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On: cat deterrent
"Thank you for the tip--I will try it!..."

On: Light Fixture/Ceiling Fan
"When I turn the ceiling fan on, the lights (4 of them) start to swing and sway. I don't know how to tighten them up. For some reason, the light fixture is suspended down a few inches from the fan, w..."

On: Christmas in the desert
"Hi! For Christmas, try using cactus as your 'tree' theme, and sparkle on it for the festive look. You can do this for any size real or faux cactus. Also, for your Christmas lights, there are lots o..."

Recent Posts

Peeling paint in the bathroom
"Hi, What can I do to repair the peeeling paint on the wall above the tub/shower insert? It appears to have several layers peeling off now at once. I'd like to repair and prevent this from happening again. What do you suggest? ..."

Light Fixture/Ceiling Fan
"When I turn the ceiling fan on, the lights (4 of them) start to swing and sway. I don't know how to tighten them up. For some reason, the light fixture is suspended down a few inches from the fan, which I don't need either. There is also a ticking sound when the fan motor is running. Could this be a related problem? Any suggestions? ..."

Is there an effective cat-deterrent out there?
"arrgghhh! The neighborhood cats think my flower garden is a litter box! I've tried cayenne pepper, moth balls and tiny tail-clipping mouse traps, all to no avail! Help! They're killin' my plants! ..."

Wallpaper in the bathroom?
"I'd like to decorate my guest bathroom, in which the tub/shower is rarely used. So I thought an economical way to spruce it up would be to put a wall paper border up. I want the paper to be able to withstand an occasional hot bath, so is there any special treatment (or brand of wallpaper) I could use to keep the paper from peeling? Thanks! ..."