Spring has sprung, and with it comes time spent in the great outdoors. Whether you’re gardening, playing sports, or just enjoying a leisurely stroll in the sweet spring sunshine, make sure that you don’t overdo it.
But if you do and you need fast sunburn relief, mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt in a glass of ice-cold milk. Sponge the solution onto your skin once or twice a day until the pain is gone.
And before summer sandal time rolls around, start softening your feet up now with a simple salt rub. Just add a few drops of your favorite scented oil to 2 tablespoons or so of warm water, and mix in enough salt to make a paste. Pat the mixture onto your feet, rub with a washcloth for 2 to 3 minutes, and rinse.
But what if your feet are just plain tired from overdoing it? Just soak ‘em in a basin of salty water for about 15 minutes or so. Use about 1 cup of salt per gallon of warm water for soothing relief.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Mower Maintenance Made Easy
It’s time to start thinking about mowing your lawn again. And that means keeping your mower in tip-top shape. If you follow these tips this year, you’ll breeze through your lawn mowing without a single hitch:
1. Don’t be a gas hoarder. Never store more than a month’s worth of gas in your garage or shed (and at today’s prices, who can afford to?). Old gas is prone to having water condensation in it, which will gum up the carburetor.
2. Let it breathe clean air. Check out your air filter; replace it when it gets dirty. Otherwise, dirt will sneak into the engine, wearing down vital parts and making starting a real hassle.
3. Give the blades plenty of elbow room. Before you start your mower, look underneath it. Clear away any built-up grass or other debris.
4. Remember the oil. Depending on how much lawn you have and how often you cut it, change the oil at least once a season. Too little oil can put a death grip on your engine—a costly fate for you!
5. Keep the cooling fins clean.
6. Check the belt condition and tension each time before you mow.
7. Sharpen the blade every third mowing. And keep at least two back-up blades handy and sharp.
8. Wipe down all the rubber and plastic parts with Armorall® once a month to keep them from drying out, cracking, and disintegrating.
9. Wipe down all chrome and metal parts with WD-40® every few weeks to keep them from rusting and sticking.
10. Check out all safety controls (automatic shutoff, all-wheel control, etc.) before each use.
1. Don’t be a gas hoarder. Never store more than a month’s worth of gas in your garage or shed (and at today’s prices, who can afford to?). Old gas is prone to having water condensation in it, which will gum up the carburetor.
2. Let it breathe clean air. Check out your air filter; replace it when it gets dirty. Otherwise, dirt will sneak into the engine, wearing down vital parts and making starting a real hassle.
3. Give the blades plenty of elbow room. Before you start your mower, look underneath it. Clear away any built-up grass or other debris.
4. Remember the oil. Depending on how much lawn you have and how often you cut it, change the oil at least once a season. Too little oil can put a death grip on your engine—a costly fate for you!
5. Keep the cooling fins clean.
6. Check the belt condition and tension each time before you mow.
7. Sharpen the blade every third mowing. And keep at least two back-up blades handy and sharp.
8. Wipe down all the rubber and plastic parts with Armorall® once a month to keep them from drying out, cracking, and disintegrating.
9. Wipe down all chrome and metal parts with WD-40® every few weeks to keep them from rusting and sticking.
10. Check out all safety controls (automatic shutoff, all-wheel control, etc.) before each use.
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