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Planning a 25th Wedding Anniversary With Renewal Of Vows?
It can be whatever you want! In the coolest renewal ceremony I attended, the bridesmaids walked down the aisle, then the bride came down with no bouquet. The younger children (nieces, nephews, grandchildren) each bringing one flower came down gave the flower...

 

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Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to Remove Paint Transfer
Back when I was with my first husband, I grazed the side of the garage with the door of our car and I heard about it for weeks. One evening when he was not around, I took rubbing compound and rubbed the scratches out and you could not ever tell they had been...

 

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Home Remedies for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
You will need the wrist braces as suggested by the first poster which you mostly wear at night while sleeping. There are exercises that you can do such as touching each of your fingers to the thumb and pulling your fingers back toward the top of your wrist...

 

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Trouble Connecting to the Internet on New Laptop?
I agree with Deeli. You need to set up a connection for your own internet service provider. If youre relying on using others internet service providers via your wireless connection, most people in your neighborhood probably have theirs password protected. I...

 

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Resolving a Dispute With a Family Member?
This relationship may take some time. You didnt give details of your disagreement or fight, but I wonder what you said to her when you were so totally honest. You said that she refused to apologize, but since you are the one who is hurting, perhaps you could...

 

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Latex Paint Stain on Jeans?
I believe rubbing alcohol works.

 

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Help with Homework Assignment Creating Business Names?
We have a company here called Graphic Designs. Or you could go with something like Design-o-Graph or Perfect Designs. Depending on the type of band they could be called The Grungers, The Outbackers, The Stralians, Angels and Stralies, The Rockers.

 

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Save Water for Storm Outages
If you get your water from a well, you might want to check those bottles of water periodically. When I first married, we were on well water and I found that the water would go bad after a couple of days.

 

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Reviews of Windstream Cable, Internet, and Phone Service Package?
We have Windstream cable, internet and phone. Our bill is around $89 every month and has been for the past several years. If you add extras such as call waiting, etc., the charges will go up because of that. Im not sure what kind of cable package you will be...

 

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Too Many Rooms on the One Breaker?
You probably need to call an electrician and have him make more circuits. I had a whole house (very old house that used a fuse box located on the front porch of all places) on 20 amps once and I had to be very, very careful. Luckily I didnt have a dishwasher...

 

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Caring for Glass Shower Doors?
You might try The Works, available at Dollar General

 

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Can Scraping Ice on a Windshield Do Damage?
People have been doing it for around 100 years and Ive not heard of any windshields breaking. What you dont want to do is pour boiling hot water on a frozen windsheld.

 

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Getting Rid of Ants in House Naturally?
I had ants once that I couldnt get rid of, I tried cinnamon, black pepper, just about everything I could think of or read about. The only thing that worked was a can of ant spray. I sprayed the kitchen counters, let it dry, then wiped down everything with soapy...

 

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Remedies for Acne on My Back?
I dont have anything to back this up, but I know the sun can be a great healer also. I wonder if getting out in the sun might not help clear acne on your back.

 

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Reuse Lenses From Broken Reading Glasses
Javajano, I know what you mean. I think she might mean www.photojojo.com

 

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Ocean (Pitbull/Boxer Mix)
That is a beautiful picture - so misty looking.

 

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Why Can't I View E-mail on Both My Laptop and Desktop?
What program are you using to access your e-mail? If youre using Outlook Express and want to access your e-mail on both computers, you will need to go to tools, accounts, properties, advanced and check the box at the bottom that says leave copy of message on...

 

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Halloween Baby Shower Ideas?
I agree - it sounds gruesome! Babies should be happy, joyous, pure and innocent celebrations.

 

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Pursuing a Music Career?
Try to relax and enjoy the music you are involved in. When you bring fear and worry into the situation, it wont be fun anymore. Arnold Dorsey showed an interest in music and began learning the saxophone. He started work as an apprentice engineer and by the...

 

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Remedies for an Itchy Scalp?
It looks like you have some great ideas for itchy scalp. I too have thinning hair and have started taking a vitamin called High Potency Stresstabs with Energy from Wal-Mart. This was recommended by a customer at my hairdressers. She was remarking about how...

 

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Organizing in Advance for Traveling
I keep a filled travel bag in the suitcase. Remember, though, if you take the 7-day med case to make sure it is empty until you get to where youre going. According to the laws, Meds need to be in their original bottles.

 

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Deleting a Downloaded PDF Document?
You can do a search for *.pdf without the quotes. This will show where all the pdf files are. When you download ANY file, be sure to note where it is saved to.

 

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Finding Fantasy Font Software?
You can google fantasy font. What does fantasy font typing software do?

 

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Dealing with a Verbally Abusive Spouse?
Leave, leave, leave! And take the children with you! This is harsh, I know, but you can be a burden to someone or be dead!

 

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Organizing and Cataloging Photos?
What kind of photos are they? people photos, family photos? photos of animals? manufacturing photos? landscape photos? There are various ways to organize and arrange, depending on the content.

 

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Headlights Foggy on Inside?
I agree with foxrun - it is on the outside. The product that does the cleaning is actually an extremely mild abrasive that is applied and polished. You need to use the product from the automotive store, anything else is too harsh.

 

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Can't Locate the Source of a Terrible Smell in My Home?
If you only notice this smell when she runs the hair dryer and it has been going on for five years, it is possible that there is hair in the dryer. I had an old hair dryer that I used for almost 25 years and I noticed a burning hair smell when I would use the...

 

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Retiring to a Small Town?
I notice that Perryville and Ozark, Missouri have both been mentioned. Youd probably do great in both places. Id think that if you get a suburb of a small city, you do great. Normally people in a town are pretty much what youd expect them to be. Perryville...

 

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Cannot Write to a Erased CD-RW?
It could be that the disk is full - its my understanding that rewritable disks have only so much room and if the space has been taken up, it is gone. Say you put 100 mgs on a 700 mg cd and you erase it, you still have only 600 mgs left. So it would then stand...

 

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Keeping a Comforter on the Bed?
You may have to put your comfortor into a cotton duvet in order for it to keep from slipping down. If its of a silky-type fabric, I would think it would still slip around even if its tucked in at the bottom at night. I think the cotton duvet with cotton sheets...

 

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How to Wash a Wool Sweater?
Woolite and do not wring dry. Lay the sweater flat on a towel and roll up into the towel to soak out all the excess water - you may have to use 2-3 towels. Lay on flat surface to dry. You may have to stretch the sweater to its original size and pin in place...

 

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Getting Started on Ebay?
I use both ebay and paypal and have had no problems with either. I mostly sell books. My husband has a paypal account that is tied into our checking account, so I had to get my own checking account - one that I use only for paypal. When I sell my books, I let...

 

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Candle Wick Very Thin and Flame Struggling?
Ive burned many, many candles, both expensive and cheap. Rule of thumb is 1/4 wick and to burn the candle 1 hour for each inch of width. Sometimes, for some candles, that just doesnt seem to work. I recently bought an expensive candle with the wooden wick (which...

 

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Helping a Teen Choose a Balanced Diet?
I notice that all the foods you mention are all very high carb. Its very possible that shes has a carbohydrate addiction. Its very easy to do. At 12 she is probably starting to be concerned about how she looks and should start to watch her weight. The best...

 

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Frosting a Clear Shower Door?
Before you paint - have you tried The Works - you can get it at Dollar General for about a dollar. And it is wonderful! Let it set about 30 seconds to a minute and wipe clean. If youve got 25 years worth, you may have to try it a couple of times.

 

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Green Wine Bottle with Molded Brown Monkey?
Check out this page - maybe it is the same brand http://www.snooth.com/wine/affentaler-spatburgunder/

 

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Shop Yard Sales Before Second Hand Stores
Good yard sales are not always in the better side of town. Whereas the better side many times sell at higher prices or sell totally used-up items, the other side is sometimes wasteful and sometimes not as savvy as the richer side. Ive found very gently used...

 

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Micro Fiber Furniture and Pets?
I definitely would NOT go with micro-fiber and especially a light colored one. We have light gray and have had it professionally cleaned - it still looks as though it is dirty. It seems to collect oils from our skin and the nap rubs off leaving darker areas...

 

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Homemade Charging Station?
Why not use a surge-protector/power strip?

 

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Correspondence Etiquette?
From WikiAnsers: Outside of the traditional, formal Mr. & Mrs. John Doe, the wifes name is always first when using first names: Jane and John Doe. In social importance, the woman is always first, then males, then children. Cranes Blue Book of Social Stationery...

 

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Getting a Job With a High School Diploma?
There are still many opportunities for someone with a high school education. If you know how to type or use a computer, there are clerical positions to be had, most will need to train you for what you will be doing anyway. Check with your state for state jobs...

 

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Computer Keeps Freezing and Running Slow?
Sounds like your computer needs some serious clean-up. Download CrapCleaner and Malwarebytes and run them. Run CrapCleaner first. If you do get Spybot, make sure its the Spybot Search and Destroy. All are free. Spybot by itself is not. Even cleaning the inside...

 

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Dry Cracked Bleeding Fingertips?
I have this problem also - and a recent yearly check-up shows that I do not have diabetes. There are products from beauty supply places that are similar to Superglue that you brush on like nail polish, but I imagine Superglue is cheaper. The Crisco idea sounds...

 

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Computer Toolbar is Black?
Rightclick on your desktop, go to properties, under theme reset your theme to the one you like. This has happened to me in the past.

 

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Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?
Invite friends over. Church, while being great for inspirational needs, is also great for social gatherings and connections. If you dont attend one now, find one for the following year. I was a single mom with one child and except for very special years when...

 

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Sports Bras for Everyday Wear?
I have always felt that underwire bras were the most uncomfortable thing that was ever devised. I have never had an underwire bra that didnt eventually poke through. Go for comfort!

 

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Etiquette for Home Sales Parties?
Even if its a baby, birthday, etc., there is no need to take food - only a gift if its a shower. If its a sales party like tupperware, jewelry, etc., you do not take anything - its the hostess responsibility to provide refreshments (and theyre generally light...

 

Gypsy Eating

Gypsy (Pitbull Mix)
Bless you for adding to your family. I hope that the time will be short that she learns that she is loved.

 

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Determining the Best Price on Toilet Paper?
I have found that Scott brand tissue lasts the longest. Its not the softest (but its still soft) nor the fluffiest, but its compact, and lasts a long time. I also hate to keep changing rolls of tissue. That brand lasts longest on the roll. I buy the 12-roll...

 

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Turn Boxes Inside Out for Shipping
Thats a wonderful idea. Just make sure to not use the priority mail boxes. If the post office suspects that youve used those, they will make you pay the priority rates.

 

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Ants in Dishwasher?
I would also think that if the dishwasher were run at night instead of morning, that would keep ants from getting in there in the first place. I know they are attracted to food - sugar, fat, etc. If its not there, they cant be attracted to it.

 

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Organizing DVDs?
Only very recently, we took our DVDs out of their cases and placed them in a large CD case. It freed up a ton of space in our living room. The CD case sits on the coffee table or on the shelf under the coffee table. When we want a movie, we just get the case...

 

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Storing Digital Camera Memory Cards?
I always store them in the case that they came in. After I take pictures, I take them off the card and put them onto a CD. Then I label the CD and store them by date in a CD holder.

 

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Avoid Shopping Black Friday
I have to agree with Deeli and Susan - Black Friday around here certainly has savings of more than 20 cents. I rarely go because I dont always seem to have the money. I wish I could go more often. My step-son and I went one year and we had a blast! It was definitely...

 

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Use Plastic Bag to Help Put Lace Curtain on Rod
Also, if you have the rods that fit into each other, one end is finished. Slide the curtain onto that side, place the two together and slide the curtain back over the both of them to fit.

 

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Use a Paintbrush to Clean Behind Sinks
Using kitchen grout back there works also.

 

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Primer Not Adhering to Bathroom Wall?
According to my research - glossy paint must be deglossed either by sanding or chemical deglossing or the paint wont stick. Also, if there is too much moisture, the paint will peel. The moisture problem has to be taken care of first. Since this is behind the...

 

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Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Assisted Living Residents?
Buying their favorite out-of-season fruits or vegetables is always nice. Making a favorite home-made jam or jelly is good. My dad loved tomato preserves and the only way to get them was to make them.

 

What You Shouldn't Try Yourself (But Maybe You Have)
Regarding printing pictures at home. It IS cheaper to have them printed at Walgreens or Wal-Mart, etc. If you want to adjust your prints in photoshop before printing, save the file to a CD and take it in rather than the card. I understand that part of the reason...

 

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Paying Bills During Financial Hardship?
You have received some great advice here. I second several things - cut off cable, cut your telephone service to bare minimum, if your cell phone plan is expired, get rid of the cell phone (we lived years and years without one, and I admit, that would be a...

 

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Stop Children From Arguing
I did the staring bit, they had to stare at each other and usually theyd start giggling. The sitting in the front seat was solved as many chores are. I have twin boys and they have even-odd days. If Im driving on an even day, the even-day boy gets the front...

 

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Repairing a Hole in a Garden Hose?
You might wrap plumbers tape around it, then cover it very tightly with a matching duct tape. I dont know if that would work or not, You need to make sure the hose is clean and dry. Weve got a hose with the same problem, and I need to try that myself.

 

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Helping Children Keep Their Rooms Clean ?
I agree with melharvey. Once a month is not nearly often enough. There is no reason why clothes cant be put in the clothes hamper every night and towels hung up in the bathroom. If she eats in her room, the food container should be taken back into the kitchen...

 

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Organizing Debit Card Receipts?
I carry my checkbook and checkbook register in my billfold. That is also where I carry my debit cards, which I use almost exclusively rather than cash. My greatest fear was that Id miss posting the sale in my checkbook, so what I do is after the sale is completed...

 

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Planning the Date for Your Yard Sale?
There is no ettiquite for having a garage sale other than to obey city ordinanes (fees, etc.) and be nice to your customers. If you think that people will come during the week, by all means have your garage sale. I have noticed in the mid-west that years ago...

 

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Removing Film from Mason Jars?
You might try Barkeepers Friend, dont know if itll work or not, but its worth a try. Also, there is a product at the auto store to clean headlights - but its probably made for plastic. Depending on the emotional value, itd probably be cheaper to buy new jars...

 

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Cleaning Cat's Ears?
I agree with Deeli - DO NOT use tea tree oil. I tried it on my cat once, she immediately began foaming at the mouth and ran off. I was so worried, I called the vet who told me that when I got home from work, she may have already died. I couldnt find her to...

 

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Advice for Reestablishing Credit?
If you have very poor credit, I would stay away from Capital One Credit. My son had them once and happened to be late. The added on late fees caused him to go over his limit. They charged $39 for being late, $39 for going over the limit and $39 for interest...

 

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Storing Pocketbooks?
You can get stackable see-thru boxes and store the purses in those.

 

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How to Set the Price for a Benefit Meal?
I agree - donation works best - a few years ago I did a LOT of fundraisers for a 10-year-old girl with brain cancer. I, too, wondered how to charge for items at our first bake sale. We were at a cancer fundraiser where we donated a portion of our proceeds to...

 

Paper or plastic bag when shopping?

Paper Or Plastic Bags?
I use both! I reuse plastic bags for small trash cans and packing. I eBay a lot and use the brown paper bags for wrapping and for gift wrapping occasionally.

 

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Entering Cookies in a Baking Contest?
I would call the people running the fair and ask them for advice on packing, etc, of the cookies. Good luck!

 

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Photos from HP Printer Have Blue Tint?
You can usually click on your printer, click properties and wander around the buttons and tabs, and there should be a place to change the warmth or coolness of your pictures to be printed.

 

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Printers That Are Inexpensive to Use?
Printing in greyscale, rather than color, is helpful for not using all the color ink which is more expensive. If youre printing photos, Ive found that it is cheaper to have the photos processed at Walgreens.

 

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Packing Light When Traveling?
Be sure and take a jacket. The temperature can vary from 90 to 45 in just one day even in the summer time. My brother lives in Anchorage and he says that no one goes anywhere without a jacket. If by any chance you might do some ocean fishing - you will need...

 

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Tips for Speaking Before a Judge?
I agree with the poster who said to sit down and write out your complaints. Id be careful about hiring a lawyer just to get disability - Their fee comes from what you collect. And in order to get a larger amount for themselves - they can string it out even...

 

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Does Microfiber Absorb Pet Odors?
It will. We have two cats and a dog. The dog sleeps on our Endurosuede set almost every day. We bought the set from my son whod had it cleaned before he brought it up. Weve had it 1 1/2 to 2 years and it needed cleaning again. The cleaning did help the smell...

 

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Paying Debt to Improve Your Credit Score?
Even if youre way past due on your bills, if you can pay them off, it will definitely raise your score - I know from experience. We went through this when buying our house. The process took a couple of months and with each debt that was paid (even though late...

 

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Drying Out a Leaky Car ?
You can also go to the car wash and use their vacuum. You will have to make sure that you keep the car aired out. This means leaving the windows open on a very hot day. Otherwise it will start to mold and stink.

 

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Free Anti-Spyware Software?
AVG is good. Be sure and stay with reputable companies. Above all, DO NOT download and pay for Extra Antivirus. It in itself IS a virus. Another good one I learned about is Panda Cloud. Google it, it is an interesting concept and seems to be well recommended...

 

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Cooking Hash Brown Casserole in Roaster?
It will turn out mushy! I tried that once thinking I would save time and had to throw the whole thing out. Unfortunately, hash browns need to be fried. Thats what makes them brown.

 

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Whitening a Discolored Tooth?
Dental work is the only way, sorry. I too have a front tooth that was injured during a car accident. I cant afford the overlays. I asked my dentist about bleaching, but he says the overlays are the only way to go, so I grin and bear it - ha! The discoloration...

 

Scruffle (Jack Russel Mix)

Casper (Shorthair) and Scruffle (Jack Russel Mix)
Your Casper looks exactly like our Casper. We got her at the Crescent Hotel (which is haunted) in Eureka Springs about 2 to 2 1/2 years ago.

 

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Cleaning a Stainless Steel Thermos?
Im going to assume you know how to cleanse and rinse properly as youve been already doing that. Id say the cream was probably sour.

 

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Musty Smelling Pillows?
You also might try washing with detergent and bleach. Hang the linens outside in warm or hot sunshine. Make sure you dry the pillows in your dryer with tennis balls or drying balls. A new (very clean) tennis shoe would also work to fluff up the pillow. After...

 

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Keeping Mold from Growing on House Siding?
Drive around and youll notice that happens with most buildings north sides. Especially those that dont seem to have several hundred feet between them and the next building or fence. Ive heard that out in the forest, thats how you can tell which way is north...

 

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Selling Baked Goods at Flea Markets?
Are you talking about a flea market - that is inside a building with individual booths and stalls? or a farmers market which is usually held outside one or two days a week? If youre talking about the inside flea market, then you will probably need a license...

 

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Online Banking Advice?
I use online banking to check our balance every day and also to see what checks or debit card charges have cleared. My husband and I rarely carry cash, so to make sure I deduct the debit card charge from my checkbook, when I make a purchase, I make sure that...

 

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Preventing Tears in a Screen Door?
We had the same problem with the kids and the cats and dog. We got fencing material - the wire squares in the fence are about 1 x 2 inches and compared to torn screens dont look bad at all.

 

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Black Marks on Walls?
I would think that if this were soot from candles, which it could very well be, it will wash off with hot soapy water or a household cleaner. If it is mold or mildew - hot soapy water wont wash it off, neither will the cleaner, but bleach would. So Id try the...

 

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Giving Dogs Tomato Juice?
I would be extremely, extremely leery about giving a dog tomato juice. It is very, very hard on their stomachs. We never, ever give our dog anything with a tomato base. However, once when I cooked fried green tomatoes, my husband, not thinking because they...

 

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Selling Wedding China?
I talked to a guy at a garage sale once who had a set of fine china that he sold. He was going to sell it as a set, but was advised to sell it on eBay one piece at a time. He said he got $400-$500 for the set. Other words, he said if you sell it a piece at...

 

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Wrinkled Polyester Tablecloth?
You can iron the polyester table cloth using a pressing cloth. I used to put creases in polyester pants that way way back when. Find a cotton cloth - an unfolded diaper works great or a cotton dish towel - not one with nibs or nubbles in it. Dampen the cloth...

 

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Stickers Growing in the Grass?
Actually, though the flower is attractive, thistle is illegal in many states. You may want to call a yard service for a summer. We didnt have thistle, but we used a lawn service for a summer and were amazed at how much it helped the lawn. I think our cost for...

 

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Asking Wedding Guests to Bring Finger Foods?
I went to a wedding this past summer where the bride asked everyone to bring a dish. I thought it was very tacky. I was recently married (2004) and we couldnt afford to feed everyone a dinner so I decided to just have the cake and punch. Try to have the reception...

 

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Cell Phone Battery Isn't Charging?
That happened to me, thought I needed a new battery. I took it to the cell-phone store and they cleaned the leads. Works like a charm now.

 

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Collecting Advertising Credit Cards?
Children love them. If you dont have any children, you might donate them to a daycare, grade school, Sunday school or hospital for their children.

 

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Switching to Stainless Steel Pot and Pans
If you heat the pan on medium heat before adding meat or eggs, you will not have a sticking problem. However, olive oil will cause sticking. We bought the very expensive pans that you see at the fair (could have probably gotten something just as nice at Famous...

 

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Churning Butter?
I have heard that if you take whipping cream and beat it long enough with electric beaters, you will make butter. You will also have to do the rinsing as described by the earlier post.

 

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Shop at ALDI's for Grocery Savings
My husband and I shop at Aldi quite often. I was very surprised at the quality of their foods. They are cheaper than Wal-Mart and every bit as good, if not better. There are a couple of items that Aldi makes that I dont care for, but I avoid those. I go to...

 

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Homemade Remedy for Termites?
I would not rely on home remedies to get rid of termites. I know it is expensive but Id call a termite company - check around for rates. I had a friend spray for termites at my house with a spray I bought at a hardwood place - wrong decision. A couple of years...

 

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Removing Glued on Photos?
If it is Elmers glue - thats water based. You can soak them in water. Be sure and let the pictures air dry after removing them from the water to avoid finger prints. You will be surprised that some dirt will also be removed from the photos.

 

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Getting By on a Low Income?
This is one that I am going to try myself as I have watched my husbands work go from 5 days a week to 4. The times are scary I admit. However, I know that as much as I can do by living frugally, I am not ultimately in control. There is a scripture that says...

 

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Ideas for a Family Reunion?
For shirts - check your local t-shirt company (the ones that make custom shirts). Youd be surprised how cheaply they sell - especially if maybe you add a family name on the back of the shirt and a name on the front. They can do either screen print or iron-ons...

 

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Printer Leaves Lines on Paper?
Sounds like youre running out of ink.

 

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Reducing Household Garbage?
I understand about taking trash elsewhere, especially if ones circumstances prevent being able to afford a trash service. Ive been there. I would recycle as much as possible - tin cans (lids can be removed from both ends and can smashed), plastic bottles, glass...

 

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Emergency Dishwasher Soap
Reminds me of my submission to Really Good Quotes a year or two ago: The twins were getting ready to go to a friends house, out in the country. I was busy getting breakfast, beds made, etc. Then it was time to load up the dishwasher and leave. Got all the dishes...

 

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Toilet Leaking Even After Replacing Seal?
I had this happen - to the point that I replaced the bathroom floor - twice! Turned out that the commode actually had a hairline crack in it. The man who installed it new had tightened the commode too tight. So what had happened was Id replaced the floor, installed...

 

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Removing permanent marker from paper?
You cant. If its been photocopied, thats that. However if the marker is on copier paper that has been written on and then gone over with a marker, you might be able to see some indention and read that. Once in a while, pencil might show through. But if its...

 

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Puppy Will Only Pee on Newspaper?
It might help to gradually move the paper outside - a little closer to the door each day and then outside.

 

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Recommendations for Vacuums?
I, too, have a Rainbow and wouldnt be without it. We got it - used - 30 years ago and it still works as good today as it did then!

 

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Retrieving Lost Pictures on a Computer?
Right-click on start, go to explore. right-click on C drive, select search. When the search box comes up, type *.jpg - click okay to get the search going. You will get pictures only, no music. Notice what folders these pictures are in and you can go to them...

 

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Felting a Wool Sweater?
Ive done this by accident. I would recommend buying a very, very large sweater - even if youre very small. When I washed the sweater according to the directions on the web site (as I said I did it by accident several years ago) the sweater went from a size...

 

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Alternatives to a Christmas Tree?
I understand how you feel. When I was young, my dad vascilated back and forth over having a tree. We usually had one, but we never knew if we would or not. And it was for the same reason. You might mention to him that the Bible also states that to the pure...

 

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Freezing Thanksgiving Leftovers?
It is safe to freeze those items, but it must be done within a day or two. If youre waiting until now (a week later) to freeze, Id say no, its too late. Food should last in the refrigerator up to three days. You can freeze it anytime within that three days...

 

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What is This Plant? (Dracaena Fragrans)
It does look like a corn plant. Im not sure how to care for it, though I did have one once and it was not in direct light. I put it on the porch in the summer and it got wind-burned. We moved shortly after and left it. They do have the most wonderfully delicious...

 

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Gift Ideas for an "Army" Guy?
Most men do like candles, especially if you get a manly scent - try the Yankee Candle - theres a black one that my son likes, some companies even make leather-scented candles. You might also try out-of-season fruit. Its usually more expensive so people dont...

 

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Hanging a Heavy Mirror?
Be sure to find the wall studs to hang the mirror from so it doesnt rip out of the wall. The wire is a good idea, be sure to pick the mirror up by the wire first, making sure it is still close to something soft like a bed or couch cushion to make sure the wire...

 

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Painting a Child's Room Bright Red With Black Trim?
If you dont have a problem with it, we dont have a problem with it. You can always repaint later.

 

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Recording Records to CDs?
You might try downloading Audacity first and use your present system to record to cds. Audacity is free and pretty easy to use. You plug straight from your component system or record player into your computer sound jacks. Audacity will convert the music to...

 

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Preventing Frequent Dust Build-Up?
I have the same problem at my house. Even before we got our two cats and dog, there was dust build-up - especially on the venetian blinds. I too have a Rainbow vac and I love it. It is good to know that the dust isnt coming from that (as a previous poster seemed...

 

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Crust on Homemade Bread is Hard?
You may butter the top and put it in a plastic wrapper while it is still hot or warm. Doesnt seem to hurt it. Ive done it for years. The crust comes out like bread from the store!

 

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Question About Introductions?
Ive had similar situations where someone has told me that there is a gift somewhere for me and I need to go pick it up. - Makes one feel very, very awkward.

 

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Removing Rust From Baking Pans?
I confess Im not familiar with shopping in South Africa, but in the United States we have a product called naval jelly. You brush the jelly on the rust and it removes the rust very cleanly. Of course, you would then have to make sure that the pan is washed...

 

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