Alexandria ~ Fergus Falls ~ Perham
Das Suppenschwein/Pig In Soup by Michael Sowa ~ Germany
Treat a chocolate stain with a pre-wash spray. Rub with a heavy-duty liquid detergent and then wash as usual. If the stain is stubborn and remains, re-launder with bleach that is safe for the fabric you are treating. Do not place fabric in a dryer until the stain is removed as heat can permanently set it in.
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Shut down the computer immediately.
Wipe up any liquid. Tilt the computer to the side to drain any liquids.
Remove any removable parts from the laptop, including the power cord, printer and mouse cables, the floppy drive, CD drive, modem cards and battery. Do not disassemble the laptop body to remove internal parts.
Once the parts are removed, gently lift the computer and turn it to the side and upside down to drain any liquid. Tilt the computer in a variety of directions to verify that there are no pools of liquid lurking, but be careful not to shake it or handle it roughly.
Repeat with the floppy drive and other removable parts.
Use a hair dryer on a cool setting to dry the laptop and its parts if you can.
Allow the computer and its removable parts to dry for 24 hours before you reassemble it and turn it back on. (If you are under a tight deadline, let the laptop dry for at least an hour before you reassemble it.)
If the computer does not work properly or does not turn on, bring it to a computer repair professional, although the damage might be irreparable. Spills are one of the leading causes of laptop deaths.
Prevent damage to your home from a frozen water pipe by flipping off the breaker to your water pump when you leave for a length of time. Over the last several years, I have been hired to do post-construction cleaning due to frozen water pipes in which the homes were damaged from $10,000 to $150,000. In one case, the homeowner was consumed in a fight of over two years with the insurance company to pay for the damage. In the meantime, the house was unlivable with the homeowner in limbo, renting, with most of their belongings in storage.
The obvious damage of water is to your flooring but sheetrock wicks the moisture, it can also condense in the vents, damage ceilings and, in some states’ re-construction codes, require replacement of electrical wiring in the entire structure. In the home above, water flowed out under four patio doors, trapping moisture under the sills, swelling the doors and forcing their replacement at the cost of over $10,000.
Keeping detailed records in any insurance claim is a must. Photograph everything. Any meeting with an insurance rep ~ by phone or in person ~ should be followed with a certified letter to the company documenting it. You have up to two years (Minnesota) to make additional claims under the file for newly discovered damage. For example, water damage does not make itself evident on the finish of furniture as the wood takes its time to dry and contract.
If you feel this way about cleaning your bathroom it is time to call in a professional OR buy a good quality pair of rubber gloves. Psychologically, most anything can be tackled with protection (gloves) – and a disinfectant.
Bathroom cleaning tips:
Current price at Home Depot $14.97 Model 035RM The cotton mop head is easily changed, does not tangle and is easily wrung out with a twisting action. This style of mop is SUPERIOR to those wipey, smeary (pretty much worthless) sponge-style things.
amazing microwave, originally uploaded to www.flickr.com by jmv.For easy wiping of a dreadful microwave mess, fill a glass or ceramic bowl with 3 to 4 cups of water. Place it inside your microwave and boil on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes. Very carefully remove the bowl of hot water. Baked-on food will now easily wipe clean. Take care as steamed microwave walls will be hot to the touch.
Happy New Year 2006, originally uploaded to www.flickr.com by Click Attack.How Long Does It Really Take?
Task: feed dog.
Estimate: 3 hours.
Actual time: 3 minutes.
One of my clients decided it was time her two teen-aged girls started helping around the house. You’d have thought the world had ended after one was asked to fold a basket of towels. In her mind, this formidable task was going to consume her entire evening! Being an astute mom, my client realized her kids were overwhelmed & so began estimating a number of minutes each job should take. When they heard feeding the dog took only 3 minutes or putting away groceries only 12 minutes they were much more willing to participate.
Take me to your… architect, originally uploaded by ~*Denise*~.
Houses fascinate me. In my next lifetime I plan to be an architect but for now, sharing places of interest with all of you will do.
This home is located in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Built in 1972 without any plans, it is for sale. Asking price: $182,900 for 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
lookin’ up, originally uploaded by Scaramouche! on photo sharing site www.flickr.com.Houses. People. Different ideas.
This homeowner in Silver Spring, MD uses crushed soda cans as siding. He collects cans from all over the world and people also donate them. His home has been featured on HGTV for his eco-friendly, affordable alternative.
Please wash your hands, originally uploaded by C book on photo sharing site www.flickr.comUpscale hotels taught me a trick I’ve been using for years in my home: use wash cloths as hand towels in your bathroom. Place a basket or stack of them on your counter and have a second, wicker basket on your floor or under the sink to hold damp, used ones. Keep your sink clean by wiping it out with the cloth before tossing it. (I use a wicker trash basket to prevent mold build-up before laundry day.) For households of one or two, the same towel can be used several times but for larger families it is a good idea to consider them “one-use” before they hit the second basket. Wash them with a little bleach so they stay white and germ-free.
-Prevents the spread of germs
-Keeps your sink clean
-Helps avoid that “smelly towel” syndrome created by everyone using the same towel which, of course, never actually dries.
