You Can Repair an Umbrella 13-07-15

You Can Repair an Umbrella

• If the fabric has come loose from the frame, you can reattach it with dental floss, which is stronger than the thread, and best of all, it's waterproof.

Quick Repair For Small Wall Holes 28-10-2014

 
Quick Repair For Small Wall Holes

• If you take nails out of the wall, you can fill the holes in white plaster walls with a paste of crushed aspirin and water or white regular toothpaste pushed into the hole.

When You Finish Painting a Room 02-09-2014

 
When You Finish Painting a Room

• Write the brand of paint, color and amount used in the room on the back of the light-switch plate in that room. You won't have to try to find that information when you need to repaint — it will be right there.

Need to Use Extension Cords? 03-08-2014

Need to Use Extension Cords?

• Never put them under rugs. Because of wear-and-tear, the cords can fray, bend to expose wire, be gnawed on by pets and possibly short out, causing a fire.

Gift Wrap Bows Crinkled? 16-05-2014 *

Gift Wrap Bows Crinkled?

• If your beautiful bows have gotten scrunched up and look bad, don't throw them out. Use a curling iron to straighten them out. They will look new and pretty again.