Living With Macular Degeneration?A friend has been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration of the left eye. Could someone please help with practical ideas on how to live with this condition?
How to Repair Small Holes in T-Shirts?I am sure I recently read a tip on how to repair or mend very small holes in T-shirts, but now I can not find it. Could someone please help? I'm desperate!
Knitting With Grocery Bags?I see many ideas on how to crochet bags from plastic shopping bags. But, as I do not crochet, could someone please come up with instructions to knit something similar?
Washing a Satin-Backed Crepe?Is it possible to wash satin-backed crepe in cold water with Surf? I recently found one of my bridesmaids' dresses - 32 years old! - in a wardrobe. The dress is in perfect condition, but I would like to have it clean as well.
Can Other People Delete and Edit My Post?I have asked about this before. Every time I post feedback, it is published with Edit This Post and Delete options. Why would this be? Would it be possible for anyone to edit or delete my post? If the post is edited, I may be held responsible for the edited post without knowing anything about it.
Dahlia Sap Stain on Clothing?I do hope someone will be able to help me! I got dahlia sap (a black stain) on the front of a new red t-shirt (polyester/cotton). I suppose I could "recycle" it to wear in the garden, but, as it is new, I do not want to do that.
Looking for Graham Crackers in South Africa?What are graham crackers? This product is unknown in South Africa.
Fixing a Mohair Blanket?Fixing a Mohair Blanket. Is there anything to be done to "rehabilitate" a mohair blanket that appears to have been washed?
Sweet Potato and Butternut Muffins?Could someone please help me with a recipe for Sweet Potato and Butternut Muffins? These Muffins were served last week at a meeting (with a wee bit of caramel sauce on top!) and were absolutely devine!
How can I clean a cat?Could someone please advise me how to clean my cat? I adopted Beffie some time ago from a shelter. The hair on his back is very dirty and hard, but there is no way I will be able to bath him, as he HATES being held. Could I dust him with baby powder/Maizena and then brush him?
Inexpensive Birthday Ideas While At University?My daughter turns 21 on 1 November, right in the middle of her graduate exams. She lives in an university residence in another city, 75 km from home. Money is tight, so I would appreciate ideas for her to celebrate the occasion with her university friends.
Fabric Softeners?I need to know about substitutes for fabric softener. I've heard that vinegar may be used, but what about ammonia?
Gift Ideas for My Ailing Ex-Husband?My ex-husband has been diagnosed with lymphoid brain cancer. He fell ill October 2nd this year and we have been told that he has 6 to 12 months to live. He will have to go to assisted living and will never return to his home. Could anyone please help with ideas on Christmas gifts for him?
Information About the Name "Gurth"?Could someone please provide information on the first name "Gurth"? It was my late father's second name. A Swede told me that it is a Scots variation of a Swedish, Viking name. it must be very old - I found information on the internet that a certain McDuff had established a refuge in the 10th or 11th century in Scotland with the name of "Gurth's Cross", meaning a shelter for people in pain/hurting.
Choosing a Good Repair Man?Choosing people to work for you: Three colleagues, all single parents, were discussing the difficulties of finding repairmen who do not rip off single ladies and whose work is above reproach. I was advised by my minister of religion(!), but the repairman turned out to be breaking more things than he fixed! Could someone maybe suggest criteria/indicators/ways of assessing potential repairmen before wasting hard-earned money?
Thrifty Living Advice From World War II Survivors?Could we please have information from survivors of WW II on thrifty living? - before there's no-one left to pass on the information?
