandchildren for Christmas. My children usually thank me in some way or another, but not my grandchildren.
