Q: Please help me find suspenders that clip onto a man’s belt. My husband is over 6 feet tall, so I need them to accommodate his height. These are for work so they should be sturdy. I haven’t had any luck locally, and I was hoping you could find them online for me. I’m not very computer literate. Thank you. — B. Hartman, Atlanta
A: Duluth Trading Company offers a slew of rugged clothing and accessories, including several styles of heavy duty clip-on suspenders for tall men. Prices start at around $16. You can take a look at www.duluthtrading.com, and if you don’t want to order online, call 866-300-9719.
Q: I hope you can assist me in finding the Sweda power antenna that plugs into a room’s outlet and uses the electrical source to power the antenna. I have searched the Internet and Amazon, but to no avail. The one that I have is broken beyond repair, and it was a lifesaver for my TV watching. Can someone help me, please? — Rose McGhee, Lithia Springs
A: Rose, that particular antenna is no longer made, and if you really want another one, then eBay.com is your best bet. I found some for about $10, but they’re used. Not everyone was a fan of this television antennae that came out in the early 1990s. In 1996, the Federal Trade Commission had issues with some of the company’s claims and imposed a large fine on the product’s marketer, Telebrands. There are other options on the market if you don’t want to order a used Sweda. How well an antenna works depends on several factors, including your location, whether you live among high-rises or in a rural location, and how far you are from a broadcast tower. It’s difficult for one type of antenna to work exactly the same in each home. But if you’re open to another option, check out the popular Mohu Leaf 50 amplified indoor HDTV antenna, $69.99, which is lightweight, easy to install and fits in nicely with any decor. You can see the antenna at Best Buy, 6875 Douglas Blvd., Douglasville, 770-577-0930.
Q: I am looking for a place to refinish my tarnished brass dining room fixture. I haven’t installed it since we moved because I wanted to refinish it first. Online, I have found mostly people who refinish metal car parts but not brass. Do you have a place I could take it to? If not, I’d like to know that, too. Thanks. — Eleanor Offentier, email
A: I found a local company that works on all types of antiques and metals, including brass fixtures. Take your tarnished light fixture to Buckhead Plating Inc., 2065 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, 30324, 404-249-9585.
Q: I enjoy your column very much, and look forward to reading it every week. I never thought I’d be writing about anything, but here I am. I enjoy Crystal Light. I like the flavor Raspberry Lemonade, but I prefer Pomegranate Lemonade. It is called Crystal Light Skin Essentials, Pomegranate Lemonade. I have looked in quite a few places and have been unable to find it. I looked online, but Amazon said it was not available. If they have stopped making it, I don’t understand, because it is very good. Thanks. — Linda Johnson, McDonough
A: Linda, the good news is that Crystal Light Pomegranate Lemonade is still available but, according to the person I spoke with at Kraft, that particular flavor shows no sales in the Atlanta area. As for the drink mix not being available on Amazon.com, well, it is but the name and label have changed slightly. Search for Crystal Light Pomegranate Lemonade On the Go, and you’ll find your favorite drink mix. You’ll have to order a pack of six boxes for $29.99.
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