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Making a Quick and Easy SkirtThis is a page about making a quick and easy skirt. Even a beginning sewer can make a stylishly simple skirt in short order.
Organic Solutions for a Small Orchard?This is a page about organic solutions for a small orchard. Even the owner of a small orchard can employ effective organic practices for growing their crop.
Cat Peeing Outside Litter BoxThis is a page about cat peeing outside litter box. If your litterbox trained kitty suddenly begins peeing outside the box, it is cause for concern and possibly frustration.
Buying Beeswax?This is a page about buying beeswax. Beeswax is useful in many ways around the house, including homemade beauty products and crafts. Finding a good source of the wax can help save time and money.
Switching to Stainless Steel CookwareThis is a page about switching to stainless steel cookware. There are health concerns and other reasons that prompt consumers to switch from non-stick cookware to stainless steel.
Protecting a Hummingbird Feeder from RainThis is a page about protecting a hummingbird feeder from rain. Rainwater can get into your hummingbird feeder and dilute the "nectar".
Uses for Air Filled Packing BagsThis is a page about uses for air filled packing bags. Many items today are shipped with air filled bags as packing material. Rather than discarding these bags get creative and reuse or repurpose them.
Making an Amigurumi Coffee MugThis is a page about making an amigurumi coffee mug. Amigurumi is a Japanese style of knitting or crochet utilized to make distinctive stuffed animals and other objects.
Growing PansiesThis is a page about growing pansies. These brightly colored, cheerful cool weather flowers are generally grown as annual bedding plants.
Stopping Telemarketer CallsThis is a page about stopping telemarketer calls. Telemarketing calls can be infuriating and sometimes very difficult to prevent. There are steps you can take to put an end to this bothersome direct sales tactic.
Being a Greener ReaderThis is a page about being a greener reader. Even the most prolific reader can develop ways to be a greener reader and help conserve paper and hence trees.
Inside of a TulipI enjoy taking up-close detailed pictures. This picture is of the inside of a tulip. It's amazing the patterns and how the middle almost looks like a spider.
Oven Cleaner for Windows and Other TipsUse oven cleaner to clean stains from windows. Spray the glass, let it sit 5-10 minutes then wipe.
DIY and Product Remedies for Dog's Itchy SkinI had a Golden Retriever who developed welts and hotspots from flea bites and had a Labrador Retriever who had skin dermatitis. The following are some tips for you to try that have helped us (once you've eliminated mange, or other bacterial skin issues with your vet):
Gluing Glass to Glass?How do I glue two very dense pieces of crystal together? I have an antique quartz crystal (almost clear) 10 inch high Buddha. It fell and the head broke off. What is the world's best and strongest clear drying adhesive available? I am confused by all of the many claims on line. Can someone help?
Cost for Cleaning a House?How much I should ask to clean a 4 bedroom house, including a living room, dining room, basement, bathroom, and kitchen.
Bad Smell Plus Gnats in My House?Several months ago I would notice a faint musty-rotting smell in the kitchen. I thought it was either the dishwasher or the sink. The smell has progressed and seems worst and most persistant in the basement.
Finding Financial Help for Roof Replacement?I need a new roof, but I don't have the money to get it done. I'm unemployed and I've started my Social Security. Do you know someone who can help me with this expense?
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a JD 18 HP. V twin; it's a Kawasaki engine. It has spark at the spark plugs and it's getting gas into the carb and to the spark plugs. It will crank over, but will not start and run. I drained the gas and put new gas in it and it still will not run, just will crank over.
Eligibility for Survivor Benefits?Could this be fraud or is the law being bent? My husband was previously married and had a child from that marriage. He and I were married a short time after his divorce and had children of our own. His ex did not want their child to know about his dad and had him adopted by another man...
Repairing a Car Radio?My car radio with digital clock and radio stations tuner has a intermittent problem. When using my radio sometimes the digital tuner lights up and other times it does not. Could there be a short in the radio and is there a way to repair it without taking it to a repair shop or replacing the car radio?
Mismatched Curtains for a Bay Window?I have 1 heather color curtain panel, 1 brown sheer, 1 white sheer, and a heather color valance. Can I use these on my bay window?
