Do It Yourself

Making Mexican Tiles

Making Mexican Tiles Q. I would like to learn how to make Mexican paver tiles VERY shiny and high gloss, both inside and outside. I see them in Mexican restaurants but have been unable to find out how they get... Read More

Softening Stiff Material

Softening Stiff Material Q. I am wondering whether any other reader could help me with softening ‘stiff’ material. I purchased some 65% polyester 35% cotton yesterday to make a couple of dresses. I was assured by the sales assistant that... Read More

Taffy In The VCR

Taffy In The VCR Q. My son has mangled our VCR by getting taffy in it. I reserved a book from the library on VCR repair but won’t have it for a few weeks. I thought I could just clean... Read More

Tar On Brick

Tar On Brick Q . Recently, my son did some repair work on my house and used tar to seal the space between the house and the wall outside. He got a lot of the tar onto my brick front... Read More

Using Simple Remedies for Sick Children (or Adults)

Using Simple Remedies for Sick Children (or Adults) by Donna L. Watkins 1) Insist on lots of rest. Help your child feel as comfortable as possible, but in a resting position. Don’t allow books, games, or TV that will stimulate... Read More

Restoring Non-Stick Cookware

Restoring Non-Stick Cookware Q I seem to remember watching a cooking program on a cable channel years ago. the host was introducing a segment about restoring the "non-stick" to non-stick cookware. The phone rang and I missed the rest... Read More

New Uses For An Old Crib

New Uses For An Old Crib Q. I have an old crib. The wood is stripped where the screws screw in and It is unsafe e for a baby. I hate to just throw it out. I was looking... Read More

Restoring Original Paint

Restoring Original Paint Q. I recently purchased a home that was built during the depression. I am having a difficult time finding information concerning the paint and/or wallpaper colors that were used during that time in history. I would like... Read More

Painting an Old Grill

Painting an Old Grill Q. I was given an old gas barbeque grill. It works fine but I would like to repaint it as the black color is mostly gone. How do I do this? I know I have to... Read More

Repainting Appliances

Repainting Appliances Q. Do you know if you can paint large appliances such as a refrigerator or range? They’re still in good working condition but don’t match the kitchen decor. Yes! We did it years ago. Went from Copper to... Read More