Daily Thrifty Tips
Volume Four, Number 114, May 5, 2005
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Today's Photo Contest Entries:
- Arizona Cactus
- Bird Feeder, Bird House Made With Recycled Juice Containers
Today's Tips:
- Cleaning Mold In The Bathtub
- Summer Broccoli Salad
- How To Know When Your Car Is In The Garage Far Enough
- Saving Money on SOS Pads
- Vitamin E for Sun and Wind Burns
- Fabric Storage Tips
- Reusing Zippered Bags For Crafts
- Make Patterns With Exam Table Paper
- Tips from a Cashier
- Organizing Recycling Items
- Homemade Duvet Covers
- Frugal Vacation Planning Tips
- Land Clearing Tips
- Sharing a Cab
- Low Season vs High Season
- Ask Merchants for "Curves" Discounts
- Shopping at Price Clubs and Discount Stores
- Welcome Bags for Wedding Guests
- Stuffed Bear Gift Idea
- A Mother's Day Surprise For a New Grandma
- Recipe For A Happy Marriage
- EAR ACHE REMEDY:
- Hot Pineapple Nectar
- Hot Apple Cider
- Hot Cranapple Glogg
- Perky Cinnamon Apple Juice
- Four Fruit Wassail
- Beet Salad
- Oatmeal Patties
New Requests:
- Sewing Material With Sequins
- Looking for Plastic Clothespins with Hooks
- Drying Couch Cusions
- Instant Oatmeal Ideas
- Fabric Storage Tips
- Naturally Grow Hair
- Welcome Bags for Wedding Guests
- Can I Purchase Bats?
- Dealing With An Abusive Husband
- Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
- Sunless Tanning Products Causing Itching
- Remove Ink From Leather
- Lawn Mower Starter Rope Stuck
- Removing Tape Goo From Walls
- Helping a Friend Deal With Adversity
- FAUXS & FLORAL Pattern # FX-587 07697 - Page 138
- Hard Water Stains In Toilet
- Need Frugal Kitchen Counter Tops
- Getting Started With Container Gardening
- Makeup Stains On Sheets
More Reading:
- Interesting Chocolate Statistics
- Simple Ways to Save Gas
- Controlling Spiders and The Biology of Spiders
- Free Gifts Worth More Than Money
- Controlling Bedbugs
- How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles
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Today's Photo Contest Entries
Arizona Cactus
I was taking a picture of this cactus between Camp Verde and Payson in Arizona. The best side of the cactus required that I was on the sunny side of it. Usually I try to avoid including my shadow, but in this instance it made the picture quite hilarious, and, in my opinion, a better picture than if I had zoomed in on just the cactus.
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By DearWebby
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Bird Feeder, Bird House Made With Recycled Juice Containers
I made this bird feeder from a juicy juice container. The directions are on their website http://www.verybestkids.com. All I did was cut out the holes in the side (hot glue around the sharp edges) and some holes for the string (nylon) and the dowel rods. Paint it with acrylic paints that are waterproof.
I've had it outside now for a few weeks and needless to say, its a bird house now. A few days ago a bird started to build a nest in it. It seems to enjoy the bright colored paint on the outside. Hopefully we'll have babies soon!
I'm glad the birds enjoy it. I save all of my juice jugs now and make either feeders or houses - whatever the bird chooses. lol
Dana Sipe
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Today's Tips
Cleaning Mold In The Bathtub
The cheapest and best way to get rid of mold in the bathtub area is to mix bleach and water in a spray bottle. Spray and walk away! Turn on the fan in the bathroom or open a window for an hour or so. You can rinse if you like, but you don't have to.
By Diana
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Summer Broccoli Salad
Clean and cut fresh broccoli florets to bite size. Add hard cooked eggs, salt, pepper, pickle relish, bacon bits or sunflower seeds, and miracle whip. Yum! :)
By Aeromama
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How To Know When Your Car Is In The Garage Far Enough
Tie a foam ball to a string from the ceiling long enough to touch the windshield of the car and when your car hits the ball, you are inside far enough.
By ferretmom
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Saving Money on SOS Pads
Tips for saving money on SOS pads. Post your ideas.
Stretching S.O.S. Pads
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw away rusted, unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would be much more economical. And now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way!
By Diana
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Vitamin E for Sun and Wind Burns
I recently got a terrible sunburn/windburn while at an all day air show. I was blistered and swollen, it was so bad. I've found THE cure for the worst of sunburns - Solarcaine sunburn pain for the pain plus an anti-inflammatory.
But this is KEY: Vitamin E Oil. It heals very quickly and painlessly, it doesn't sting even when applied over raw skin. Start by applying every 1/2 hour, and you will see an immediate difference. This was a huge blessing for me! You can buy the Walgreens brand which is what I got for only 2.99 (it should be with the creams/balms/lotions.) The bottle is small but a little goes a long way. My bottle is still almost completely full. Trust me this WORKS!
By Samantha
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Fabric Storage Tips
Tips for storing and organizing fabric for crafts. Post your ideas.
Storing Extra Fabric (Material)
I use and save lots of material. I purchased from the Dollar store the sweater bags or under the bed bags for my fabric. They are clear and cheap. I can store the material anywhere and see what I have.
By Diane
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Reusing Zippered Bags For Crafts
I save the clear, zippered bags that so many things come in. I use the smaller ones for my applique projects, the larger one to store my quilt materials.
By Diane
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Make Patterns With Exam Table Paper
I begged my MD for a roll of paper (from the exam table) to use to trace my patterns. I then mark them with the # and size and put the new pattern, the original and instructions in a plastic ziploc bag. They are easy to use and store and I can make the different sizes.
By Diane
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Tips from a Cashier
I work as a cashier at a very large and popular retail store. Opposed to what some might think, it can be a difficult job. Help us keep our sanity by considering these tips:
1. We are human. Say hello if we say hello. Don't just ignore us.
2. USE A BAR TO SEPARATE ORDERS! We can't read minds. We don't know when your order starts or ends.
3. Don't come in with lots of kids and buy lots of stuff and expect us to help you out with it or unpack it from your buggy.
4. We don't give out gift boxes. This isn't Sears.
5. Time to time we HAVE to ask if you would like to "donate to" on your bill. If you don't want to, just say no. Don't yell and scream at me about how everyone is after your money. I have to ask.
6. Yes, I do need a barcode. The price of the object isn't good enough. Either check to made sure your items have them, or be patient when I have to call for them. I don't like it anymore than you.
7. If we ask for your postal code (or zip code), it is for marketing research, and again, we HAVE to ask. Don't get snippy - I'm not going to come and rob you, and it's not a big conspiracy.
8. The answer to how are you is "good" or "ok". I really don't want to know about your need for these laxatives, condoms or anything else you are purchasing.
9. It is never ok to throw anything at a cashier - credit card, money or items.
10. If you recognize me shopping when I'm not working please don't ask me for help.
Thanks, just needed to vent after a stressful day.
By Liz from Ontario
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Organizing Recycling Items
Organizing items, like newspapers, bottles and cans, that you plan to recycle. Post your ideas.
Keep your recycling container right beside your garbage can in the kitchen. I was leaving mine by the porch and it was just too easy to throw things into the garbage. I use a small bathroom size garbage can that I empty daily into the recycling bin.
By Liz from Ontario
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Homemade Duvet Covers
Duvet covers can be very expensive in the dept. or linen store. I make my own using flat sheets from the discount store ($15 rather than $40 or more.) I sew the sheets together, wrong side out on 3 sides, add use velcro or buttons on the 4th side. The sheet selection is always better than the duvet cover selection - and you can put two different patterns/colors on either side to make it reversible.
Claudia
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Frugal Vacation Planning Tips
Tips for planning a vacation and saving money. Post your ideas.
Vacation Planning
When planning your vacation, alternate some free or inexpensive attractions in your itinerary, for each day. (Example: relaxing on the beach, window shopping or visiting a National Park) amongst your other stops. Easier on your wallet, this way.
By Terri H.
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Land Clearing Tips
Tip for clearing land of scrubs, trees and brush to allow for gardening or building. Post your ideas.
Clearing Property Tip
When new to the area and cleaning off your property. Before cutting down and clearing some of the trees/shrubs, flowers, ask someone in the neighborhood if they'd like to have any of them for their property. If not, then dispose of them how you see fit. Remember, someone somewhere might want the trees for BBQing.
By Terri
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Sharing a Cab
When taking a cab, to cut expenses, you might consider sharing a cab with another person. Another thought, is make sure the cabbie resets the meter to zero, before he starts for your destination.
By T.H.
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Low Season vs High Season
The best time to vacation is when it's 'low season'. High season is when it's really busy (more crowded) and things will be higher priced. Also, remember, weekends will be higher priced than weekdays, whether you're thinking air fares, motel rooms, eats, or car rentals.
By Terri
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Ask Merchants for "Curves" Discounts
Ladies, if you're a member at Curves for Women 30 minute exercise gym, remember to ask stores in your area if they give discounts to Curves members. Some in our area do!
By Terri
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Shopping at Price Clubs and Discount Stores
Beware of shopping at price clubs or shopping clubs. We got a membership last year and I don't think that I saved enough to justify it. Watch your unit prices there as well. I find that food isn't really a savings. Also, think ahead if you buy 10 of something. Will you ever use it up? We still have soup from last year taking up cupboard space.
By Liz from Ontario
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Welcome Bags for Wedding Guests
We are taking Welcome Bags to the hotels where our guests will be staying and needed suggestions of what could be put in the bags. This is what we have so far: personal notes to each guest, maps of the area and activitiy pamphlets, directions to all wedding activities, schedule of the wedding weekend, bottled water, chocolates, mints, pen, postcard from the area, tissue. Any other inexpensive ideas?
We did this last year for our other daughter's wedding and it was very successful, almost every guest came and thanked us.
Marsha Fleenor
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Stuffed Bear Gift Idea
After my Grandmother and Grandfather passed away, my Aunt Linda took some of their old coats and made bears out of them. She attached some beads and made some pretty necklaces for the female bears so they would resemble my Grandparents.
She made a pair for all of her sisters and brothers, which my mom and her are sisters. I know it meant alot to my mom and it even means alot to me. I wasn't sure where to post this, so I thought of posting it under here. I thought it might be a good idea.
Calley
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A Mother's Day Surprise For a New Grandma
A great way to tell a Mom that she is a Grandma-to-be is to show up at her house on mother's day. For example, if you found out you're pregnant before Mother's Day, show up with a cake saying the name of all the mother's in the house... and then yours.
My fiancee and I are getting married this summer and want a baby so if I was to be pregnant now, I would get a cake that says the name of his mother, her sisters who have kids and their mother and in the end write: ....oh and Erica too! They will all be shocked! I will love to do that, maybe next year.
Erica
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Recipe For A Happy Marriage
Recipe for a Happy Marriage: To an overflowing cup of love, add faith in God and faith in each other. These ingredients will help dissolve bitterness or misunderstanding. Never let bitter spirits brew overnight. Sweeten with laughter and understanding. Prayer is necessary to hold these ingredients together and should be added daily. Tears may also be added when necessary, and sifted together with respect and hard work towards a common dream. Sprinkle generously with hugs and kisses. Keep this fresh by stirring 24 hours a day. Serve with a loving heart. YEILDS: One happy Husband.
I wrote this to my niece for her Wedding Shower, many years ago.
By Sharon,Ky
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EAR ACHE REMEDY:
take a small piece of cotton cloth and put about a tablespoon of salt into it, tie with a string to make a kind of bag and put it into the microwave to warm, it will only take a few seconds. Touch the warm salt bag to the ear and hold there and it will take away the ear ache almost right away! Good for little children ear aches.
By ferretmom
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Hot Pineapple Nectar
Ingredients:
- 1 quart pineapple juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can apricot nectar (12 oz.)
- 2 sticks cinnamon, broken into pieces
- 1 tsp. whole cloves
- 4 whole cardamon seeds, crushed
Directions:
Combine first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Tie broken cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom in a cheesecloth bag; add spice bag to juice mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard spice bag before serving beverage.
By Robin
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Hot Apple Cider
Ingredients:
- 7 cups apple cider
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 apple, peeled
- 1 orange, sliced
Directions:
Combine first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Insert cloves into apple; add apple and orange slices to juice mixture, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove cider from heat, and let stand about 5 minutes.
By Robin
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Hot Cranapple Glogg
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 bottle cranberry-apple drink
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3 whole cardamom seeds, slightly crushed
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
- Garnish: orange slices
Directions:
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large Dutch oven; let stand until sugar dissolves, stirring often. Tie raisins, cloves cinnamon stick, cardamom, and, if desired, almonds in a cheesecloth bag; add spice bag to juice mixture, and cook over low heat just until hot. Discard spice bag. Serve glogg with orange slices as garnish, if desired.
By Robin
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Perky Cinnamon Apple Juice
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon apple juice
- 1 bottle ginger ale
- 1 tsp. whole cloves
- 2 sticks cinnamon, broken in pieces
- 3/4 cup red cinnamon candies
Directions:
Pour apple juice and ginger ale into a 30 cup electric percolator; place spices an candy in percolator basket. Per through complete cycle.
By Robin
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Four Fruit Wassail
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon apple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions:
Combine apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and 4 cinnamon sticks in a large Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove 4 cinnamon sticks from hot juice mixture. serve wassail with fresh cinnamon sticks, if desired.
By Robin
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Beet Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 raw beets, shredded
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
Stir together beets, apple, raisins, celery and walnuts. Sprinkle the liquids over and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate. Keeps well for a couple of days.
(I'm not much on beets, but this is really good!)
By Terri H.
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Oatmeal Patties
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 cup course chopped walnuts
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Directions:
Mix 1st 7 ingredients and fry by spoonfuls in greased pan to brown on both sides. Place patties in a casserole dish and cover with the mushroom soup. Bake at 325 degrees about 25 minutes.
Makes about 4-6 servings.
Recipe can be doubled if desired. This goes well at potlucks, no one ever guesses it's not meat!
By Terri
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Sewing Material With Sequins
I'm having a hard time sewing with material that is covered with sequins. I tried a small zig-zag stich and it didn't work. Any ideas?
Thanks,
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Looking for Plastic Clothespins with Hooks
This is a request to Linne or anyone else that knows where to obtain heavy duty plastic clothespins with hooks.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
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Drying Couch Cusions
About a week ago we came across a free sectional sofa! After shampooing the couch and soaking the cushions with Oxt Clean it's almost like new. However, I have had the cushions out on the porch drying for about 3 days now and the "core" of the cushions are still wet. Any suggestions on how to get them to dry faster? I'm afraid that they will get mildew inside them. Can they be put in the dryer?
Any suggestions would be great!
Molly
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Instant Oatmeal Ideas
My family strongly dislikes the packets of instant oatmeal I thought they would enjoy. I have more than half of a box left (and six others I purchased at 50 cents each left over). Any ideas on what I can do with the oatmeal? Can I make cookies out of instant oatmeal? Add to muffin mix? I might be giving these away to the needy if we can't come up with a plan to use these! Thanks so much!
Melissa W.
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Fabric Storage Tips
Tips for storing and organizing fabric for crafts. Post your ideas.
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Naturally Grow Hair
Does anyone know a natural way to grow my hair, my hair fell out from chemicals, and i really want to grow it back. Any suggestions?
Thank you,
cristinadez
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Welcome Bags for Wedding Guests
We are taking Welcome Bags to the hotels where our guests will be staying and needed suggestions of what could be put in the bags. This is what we have so far: personal notes to each guest, maps of the area and activitiy pamphlets, directions to all wedding activities, schedule of the wedding weekend, bottled water, chocolates, mints, pen, postcard from the area, tissue. Any other inexpensive ideas?
We did this last year for our other daughter's wedding and it was very successful, almost every guest came and thanked us.
Marsha Fleenor
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Can I Purchase Bats?
O.K., some people may think me daft or more accurately "bats". I live in an area of Colorado, right near a river in the mountains, where there should be bats. However, neither my wife nor I have seen a bat the four years we have lived here. Our neighbors say they have seen some in the past, but have not seen them for a long time now.
Knowing that bats are excellent exterminators of mosquitoes, I would like to introduce them back into the area around our neghborhood. Now, my question is this: Can I purchase bats? And if so, where can I go to purchase them?
John H Wood
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Dealing With An Abusive Husband
I need some advice. My marriage of 17 years is falling apart. I cannot afford to live on my own yet. In May of 2006 I will graduate with my BA in social work and should be able to live alone.
Everything is fine until my husband drinks 6 to 10 beers in an hour-he fusses until I start to fight with him - then he blames me for the fight. He knows I will not back down from a fight - he will not stop his nightly drinking. I have to be with him unitl I graduate, do you have any suggestions for me?
I have a small savings account in my daughter's name. I cannot lock myself away because I am afirad he will knock down the door. He is not threat to my daughter. She lives with her father.
He is not prone to violence. He knows I have a temper and might act out. I think he enjoys making me angry. I just need to get through the next year without anymore emotiional scars.
Leconte
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Cat Peeing In The Same Spot
I have just adopted my first kitten. I've had him for 4 months now. (he's now 9 months) He is a very kind, loving cat. He loves people and he's what you would call an in-your-face cat. He has to be as close as possible. But just yesterday, he peed outside his litter box.
It's happened a few times before, where he has peed outside of his litter box, but never in the same place twice (at least, not that I know of). Once on the bed, once next to his litter box, and once in a closet. (the portable closet I received from a friend who also had a cat). They were all incidences that were about a week or two apart, but I chalked them up to the training period of having a new cat and teaching them to use the box.
However, just recently, he has picked a spot between my wall and the couch, right behind a plant and my cd-player, to pee. He's done it twice now. Yesterday and now today. I cleaned the spot today, first with baking soda to get the pee out and second with the vinegar and bleach combination. He's been using his litter box (both of them) for a couple of months now with no problems and all of a sudden, he's peeing out side of his box.
I alway keep them clean, in fact, I clean them twice a day. They never get more than 1/4 full. Not to mention, that his boxes are in the lower level bathroom that is rarely used, so it's not due to high traffic. In fact, he peed in the higher traffic area, in the living room, where he sun-bathes.
I have a dog, but they get along fine. Could this be due to illness, or am I just dealing with a behavioral issue? Please help!
Amanda
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Sunless Tanning Products Causing Itching
Has anyone ever had a problem with itching after using Self-tanning products? I have tried several and always seem to have the same problem. I am wondering what is the common ingredient that is in all self tanners that must be causing the problem. And also, are there any that may be for sensitive skin?
SAM from FL
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Remove Ink From Leather
I have some leather purses with ink on them, can anyone tell me what I could possibly use to remove the ink?
Terry
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Lawn Mower Starter Rope Stuck
Craftsman 6.0 horsepower 22" side discharge lawn mower won't start: The starter rope simply makes half a turn only. It sounds (metal touching sound at half turn) like something blocking the starter rope from turnning in the flyweel.
The manual suggests this could be "Engine flyweel brake is on when control bar is released". And I followed its suggested solution, "Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope."
But it doesn't work at all. Note: the mower was fine and it refused to allow its starter rope to be pulled again after the engine automatically stopped while mowing. Please help.
David Lee
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Removing Tape Goo From Walls
How do you get tape goo off walls?
Molly
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Helping a Friend Deal With Adversity
A good friend has recently found out that her teenage son has a serious non-curable but non-fatal disease. He has recently had 2 surgeries and may face more in the future. The future will certainly require more hospital stays for tests and treatments.
Her husband works for a small company and their insurance is not good. She is already dealing will the insurance refusing charges so she is under a great deal of stress. My question... If you have been her in position, how do I best help?
My offers of meals have not been accepted, I don't want to show up with food since he probably has a restricted diet and her other kids are rather picky. I have offered to sit with her at the hospital to wait during surgery/tests but she hasn't called. I don't want to push myself on her but do want to be a thoughtful friend. I know as this goes on she may ask for my help but do you know of something that would be very helpful that I could do without her asking?
Thanks.
Jane from Greenville
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FAUXS & FLORAL Pattern # FX-587 07697 - Page 138
I am looking for 2 double rolls of discontinued wallpaper from the FAUXS & FLORAL book. Pattern # FX-587 07697 - Page 138
Gilda from NY.
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Hard Water Stains In Toilet
Hello frugal family! We live in a community that has some REALLY hard water. I use a pumice stone to clean the hard water stains. I was told those commercial tablets you put in the tank are bad for the toilet so what's a tightwad... er I mean frugal hubby to
do?
Any suggestions appreciated (SMILE)
Jim in FL
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Need Frugal Kitchen Counter Tops
Does anyone have any ideas about how to replace kitchen counters. Mine are pink laminate and we can't afford the hundreds to thousands of dollars it would take to replace them with other laminate, corian-type stuff, stainless steel, butcher block, or even to tile them.
They can be removed easily, but what can I replace them with?
Padma
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Getting Started With Container Gardening
I live in a rented house and would love to start gardening again. I would like to try container gardening. Does anyone have any hints, tips, ideas? Do's and Don'ts?
Meari
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Makeup Stains On Sheets
I have been trying to clean old make-up stains (concealer) from my favorite green sheets. I tried a number of stain-removing products but without any result.
Thank you!
victoriae
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More Reading:
Interesting Chocolate Statistics
By Criss White
Just about everyone loves the sweet temptation of chocolates and candy. Here
are some intriguing statistics and facts about candy and chocolate:
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Simple Ways to Save Gas
By Tim C
High fuel prices have led many to search for ways to save on gas. In addition to the usual suggestions (tune your car, inflate your tires properly, drive the speed limit), here are a few you might not have thought of:
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Controlling Spiders and The Biology of Spiders
Spiders are familiar to almost everyone. They are found virtually everywhere - from mountaintops to caves. They are commonly associated with water, soil, leaf litter, and low, dense plant growth. Only a few of the over 2500 U.S. species (over 500 species native to Michigan) may be found in human habitations.
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Free Gifts Worth More Than Money
By Tamara Wilhite
You don't want to spend money on a gift that won't be appreciated. You don't want to give cash or a gift card that can be lost or expire. Yet you wish to give something. What is a frugal person to do?
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Controlling Bedbugs
Bed bugs are pests of domestic animals, bats, wild birds, and man. Climex lectularius is the only species in the north temperate regions that attacks man. Bed bugs are most commonly found in old hotels and boarding houses, but you can also find them in homes, apartments, restaurants, theaters, buses and offices. They are nocturnal insects, feeding at night and hiding in dark places during the day. Bed bugs feed only on blood, principally that of man. The period required to obtain a meal is anywhere from 3 to 15 minutes. Bed bugs are oval, flattened, wingless, and red-brown in color. Those full of blood are red and slightly elongated. The adult is 1/4 to 3/8 inches long.
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How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles
By Criss White
If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized
candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways
to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing
to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized
candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky recipient will
love.
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