Windshield Washer Hose Not Attached?
If the hose was attached and working before the reservoir was installed, the repair person should have reattached it after doing your service. I would call and speak with the manager of the repair place; you shouldnt have to pay extra for that!
Finding Help With Home Repairs?
Call 211. Its the number for the United Fund. They will have places you can call in your area.
Dog Won't Eat?
Talk to your vet again. Your dog may have to be fed via IV. If she isnt eating then you should be opening her mouth and putting her pills down her throat - not that hard really, I do it to my cats.
Finding Help With Roof Repair?
Call the United Fund - their number is 211. They can put you in touch with any help that is in your area.
Repairing a Run in Sheer Shirt Sleeve?
Clear fingernail polish will leave a shiny mark and will be hard. I was a tailor for many years - your seamstress is correct in saying that it cant be sewn, but if its in a suitable spot perhaps an applique or braid can be sewn over the run and then be matched...
Badly Damaged Permed Hair?
Since its been about two months since your perm, Id go in for a haircut and have the damaged ends cut off. A good hair conditioner will help but will never repair the damage.
Sewing Machine Starts Stitching When Plugged In?
You most likely need a new foot control; it may have a loose wire in the control itself or the cord could be damaged. Your local sewing machine dealer should be able to supply you with one, or repair yours.
Cleaning a Suede Jacket?
The ring is dirt and oil from the previous wearer. If you dont want to send it to the cleaners you can try rubbing white chalk on the soiled area, let it sit for 15 minutes or so, and then brush it away with a brush made for suede; repeat if necessary. Dont...
Making Feather Barrettes?
For stiffening denim: Not knowing how you are using the denim, you might try painting the wrong side with a light coat of Elmers Glue. Maybe iron on interfacing could work as it comes in many weights. For the feathers, have you thought of using liquid Rit dye...
Redoing the Lettering on an Antique Sewing Machine?
For info on making your own decals, google this: printing decals with computer. You should be able to find a picture of your machine easily by using google images - type in the name and model number.
Controlling String On Bobbins
I noticed in your picture that your bobbins have more than one color thread wound on them. This is not a good idea! Bobbins are cheap, and each one should have only one color and type of thread on them. If you are sewing with one color and it comes to an end...
Displaying Horse Competition Ribbons?
How about pinning them to both side of a trifold room divider. It could be a nice backdrop for a large plant or a seating area.
Preventing Your Seatbelt from Ruining Your Clothes?
Try using a fuzz shaver on the seatbelt. There may be loose threads or fuzzies on the seatbelt that are causing the problem.
Cleaning a Dooney and Bourke Fabric Purse?
Dissolve a quarter cup of Cascade dish detergent in some hot water in your washer; use the lowest water level you can. Let it cool and put the bag in, agitate it to be sure its completely saturated and let it soak for about 15 minutes. Rinse well and let it...
What's Biting Me?
My children picked lice up from an Indian headress that they all tried on at a museum field trip. After I treated the kids hair and the pets, I vacuumed all the rooms, all upholstered items and the beds including the frames. My doctor said not to use flea spray...
Growing Out Healthy Nails After Years of Biting?
1. Take a multivitamin every day; prenatal vitamins are even better. 2. When you take a shower, put your fingertips close to the shower head and let the water massage your fingers. The increased blood flow will help them heal faster and grow stronger/faster...
Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Sage Green Sofa?
I think that a very pale yellow or a coral would look nice with the sage. Gray accents would go with either color.
Removing Ink from Paper?
A paper archivist could remove the ink safely but it would probably cost more than the cost of a new document. Call your local library and ask for the manager of the genealogy department. If that person cant tell you what to try you can probably be directed...
Removing Stains on Vintage Wedding Gown?
If the dress had any sizing or starch on it (even after dry cleaning it) and then got hit by some water droplets or put against something with a pattern that was wet, it could spot it. (I used to work at a drycleaners) I would fill the bathtub with cold water...
Sewing Problem With Loose Thread Under the Fabric?
1. Remove the throat plate and clean the feed dogs throughly with a small brush. Check the throat plate itself and inside the shuttle for any lint or debris. 2. Insert a new needle. Be sure it is inserted correctly. 3. Make sure that the bobbin isnt bent. Be...
Restoring Old Thread?
Use your vacuum hose to get rid of any dust, or dust if off with a dry cloth. Get some resealable sandwich bags and an eyedropper. Run a line of water from top to bottom of each spool and put it into a sandwich bag. When the bag is about 3/4 full, seal it and...
Cat Litter For Traction On Ice
Its important to only use clay litter with no additives. Besides killing your grass, your carpet can also become discolored if the litter contains odor killers.
Finding a Job That Will Pay for School?
Ask the guidance counselor/student advisor at your school to help you; this is right up their alley and wont cost you anything.
Using Kilz on Nicotine Stained Walls?
No matter what you clean with, clean from the bottom up to prevent streaking. It really makes a difference!
Removing Smoke Odor from Leather Boots?
Put a 2-3 layer of unscented clay kitty litter into a plastic storage tub, lay the boots inside and snap the lid on. Leave the tub sealed for a couple of weeks. Your boots should be free of the smoke smell! This works for books too.
Poodle Puppy Smells Bad?
Im babysitting my brothers dog, and he smelled horrible also. It was so bad that within two days we smelled awful also (the dog insists on sleeping in our bed). We took him to our vet and found out that he had a yeast infection in his ears. She gave us some...
Keeping a House With Pets Clean?
We have no more stinky litter boxes since we started using a litter called Yesterdays News. Its made of compressed paper and its amazing, no smell at all! We tried Feline Pine and that is good too but one of our cats is allergic to it. Theres another one made...
Uses for Faux Fur Coats?
Muffs are coming back in style - make some from the sleeves. Pillows would be nice. Hat with matching mittens. Cute leg warmers (again, use the sleeves), especially over short boots. Purses. Cut them all up, mix and match, and make a giant couch throw or bedspread...
Reuse Laptop Carrying Cases For Craft Projects
Laptop cases also work well for those who use a walker or rollator. You can either cut the strap shorter and fasten it to the top bar by using big snaps, or just cut button holes at one end of the straps and sew large buttons on the other end. Myself, I wrap...
Memory Trick For Medications
Be careful about leaving meds in your car. Cars heat up very quickly and can change the chemical composition of the pills, making them ineffective or worse, dangerous to take. Also, hiding unmarked pills could cause you some problems if stopped by the police...
Spare Change Your Car Ashtray
Be aware that your spare change is a tempting item to petty thieves (usually pre and teenagers) who roam subdivisions and neighborhoods looking for things to steal from unlocked cars. Even if you habitually lock your car, your spouse may not, or you may forget...
