About House & Home: Remedies for Summer Stains, Bites & Itches

House & Home In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Diane Schmidt I really hate winter and when I announced this to my cold-loving friend the other day, she reminded me of all the summertime things that bite, sting and itch. I protested loudly, but then I surveyed our medicine cabinet and noticed that the shelves were stocked with bug spray, sunscreen and bottles of calamine lotion. Okay, so maybe winter isn't so bad after all?   In the Spotlight Get Rid of Sweat Stains I admit it. I sweat a lot. When I complained to my doctor, she said it's good for me. It might be good for me, but not it's not so good for those nice white shirts that I love. That is until I found this great home remedy for getting rid of unsightly sweat stains. Now, I'm back in white.              More Topics Use iPhone Apps to Find an Apartment Apartment Living / Rental Paint Color Workshop Architecture Top Electrical Wiring Tips Electrical Office Furniture and Ergonomics Furniture Cabinetry 101 Woodworking Get the Most from Your Potting Soil Houseplants What is Healthy Paint? Home Repair How to Remove a Tick My father-in-law called me the other day to say that he'd found a tick in his leg. He'd never had one before and was lost about what to do. Being a former farm-girl, he thought I might know how to proceed. My rural roots didn't help much, but working at an animal shelter for two years did. Rule number one, don't pull it out! Rule number two: read this article.   Natural Remedy for Poison Ivy For some reason I'm immune to poison ivy. Once, on a canoe trip, I accidentally used it to dry my hands. Of course, I'd also given a few leaves to my husband to use. Needless to say, I had to solo-paddle back to base camp with my husband brooding in the front. So, not only would this remedy cure poison ivy, but it could also prevent someone from having to sleep on the couch for a week.     Sponsored Links   Who's the Cutest Cat of All? Vote for the Cutest Cat About.com's Cutest Cat contest now has 12 furry semi-finalists of all shapes, sizes and stripe. Click here to see their photos and vote for your favorite. House & Home Ads Bathroom Decoration Feng Shui Decoration Home Decor Kitchen & Household Outdoor Living Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Antiques Apartment Living/Rental Architecture Entertaining Home Buying/Selling Home Repair Interior Decorating Landscaping   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter as batman8672@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=househomesl&e=batman8672@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.

About House & Home: Getting Good Deals in a Down Market

House & Home In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Diane Schmidt Everyone says that a down market is the perfect time to find good deals. While I agree, I still think there's some wiggle room with the reduced prices able to deflate just a little bit more. Find out how to haggle, negotiate and create greater wealth in your life with these tips from our Home & Garden Guides.   In the Spotlight Learn to Haggle for Antiques I was never a great haggler until I traveled through Central America on a very tight budget. After four weeks on the road, I was haggling for everything including my breakfast, hotel rooms and some great antique earrings from a small rural market.              More Topics Summer Tree Care Trees and Shrubs Everyday Items for Container Gardening Container Gardening Health Benefits of Aquarium Fish Freshwater Aquariums What's Hybrid Scrapbooking? Scrapbooking How To Seal Your Driveway Home Renovations Get Rid of Blueberry Stains Laundry Warm Up Before Gardening Ergonomics Look Twice at Overpriced Homes When looking for a home to buy, most of us overlook the high-priced houses thinking that they're way out of our budget. Turns out there might just be a sweet deal lurking behind that high price. Elizabeth is your Guide to finding, and negotiating for, an overpriced home.   Strengthen the Money Area of Your Home Maybe before you begin to haggle, negotiate and seek out some great deals, take some time to check out this great article on how to increase wealth in your life with some easy to follow changes to your indoor space.     Sponsored Links   Who's the Cutest Cat of All? Vote for the Cutest Cat About.com's Cutest Cat contest now has 12 furry semi-finalists of all shapes, sizes and stripe. Click here to see their photos and vote for your favorite. House & Home Ads Metal Music Magazine E Magazine Electronic Magazines Design News Magazine Home Office Magazine Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Antiques Apartment Living/Rental Architecture Entertaining Home Buying/Selling Home Repair Interior Decorating Landscaping   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter as batman8672@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=househomesl&e=batman8672@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.

About House & Home: Hot Weather Safety Tips

House & Home In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Diane Schmidt Living on the West Coast, hot weather tends to be rare. But just because our temps don't reach record highs doesn't mean that we can ignore the power of a summer sun and the inclement weather that often follows excessive heat.   In the Spotlight Protect Children from Burns on Hot Days Our warm weather here on the West Coast means we often spend long days outside, and because cool ocean breezes seem to lessen the intensity of the sun, we forget to seek shade and respite from the heat. But summertime burns can be a thing of the past if you follow these easy tips.              More Topics Grow Organic Tomatoes Organic Gardening Jar Quilts Quilting Buying During a Housing Recession Home Buying / Selling Affordable Above-Ground Pools Pool & Patio Prepare the Windshield for Summer Driving Auto Repair All About Televisions Home Theater Throw a Surprise Party Entertaining Hurricane Safety Tips Growing up in the mid-west, summertime meant tornado season and while hurricanes present different challenges than tornadoes, keeping your home safe remains the priority.   Warm Weather Safety for Dogs Hot weather can be hard on pets. Unlike humans, it can be difficult to tell if they're dehydrated or suffering from heatstroke. Use these suggestions for keeping your dog safe in the summer sun.     Sponsored Links   Kitten's First Six Weeks The Most Important Time of a Cat's Life See photos and learn how a kitten grows and changes during these first crucial weeks of life. Already a kitten expert? Click here to take a short quiz. House & Home Ads Hot Water Heat Log Home Magazine School Safety Safety in Class Teacher Safety Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Antiques Apartment Living/Rental Architecture Entertaining Home Buying/Selling Home Repair Interior Decorating Landscaping   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter as batman8672@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=househomesl&e=batman8672@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.

About House & Home: DIY Outdoor Summer Projects

House & Home In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Diane Schmidt It's summer. It's hot. The cold lemonade and outdoor lounger are calling your name, but before you answer, check out these free videos for easy, do-it-yourself projects that will add value to your home while still allowing you to enjoy the summer sun.   In the Spotlight Seal and Protect Your Deck I'm really bad at keeping our deck protected. But this year, after noticing that it was impossible to walk bare-footed across the wood slats without having to retrieve a few hundred slivers afterward, we knew it was time to re-seal it. So put away the tweezers and check out this guide to protecting your deck.              More Topics Treat Horse Blisters and Sores Horses Organic Weed Control Lawn Care Speed Cleaning 101 Housekeeping Free Financial Worksheets Frugal Living Become an Architect! Architecture Beach Sewing Projects Sewing Clear a Tub Drain Plumbing How to Install Garden Drip Irrigation I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow, and while I know it'll be good to get away, I'm a little concerned about my veggie garden. Well, actually, I'm very concerned about it. My husband doesn't mind watering, it's just that he tends to forget to do it and is only reminded when a neighbor mentions how brown the tomato plants have turned. It's time to install a drip irrigation system.   Build a Stone Patio I never thought I'd ever build my own stone patio even though there's a large bare patch in our backyard that screams to be covered in smooth, cool stone. After watching this video, I'm convinced that even I could turn this backyard eyesore into a garden oasis.     Sponsored Links   Cats Photo Quiz Boy Cat or Girl -- Can You Figure it Out? Think you can tell a boy cat from a girl cat just by looking at a photo? It may not be as easy as you think: even gender-based color patterns can be misleading. Click here to take the quiz. House & Home Ads DIY Network Tools DIY Gifts DIY Packing House and Garden Building Houses Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Antiques Apartment Living/Rental Architecture Entertaining Home Buying/Selling Home Repair Interior Decorating Landscaping   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter as batman8672@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=househomesl&e=batman8672@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.

About House & Home: Birthday Bashes, BBQs and More

House & Home In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Diane Schmidt Who doesn't like a birthday party? Cake, ice cream, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and funny hats. This week, both Canada and the US celebrate another year of getting older, so it's a perfect time to dust off the barbecue (if you haven't used it yet), buy some balloons and streamers and gather together friends and family for a birthday bash where you can have fun without having to worry about the number of candles on the birthday cake.   In the Spotlight Host a July 4th Party Ah, summer. Potato salad, corn on the cob, lemonade and an old fashioned barbecue. Need I say more? Find recipes and more right here.              More Topics House Paint Color Charts Architecture Successful Home Preserving Housewares / Appliances Stage a Short Sale Home with Ryan Brown Home Buying / Selling Swimming Pool Safety Electrical 20 Steps to the Perfect Living Room Budget Decorating 10 Easiest Sewing Patterns Sewing 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Sofa Furniture Outdoor Decorations for a Festive 4th of July With many of us watching our budgets this summer, staying home for the holiday is a good option. But just because our backyard doesn't seem as exciting as a trip elsewhere doesn't mean that we can't spice up our outdoor spaces with some cool and inventive decorations that will add to the festivities.   Fireworks Safety and Loud Noise Phobias I really do like birthday celebrations (as long as it's not my own), but I'm probably one of the only people I know who really dislikes fireworks. Dogs, on the other hand, usually agree with me, especially if they are sensitive to loud noises. Find out how to keep your pooch safe during this year's celebrations.     Sponsored Links   Cats Photo Quiz Boy Cat or Girl -- Can You Figure it Out? Think you can tell a boy cat from a girl cat just by looking at a photo? It may not be as easy as you think: even gender-based color patterns can be misleading. Click here to take the quiz. House & Home Ads Wine Cellar Decor Wedding Decorating Kids Decorating Tuscan Decorating Wall Decorating Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Antiques Apartment Living/Rental Architecture Entertaining Home Buying/Selling Home Repair Interior Decorating Landscaping   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter as batman8672@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=househomesl&e=batman8672@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.