I have used Yahoo mail for many years so it is kind of entrenched in my daily life. Even so I maintain account for Gmail (Google) and Hotmail. I have to say the Yahoo Mail spam guard is pathetic. I get a lot of email directed at me as a webmaster and much of it […]
Live in a cold weather state? Fall is a great time to get your yard plants put to bed for winter. You of course need to start by moving plants that can’t survive winter inside. Relocated plants make great indoor winter companions, but insects that hitchhike in on them are usually not so welcome. Before bringing plants inside, thoroughly wash […]
Did you know that the color a leaf turns in the fall is its “true” color?
During the spring and summer, a leaf is a food factory for the tree. Its surface is filled with chlorophyll, which absorbs the sun’s light and through a process called photosynthesis converts it to food.
Tree and plant leaves contain pigments […]
Friendly Bobbing Ghosts
Purchase a few helium filled ballons and cover them with lightweight sheets or large pillow cases. Paint a friendly face on the sheet and let the finished product bounce around the room.
Make a Scarerow
Using old clothes and stuffing, the whole family can get into the action of making scarecrows. Stuff clothing with paper bags, […]
Place paint brushes in a hot vinegar solution with warm soap suds to clean.
Take a small amount of Vasoline (petroleum jelly) and rub between your finger tips, then use your fingers to gently shape the brush head into its correct shape. The bristles will stay soft as new and any residue of paint will not […]
There’s a lot to love about Autumn, cool nights, apple cider, football games, and the changing colors. That last one though means leaves piling up on your front lawn.
But raking leaves gives you a perfect opportunity to get outside, get some fresh air, and get in a workout.
Raking leaves is considered moderate physical activity, similar […]
We park our cars in the same place in our driveways and garages and sooner or later we have oil stains. So what can you do about it?
Let me start by saying newer stains are easier to remove then old stain so don’t wait. Pour some liquid dish detergent (one designed for cutting grease) […]
Take down all decorations and then scan the walls for any nails or pins, and remove. Remove all the hardware in the room. Take off the electrical outlet covers and paint separately with a brush or sponge (but not a roller which adds texture)
Wash the walls to remove any dirt and dust. Paint will not […]
You know we all try to keep our kitchens clean but we often forget about our poor old sponges. We scrape food and clean up messes with it but after a while the sponge is not very sanitary. Put your sponge in the dishwasher and restore it to almost like new. Every once in a while […]
After years of living in your home, your house may not have that new home look any more. Particularly your bathroom, may start to look dull or even dirty no matter how much you clean. If purchasing and installing a new and expensive bath tub is not appealing or within your budget, you may want […]
Things You’ll Need:
Shovel
Axe or hoe
Tape measure
Sprinkler heads
Pipe and fittings
Glue (for plastic pipes)
Hacksaw for cutting PVC or other plastic pipe.
Draw a diagram, to scale if possible, of your lawn and garden areas you wish to irrigate. This will enable you to plan the routing of pipelines and placement of sprinkler heads so you can purchase your […]
Do you hear a loud, high-pitched noise, like squealing when you turn on water from your faucets or shower?
The squealing sound you hear may be water rushing through an obstruction in the pipes. You may be able to eliminate the squeal easily and inexpensively.
Like blowing air on an empty pop bottle, air and pressure can cause […]
In some cases, using a simple suction cup will open a clogged sink drain.
First, remove the basket strainer from the drain. Run hot water until it stands about 2 inches deep in the sink.
Take a suction cup plunger and pump it up and down directly over the clogged drain. The water in the sink provides […]
Are you part of the singles scene but hate dating? I have a website for you called Friendsation. Friendsation is a free community website that facilitates live chat through multiple mediums. This is a newer website but I think Friendsation is really going to catch on because it gives singles so many ways to express themselves. Members can […]
A Water Heater often gives you some hints before it is ready to die or worse cause a flood. If your water heater is approaching 10 years of age and even before you should especially pay attention to signs such as;
- the hot water in your shower does not last as long as it used to
- or […]
Most of us have a sink or bathtub that drains slowly. It’s one of those things we mean to get around to. Even so, we usually wait until the drain nearly stops completely before trying to fix the problem. Sometimes though a clogged drain can be opened up with a simple homemade remedy.
If you have […]