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Wednesday, May 16, 2012


Appraising China

This guide is about appraising china. Determining the value of fine china can be accomplished in a number of ways.


Athletic Shoes Making Noise

How to stop my Jordan's from making noise, on the bottom? I have only had them for two weeks.


Braiding Garlic

Here's a great video with instructions for making a garden braid.


Cake Decorating Tips and Tricks

This guide contains cake decorating tips and tricks. There are many creative ways to decorate that special cake.


Can Cooking on the Deadwood Stove

Save your valuable cooking fuel for winter or emergencies. I saw Polish sausage marked down today to $1 each (from over $3.50) so got one and can cooked it with a pack of beef wieners with a few drops of Worcestershire sauce.


Cleaning Wood Cabinets

This guide is about cleaning wood cabinets. Finding the best method to clean and protect wood cabinets can be a challenge.


Columbine (Hillsboro, OR)

Of the two columbines we planted last year, this is the one that survived. The burgundy and white flowers are really lovely and we are going to add more colors this year.


Double Duty Paper Bags for Plant Divisions

Every time I refill a prescription, the pharmacy gives me another little paper bag. Which, of course, I can't throw out, being the frugal person that I am. Over the years I've accumulated quite a pile of them, but I just knew someday I'd find a way to make them useful again.


Driftwood Craft Ideas

This page contains driftwood craft ideas. Many interesting and useful pieces of driftwood can be found at the beach.


Finding Vintage Sewing Patterns

Is there anyone who would like to sell their old sewing patterns? I would really like to sew with patterns circa 1950 and earlier. Is there anyone who has old patterns they would be interested in selling to me? I would love to hear from you! I am interested in all kinds.


Frog (Loretto, TN)

This little guy comes out every day to enjoy the sun in my backyard.


Frugal Wall Update

My mother's taste in decor and mine differ a WHOLE lot. Her bathroom was "darling", while I am a bit more daring. This whole update was under $10 but the outcome is a lot more valuable in appeal.


Getting Rid of Fleas

Looking for a safe way to rid our trailer of fleas that won't be harmful to us or our little dog? Thank you in advance for any and all helpful hints.


Homemade Vegetable Wash Recipe

What is the homemade recipe for cleaning vegetables. Long ago there was something called Fit. I can not find the recipe I had. If anyone has this recipe I would appreciate it very much if you would share it.Thank you.


Killing Grass with Bleach

I'd like to know what's the best way to kill grass with bleach. Someone suggested bleach and a little dish soap? What is the ratio? Can anyone help?


Labradors and Doggy Odor

Do Labradors smell due to producing too much oil in their hair? I'm thinking about getting one, but not if they stink.


Looking for Discontinued Target Stoneware

Where can I buy discontinued Target stoneware, Home Harper 16-pc.?


Monthly Planner For Organizing Bills

Every year, I buy a monthly planner at the dollar store. When my bills arrive, either in the mail or online, I put them in the appropriate month in my planner.


Name Ideas for a Home Care Services Company

I am looking for unique name for a new company that will provide home care services for patients, seniors, and kids at their own home. This will be located in Mumbai, India.


New Garden Plants Wilted

I planted my garden last night and watered it this morning and I came home and all my plants are slumped over, what do I do? Or what is going on?


Newspaper for Stinky Shoes

Want to get rid of the stink? Stuff the shoes with newspaper. That's right. Newspaper. Shoes should be "stink-free" come morning!


Paying Off Your Home Mortgage

This guide is about paying off your home mortgage. There are ways to pay off your mortgage while saving on the total cost of the financing your loan.


Pruning English Mallow

I have English mallow in my garden. How can I keep the plant from getting too tall (3 feet or less)? Can I trim the plant? Last year it was about 6 feet tall. I had to tie part of it up. It's already at least 3 1/2 feet tall.


Puppy Backsliding on House Training

My Yorkshire terrier puppy just started going outside to potty about two to three weeks ago at our new home. The first two weeks she was doing great. I made sure to take her out at bunch, after drinking, eating, and playing. She would have some accidents inside, but only if I didn't get to take her out in time.


Recipes Using Pineapple

This page contains recipes using pineapple. Pineapple is a very sweet tropical fruit that can be incorporated in many main dishes, salads and desserts.


Removing a Refrigerator Drain Pan

I need to remove the tray or drain pan underneath my Frigidaire to clean it and to clean the coils also. I have removed the grill, but not the pan. The pan is located on the right side. How do I get it out?


Removing Green Algae from Concrete Steps

What fast and simple way can I use to remove green algae from concrete steps? Thank you.


Removing Pet Hair from Clothes and Upholstery

Use 2 inch duct tape or masking tape. Either wrap the tape backwards around your hand or lay out a strip 6 to 12 inches and place on what area you want to remove the hair.


Wick Watering Container Plants

How do I use for wick watering container plants?


World Book Encyclopedia Year Books

I have used World Book year books from 1962-1997; what are their value? They are off white and dark green books with the year written on them.


 

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