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Opened a box of some of my mom’s items and I came across a beautiful silk scarf she purchased in the 1970s There are several stains on the border of the scarf, which I cannot for the life of me, lift. I have tried diluted vinegar, Fels Naptha, Woolite, Shout ( no oxy ) and it will not budge. I...

Joe and I resumed our holiday tradition(s) this year and while in the city a walk over to Bergdorf Goodman to see the windows. They have a team that works on the holiday windows all year. When you see the windows and realize everything is hand done/made/created. Any beading, mosaic tile laid...

Eddie, Decided not to hijack John's Thanksgiving thread with this subject and start this thread to answer ya. You deduced correctly. This demolition/removal of the balconies and replacement thereof will be around 120K. Yes, we attend the HOA meetings. The board president is sharp and has a...

Two more of my grandmother’s small electric appliances. I have used this electric tea kettle, daily for over twenty five years. I was most likely forty or so years old when I inherited it. Works like a charm. Made by Nesco it heats very quickly. It pours nicely with the spout design. Have...

Hi to all, My daily driver Toastmaster toaster stopped heating this morning and then when I tried a different outlet it began to spark out of the cord ( where the cord meets the plug). Anyone know of a repair shop or service where I may take or send this little gem to revive? I searched here...

Does anyone have a good Peanut Butter Bar recipe. I Googled and a jillion come up. I would trust one tried and true from here as opposed to a random one I would find on the internet. School lunchrooms used to make them and with a chocolate icing. I actually had a decent recipe a while back...

Moving my father into a smaller place and I have this gem, that I have to let go. It resides in Stockbridge, GA and I would like for it to go to someone that will find it as interesting as I have over the years. Fully operational and in nice shape. 15.00 Takes it.

Was feeling a bit nostalgic and reminiscing about times that seemed a bit simpler. When you turned on the radio during the early 1970s, many times you heard this beautiful voice, layered and mastered expertly on tracks that were simply timeless. I was asked recently by a young bride for a...

Oh Steve, I was going back down memory lane and came across these photos from Atlanta past and I thought you may enjoy a quick trip down the same lane? (listen to Minnie Riperton while you peruse the photos). 1) Ad for Colony Square. Was just giving a "young'un" some history schoolin and this...

Pulled this lil devil out to make Kevin's Lemon Pudding Cake recipe and wondered if this needs any lubrication for the motor? The motor seems similar to the ice cream churn motor?

Trying to create a form on Word that would have a vertical line seperating the two areas that need to have free space in which to “fill in”. The form would be used for work and has very little text but needs a good deal of area that is open for text. I tried to do this in-house and the...

Faulty appliances: Repairmen reveal industry secrets (CBC Marketplace) I found this video to be very interesting. It verifies many of the discussions we have all had, here, for years.

The mention of RIT Dye in another thread made me recollect a funny life story from my childhood: In the 1960s RIT Dye was in grocery stores and always on an upper level of the detergent/laundry product aisle. Out of reach for a five year old kid. The display was filled with colorful boxes...

Anyone know the best oil to use in this Dolly Madison electric motor? I pulled this out of the attic and want to make sure I oil it correctly, before using. I have Googled my question and several items came back with regard to electric fan motors and to use a non-detergent oil. There were...

Anyone else like to watch some of the old game shows and in particular the "Pyramid" shows? I find myself yelling at the screen with clues for the 60 second Pyramid portion of the game. Used to love playing this as a board game as well. Link is an example of my YouTube addiction...

Found this great test commercial featuring the Westinghouse Laundromat machine: http://https//youtu.be/O-1cz4gQXsE?t=39m33s

Went with a realtor last week looking at homes. In the basement of a1948 home was this stove. It apparently was in an estate sale the former residents had at the home. It was so dark in the room I was unsure if the photo would be clear. If anyone wants more info I’ll go back over and obtain.

Cool little gadget that works nicely to steam and cook vegetables, keeps breads moist and hot. Simple design that has lasted for fifty plus years. Several years ago I would use this daily when my former partner worked at various times. It reheated foods with steam and unlike what a...

Going through some of the things I have collected over the years and this set of Kromex 1959 Canister Set (new old stock), had to come out of its box and on the counter top. Kromex made great kitchen and decorative accessories. Several variations of kitchen canisters and they changed through...

I think when asked what is my favorite entree it would have to be really well prepared southern fried chicken. Not greasy or heavy, but flavorful, tender, crisp and pan fried NOT deep fried. I have a recipe that is really a culmination of several recipes and regions, it is truly the best I...