VISPOONS

1 e.  candle with hair   HANDLE WITH CARE   like the label says, use caution and don't drop that 
2 a.  shaking a tower   TAKING A SHOWER   bathing while standing under a manmade waterfall 
3 b.  wheel under the feather   FEEL UNDER THE WEATHER   be unwell, as described by your local meteorologist 
4 c.  hoots from the ship   SHOOTS FROM THE HIP   fires a gun while holding it just above the holster 
5 f.  bit the hooks   HIT THE BOOKS   attack one's study material with vigorous intent 
6 d.  the talk is clicking   THE CLOCK IS TICKING   hurry and get it done; I hear the second hand! 

miscellaneous puzzles