TIPS & PROMOS Week 50

P&J's Weekely Diary - published since 2001

TIPS OF WEEK - Issue 50

Even though many of us are wintering in the sunny south we all must deal with a fair amount of DAMPNESS IN AN RV or in our homes from excess humidity. This also happens when furnaces are running. One very great solution to control this moisture, condensation, mold and mildew is to place containers of ‘DAMP RID’ in several locations. Hangers for closets are also available as are pouches for places with little air movement such as under a sink or in a vehicle where we RVers transport damp or wet rugs that we carry from place to place. This same product is called ‘NO-DAMP’ in Canada. If you cannot find it in your local grocery store, most RV Dealers carry it. Damp Rid is placed in a container that looks like a large yogurt tub – the crystals sit in a basket and collect the moisture in a reservoir below. If you wish to leave it sitting on a table, a company called ‘DRI-Z-AIR’ offers the same moisture absorbent desiccant but it is in a fancy black or white container that looks good. Final Tip – dump the residue in a ZIP Lock bag – not down your sink. It pits the drain.

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Do you have CLOGGED DRAINS? Simply pour a cup of VINEGAR followed with a cup of BAKING SODA down each drain, it will bubble and spew a bit but it cleans everything in its path. I even did this to our toilet seal – if paper gets caught between the flush ball or scissor style closure it will force these items open a bit so water no longer stays in the bowl – The seal will dry out and need replacing. Frequently you can get under the seal and clean it but after several attempts the water in our bowl was still slowly draining. I added some white vinegar and baking soda this morning and almost instantly the problem was solved. About once a month we treat the sink and shower drains.

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Christmas will be here before we know it and Sunday I will begin to HANG CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND LIGHTS all over the coach. Not done yet but it is a start. In the warm climate they stay in place with the help of LARGE SUCTION CUPS. To see a picture of all my lights go to www.rvtimes.com Our décor of 2005 (we were in Canada last year) is featured front and centre on the cover – story is also on line on page 24. Hopefully this year the LUXOR will be equally impressive. Although we choose not to use the awning in windy south Texas because adding mega tie-downs and the awning stays is more extreme than suits us. So that means I will add more décor to the coach and patio. Inside on valences etc I use the ‘S’ SHAPED DRAPERY HOOKS – they simplify inside décor.

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PROMOS OF WEEK - Issue 50

In the past I have mentioned several monthly newsletters that are worth reading. Today I received Decembers issue from RV EDUCATION 101. Mark and Dawn have outdone themselves one more time. Read this months post Here… To see RV Education 101’s complete product lineup, including their Christmas specials go Here RV Living is an affiliate and we receive a commission for any product orders through this link.

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Marilyn and Arnold sent this video on how to SAFEGUARD YOUR POSSESSIONS WHILE YOU ARE PUMPING GAS. A new scam has surfaced in Florida where crooks drive past cars where the owners are pumping gas – main target is women. They reach into the driver’s side of the vehicle and take the lady’s purse that is frequently sitting on the passenger seat before they quickly drive off. Click Here to read a very informative video

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Last but not least. Bill sent this link reference 92,000 RECALLS OF GE, KENMORE MICROWAVE OVENS from January 2000 to December 2003 – Check to see if yours is OK.