Dear Reena, I dyed my eyebrows black. It stained all areas around my eyebrows, and now I look like a scary monster. Help please. — Sarah Dear Sarah, Here are a few tricks to try, being careful not to get too close to your eyes. Put a little Vaseline or glycerin or olive oil or...
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Here’s how to fix bubbling wall paper
Hi Reena, We had a professional paper hanger apply new paper in our kitchen. Everything was good until we had a humid day and then, the paper started to bubble. What can we do? — Wamone Dear Wamone. The secret to the solution is gentleness. Using a sharp utility knife, make a small incision in...
Don’t sweat having vegans for BBQ
Dear Reena, I am hosting a company BBQ in a few weeks. I found out that some of the people I invited are vegan, I have no idea what to serve them, as I was going to cook hamburgers and hotdogs. Should I cancel the BBQ? — Susan Dear Susan, I invite everyone to share...
Here’s how to soothe hand dryness
Hello Reena, During this critical time, constant handwashing and sanitizing is taking a toll on my hands and nails. Can you give me any advice on what might have help me with this? I am an essential worker and look forward to your reply. — Marla Dear Marla, Thank you for your service! Handwashing is...
Investigating the case of hard butter splitting
Hi Reena, I was enjoying a cup of hot tea one morning. The tea was so hot that I had to put it down on the table. I had no coasters around me, so I grabbed the closest thing which was a sheet of paper with some writing in blue ink on it. My tea...
Tricks to try to fix scary eyebrows
Dear Reena, I dyed my eyebrows black. It stained all areas around my eyebrows, and now I look like a scary monster. Help please. — Sarah Dear Sarah, Here are a few tricks to try, being careful not to get too close to your eyes. Put a little Vaseline or glycerin or olive oil or...
Say cheese, and find it in this column
Shred your cheese without it crumbling by freezing the block for 30 minutes before grating and spraying the grater with non-stick cooking spray. • Before you purchase cheese, consider your taste. Bold, strong flavours include aged cheddars, Gruyère, spiced cheeses and blue cheeses. Milder flavours include Colby, mozzarella, young Brie, fresh goat cheese and Havarti....
Boiling hot water risky for cleaning toilets
Dear Reena, I was told by my co-worker to wash my toilet with boiling water. Do you think this is a good idea? — Ash Dear Ash, While it is true that some people recommend cleaning toilets with boiling water, this is a risky practice as boiling water may result in a cracked toilet bowl...
Tips for hiring a housekeeper
Dear Reena, I have a large home and I needto hire a housekeeper. I will interview five potential employees. Any suggestions of good questions to ask? — Selena Dear Selena, It is important to hire someone that understands your expectations and you understand theirs. Begin by taking a few minutes to get to know the...
Here’s an old trick for cleaning wood
Dear Reena, I hope you can help me with this problem. I inherited a dining room set that is white painted wood. The finish of the chairs and legs of the table are a “distressed look.” The backs and tops of the chairs have a lot of spindles and places where dirt and grease accumulate....