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Using Meat That Was in a Broken Freezer?
My mother always said: When in doubt, throw it out. I know its a lot of money, but its not worth it. I had the same problem during our last hurricane. I was sick to throw away food, but its not worth a trip to the doc!

 

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How do you remove spots from windows?
Here is just a complete out of the blue suggestion, but what if you soap the windows, or windex them and then try a paint scraper to remove the gunk? The kind with a razor blade in it. Personally, Im a 409 girl for my outside windows. Id also try sudsy ammonia...

 

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Organizing Oven Storage Drawer?
Can you try plastic bins? They come in different sizes from shoebox to huge. Or do you think they would melt? I just read an organization article and they said to use baking pans to organize things in a pantry. Id try the plastic boxes, but Id experiment with...

 

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How Do I Keep My Hair Color from Fading?
I only use shampoos that are sulfate free. I wait as long as I can, 4-5 days before I color my hair. Then I wait at least 4 days to a week before I wash my hair. I use conditioners that came with the package of hair dye, making sure I put some on my roots because...

 

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Re-texturing Heavily Textured Walls?
Im not a diy person at all, but my walls have texture too and I hate it, not as deep as yours though. I was thinking, for my problem, that I might just sheet rock, have my husband sheet rock,right over my textured walls. Then paint as usual over the sheet rock...

 

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Clear Iodine?
It took me forever to find it, but I went to a grocery store. It might have been a drugstore in my Latino section of town and finally found some. However, Walgreens offered to order it for me, so thats the way I wish I had gone instead of looking all over the...

 

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Recovering Throw Pillows Without Sewing?
You sound like me! cant sew at all, but want new pillows. Im going to buy bunting - believe its used to stuff things like pillows - and wrap my flattened pillows first to disguise their flatness. Thats the first thing Id do. Then what I thought I would do is...

 

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Removing Nicotine Stains on the Exterior of a Refrigerator?
I dont have any proof, but Im a big believer in 409. I have used it on plastic kitchen cabinets and you wouldnt believe what came off of them. Good luck!

 

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Where Can I Buy a Galloping Gourmet Perfection Aire Extender Ring?
I found this on: http://www.reci ' com/msgid/114708 I found a place to obtain a manual for the Perfection Aire oven. My wife purchased one (also without a manual) The following information can be located at http://www.grahamkerr.com/faqs.htm Q: I have purchased...

 

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Growing Morning Glories?
Got this from gardenweb.forum- I also suggest you have a look at this site under this subject because I get the feeling that theyll take over-theyre were called a noxious weed. RE: Looking for info on perennial morning glories clip this post email this post...

 

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Costume Ideas for Egyptian Themed Vacation Bible School?
You can buy jewelry with your name spelled out in Egyptian letters/symbols. Try to find that list of letters/symbols and then each child can have their Egyptian name. Then they can paint a picture of it; score it into clay and then have it fired - youll probably...

 

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Recovering Throw Pillows Without Sewing?
Thank you, T&T Grandma! I just couldnt think of the real name. Metroplex

 

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Remedy for Hysterectomy Induced Sweats and Weight Gain?
I use Vivelle Dot Patches, transdermal hormone replacement therapy b/c I couldnt take anything oral. I did the compounding pharmacy too; no luck. These are prescription and are really easy to use. peel off the backing and stick them on your skin where your...

 

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Designing Wedding Invitations?
I dont know your religious affiliations are, but in Christianity, rainbows are a sign from God that he wont destroy the world again by rain. If you could find this scripture and incorporate it in your invitations, I think that would speak volumes. Im not sure...

 

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Paint Color Advice for Room With Blue Carpet?
I love the colors of yellow and blue. You dont say what color blue you have, but I think yellow, not school bus yellow, in a soft and buttery shade would be similar to what letageraldine suggested. Good luck!

 

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Exterminator Can't Get Rid Of Fleas?
I had a big problem with fleas once and I only had an indoor cat, but our vet says fleas come in on clothes and shoes. He recommended Seven Dust (or 7 Dust - it was 30 years ago so I dont exactly remember, sorry). However, I dont know if its on the market or...

 

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Cleaning Ceramic Tile Floors?
the man who installed our tile floors said just use water; right. you know what happened when we used that suggestion. The tile guy at the hardware store said vinegar and water, but no matter how much I cleaned, my floors came up gray when I wiped something...

 

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Removing Chewing Gum From Carpet?
You might want to try icing it down with ice cubes until its frozen and hard and then try scraping it up.

 

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Removing Sticker Adhesive from a Tinted Window?
i have good luck with Goo Gone, bought at supermarkets, target, walmart, etc. Ive also used cooking oil with good success. Maybe nail polish remover? Rubbing alcohol? Good Luck!

 

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Removing Cat Odors from a House?
If you have hardwood floors or if you have hardwood under your carpet and pad, Im afraid youd be out of luck. We purchased a home at auction where the owners had raised dogs for a living. There was one section of the house where they let the dogs do their business...

 

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Urine Odor on a Tile Floor?
I dont know about cat urine, but someone on this site recommended Suave Juicy Green Apple shampoo to get human urine smells off and out of ceramic tile around a commode. I dont have ceramic tile, but bought it anyway in case we get them someday. I dont know...

 

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Dressing for a Retirement Banquet?
Here are my rules (!) Im 54. I always wear a dress, no matter what, even if its cold. Im a little vain that way and believe all women should show off those legs, girl! If the event is on a Saturday night, I wear a knee length cocktail dress. Id likely wear...

 

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Complimentary Colors for Hot Pink and Cream Kitchen?
Wow! Youre a woman who knows what she likes and isnt afraid to put it out there! Kudos to you. The first color that came to mind was red. I think theyre both hot colors. Cobalt blue was another one. bottle green, not like a forest green, but one with more blue...

 

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Finding Plastic Coffee Can Lids?
When I was working I asked everyone to bring in things like that and they all helped. So if its for a nursing facility, Id get the families of the tenants involved, along with the staff, plus friends and family of the staff and families. Youd be surprised how...

 

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Reusing Plastic Table Cloths?
Maybe you could go to your local Food Bank and maybe theyd let you put a folded cloth with each delivery. Ive done Food Bank before and these poor desperate and lonely people have next to nothing so maybe theyd like one. Go to Womens Shelters, or Childrens...

 

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Getting Gum Out of a Dryer?
Try freezing it with ice cubes first till hard, then you should probably be able to chip it away. Good luck!

 

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Determining the Value of Sterling Silver Trays?
Id take them to an auction shop, a very very reputable one. They should be able to tell you just about everything you want to know about them. Silver hit an all time high a few weeks ago, so if youve got solid sterling silver, youve got a gold mine. If you...

 

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Soot Stains Inside Appliances?
Contact the manufacturer of the appliance. Theyll know everything about disasters like this one and will surely know what to do. Good luck!

 

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Dealing With Credit Card Debt?
Each city usually has a free company who will help you get out of debt. I went to Consumer Credit Counseling in Houston, Texas USA. You bring everything with you regarding your debt, plus a list of what you spend things on, even stamps and magazine subscriptions...

 

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Reconstituting Powdered Milk?
Redhatterb is correct. But when i make mine, I add more milk because the milk becomes thicker, almost like whole milk. I always make it this way when I cook with it and my husband does the same for eating cereal. It has more body and flavor I think. I always...

 

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How Do I Keep Mosquitoes from Biting?
There are a ton of recipes on this site, but Ive been experimenting with one i found; 1 cup flat Coors beer (i used light miller genuine draft beer and i dont think it matters, but maybe further experimenting will prove wrong) 1 cup epsom salts 1 cup Listerine...

 

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Difficulty Finding a Job While Pregnant?
Because employers dont want to pay insurance; know youll be taking a lot of time from work if the children get sick, Dr. apts., etc. Nice, isnt it. Im 54 and tried looking for a job and had no luck and i have a ton of experience. they know or think they know...

 

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Choosing Between Vinyl or Leather Couch?
If I were you, Id do vinyl. I think leather is too much upkeep while raising children.

 

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Getting Rid of Mosquitoes, Flies and Bugs?
Update: Well, its not good news. The beer has attracted flies of all kinds. Huge fat ones and smaller variety have now come to my yard. Ive stopped using this recipe and am really disappointed because I did have good luck at the beginning. I used the fly drowner...

 

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Are There Home Remedies for Migraines?
I take about 4-5 heaping tablespoons of instant coffee and mix it with enough water to get it down, but not watery. Ive heard that caffeine opens the blood vessels because when theyre constricted thats when the head aches come. If it doesnt work in an hour...

 

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Cigarette Smell on Leather Furniture?
Can you cut several lawn and leaf size bags to cover the chair using tape to seal it up? Then maybe you could put a ton of baking soda at the bottom of the bag for a few days. Or maybe cat litter. Also, did you try leather cleaner yet? Maybe that will help...

 

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Organizing Your Photos?
I separated my photos by the person; all of the photos for my nephew in one pile, my niece in another, etc. Then I started with them as infants and up till now. I put any photos that I was unsure of in the back of the album. I made quick work of it and didnt...

 

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Having Coffee After a Tooth Extraction?
Ask your dentist! Dont make decisions like this on your own, you dont know what the heat will do to your mouth.

 

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Recipe for Killing Ants?
Ive used sweet n low too; just spread it around where you see ants and in a few days theyre gone. But I think I discovered another way to get rid of them. Ive been sprinkling powdered meat tenderizer around and havent seen too many since then. Maybe when they...

 

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Cleaning a Wedding Dress at Home?
I agree with MCW. Its too important to take chances. The only other thing I can think of is using Dryel, that home dry cleaning kit. I use it all the time and about the third time around have my clothes professionally dry cleaned. But again, dont risk it. I...

 

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Metal Mesh Cloth?
I emailed www.corningware.com with your question. When they email me back I will send their message to you. Hope they can help!

 

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Metal Mesh Cloth?
Here is the response I received: Thank you for contacting World Kitchen, LLC Do you recall the brand name of the product referenced? We do sell other brands and products in our factory stores that are sent to us from other maufacturers. If it is a product that...

 

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What is Spirit of Salts?
hydrochloric acid? I wonder if it is a Liquid or something like real salt that you can just spread around the bottom of the tree. Im too chicken to use it, even on my hellish ligustrums. Which everyone I know is allergic to, to some degree. They are everywhere...

 

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Silly Putty on Microfiber?
I Googled the manufacturer. However, they had suggestions on how to clean several types of surfaces. They didnt list microfiber, so I chose upholstery. If you get on line with them, youll see more. How to remove Silly Putty® from upholstery: Cleaning Materials...

 

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Buying Inexpensive Wedding Candelabras?
Can you rent some? Many cities have companies that will rent you just about anything, from glasses to tents. Or you could try going to an auction and see if they have any. Craigslist?

 

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Robbyn's Friendly Freezer?
This guy can find just about anything. His site has recipes from food manufacturers as well as recipes he finds for people, and a whole lot more. phaedrus AT hungrybrowser.com

 

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Free or Inexpensive Job Training Opportunities for Stay at Home Mom?
I live in Houston, TX USA and local libraries teach computer software classes for free. Hope this helps. and God bless you with the job of your dreams.

 

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Color Ideas for a Bathroom With Cream Fixtures?
Arent you lucky to have a color that matches everything! For me, I keep the color flowing through my house. I have taupe walls, picked a favorite color, and that color is seen all through the house, even in small ways. Ive been told it makes your house look...

 

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Dyeing White Hair Salt and Pepper?
Im in a similar pickle. Id go to a real, old fashioned hair salon with many years in business. The one I go to has stylists who have 30 years of experience with cut, color, etc. Thats what I did - Im 54. Were still working out a decision, but I wouldnt experiment...

 

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Getting Rid of Flying Insects Outside?
Hi DeBushe, Thank you for your suggestion; I would love and do this, but my husband is sensitive to them. Also citronella, mesquite, and the kind of mosquito things you talked about. If it were me, Id do it in a second because they do work. Unfortunately, when...

 

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Removing Urine Odor from Rubber Cushion?
I dont know if this will help, but someone on Thriftyfun recommended Dawn dish washing liquid for stains and I just used it to remove human urine stains from the rugs around my commode. I just took a white old rag and put warm water on it and a few drops of...

 

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Yellow Stains on Sheets?
I think his body is detoxing during the night. While I have no solution for that, I would try Dawn dish washing detergent for the stains. I just used it to remove human urine stains from decorative rugs around the commode. If it were my husband, and he would...

 

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Dye from Jeans Transferred to Shirt?
RIT, available in grocery stores, etc. sell a product that gets color off of clothes. Sorry to not have more info. At Kroger in Houston, TX USA they sell RIT in the aisle where the laundry soap is. Good luck!

 

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Need 40th Birthday Party Centerpiece Ideas?
Try going to the dollar store or a party store and go into the childrens toy area or the party area. There are lots of boys toys there. Try taking one of the jeeps, tie it to a color coordinated pipe cleaner, and stick it in a pretty basket. Do this with how...

 

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Preventing Weeds In a Flower Garden?
I have a black thumb, but I squirted some plain apple cider vinegar on a weed that was growing between some bricks and in two days it was gone. I dont know what would happen if you used it around flowers; would the flowers die too?

 

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Removing Corns from Toes?
This is going to sound strange too, but when I get them on my feet. I use Ponds Cold Cream, the original. I think it has green lettering. I slather it on the corn and keep adding more and working it in and eventually the center eye becomes loose and I can pull...

 

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Removing Corns from Toes?
Forgot one thing; when the balls of my feet hurt I use one of those foot scrapers that look like a cheese grater. not the pedileg thing or what ever its name is. Soak your feet in warm water with soap in it for as long as you can. dry your feet completely. Then...

 

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Planting a Weeping Willow Tree?
Very far. The roots seek out water and will get into septic systems and other watering places. Id pick another tree if I were you. Good luck!

 

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Dealing With Loneliness After the Death of a Parent?
Oh Lynda, I dont know what to tell you but my heart breaks for you. I lost my dad almost four years ago and I feel like it was yesterday. Everyone says time heals, youll see; the first year is the hardest, but then it gets easier. Easier my foot. I cant think...

 

How Do I Get Rid of Ants Outside?
i dont know what kind of ants you have or if this will work, but I use regular sweet n low spread around where I see ants. I saw it on this site. the ants eat the sweet n low and then take it back home and apparently they eat it and die. Good luck

 

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Removing Sharpie from a Silk Tie?
From Sharpie.com: How do I remove a permanent marker stain?The successful stain removal of ink stains differs from case to case because of the many types of fabrics, colors, inks and time elapsed before stain removal. We cannot guarantee stain removal since...

 

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Name Ideas for Residential and Commercial Cleaning Business?
I love the name! But my husband is in sales for a world wide company and he always says to name your business with the actual product youre trying to sell. So, if you saw a sign that said two girls and a broomstick would you know its a cleaning company? I wouldnt...

 

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Plucking Facial Hair Results in Black Spots?
I hate that! What I do sounds gross, but it works for me. I squeeze those black dots. What happens for me is that a tiny bit of black something comes out of the pore. Otherwise it looks like I have blackheads. Good luck!

 

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How Often Should Sheets and Mattress Pads Be Washed?
I change the bed sheets every week. Every month I wash the blankets, pillows, and mattress cover.

 

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Why are the Buckles and Handles on Coach Purse Turning Red?
All Coach products are guaranteed for life. You can find a local Coach store and drop off your item, they will mail it to coach for refurbishing and call you to pick it up when it gets back to the store. If you dont have a coach store by you, get on their site...

 

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Using Olive Oil on Brittle Nails?
I think youll find that putting nail hardeners on brittle nails will make them worse. I did it and my nails almost shattered because they were already brittle and putting hardener on them made them even dryer and more brittle. Dont have a solution, but I think...

 

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Getting Rid of Pimples?
I have had really good luck with anti bacterial hand cleanser. Just the plain old kind everyone carries with them these days. I put the cleanser on morning and night; If Im home I do it more, but really twice a day is enough. Usually its considerably less pronounced...

 

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Does Rosacea Go Away?
Ok, all of the experts and doctors say never, ever to do this, but it worked for me. I had a quarter size of rosacea on my cheek right under the eye socket. I tried everything. Then a lady at work recommended corizone cream. Again, youre not supposed to use...

 

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Painting Advice for a Bathroom?
I love the differences in people. One lady says stay within the browns and I say put out any color in the world that you like because your colors are so neutral. I think if you do brown family your bath will fade into the sunset and not do it justice. But again...

 

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Vintage Themed Wedding Reception?
I actually got this idea from a funeral and a wedding. Right by the sign in book, there were black and white, or sepia (brownish) photographs of both sets of parents, grandparents, and the bride and groom. I dont know what era youre going to use, but this display...

 

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Home Remedies for Gout?
My husband gets the same thing. eating cruciferous vegetables - cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, etc. - can bring on an episode. Eating meat and shellfish will do the same thing. the pain is caused by uric acid having built up in the blood. No junk food...

 

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Name and Slogan for Cleaning Business?
How about Clean as a Whistle?

 

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Buying Small Craft Tiles?
Id throw myself on the mercy and generosity of your local tile company/s. Or, sometimes Home Depot or a large store have tiles that they ordered too much of. Good Luck!

 

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Urine Odor on Microfiber Couch?
Does your sofa have individual pillows where you sit? If yes, Id try the dry-cleaners. Or maybe Dryel-do it yourself dry cleaning in your own dryer. I use Dryel all the time, but about the third time around I use the professional dry cleaners. Lots of luck...

 

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Cleaning Stool Odor from Dog's Fur?
Would tomato juice work? They say it removes skunk odor. Good luck!

 

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Where Can I Plant a Weeping Willow?
I dont know what a bulkhead is, but I remember as a child my Mom the Gardener said never to plant them by a septic tank; the branches under the tree seek a water source and will clog your septic tank. Sorry, wish I had more to offer. Good luck!

 

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Pamper the Mom, Too?
You are a very generous person and your sister would undoubtedly cherish your hand made jewelry for her child. Its like an heirloom! Dont think because youre a professional that your work doesnt have measure. If it was in a store it would sell probably like...

 

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Residue From Orange Glo Laminate Floor Cleaning System?
I wouldnt touch it myself. Contact the manufacturer of the product your cleaning lady used by email and see what kind of a solution they can give. Good Luck!

 

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Lining Drawers with Wall or Wrapping Paper?
Ive never tried this but it sounds beautiful, and I think youd only have to cut the paper to fit the drawers. The thing I worry about is the paste on the back of the paper. Would the glue attract bugs? I dont even know if they use paste anymore. Good Luck!

 

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Breakage from Hair Straightening?
What a disaster! I use plain REAL mayonnaise as a conditioner; you wont believe your hair afterward. Dampen hair; generously apply the mayo from roots to tip; cover hair with plastic wrap, wait at least an hour before rinsing. Ive never had a problem of residue...

 

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Honey Is Turning To Sugar?
Some people say to store the bottle upside down! My Mom says it works.

 

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Removing Adhesive Residue from Transdermal Patch?
I use either non acetone nail polish remover or Goo Gone.

 

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Using Dry Vermouth in Chicken Cachatore?
Why not! experiment! Try new things!

 

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Covering Scratches on Light Furniture?
I have really old unfinished wood floors all through my home. We cant afford to refinish them right now, but I got two great ideas that really work, from this site. 1- plain mineral oil cleaned the wood well and hid scratched. 2- Liquid Gold acted like a small...

 

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Paint Color for a Great Room with Ebony Glazed Cabinets, Black Countertops, and Red Oak Floor?
What color is your dining room? if it were me i would paint my dining room a different color to show there are two different rooms. I think I might be able to give feedback if you can tell me the color of your dining room. Right now, I think the color terracotta...

 

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Pickle Juice for Heartburn
This is a perfect fix, I think. When I have heartburn I take vinegar tablets; same principal. Heartburn is actually a lack if acids in the stomach; Tums say they neutralize the acid and they do! Which doesnt help digest the food in your stomach. Great idea...

 

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Paint Color Ideas for Room With Purple Carpet?
What about lavender or a deep lilac? Your color scheme sounds gorgeous, by the way! It sounds very art deco to me and I think the same type of colors were used during that period too.

 

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Homemade Play Dough Too Oily?
Sorry, I cant tell you how to fix it, but recently someone asked for homemade play dough recipe and I found this on Google: fun.familyeducation.com/ sculpting/recipes/37040.html - Cached - More from this site Homemade Playdough Recipes Everyone seems to have...

 

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Lazarus Department Store Cherry Muffin Recipe?
While trying, unsuccessfully as it turns out, to find a recipe for someone at ThriftyFun, I did find this very unusual website: Uncle Phaedrus Consulting Detective and Finder Of Lost Recipes www.hungrybrowser.com They find videos, albums, trivia, books, hard...

 

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Special K Snack Bar Recipe?
While trying, unsuccessfully as it turns out, to find a recipe for someone at ThriftyFun, I did find this very unusual website: Uncle Phaedrus Consulting Detective and Finder Of Lost Recipes www.hungrybrowser.com They find videos, albums, trivia, books, hard...

 

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Stickles Recipe?
While trying, unsuccessfully as it turns out, to find a recipe for someone at ThriftyFun, I did find this very unusual website: Uncle Phaedrus Consulting Detective and Finder Of Lost Recipes www.hungrybrowser.com They find videos, albums, trivia, books, hard...

 

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Playdough Recipe?
I Googled it and here it is: fun.familyeducation.com/ sculpting/recipes/37040.html - Cached - More from this site Homemade Playdough Recipes Everyone seems to have a favorite playdough recipe, and many old favorites have been included here. Some require cooking...

 

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Sore Throat Since Quitting Smoking?
I think your sore throat may be happening because your body is detoxing. When I quite smoking (for the 50th time), my hair was disgusting. Greasy and limp. I would go see your doctor though. Ive never heard of getting a sore through when you quit smoking. Its...

 

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Making a Manuka Honey Facial?
What is manuka honey? I hope you get answers because I love home made recipes for the skin. Sorry I dont have an answer for you. Have you tried ask.com or Google? Ask.com is pretty cool and Ive had good luck with it. Good Luck!

 

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Removing Black Hair Dye from Hair?
Thank you so much for all of your good suggestions; I appreciate it. For kffrmw88 - I bought Color Zap, but Im a little leery of using it. I guess its because its a professional product. My hairdresser tried something like it and got an orangy/red color. Have...

 

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Murphy's Oil Soap European Alternative?
Here is their website: www.murphyoilsoap.com. Its made by: Colgate-Palmolive Company; NY, NY; zip code 10022. Also its: Murphy not Murphys. They have a toll free 800 number too. Do you have them in Europe? In the US its an 800 telephone number that you can...

 

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Recipes Using Canned Pumpkin?
I dont have anything particularly special, but when I make regular pumpkin pie I never buy the pumpkin pie filling. I like to add my own spices. I think my sister said she she had a recipe for pumpkin ravioli, which I thought sounded disgusting, but she says...

 

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Creative Ideas for Giving Money?
They even sell those kind of ornaments lah34a recommended. I say this because I am untalented with crafty things. I was thinking about something. I bought little - about 3-4 stockings that I used to put my knife, fork and spoon in by each table place setting...

 

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Cleaning Stained Bathroom Tile Grout?
Did you try CLR? I know its for hard water stains, but really it seems like youve tried everything. Did you try fresh lemon juice? Try a small area, let it sit (you will probably have to experiment with how long it should stay on the grout), rinse and see what...

 

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Cleaning Stained Bathroom Tile Grout?
Also, have you tried Barkeepers Friend? I use it on my kitchen sink, otherwise called, spawn of Satan, because the porcelain sink stains when you just look at it. I buy it at Kroger, my local grocery store, but I bet Target-like stores have it too. I tried...

 

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Removing Stains from Car Seat Belts?
What kinds of stains have stained your seat belts? Food? Tar? Etc.

 

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Plastic Zipper Won't Work?
Is there fabric caught in the zipper anywhere? That usually happens to be when I cant unzip something. I just try to work the fabric out from under the zipper. Sometimes its hard to do, but I cant offer any other suggestions. Well, try rubbing candle wax over...

 

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Buying Tobacco String?
What is tobacco string and what is it used for? Ill try to find it for you if you want. Can you go to a specialty shop that sells cigars and imported cigarettes? I bet they could help you. Have you tried the Internet? Wait to hear from you

 

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Getting Onion Smell Off Hands?
Just run your hands under cold running water while using a stainless steel spoon at the same time and wipe the spoon and running water all over your hands where the smell is. Works like a charm.

 

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Recipe for Campbell's Bean and Bacon Soup?
I found this really cool website that offers recipes from restaurants, companies and hard to find recipes and other things. phaedrus AT hungrybrowser.com He found a cookie for me. I literally had about four pieces of information to give him, and I cant believe...

 

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Buying Tobacco String?
on tootoo.com- iIdont know if this is what youre looking for. I copied all of the info I found on tootoo.com, but it didnt transfer below like it did on the actual site. hope this helps! Tobacco for packaging & string yarn 100 % cotton Description Tobacco for...

 

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Urine Smell After Cleaning?
I dont know where that urine smell is coming from, but I suspect its coming from your bathroom tiles, specifically from the grout which is porous. Like me, I assume you have a man in the house and/or male children. It seems to me they have a problem with aiming...

 

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Wedding Gift Ideas for a Second Marriage?
Are they Christians? If yes, you might want to get a crucifex for over their bed. Im Italian and this is traditional for us. If theyre Jewish, you might want to get them a mezzuah to put and the doorway to their home. Hope this helps and have a great time visiting...

 

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Bra Strap Pads?
I googled bra strap pads. Here is info from teddygirl AT aol.com: Bra Strap Pads provide relief from bra straps that cut into your skin and cause discomfort. These are silicone pads with an open center that slips under your bra straps, then your bra strap is...

 

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Motor Oil Stain on Upholstery?
If you can buy Lestoil, Awesome, or Incredible you shouldnt have any problem getting oil out of anything. Try a test area first. I buy Awesome and Incredible at my local Kroger grocery store in Houston, TX USA. Ive only been able to find Lestoil when I get...

 

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Ideas for a Vegetarian Cooking for Meat Eaters?
I sympathize. Ive been a vegetarian for about 20 years and its so hard to cook for people or to go to someones home for a meal. This year when I go to my daughter in laws for Thanksgiving, Im bringing whatever she wants me to bring and Im also making a vegetarian...

 

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Bra Strap Pads?
OK, I found this at mileskimball.com !~-800-546-2255 Item 312119 Strap Cushion - set of 2 silicone bra strap cushions $4.99 US Hope this helps!

 

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Cleaning a La-Z-Boy Recliner?
Id go to a large hardware store in your area like Lowes or Home Depot and ask them. Can you find the manufacturers name on the recliner? Id email them and ask them for advice. You might be able to find an ultrasuede cleaner at Walmart or Target kind of stores...

 

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Dark Fruit Cake Recipe?
here are a few from cooks.com: DARK FRUIT CAKE 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 3 c. flour 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. allspice 1 c. grape juice 4 eggs, separated 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 1 c. butter, melted Toss together in large bowl with 1 cup...

 

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Red Highlights from Apple Cider Vinegar?
Boy your problem is my answer! I color my hair and unfortunately dragged the color through the rest of my hair and now its black and I cant remove or lighten the color and black is such a harsh color for my skin tone besides the fake that Im 53 and it makes...

 

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Tomato Relish Salsa Too Salty?
Dont know if this will work for your recipe, but Ive made tomato sauce and added too much salt. This worked! I sliced one raw peeled potato into the sauce and continued cooking the sauce-worked like a charm. I removed the potato before I served the sauce. The...

 

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Oil and Vinegar Cole Slaw?
I think they closed their stores, but here is some info: Eagle Food Store Is 15980 Highland Dr Mc Kenzie, TN 38201 Phone: (731) 352-0816 While surfing the web for an obscure recipe my husband mentioned, one where I had so little info to go on, I found: mailto...

 

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Oil and Vinegar Cole Slaw?
Ok, I found out some more info on Eagles grocery store on wikipedia.com Eventually, the company found that it was unable to compete with other chains, such as Jewel-Osco, Dominicks, Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart and Kroger. The first sign of this was the selling of the...

 

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Where Can I buy Shower Power?
Hi, I dont know how to paste sites but I did Google your product and came up with this: Shower Power Bathroom Cleaner Shower Power is the best bathroom cleaner for soap scum, mineral deposits, rust & hard water stains. It penetrates and dissolves soap scum...

 

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Taco Casserole With Cottage Cheese?
I googled your request and got these from geocities.com Double Cheese Casserole Cookie cutters shaped like bones or fire hydrants are cute for this recipe. 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles 1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, diced 1 (15 ounce) can tomato...

 

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Do You Really Need New Clothes?
A lady I worked with always had beautiful clothes. You could tell they were expensive by the fabric and the cut. Once day she shared with me that she only shops for clothes at resale shops. This woman was independently wealthy, old money, family money, even...

 

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Do You Really Need New Clothes?
Hi Poor But Proud, I never knew you could cut up a dress and then make other dresses from it. What a great idea. I dont sew (can use iron on hem stuff); do you think if I took it to a tailor they could take a dress and make it into different colors? You sound...

 

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Do You Really Need New Clothes?
Hi wolfbytz, Such two great ideas! I never thought of free cycle and will check it out right away. Ive always wanted to sew and the last (and only) garment I ever made was in home economics - does that give you an idea of how long ago this was? When home ec...

 

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Complimentary Color for Gold in a Painting?
My mother always told me that green goes with anything because its the color of plants and stems. I think a black flower would be dramatic. Not like a mortuary flower or a huge cabbage rose. But you sound like a talented artist so you would probably be able...

 

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Soak Beans Overnight
I hate to disagree, but Ive never had any luck when I soaked beans overnight. Every single time I did, the skins would come off of the beans and the dish would look like a mess. I tried for years and then I stopped cooking beans because I couldnt get the skins...

 

How Much Food Do You Toss?
Both of my parents were depression babies meaning they grew up during the depression. My grandmother saved aluminum foil and waxed paper. I dont throw anything away, even if its one slice of tomato. I freeze whatever I dont use - always labeling the container...

 

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