Q A relative recently passed away and left several boxes of shotgun and rifle ammunition. How can I dispose of it?
A Check with your local police or sheriff for disposal options.
Check with a local gun club to see if the ammunition can be re-used. If not, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency suggests that you contact your county's household hazardous waste facility to see if it will take the material. (To find a program, go to: www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/hhw/programs.cfm or www. rethinkrecycling.com.)
Slippery concrete Q My smooth concrete garage floor becomes slippery when wet. Can this be fixed?
A Yes. You can simply lay down rubber-backed indoor/outdoor carpet or mat runners, self-adhesive antislip strips or grit-faced squares like those used in bathtubs or shower stalls. You could also try paint or coatings that contain a fine grit.
Changing the surface also works. That includes surface grinding, acid etching, thin surface applications of grit compound and bonded concrete surface toppings. All of these options would typically treat the full garage surface area and involve hiring a specialty concrete contractor.
Includes information from Portland Cement Association
Sour milk solution Q We have tried everything to get the smell of spoiled milk out of the carpet in our car. Even vinegar solution isn't working.
