Eureka in the House!

He'll think you have a new rug, if he notices. I haven't had to do anything behind my husband's back to keep the peace that I can remember. He usually knows what goes on and I always find out what he does. If he breaks something, throws something out of mine, etc., I always figure it out! The one thing I wish he'd not do is put the dishes in the wrong places! I just keep telling him and keep moving things. Last night I needed the plastic cover to a bowl and couldn't find it. I already had poured soup up in it and he was gone to bed since he gets up early. I hunted every where for that lid! It goes in a drawer with the rest, but when I use that bowl and he washes dishes or puts them up, he never puts it there. I looked where he usually puts it, but no lid. I had him hunt it this morning and he found it where he had put it in a glass bowl and sat another one on top of it.

Watch out, sparks! He just might notice how bright the rug is now! Better have a good answer ready, like the rug looked like it needed a good scrubbing or something like that! I'm glad it worked for you. Now I know how to do the same should it ever happen to me! Hmmm, the last time I did something behind his back, huh? Well, that must've been last night when I was talking with his sister. LOL We were talking about HIM and it wasn't a conversation he would have been happy to hear. Actually, a situation where it was more to keep the peace, I'd have to say it wasn't too long ago and concerns my sons. They are his step-sons and he's not a very social guy. He doesn't like anyone coming over to visit unless it's his sister. Normally, I really don't care how he feels about it because this is my home, too, and if he can't handle company, ESPECIALLY my sons, he can go hide (which he usually does). Whenever hubby goes out, one or the other, or both, of my sons come over to help me around the house. We always have a blast! There's always a lot of laughing and eating going on, no matter what we're doing. My husband just can't seem to join in. My boys are not very comfortable around him because of this and they know it makes me uncomfortable when my husband is being antisocial. He has a GREAT sense of humor when they're not around but, as soon as they come over, he generally clams right up. So, they come over when they know he won't be here so I'll be happier and it won't upset hubby. But, I'm very happy that you were able to pull this off, sparks! Way to go!

sparks, I always use vinegar oon my rugs. It cleans and leaves a refreshing smell not over powering.I'm so glad your carpet looks much better. Nope, the hubby will never know unless you tell and you won't. lol

That is great about the rug and thanks for the tip about colours! I have a few dull rugs at here so I will certainly give it a go. As for doing something behind hubs back...well mostly he is pretty understanding but I don't tell him how long I spend playing on the computer when he is at work! OMG he would freak, We only got the thing so I could write my book and instead all I do is waste time on it! Oh well... one day..

Hey sparky! He might wonder why the rug is looking like new! I think that is really kind of funny! Just tell him it must be his eyesight playing tricks on him! I had to do something the other day to "protect" my baby Luna! My SO has this thing about knowing exactly how he leaves his stuff! He knows if something is out of place by a hair and I mean that literally! Well, my cat Luna got up on his nightable and knocked everything off it! I freaked because I wasn't exactly sure how to put the stuff back the way he had it! So I did the best I could! I must of did a pretty damn good job because he barely knew that anything was touched if I didn't tell him that I knocked over the CD's! Unbelieveable! Got him! And poor Luna was safe! I didn't tell him the real deal because he isn't too fond of the cats as it is!

I am sorry that I couldn't offer any advice on your problem but I am glad that you worked things out. I will have to try that vinegar trick, my carpet could definately use a pick me up,LOL. I have two daughters that love to make a mess of my carpet, not to mention all the trafic it gets. I am always looking for new ways to clean it and this is something that sounds cheap and easy to try. Besides it never hurts to try something new. IOh an as to doing something behind my hubby's back to keep the peace, I would have to say that the situation hasn't had to come up yet but if it ever does I'll be sure to ask everyone here for advice,LOL.

well now that this has worked for you think I will test it on a bad stain we have on our carpet! lol Dont even know when the stain happened it just showed up one day and nothing so far has got it to go away keeps coming back. And sure would be nice to see the color come back in it as the carpet is only about 4 years old but then Grnad daughter spells alot and so does her dad and Uncle lol. I had to do alot to keep peace I cant tell when the last time was and was mostly to do with the kids. and then they tried to work both of us and I ended up haveing to tell him why they were grounded lolololol

[i]Hi sparks, wow..thanks for this tip! I will mix the vinegar and water? I want to do that in our rug! Anyway, in my case, I love cooking fish and hubby don't like the smell..So, when he is at work, I will cook and enjoy myself and spray the entire house as well as light the candles to remove the smell and when he is back, as if nothing happens! LOL![/i]

Hi, It's amazing that you discovered a new thing within the walls of your house. My mother also likes to read such tips in magazines and other media which can help in easy care taking of your house. The last time I had to do something behind my SO's back was like a month ago. Better not mention it, he's in myLot too...LOL Regards, AJ-Rox

So, you mean all this time I waste here on the lot with you guys? Yep, try to hide some of it. He resents it, but all he does is watch TV and fall asleep anyways. Boring. Talking to you guys is wayyy more fun. That's all I'm saying not to incrimminate myself too badly......yet.

When I started buying lite Miracle Whip I kept the dark blue cap off the regular MW and used it for over 6 months before I told him it was lite. By then I knew he was used to it. lol

Didn't see the other discussion might be hid so since i saw this wanted to let you know now come over and clean mine..lol.. Glad the rug is clean and poops gone..poor Doggie..but what about hubby?..lol.

Hi Sparkey, Well done to you for getting the sains out of the rug. I don't think I have ever done anything behind hubby's back or that I can't remember if I have done. Love and hugs. Tamara xxx