Solutions & Substitutions for Oct. 7th, 2011
October 11, 2011
By: Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, Our concrete driveway is full of cracks and we are wondering if you can give us advice on how to repair them. Millie Hi Millie, To repair cracks in the driveway: Begin by cleaning the area. Patch with crack-filler (a caulk-like compound), available at home-improvement stores. After applying the compound, smooth the area using ... Read More
Solutions and Substitutions for Sept. 23rd, 2011
September 28, 2011
By: Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I am cooking supper for 60 people next week. I would like to know how much Romaine lettuce to purchase for Caesar salad, how much garlic bread should I purchase and what quantity of spaghetti noodles should I buy? How can I cook this large amount of spaghetti without the noodles sticking ... Read More
Amazing Solutions for Around the Home
March 7, 2011
By Reena Nerbas Life just got easier! To save real snowflakes; wait until the temperature is -10 or colder outside. Collect snowflakes on microscope slides (do not use your fingers). Cover the snowflakes on the slide with a drop of super glue (not gel). Put a cover slip over glue, don’t press. ... Read More
Solutions and Substitutions for Jan. 28th. 2011
January 31, 2011
Hi Reena, I am getting married in less than a month and when I recently went in for my first dress fitting I noticed a really odd smell coming from the dress! The seamstress thinks it is probably the smell of the factory where it was made (in China). It stinks!!! I don't want people to ... Read More
Solutions and Substitutions for Jan. 14th. 2011
January 18, 2011
Hi Reena, I want to know the best way to clean my drains. Thanks, Donna Dear Donna, In a jar combine 2 tbsp. cream of tartar, one quarter cup baking soda and 1 tsp. salt. Drop in the drain, chase with boiling water. Repeat as necessary. Or pour half cup salt down the drain, followed by boiling water ... Read More
Solutions & Substitutions Column Oct. 22nd, 2010
October 26, 2010
Solutions & Substitutions Column By: Reena Nerbas Based on a collection of recent letters, I had an idea for this column. Did you know? Thomas Edison, light bulb inventor, was afraid of the dark. Dear Reena, Is it my imagination, or are an awful lot of the light bulbs in my house burning out at the same time? Is it ... Read More
Solutions & Substitutions Column Oct. 8th, 2010
October 12, 2010
Solutions & Substitutions Column By: Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I am considering purchasing a new baking sheet. My goal is to buy aluminum, however I read that aluminum is linked to Alzheimer Disease. Is that true? Lorne Dear Lorne, According to The Alzheimer Society there are several factors that contribute to causes of Alzheimer's disease in some people. “In terms ... Read More
Solutions & Substitutions Column Oct. 1st. 2010
October 8, 2010
Solutions & Substitutions Column By: Reena Nerbas Hi Reena, I enjoy your column very much and have discovered so many useful tips. I especially like your homemade fabric freshener tip (Febreeze substitute) and use it all the time. Now I hope you can use your wisdom to come up with a substitute for a daily shower cleaner which is ... Read More
Solutions & Substitutions Column July 16th, 2010
July 19, 2010
Dear Reena, A group of us were hoping you would be able to suggest how to effectively clean the inside of smelly boxing gloves. So far we've tried Febreeze, Javex and vinegar. We've heard rumors about freezing but at the same time we want to make sure we don't damage the gloves in any way. Any ... Read More
Solutions & Substitutions Column July 5th 2010
July 5, 2010
Text By: Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I regularly read your household solutions in my newspaper and find them very helpful. I am hoping that you can help me with my problem: I have scotch tape on my windows due to applying decals etc. I’m afraid to scrape it off because I don’t want ... Read More
