April 13, 2015

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Recipes

Chocolate Lava cakes out of the oven.

Chocolate Lava CakesThis recipes just screams chocolate all the way, and is topped with meringue. Ah, soft and delicious all the way to the last bite.

 

A crockpot of stewed chicken

Stewed ChickenHere you will find a great dish. It's full of flavor and not salty, even though I used a few seasonings.

 

A meatloaf topped with chili sauce.

Super Easy MeatloafThis is a very quick and easy way to make meatloaf. I used ground turkey meat last night and my husband, who hates turkey meat, loved it. He asked what I do to make it taste so good!

 

Articles

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Welcome Containers for TeachersMany years ago, I put together welcome containers for the teachers on the first day school. I put in a tea bag, instant coffee, pack of sugar, candies and little notes of encouragement. At that time, we were able to add single dose packs of Tylenol (for those extra stressful days). Now you can't add those, of course.

 

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Kaboom Bathroom Cleaner for Nicotine on WallsI sprayed it on a small section of the wall, waited for it to change color then used a kitchen sponge mop to wipe down the section I had sprayed. Well to my surprise, it worked. Since it's a foam, you don't have to worry about it running down the wall.

 

finished pearl earrings on woman's palm

Pearl EarringsI love long earrings. I think they look feminine and hope that they make your face look thinner. A girl can dream, can't she? These are easy to make, lightweight, and will go with a variety of outfits. At work or a night out on the town, every woman needs a pair of pearl earrings. Have fun!

 

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Check the Batteries in Swiffer WetJetI noticed some people find that Swiffer WetJet won't spray. There are a few reasons this might be but one of them is to check the batteries.

 

A pair of exfoliating gloves for use in the shower.

Exfoliate and Moisturize at the Same TimeI have dry flaky winter skin around my eyebrows and the bridge of my nose. Quite by chance I found a remedy that removes the flakes and moisturizes at the same time without leaving my face all shiny.

 

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Nerf Gun PartyI know that all boys like to ruff and tumble, so how about a Nerf gun party. You could set up some targets at your home or a local park, or just shoot each other.

 

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Organizing Sales ReceiptsI've decided to put the receipts in the junk and bill envelopes I receive. I just write the month on the outside. This way if I ever need a receipt to return something, I just go to the envelope instead of digging through my bank statements.

 

A refurbished grill.

How to Fix Any GrillI created this video blog on how to fix a BBQ grill. I found this grill on the side of the road and it looked nice enough to be fixed. I use it for camping now.

 

Questions

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Light Bulb Still Lit After Turned Off?What is the problem if a bulb is still lit to dim while the switch is turn off?

 

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New Light Fixture Causes No Power to Rest of Circuit?We purchased a LED light fixture for the kitchen, replacing a small fluorescent light. The new light and two other lights on that breaker worked, but a bathroom light, sockets, and closet light would not work unless I reconnected the old fixture.

 

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Repairing Damage to Quartz Countertop?We had some superglue spots on our dark grey quartz counter top. I used Goof Off towels to try and remove them. Well the towels didn't work, instead the counter top is slightly lighter in the spots where I used the Goof Off. Is there anything that I can do to fix this?

 

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Value of Compton's Picture Encyclopedia?How much is the Compton's pictured encyclopedia set from 1931 worth?

 

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What Breed Is My Dog?My dog, Miles, has Beagle/American Foxhound coloring, I think, but he has very German Shepherd-like fur. Yet he kind of has Lab ears. He is obviously a very mixed dog breed, however I'd like others' opinions on what mix they think he could be.

 

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Removing Spray Paint on Concrete Steps?Can anyone recommend a home remedy to remove or at least fade and make less noticeable white spray painted words on my concrete steps? They are not "bad" words, thank goodness, lol, but it does make the exterior of my home trashy-looking. I've tried bleach and Goof-Off for Graffiti.

 

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Troy Bilt Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?My Troy Bilt riding lawn mower won't start. If I take out the spark plug it will try to turn over, but if I put it back in it won't do anything. I have checked everything I could think of. Any ideas?

 

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What Breed Is My Dog?I was told by the vet he looks like a black Lab Border Collie mix. He is 120lbs black with white markings.

 

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Getting Hair Colour Back to Natural After Dyeing?When I was little it was dark brown almost black and as I am growing up it had changed to more of a dark brown with random sun kissed blonde streaks here and there. I decided a few months ago to dye my hair with the super market stuff, around the same colour just hiding all the blonde streaks.

 

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Removing Black Scuff Marks on Leather Purse?I have an aqua colored leather Coach bag. Is there a way to remove the black scuff marks from the bottom? Also how can I clean some light wearing on the handles?

 

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Stove and Dryer Don't Work After Short in Fuse Box?I had a short in my fuse box and now my stove doesn't work and the dryer motor works, but the heating element and timer don't work.

 

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Riding Mower Won' Start?I have a Troy Bilt riding mower. It started up and it died a minute later. Now it won't start. Any help?

 

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Lights Going Off and On?My lights keep going off and on, but none of the breakers are tripping off. Not all power is lost. The TV in den stays on. The stove, refrigerator and the power in the washroom stay on, but everything else goes off. What could this be?

 

What Breed Is My Dog

What Breed Is My Dog?She's about 5 months old and weighs 35 pounds. She's extremely smart and energetic, but not so much that she's out of control and she knows when to settle down. She has a slight prey drive for birds and likes to point and loves to talk!

 

Living Room Paint Color Advice

Living Room Paint Color Advice?My husband and I are looking at changing our wall colours. We have black chairs, a red rug, and cream curtains. What colour do you suggest for the walls? Also, we have green curtains in the rooms.

 

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What Breed is My Dog?My dog is a rescue. I am wondering what mix she is.

 

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Cat Licking and Biting and Losing Hair?My cat is licking and biting on his back near his tail. His lovely mane is disappearing too.

 

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Knitting Socks?I am knitting a basic sock pattern. The cuff, sock body, heel flap, and the heel shape have all been successfully completed ending with a completed row of knitted stitches. Therefore the yarn is on the right side of the heel flap. The next section is to make and shape the instep. This is where I find a problem.

 

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Ideas for Daughter's 12th Birthday?My daughter is having a party at a hotel, all girl, in the summer because her birthday is in August. She is thinking of having the party last two days. Does anyone have ideas for places we can go for free?

 

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17th Birthday Ideas?I turn 17 this year and I have been saving money, but I don't know what to do for my birthday.

 

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Gift Ideas for Mother's Birthday?My mom's birthday is around the corner and I still don't have somthing fo her!

 

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Color Advice for Drapes?I have cream walls, a light tan carpet, grey/black and brown furniture. What color drapes will tie it all in?

 

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Repairing Ripped Fabric on Recliner Footrest?How do I fix underneath my recliner rocker foot rest which has a large rip and the foam padding is dropping out when the foot rest is raised?

 

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Intermittent 110 Power Issues?Why would the 110 power be going on and off different times of day? When we go to the stove and turn on any surface burner, the power returns to the wall sockets that have had no power.

 

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Altering a Blouse to Make It Form Fitting?My daughter bought a pretty blouse, but it was too big on the sides of the blouse. How do I alter the sides with a sewing machine to make it form fitting? I am a beginner on sewing so if you can make it easy to understand that would be helpful.

 

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Riding Mower Won't Start?My Husqvarna CZ4217 mower cable on the brake broke. Now the mower won't start. Is there a saftey that I can by pass so I can get it on a trailer to bring to the shop?

 

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Starting a Dent N Bent Can Food Store?I am starting my own dented canned food store. Where do I get my stock?

 

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Cleaning a White Vinyl Floor?How do I clean a white plastic floor in the kitchen and bath area, it's not smooth area.It is a pure white and over a year changed to a dirty floor.Shall I use bleach? I used it once in a small area and it was brilliant.

 

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Altering Spaghetti Straps on Blouse?I have a blouse that that has spaghetti straps on each side of a top under it. The problem is that the wide bra where you fasten it in back, shows above the back of the shirt. How do I alter it so it won't show?

 

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Preventing Pantry Pests?I have a professional company do my lawn, inside the house, and termite control. I have so many pests and they are treating my home for these. Recently I found a very small brown oval bug. The technician said it is a pantry pest. You can almost "see" them.

 

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What Breed Is My Puppy?We rescued my puppy from the street. I would like to know if anyone can identify what the breed is.

 

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Value of Young People's Science Encyclopedia?I have the 22 book series of Young People's Science Encyclopedia of Chicago, does any one know if it has value and collectors?

 

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Mower Won't Start?I have a 17.5 hp mower with an electric start. I replaced the ignition switch, solenoid, and fuse an now nothing. If I jump the starter it will run with no problems. I just have problems starting it.

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Color Advice?What color should I paint my kitchen cabinets? I have tan tile floors and dark tan granite counters. We also have stainless steel appliances and bright white wood baseboards and crown moulding. Our kitchen walls are also tan. I need some color! I was thinking about very pale, dusty robin egg blue.

 

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Fixed Male Cat Peeing on Bed?I adopted a two year old cat from my local arl and he got sick with an upper respiratory infection and chlamydia. I had him stay with my sister for a few days and there was not a single accident. As soon as I brought him to my house with my 2 year old fixed female he started peeing on my bed.

 

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Machine Thread Keeps Breaking?My sewing machine thread keeps breaking after a couple of seconds. It is not the bobbin thread. Am I threading it wrong?

 

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16th Birthday Party Ideas?I'm turning 16 in June and I plan on having a joined party with my best friend who shares my same birthday. However, we have a tight budget. We plan on inviting about 50 people or so, but need help deciding on food, drinks, desserts, and stuff like that.

 

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