Increase Health and Ability
How To Improve Your I.Q.
Hydrocotyle asiatica teas are a noted brain food.
Make A Pantyhose Last Longer.
One tbs. alum, 1 quart water, rinse, let dry, the wash with soap, rinse dry.
Remove Blood Stains From Carpet.
Sponge immediately with cold water and then use a bit of soap, rinse dry.
Make Your Guitar Really Shine.
Rub some toothpaste on, let [...]
Daily Tips
How To Remove Staples
An old nail clipper works just fine for removing staples.
Eliminate Odors From Disposal
Throw a lemon in it and let it be ground up.
Keep Salt Moisture Free
Put pieces of ink blotter in shaker. It will absorb moisture.
Or try uncooked rice.
Simple Eye-Glass Cleaner
Vinegar diluted in water makes a fine eyeglass cleaner.
Easy Clean Glass Doors [...]
Daily Home Tips
A Simple Roach Formula- It WORKS.
Crumble cigarette butts in water, let dry then spread in roach areas.
Save Painting Clean Up Time.
Cover roller tray with aluminum foil, then just throw away.
A Novel Paint Can Cover.
Use plastic lid from a coffee can.
Keep Piano Keys Looking New.
Keep cover open, ivory turns dark if exposed to darkness.
How To Remove [...]
Simple Home Solution
Make Your Own Metal Polisher
Take a black board chalk and rub into cloth, then rub on metal.
Good Dog & Cat Repellent
Place moth balls in areas where you are bothered by animal odors. They will avoid it. Animals hate mothball odors.
When Your Pet Has No Appetite
Try a saucer of beer. It’s been known to perk up [...]
Tips for building a house in an earthquake zone?
Sarah T asked:
As a school project I need to make a brochure on safe houses in an earthquake zone. However, I have searched and there aren’t very many websites that provide the information. Does anybody know any tips for building houses in earthquake zones?
Thanks very much for the detailed answers Radzewicz and Adi_Berkley, they’re [...]