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Receiving Child Support?
You need to get an attorney and go back to court asap

 

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Condensation in Mobile Home Closet?
Its not plastic you need to install, but a vapor shield. It is similar to plastic but there is a huge difference in how it works. if this is not corrected, you will be getting mold. Until it gets fixed, stop using the AC unless absolutely necessary and use...

 

A large bite surrounded by redness.

Bed Bugs or Mites? What Are These?
That is a spider bite. My daughter is getting treatment for one right now and at the beginning it looked just like that. It has now doubled in size.

 

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Stubborn Toilet Stain?
I ended up replacing a toilet due to brown stain. It would not come off at all. After quizzing my tenant, she finally told me she had poured brown hair dye in it. Also I had to replace the flooring in that room. Had I known first what I was dealing with, it...

 

Ideas for a 95th Birthday

Ideas for a 95th Birthday?
I would use the them of 95 years. Have pictures of that time era, old family photos and such, and music that she grew up with.

 

Removing Strong Bleach Smell from Clothing

Removing Strong Bleach Smell from Clothing?
Soak in in plain water and change it a few times. Then air it outside.

 

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Cleaning An Aboveground Pool?
If it is real bad, you may find it less expensive to hire a pool company. The price of the chemicals add up quickly. I have been in your shoes, and it took half the time and money to have a company do it.

 

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Removing Cigarette Smell from Home?
Air it out well, fabreze and change your ac filter.

 

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Choosing The Best Soup Thermos?
Coleman, stanley or thermos. However, check truck stops. There is a thermos (cant remember the brand) that can be plugged into the cigarette lighter of a vehicle to rewarm the contents.

 

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Treating a 10 Week Old Kitten With Fleas?
Try a flea collar. And, dont forget his bedding and such also has to be treated.

 

Determining the Value of a Dog Figurine

Determining the Value of a Dog Figurine?
My husband is an auctioneer part time. He says it is of little value, made of resin and mass produced.

 

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Storing Rubber Backed Rugs?
Heat is what makes them break down. Do you have a cooler place to store them?

 

Is My Dog a Pit Bull? - tan and white dog

Is My Dog a Pit Bull?
Only a DNA test will tell. It looks to me like it has a mix of several breeds in her.

 

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Removing Urine Odor from Carpet?
Our local nursing home uses urine-ease and OdorZyme.

 

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Name for Child Cancer Patient Day Care Center?
In order to help, please tell us a bit more. Is this going to be a regular daycare center, or will it be one where you will be performing some medical duties for them, such as administering medications and pt, rt and other therapies?

 

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Title Suggestions for Adult Care Facility Staff?
Is it adult daycare or more of a nursing home?

 

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Surviver Benefits and Food Stamps?
That would be up to your social/case worker to decide. They will look at assets, income and number of vehicles of everyone living in the home. Also, are you listed jointly on any banking records or vehicles. When I directed a crisis center, we had several cases...

 

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Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
The payments should continue, but you have to take proof from the school to SS

 

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Value of World Book Encyclopedia?
My husband is a part time auctioneer, and usually these get thrown away. In our area, they are not worth anything.

 

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Finding Dental Care With Bad Credit?
As the others said, find a dental school

 

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Problems Contacting Freecycle Moderator?
I am a moderator and have begged for help in my group. No one has stepped up to help. As a result, if I am on vacation or sick or when I had surgery, it sat for over a month. It could be the same situation with your group. Go to https://wiki.freecycle.org/Links_...

 

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Temperature Range for Orchids?
My book says 6265- degrees at night and 70-80 during day, and no bright light.

 

Is My Dog a Full Blood Chihuahua? - cute little brown and white dog

Is My Dog a Full Blood Chihuahua?
Only a DNA test will tell. But it looks like she might have some beagle in her--they ears especially.

 

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Ideas for Coed 12th Birthday Party?
Cookout? Bonfire and games?

 

Canning jars of underprocessed green beans

I Under Processed Canned Green Beans?
If you just did it yes. But if it was several days ago, I would discard.

 

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Getting Rid of Pantry Moths?
Sadly, I cant use it. We do emergency foster care and can not leave it in place. The state considers DE and borax to be a poison. However, I do use it in the chicken yard.

 

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Getting Rid of Pantry Moths?
Been using the freezer method for years, all our grains are kept in the freezer. Used mint and the cabinets are made of cedar... I last have them several years ago. Then boom, they rode home from the store in a bag of flour and wont go away.

 

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Getting Rid of Pantry Moths?
We have those....they are not working.

 

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Getting Rid of Pantry Moths?
There are no grains in the house-havent been. They are in glass gallon jars in the freezer. I carried the groceries in and found them as soon as I pulled out a bag of flour. Took it out but the moths remained behind. Everything in the kitchen is in glass. I...

 

Canning jars of sweet stickles.

Making Sweet Stickles?
There should be liquid....fill to about 1/2 inch from the top of jar.

 

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Zebra Finches Not Caring for Chick?
My friend raises these. She says the little one needs to just be with the momma in a separate cage

 

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Fix for Air Duct Condensation?
Have the ac installers come back out. If they missed sealing an area, it can cause this to happen. Also, check the attic vents to ensure they are not blocked. Duct work lasts for years and years--its just sheet metal. The duct work is not the problem. However...

 

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Transmission of Parvo from Soil?
Yes it can, and for several years. Our vet recommended cremation for this very reason. Parvo is on the rise because more people are treating it on their own, when years ago vets isolated pets who had it

 

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Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside?
She is confused. First she was trained to use the pad,and most likely praised when she was. Now, the pad is gone and she has to go outside. So suddenly, what was the right thing to do is the wrong thing. Puppy pads arent the best to use for this very reason...

 

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Treating a Kitten's Runny Eyes?
NO. It contains preservatives and other things not meant to be in the eye. Take her to the vet.

 

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Staying on Medicaid After Marriage?
Yes, based on that being the income for 3 people. You would also want to check into WIC and food stamps as well. If you start to work, you may also qualify for early Headstart or child care assistance.

 

A dog standing on a couch.

Is My Dog a Belgian Malinois?
Only a DNA test can tell. But my guess is no. With law enforcement and fire careers, we have had malinois and she doesnt have quite the same head and ear structure..

 

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Cleaning a Washing Machine?
I dont think cleaning your machine willcut down on lint. Try turning your black clothing inside out when you wash and dry it, and only wash with other black clothing. usually lint is in the dryer, not washer.

 

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Keeping Squirrels Out of Fruit Trees?
Try hanging some windsocks on or near the trees. It only works awhile, and you have to often move them.

 

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Removing Perfume Odor from a Condo?
Change your ac/heat filters. They make perfumed pads that attach to your filter. That could be the source.

 

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Obtaining a Power of Attorney?
Who told you this? Was it the court house?

 

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Craftsman Lt2000 19.5hp Riding Mower Won't Fire?
Could be bad gas, or clogged fuel line or dirty air filter. Choke is open?

 

Are My Puppies Pure Bred Pit Bulls? - brown and white puppy

Are My Puppies Pure Bred Pit Bulls?
The only way to tell for sure is to have a dna test done.

 

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Getting Coke Stains Out of Clothing?
I would clean them with oxyclean. It should work.

 

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Removing Mold on Bathroom Floor?
Have you tried bleach water? It sounds like it also needs better ventilation, so perhaps a bath fan needs to be used as well.

 

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Washing Feather Pillows?
I wash mine on the gentle cycle and fluff dry. Use a mild laundry soap and make sure no holes in the pillow first. You can also lay them flat to dry, but turn and fluff them often while drying.

 

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Dog Peeing and Pooping Inside After Move?
The stress of the move and loosing the other dog could have a lot to do with it . Also, the new house may have scents in it from a previous dog living there which could be upsetting to your dog. I would take it back to the vet again and have it checked over...

 

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Putting Laminate Flooring Over Brick Subfloor?
Is it real brick, or a brick tile? If you get to much weight, the floor will buckle. If you remove it, you need to consider the thickness as you may end up with doors to short. Do you have a picture of it?

 

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Eligibility for Survivor Benefits?
What does she do with the money? How much does she get? You said she was evicted but with what she gets she should be able to put a roof over his head. That would indicate she gets quite a lot. My children also got SS after their father passed away. It was...

 

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Treating a Kitten With Eye Discharge?
Eye infection. Needs the vet.

 

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Making a Large Candle Mold?
not sure what you mean. Can you go into more detail?

 

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Dog Not Eating After Beginning to Recover from Parvo?
He is probably still dehydrated. If so, his legs could be cramping and that would cause him to walk differently. Has he had iv solutions? Maybe d5w or basic saline if he is getting the electrolytes. (I would avoid d10 and is may lower his sodium and electrolites...

 

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Transmission of Feline Parvo Virus?
Most likely yes, as they would have been exposed. Are you sure it is parvo? It takes a blood test to confirm it.

 

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Ridding Mattress of Mothball Smell?
Try putting some straight vinegar in a spray/mist bottle and spray the mattress and box springs well with it (on all sides). You may also want to invest in a plastic mattress pillow (like ama tress pad, but it also covers the bottom of the mattress as well...

 

Are My Dogs Pure Bred Pit Bulls?

Are My Dogs Pure Bred Pit Bulls?
Only a DNA test can tell.

 

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17th Birthday Ideas?
My kids, even those in their 20s, like bonfires with food and sometimes we also do a hayride

 

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Treating a Dog's Oily Smelly Skin and Hair Loss?
I would suggest a Visit to the vet. It could be a fungus

 

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Removing Color Run Stains from White Clothing?
If it is of a cotton material, I would wash the white one with the bleach and oxyclean several times. I would think it would lighten up and disappear after several washings. Do not dry it as heat can set it. As for the dark one, you may have to use rit color...

 

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Finch Egg Not Hatching?
You start counting from when the bird starting sitting on it, not from when it was laid. Are you sure it was a fertile egg?

 

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House Trained Dog Peeing in Kennel?
Most likely it is from stress and grief as well as loneliness. Maybe if you got him a companion, or left the tv on for him?

 

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Value of Globus Fine China Etienne?
Find a store or jewelry store who Does China bridal registries. They can tell you.

 

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Proper Placement of a Shower Curtain Liner?
Yes. The liner goes inside the tub. The curtain goes on the outside.

 

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Talking to Mom About Shaving Legs?
I would ask her again, but ask her at what age you can start shaving them.

 

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Talking to Mom About Shaving Legs?
No, reread the post. She told her dont think about.....

 

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Difference Between Blue Cross & Medicare?
You need a licensed insurance broker to answer your questions. Start with your pharmacy. Ask them if they have one they recommend or on staff (the one I work for does as a free service to our customers). At the same time, have them print off a list of your...

 

Identifying Bed and Breakfast Bath Towels

Identifying Bed and Breakfast Bath Towels?
Many bnb and hotels use hotel suppliers. Check this one out, they are a big one in the industry. They sell diferent grades of linens. You probably want the 5 star towels. https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/hotel-5-star-towel.html

 

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Getting Rid of Black Crows?
That should more like a vulture or hawk, which are both protected. Usually crows dont do that. If it is a crow, they can be deterred by noices (radio) and movement such as windsocks, wind chimes...and of course scarecrows, but a scare crow has to be moved daily...

 

Main Ingredient in Potato Pancakes - pan with three potato pancakes cooking

Main Ingredient in Potato Pancakes?
Yes, they are potato pancakes as well. I believe the term simply means they are made from potato and not a wheat product. regular hash browns typically do not have the other ingredients added to them as the potato pancakes do.

 

Curtain and Paint Color Advice

Curtain and Paint Color Advice?
I would use a very light grey.

 

Main Ingredient in Potato Pancakes - pan with three potato pancakes cooking

Main Ingredient in Potato Pancakes?
If we have leftover mashed potatoes we use those. If not, then we use raw grated ones.

 

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Removing Musty Smell from a Wedding Dress?
I would air it out in front of an open window. If you do the dryer sheet, I would use a clean bag, not the same garment bag as it also would have the smell. A dry cleaner can deodorize it with an ozone machine.

 

Getting Back to Natural Hair Color After Dyeing - blond hair with faded purple color

Getting Back to Natural Hair Color After Dyeing?
I would lift it first, then recolor.

 

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Craftsman Mower Needs Battery Charged to Start?
Have you tried replacing the battery? Something is draining it (if it isnt a faulty battery) Does it have any accessories that are one? (my husquava has a phone charger and headlights that sometimes I leave on accidentally)

 

Repairing Broken Fiberglass Decoration on Fountain - broken umbrella decoration

Repairing Broken Fiberglass Decoration on Fountain?
I wonder if someone who works in HVAC could make you one (they make and bend the metal to make duct work). It would not be fiberglass, but a light weight stainless. You could probably then spray paint it a grey color.

 

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House Repair Assistance for Low Income Home Owners?
I am sorry you lost your son and are in this situation. My suggestion would be to sell your home as is, and get into an income based apartment where you are not responsible for the upkeep.

 

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Neighbor's Dogs Snap at My Dogs Through the Fence?
Plant something along the fence, such as rose bushes or other bushes that will keep them further apart.

 

Removing Silicone Tyre Shine from Scooter Tires - spray can of product

Removing Silicone Tyre Shine from Scooter Tires?
Try rubber cleaner, fine grit sand paper, (most tyre shine products are silcon), auto cleaner, a very fine wire brush with warm water and dawn (rinse well)

 

Cleaning Black Prickly Stuff on Wooden Porch - black spots on ceiling of wooden porch

Cleaning Black Prickly Stuff on Wooden Porch?
Do they get bats? When I did volunteer work at a conservation area, bat poo looks like this.

 

Repairing a Broken Leather Purse Strap - broken strap

Repairing a Broken Leather Purse Strap?
Take it to a shoe repairman, or a leather shop or an Amish harness maker. All would charge under $10 to fis it in my area.

 

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Making Rice Krispies Treats?
Thats they only way I make it.

 

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Collecting Back Child Support?
If your county has a Child Support Enforcement unit, contact them (its part of the division of family services in Missouri). I would think other states also have something similar.

 

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Dog Scared Duck from Her Nest?
Momma duck may surprise you. I have seen them who a cat.....

 

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POA and Responsibility for Nursing Home Bills?
The nursing home doesnt go after anything. But SS, Medicare and Medicaid are a different story. If your names are both on something, yes, they can look at it. Get an attorney. Often though, depending on his level of care needed, it may be better to keep him...

 

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SS Disability Eligibility for Children of Recipient?
If he has taken the role of the father, they may still be able to get ss despite the DNA results. A friend of mine had a child before she was married and later married a different man. 10 years later, they divorced. He had to pay child support and the daughter...

 

Recovery Time for Dog with Parvo - two Pit Bull terriers

Recovery Time for Dog with Parvo?
It used to be that dogs who got parvo did not live. Its only been in the past few years that medical vet services have developed to the point that many now survive. However, it can take a couple months.

 

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Dog Started Weaning Puppies at 2 Weeks?
I would call and ask the vet. 2 weeks is just too young to start weaning them. I think there is something more going on with momma.

 

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Caring for a Wood Duck Egg?
Leave it alone. Never miss with nature, as nature has a way of taking care of itself and if we interfere, we often miss it up. Sometimes an unfertilized egg gets laid in her clutch. The momma knows and leaves it. Usually they all hatch within 24 hours of each...

 

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Determining House Cleaning Charges?
See what others in the areas charge. Years ago, in college, I did cleaning. If it was a hoarder house or very filthy, I added in a surcharge.

 

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