Recent Questions
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I want to make cassoulet and I have a terrific recipe, but it calls for 1 cup whole peeled canned tomatoes, to which I am allergic. What can I use as a substitute?
A used printer ink cartage leaked through a plastic bag, it was stored in, onto the leather car seat. I have not touched the spot yet. It is the size of a quarter. It is on my front gray leather seat.
I've been reading every question and answer possible for finding a cure to the dryer smell problem, but haven't seen anything as far as to why my dryer smells like my teenage boy! I do laundry constantly.
I am looking for a way to safely clean a micro fiber sofa. I am mainly thinking of the arms, they are dingy from use and there is one small ink stain from a pen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
What is the best and fastest way to define the eyes and mouths on a craft doll, pillow face, etc.?
How can I replace the plastic light panels in my ceiling without using basic cracked or white plastic panels? I have six 2 by 2 panels framed by wood. I've seen some clouds or iron designs, but they're usually for larger frames and way expensive.
I have an expensive clear shower curtain liner that is becoming cloudy looking. What can I use to make it clear again?
How long do budgies take to hatch?
My budgie keeps throwing her eggs out. What do I do?
I am looking for deferred billing codes for Spiegel, Chadwicks, Newport News, Metrostyle or any other websites you may know of a deferred billing code. Thank you!
I got this in my email and thought how fun! I am sure someone on here has tried it, if so I would love to have feedback on how it tastes.
I dropped a lipstick on a white shirt and now I have a huge mark. How can I clean it off? I haven't done anything with it yet.
Anyone have any seasoning suggestions for microwave fries?
Some years back I painted an internal window for privacy reasons and now I want to take the paint off. Is there a simple economical way of doing this please?
How do I get paint off my motor home? I have used Mr Muscle oven cleaner spray for cold ovens. It worked a treat, but where the old graphics were the paint is stuck solid. Please help.
On February 6, 2012 there was a piece about peanut butter. There was an editor note that said "Real peanut butter should only contain peanuts and salt. Be sure to check the ingredients of any brand you buy." Can anyone tell me the name of peanut butter that does not have any sugar?
What is a crape myrtle node? What does it look like and how do you root them?
Does anyone know where I can get Gramercy Echo Wallpaper #682831 and it's matching border #682841? It's a paisley-pinkish, gold green coloring.
I just washed for the first time a red sweatshirt with a white embroidered motif, and the colour has run from the red into the white. Can I rescue it, and how can I prevent it happening with the other sweatshirts which are similar (one violet and one jade)...
How do you get pen ink out of a dryer?
I have a 1 year old (we think), 16 pound, mixed breed puppy. She leaks urine constantly, and not just while she's sleeping. We've tried drops we got from a catalog for animals. Does anyone have any ideas beyond medication from the vet?
I am moving to an apartment (renting). Having 2 young boys and a baby I am worried about the noise they'll make for the downstairs neighbour. How can I insulate their room for noise? I don't want to be a bad neighbour and at the same time I don't want to prohibit my kids from playing.
What is the best way to remove paint off of kitchen cupboards?
What size container and how much soil will I need?
I have a 7 week old Poodle/Chihuahua puppy named Liberace and he has fleas. I used hamster flea spray since I have hamster. It's not working! I give him a bath every day, but there's still fleas.
Could someone help by giving more craft ideas for 4th graders?
Where can I buy fluid gold to paint on porcelain?
There was a small, long, white, see through bug on my living room wall. When I went to lift it; it jumped. What could it be?
I make sugar free freezer jam: 2 cups blackberries, 1 cup cold water, and a 3-oz package sugar free Jello. It tastes great, but is too thin. Can I add "no cook freezer jam fruit pectin" to thicken? Thank you.
I need a daycare business name, with either Diane or Watts in it. Any suggestions?
I'm searching for a discontinued wallpaper pattern. The book (which is also discontinued) is Sophisticate by Sandpiper Studios. The pattern is AG10902A and is located on pg 92. I need 8 single rolls. Can anyone help me?
Can any of you either tell me where I can buy a pattern for the 24 inch letters that everyone is cutting out of wood and painting? Or can anyone tell me how I can make a 24 inch letter on my computer...
How do you clean your dogs ears ?
I have a mirror that is about 70 years old, but in the last 6 or 7 years it has been down and sitting. I got it hung today and it's a little cloudy. I would like to know how I should clean it so that it will get the shine back.
How do you store clothes for your children that don't fit them yet? Containers?
How can I create a stone-effect on a black plastic water-tank cheaply and easily? I don't want to have to buy too many extra materials.
My dog won't drink water. She will drink it if I mix it into her food, but not happily. She will drink some broth but not much. She has no problem eating, and will drink a little melted ice cream mixed with water but absolutely will not touch plain water on her own.
What kind of paint is best for painting a mural on a brick wall?
I am starting a small domestic cleaning business and I need a catchy name. My name is Melanie and was thinking of calling it Smellie Mellies. What do you think?
Is there any value for a complete set (10 volumes) of 1965 set of Canadiana encyclopaedias? I also have a of 10 volume set of The Book of Popular Science 1966 Grolier and the Encyclopaedia International 1966 by Grolier? I have the original bookcase purchased with the encyclopaedias.
I have a Shih Tzu that doesn't like to be brushed, bathed, or groomed. She bites when you try. Any suggestions as to how to overcome her fear? Now I have to have the vet give a shot to put her to sleep and then take her to the groomer to be groomed.
I bought a George Foreman roasting machine new in the box at a sale. Where can I get a book for it?
How do I clean a gold plated shower head that is clogged?
How do I get rid of a white water mark on furniture?
I have a very old counter top in my kitchen (1970s) and I would like to redo it. It is a laminated top and it is coming up on the edges and is stained terribly. I cannot afford a new one, so I would like to see if anyone knows of a way to redo the old one.
I have a brand new side by side, with ice maker, and water in the door. From day 1 I have had bad tasting water. After 5 days, the tech changed the filter. The first day it was OK. Today I have the same problem. Sometimes the water is also bad from my faucet.
How can I get my dull laminate floor to shine like it did when new?
How does one refresh an old cedar closet?
I have a 3 and 5 year old and I homeschool. At what age should I begin them on the computer and how? I'm 28 and I remember typing in late elementary school, but nothing else until middle school.
How do you freeze turnip roots so that they are not be soggy?
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