Much of the Western United States is going to be able to see an annular eclipse on the evening of May 20, 2012 from about 6 to 7 p.m. Observing the eclipse is fun and easy with a pinhole viewer that you can build at home.
Choosing the Best Lawn Mower Height Setting
Cutting your lawn at the right mowing height is the single most important thing you can do to keep your lawn healthy. Mowing at the correct height reduces weed problems, contributes to a healthy root system and increases resistance to drought.
These easy to make, naturally porous hypertufa concrete pots are a great addition to any garden. We used recycled containers for our molds but you can use almost anything to create unusual planters or yard art.
Bugaboo Bunch in the Garden Run
I liked this photo. It reminds me of when I used to draw chickens in elementary school, like little S's with beaks. These are the only ones I have ever seen that really look like those drawings.
Here is a picture of the ingredients for dry shampoo: baking soda and baby powder.
End of a Beautiful Day (Loretto, TN)
I was enjoying a day in the backyard and the sky just started changing colors. Within an hour the amazing colors filled the sky.
Is There Anything Like the Color of Purple? (Salem, OR)
This is a little shot of the flowers blooming in my complex. I am not much of an expert, but I think it's an iris? Help me out folks? We have rhodies, and some tiny lavender ones that look like tennis balls only the wrong color!
Remove Condensation from Car Windows
When your windshield steams up on you, a clean blackboard eraser kept in the glove compartment of your car or truck can be quite handy for wiping off the moisture. The eraser is less bulky than a cloth and doesn't shed lint on the glass.
By duckie-do from Cortez, CO
I make lemon curd for tea parties and wanted to have a pretty serving piece to serve my guests. It can be placed on a buffet or used by a server at the event.
This is a guide about crafts using bowling balls. You can create some decorative, unique crafts by working with an old bowling ball.
This is a frugal way to make barbie items for your girls.
This is a guide about making a duct tape backpack. Duct tape is currently a popular crafting medium.
This is a guide about embroidery hoop wall hangings. An embroidery hoop makes a quick and simple frame for, or can be an integral part of, your craft project.
This is a guide about building a garden arbor. An arbor is a beautiful and useful addition to your garden.
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This page contains pineapple salad recipes. There are many kinds of delicious salads that can be made with the addition of pineapple.
Below is a list of recent questions on ThriftyFun. Can you help these people?
I have a complete set of 1960 Collier's Encyclopedia including the bibliography and index. How much do you think the set is worth?
Finding a Replacement Music Box for Stuffed Animal
Where can I find a music box that plays "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to replace a broken one in a stuffed animal?
Do you have a recipe for killing dandelions, please?
Putting Self Stick Shelf Paper on Furniture
Is it possible to use shelf paper on a desk, if it's wood with like a plastic feel to it? Will the paper stick? I want to resurface my desk shelves and also paint the desk.
Shopping for Royal Icing Decorations
Where can I buy royal icing flowers and decorations at a discounted price?
Azaleas and Rhododendrons Keep Dying
I have been trying to grow azaleas and rhododendrons in my gardens, but after a short time, they keep dying. Could you give me some ideas what I might be doing wrong?
How can I get rid of ticks in my back yard?
Cherries Shriveled and Turned Brown
We planted our cherry tree last spring and this spring the berries came out, however now are brown and shriveling. Why?
If making a fake strawberry pie, with no top crust, how do I make the fake gel?
I have an YTH 1842 Husqvarna. When I go to engage the mower every once in awhile it doesn't turn on.
