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Homemade Laundry Detergent Separating?
I use a submersible blender to mix all my soap together the next day, as mine will be seperated. The blender smooths it and combines it very well. I also use any kind of bar soap, usually Irish Spring. I shred my soap, add to a large bowl of water and melt...

 

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Homemade Laundry Detergent Separating?
Wait til the next day after mixing your soap and use a submersible stick blender. I picoed mine up at thrft store for cheap and use it only for non food projects. Your recipe sounds good but I dont like the Naptha soap so I use Irish Spring, I know Ivory will...

 

A white fuzz on a fingertip.

Identifying A Biting Insect?
Looks like some sort of a more. splinters are probably eggs laid in a hard coating for protection. I would get a dermatology appt. Take all your info. If there is a dermatology practice with telemad..that could work out well for Id and treatment.

 

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Ideas for Christmas Parade Theme?
a large window, Inside scene of Christmas past with 3 small children,outside looking in, the 3 children as adults.

 

Ready Bacon Anytime - cooked bacon on a piece of parchment paper

Ready Bacon Anytime
Great money saving tip. I love the precooked but gonna do this. I cook mine in the oven.

 

Two girls with masks on to prevent respiratory infections.

Use Doctor's Office Masks With Care
Yep happens all the time. I once saw lids at Hardees licking all the salt shakers. Parents just dont watch their youngens

 

Cereal Birdie Treats - three loop cereal bird feeder

Cereal Birdie Treats
My granddaughter is gonna love making these to feed the birds. Thanks for the ideal.

 

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Finding Replacement Seat Cushions for Garden Swing?
Try Kohls, JCPenneys and Big Lots, MICHEALS

 

Repairing Collapsed Canvas on Pop Up Camper

Repairing Collapsed Canvas on Pop Up Camper?
Probably worth the investment to get all new canvas. You can order and apply yourself.

 

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Electric Blanket Control Flashing on P Mode?
Look on line...can find the instruction manual and maybe the situation. Just Google ....manual for....

 

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Boyfriend's Birthday Present Ideas?
How about getting him an action camera..he can film his riding fun.

 

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Remedy for Green Hair After Dyeing?
When this happened to me, the company told me to get a bleach kit and redo mine. It worked but it does damage your hair....lots of conditioning will be needed.

 

What Is This Houseplant? - dark green flat leaves at the top of narrow roundish stems

What Is This Houseplant?
Looks like a type of lily....it should bloom

 

Refinishing or Restoring a Garden Figurine - monk looking figure holding a book with birds on shoulders and head

Refinishing or Restoring a Garden Figurine?
Get indoor outdoor crafy paint. Sand paint and seal. I would seal the whole statue.

 

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Mom Won't Let Me Shave?
Ask your Mom when you arr alone with her....ask her to please listen to why you want to do this. To help your self esteem, to feel better. Maybe if you earn the money for your wax or razors....razors are expensive.

 

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Keeping Armpits and Skin Folds Clean?
Try a scrub, you can find recipes on Pintetest. If dead skin is your problem, itll help. Deodorant can be used on all folds.

 

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Homemade Dog Biscuit Business Name Ideas?
BONA PET BITE or almost human, wulf wulf

 

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Replacing the Window Screen in a Popup Camper?
I would cut out the screen, leaving two inches of the old screen. I would then cut a new screen using the cut out piece as a pattern but cutting it about three on inches larger all the way around. I would then, using a strong fishing line, whip stitch the new...

 

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Breeding Finches?
From what I know about the finches. They pick a partner for life and stay together. I would put 2 male and 2 females in a cage and watch them to make sure they chose a mate. Then separate each couple on their own. Give the odd one to someone. They will breed...

 

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Breeding Finches?
I have had some finches and they were so fun to watch. They had babies twice. Very interesting and sweet little birds. I think they pick one mate and stay together for life. If I were you, Id put 2 males and 2 females together and see if they pick a mate. Then...

 

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What Breed Is My Dog? brown and white Pit

What Breed Is My Dog?
Your dog looks like a full breed pitbull terrier, red nose.

 

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Refill Your Printer Ink Cartridges
I have done this for a couple years. I only refill mine about 3 times. It is exactly as you demonstrated. I get my ink from ebay.

 

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Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs?
There is a very small bug that bites called SEE ME NOTS Read info on them. They lived outside at my Moms and always bit us when we sat outside..

 

Storing Foil and Waxed Paper Boxes

Storing Foil and Waxed Paper Boxes
My husband placed one of these at the end of my cabinet by my stove. It is very handy.

 

Storing Foil and Waxed Paper Boxes

Storing Foil and Waxed Paper Boxes
My husband placed one at the end of my cabinet near my stove. It is very handy.

 

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Using Laundry Detergent Bottles For Water Jugs?
Soaking in vinegar or peroxide may help. I would NEVER drink any water from these containers but for grey water uses, it is a great way to store water.

 

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Social Security Disability Benefits?
My daughter draws SSI but was told her children were unable to get any benefits. Call the social security office and ask or go there.

 

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Eliminating Urine Odor for Catheter Usage?
There is a odor eliminator you can try called zero odor or odorX. I heard about it on a radio show for home improvements. Hope it works.

 

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Eliminating Urine Odor for Catheter Usage?
Zero Odor.com has a good one. Good Luck. Do you also flush the catheter? That will help with odor also.

 

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Fleas in Human Hair?
I have a feeling these are not fleas but may be. I would lean more towards lice. Also to make sure you can see a Dr or a hair dresser. They will both be able to help you. Good Luck!

 

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Ideas for Chips for a Quarter Auction?
You can use card decks. Usually pretty cheap. We tear ours into and give one to the person and put the othere half in the jar to draw from. That would be 52 people. If you have more than that, use 2 decks, one red and one blue. Call like the winner is red card...

 

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Back Child Support and Survivors Benefits?
Call the SS office and ask, but I think SS benefits can be collected from. However, you can get a judgement against her and take her personal belongings or if she owns a house or car. You need to see a lawyer for advice. The child is grown by now so I doubt...

 

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Homemade Corn Syrup or Substitute?
You can find corn syrup in most all stores. It is white KARO brand syrup, I think and it is clear. Read the label to make sure. Good Luck.

 

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Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?
If your child is under 18 and your ex wife worked, yes, he will draw a check and you will also draw the same amount for taking care of him/her. Call the local SS office. They will help you or go to the local office. If you call, they will tell you what to bring...

 

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Treating a Rash in Skin Folds?
The other suggestions are good. I also can tell you it is common for these rashes to occur. I would keep it drt as possible. You can roll up wash clothes and put under your breasts, there is also an ointment called Bag Balm. It comes in a square tin can. It...

 

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Reusing Bread Bags for Many Purposes
I save and use my bread bags too. My daughters are saving and using theirs too. Like you said when you have to throw one away after reusing it, it doesnt bother me because it was free and I did reuse it.

 

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Frigidaire Not Making Ice or Dispensing Water?
Need to check inside freezer where water comes into the ice maker. Sometimes they clog up. May pick up a used ice maker and see if it will work.

 

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Receiving Social Security Benefits While in School?
You can call or go to the SS office and they will help you. If your Mom has a custody order she has the right to get the money, but if you are living with your Dad, the SS office can help you get all that changed.

 

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Getting Rid of Ants and Mice?
I use regular mouse traps baited with peanut butter. For ants I mix boric acid with some jelly and all my ants are gone.

 

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Controls for Sleep Philosophy Electric Blanket?
When I need new controls, I draw a picture of the plug in or take a picture of it on my cell phone and go to the thrift stores or goodwill stores. They have some and I match the picture with the plug in and I have a new control. Good Luck.

 

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Dealing With a Thoughtless and Verbally Abusive Husband?
This man is dangerous and needs counseling. He need to grow up and become a man. He will not change unless he gets help. If he doesnt take the help then you need to get away before you get hurt by him. This is hard to hear but it is what happens. Best of luck...

 

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Name for Real Estate Team?
Two Keys. 2 keys for every home

 

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Microwave Not Heating Food?
It is probably a fuse. You can go in the search bar and look under troubleshooting a microwave that doesnt heat and it will help you with step by step instructions. Good Luck.

 

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Legal Responsibility for Funeral Expenses?
In most states the spouse is responsible for funeral expenses as well as all bills the person has left behind. Only 14 years together? If your wife were a millionaire, what if her family said you all had only been together 14 years so really that isnt long...

 

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Child Support vs SSI?
If your son is disabled he is able to receive Medicaid Payments. He may be able to draw SSI from your husbands SS account. You can call or go to local SS office and find out. Now that he is an adult, he can draw money from the state. If you and your husband...

 

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Fixing a Saggy Wrinkly Leather Sofa?
When my Mom needed her sofa fixed. We fund a lady throwing an old (but clean) sofa away. We took the filling out of the seat and back of the couch. My Moms couch had zippers in the back of her cushions so it was easy to unzip, fill fluff and rezip. If your...

 

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SSI and Child Support?
All you have to do is call or go to SS office nearest you. You will need your husbands ss#. If he is drawing Social Security, you can also draw it on any children you have with him. If you dont know his ss# they will still help you find it. If you go, take...

 

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Driver's License Suspended for Back Support?
I would check with the office who is collecting the child support. They are the ones who will release his suspension, not his ex. Have him call or go there and find out the answers for himself she is telling him wrong. Glad to here he is caught up.

 

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Cost of a Toilet Running 24/7?
It is running A LOT of water through there! Go ASAP and replace or repair the handle! Most of the time it is the little chain that needs to be loosened or the ball cock is damaged or worn out and needs replaced.You should be able to turn the water off by the...

 

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Remedy for Armpit Odor?
You need to see your MD. There is Rx they can give you. There is a pill you can take that is an internal deodorant that will kill all body odors. You can try applying vinegar and allowing it to air dry. Have you tried the clinical strength deodorant at walmart...

 

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SSI for Dependent Student?
I think your son will be able to sign up and receive Social Security as a dependent til he turns 23 as long as he stays in college. Call Social Security office in your area and they can advise you and your son.

 

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Replacement Screw for Foreman Grill Handle?
I would take the grill to the local hardware store or to Lowes or Home Depot. The people there will probably be able to help you find just the right screw to buy. Good Luck!

 

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Applying for Social Security Benefits for Child of Deceased Father?
There was recently a case where a soldier had died and the Mother wanted to collect for her children but they had never been married but he was the Father. The Social Security rule said if paternity isnt established before death , benefits will not be paid...

 

Tabletop covered in pennies.

Penny Table Top
A local restaurant we go to has their counter top done like this. It is so pretty.

 

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Finding Rent Assistance for Low Income Family?
You can go to a local church or try the county outreach program, where you sign up for food stamps. They may be able to send you in the right direction. To get help with housing since there are so many on the housing list waiting and government seems to ignore...

 

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Gift Ideas for 91 Year Old Man?
I would give him some nice thick warm socks and nice lap blanket, a warm fluffy one. What about a nice pocket knife, men love these, and a framed picture of you and your husband.

 

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One Time Cleaning Fee?
I would charge $15 an hour and also count your drive time. Sounds like a small house so may not take too long. If the place is small may just charge a set amount, say $50-$100. Good Luck.

 

2-liter bottle holding pasta

Pop Bottle for Measuring Pasta...
I would cut the top area off and discard the bottle part. Nice tip, though.

 

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Finding the Center of a Circle
I would have traced that circle on a newspaper, cut it out, fold the paper in half then in half again and the center mark would have been at the X.

 

Collecting Disability?
I would go to the local Social Security office and talk to them. You can start the disability papers and they will know the answer. This way they can note on your acct that you are not working due to your injury but you were asked to sign a resignation letter...

 

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Home Remedy for Heart Burn?
Try one of the over the counter meds. Zantac or Prevacid is usually tried first. Get the generic though, Rantanidine for Zantac and I dont know for Prevacid but it will say on the bottle. I take a big swig of Mylanta from my fridge. If this is more than occasional...

 

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Finding a Handle for Saladmaster Kettle?
If I have a good kettle and need a handle, I pick an old worn out one from a yard saleor goodwill store, DAV store, Salvation Army. Most have good handle still. I make sure they have a screw and my husband changes them for me. I have found and saved many good...

 

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Information on Old Fiddle?
Check on Antique Roadshow and see if they have appraised on e on there. GL

 

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Shopping for Old Fashioned Christmas Ornaments?
Go to local Goowill Stores and second hand stores. Have seen lots of them there. And at yardsales.

 

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Cable Company Charging for Burned Equipment?
Being the fire was not your fault. I would ask the apartment complex if the insurance they have would cover it. You would think the cable companies would have a policy of their own. It would be a lot faster and cheaper than trying to collect from people individually...

 

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Removing Photos Stuck in an Album?
Try a frost free freezer. I read this once. LOL

 

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Parts for Gott Lunch Tote?
Try the website, most companies sell replacement parts.

 

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Home Remedies for Gaulding?
There is a product called Bag Balm . It comes in a small square metal can. It is like petroleum jelly but medicated. I have used this for years. When my kids played sports they would get gualded and this usually had it healed up by the next morning after applying...

 

Leaves of the plant.

What is This Plant? (Chinese Evergreen)
It is a prayer plant or some people call it John in the pulpit. It needs to be cut back so it can get thicker. They are hardy and will usually droop when they need water and when watered perk right back up. A little fertilizer would be a good help also. LOL

 

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Name For Commercial Window Cleaning Business?
Window pains or spot shooters.

 

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Increasing Water Flow to Ice Maker?
I would try left, if the cubes werent larger after and afternoon, Id then turn it right.

 

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Name Ideas for Poultry Shed Cleaning Firm?
Fewer Feathers, Gizzards, No Droppings Here, Geter Clean, Cackles

 

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Water Dispenser Works Icemaker Does Not?
Need to take out the ice bucket and check out the water connections. Also, pull out the appliance and check the water hose going to the fridge, it could be caught or crimped. Good Luck.

 

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Foil Wrapped Pizza Burgers
Is the beef precooked or raw? Wondering where the let cool part came in. If raw do you add all and form into patties and bake? Sounds good and I want to try them.

 

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Controlling Algae in Ponds
I have used barley hay and there are some liquid products you can order but I have also just not treated it and after a few weeks, it takes care of itsself.

 

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Having a Root Canal Done?
If it is a tooth not seen, Id have it pulled. The dentist is there to make lots of money on root canals and crowns. They are way over charging for these services!

 

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Making Redneck Wine Glasses?
The ones I saw here in Louisville, Ky, selling for the derby was a clear glass candle stick with a small canning jar glued to the top. Some are the jars with handles.

 

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Making Redneck Wine Glasses?
I saw some of these in the Louisville, Ky newspaper. They were clear glass candlesticks with a canning jar glued on the top, some of the jars were the ones with handles.

 

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Controlling Goldfish Pond Algae?
Barley straw and barley straw liquid can be used. It will also go away on its own, If you go online there are many things to buy.

 

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Myrrh for Treatment of Toenail Fungus?
I thought Dr Oz said use that mixed in water for cold sores?

 

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Removing Baby Formula Stains?
I have four grown children now. When they were small I used Spray n wash on their clothing. I never had stains. I also used burping clothes when they were very small when burping them.

 

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Fixing Lumpy Couch Cushions?
If the cushion doesnt have a zipper, which most dont, you will have to cut the cushion open in a non conspicuous area, straighten the area out. You may want to add some layers of flat quilt batting, then stitch the area closed with a half circle needle and...

 

Finished birdbath.

Flower Pot Bird Bath
Such a creative product. Very pretty.

 

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Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap Didn't Gel?
After melting my grated soap, I cook it and my borax and washing soda all together, I then mix it with hot water in my large container. I also add a cup or two of good smelling fabric softener. Mine gels well so I take a large wisk and have to wisk 3 or 4 times...

 

Organizing Tongs After

Cardboard Tubes for Tongs
I use rubber bands, but this ideal is nice. A paper towel roll could be used also.

 

Collecting Benefits from Parent's SSDI?
You need to hurry and get this done. If the Dad were to die before you get this done you cannot get any monies. Good Luck

 

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