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Water Repellent Recipe for Polyester Fabric

Does anyone have an easy recipe for making polyester fabric water repellent?

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Homemade Wrinkle Remover for Dryer

How can I make a homemade wrinkle remover for the dryer? I like the wrinkle removers that you can spray on your clothes and then put them the dryer. The ones you buy are costly and I wanted a way you can make a solution at home that work as well.

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Homemade Natural Laundry Stain Remover

I am looking for a natural laundry stain remover, that I can made at home. I would like something that is chemical free.

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Bottle of Tilex Power Shower cleaner.

Homemade Fresh Shower or Shower Saver

How can I make the product, Shower Saver or Fresh Shower? I use this cleaner after the last person showers everyday and it really works. I would love to make my own cleaner like the name brand cleaner. Surely there is someone that knows what's in this product.

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Making Shutter Bingo Cards

At family gatherings we play bingo. I print out the cards on the computer, everyone gets a card and a pencil, but each card is only good for one game. I would like to use shutter bingo cards because they are reusable and I could eliminate all those pencils, but shutter cards are very expensive.

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Olive Oil Versus Lamp Oil

I just purchased several inexpensive oil lamps and I placed them around the house in case of power outage. I decided to do a trial run; I went ahead and lit them, all burning a cheaper Walmart product, Medallion lamp oil.

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General Cleaner Recipe

I am looking for recipe for a general cleaner (mainly kitchen), strong enough to clean off my stove.

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Homemade Humidifier Treatments

Are there any good home made humidifier treatments?

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Making a Cat Window Perch

I'd like to hear ideas about how to make an inexpensive, yet durable cat window perch. Or if anyone has ever made one, how did you do it? My 7lb. calico loves to sit with me at the window when I am at my computer...

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Glade Plug-in Doesn't Emit Scent Anymore

Do the Glade Plug-ins with the slide in scent ever lose their capability to emit scent?

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Rice Filled Heat Pad Sweats When Heated

I made a heat pad with rice, but when I first got it out of the micro wave it was sweating. Why?

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Makeshift Sink Stopper

I need to find a sink stopper what can I use for one?

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Making the Dryel Pen to Go Solution

Does anyone have the recipe for making the Dryel solution? I am trying to clean the hem of my daughter's hand-made wedding dress, and Dryel seems to be the only thing that does not leave a ring and evaporates completely. It's going to take a lot, but I am determined to get it clean!

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Making a Cake Stand

How can I make a cake stand using two glass plates?

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Using Homemade Detergent in Front Load Washer

Are the homemade washing detergent recipes OK for front loader washing machines?

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Making Paper Pellets for Pellet Stove

How do you make pellets out of shredded paper for a pellet stove? We have a new Englander pellet stove and just purchased a Stak pellet mill and are trying to make pellets from shredded paper. When we put paper into the hopper it shreds the paper to dust.

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Making HE Laundry Soap

How do you make high efficiency laundry soap?

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Shelf Life of Homemade Laundry Detergent

What is the shelf life of homemade laundry detergent using borax, soap, and washing soda? Thanks in advance.

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Homemade Dishwasher Soap

I use the 1 cup borax, 1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup salt, and I have purchased citric acid in bulk instead of Kool-aid. How much citric acid should I use?One of my relatives says the soap leaves spots and a milky film. Any ideas what to add to the soap?

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Making Your Own Ankle Weights

I am looking for ideas to make ankle weights from anything around the house.

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Oil Soap Recipe

Does anyone have a DIY recipe for a wood oil soap similar to Murphy's?

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Homemade Fantastik Household Cleaner

I use Fantastik cleaner, but would like to know how to make a homemade version of Fantastik with the same cleaning ability.

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Homemade Candle Scents

Homemade Candle ScentsHomemade scents for candlemaking. My best suggestion is to use a few drops of essential oil. Find the scent you like best and use that. Essential oils should mix with the wax and retain their scent.