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This is another idea to save money when installing new cabinets. If your cabinets do not end in a corner, you need some kind of "cap" to finish them off. I cut a piece of masonite to fit, and then glued can labels that I saved ahead of time....just whatever I used in the kitchen such as beans, tuna, peaches, etc. Thin down some white glue and spread it on the masonite board to cover. A damp sponge works well for this project.
Then take you sponge and spread glue on the back of each label, positioning each one as you finish. Just lay them across each other in an eye appealing manner. Smooth our any wrinkles with the sponge dampened with a little water. Let dry slightly so they don't slide, and then coat with another layer of white glue. The glue will dry clear. You can follow with anothe layer of glue if you like. I also made another board to fit above the sink where there was a gap in the cupboards to place my light. The board is across the front and the light shines out under it.
By Harlean from Arkansas
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Hello- this is 'Shelly Girl'. She was my friend's dog who sadly passed away very recently.
This is what Bea, my friend from Texas- wrote about Shelly: 'She was the very first thing that I had that was mine alone, when I was sick, 3 1/2 years ago, she was right there by my side, literally. Ray, my husband, couldn't get her outside to go potty, he had to pick her up and make her go and she went right back to my door and waited for him to open it. I rescued her from the Humane Society for Animals and you should have seen her.
She was a Cairn Terrier about 6 month's old and she was shaking like a leaf. I saw her and our eyes locked and I just knew I wasn't leaving there without her. The minute they put her in my arm's she stopped shaking and started licked me.
Anyway, there are so many things I could tell you about her, but the most remarkable thing that comes to mind is one night Ray was laying on the couch and his blood sugar dropped too low and he couldn't get to me, he was too weak. Shelly came to my bedroom door and barked and barked until I got up to check and she ran to the living room and over to the couch and that's when I found Ray, almost unconscious. She saved his life.
She never got to have puppies of her own, but Ray had a female cat that had kittens and she would herd them like sheep in the backyard to make sure they didn't get too far away. Poppy (the mother cat) just layed in the sunshine and let Shelly take care of them.
She was a wonderful pet and I miss her so very much. Thank you for listening."
By Monique and Bea
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Crocheted Cell Phone Carrier
By Connie Decker Brown
I chose cotton yarn for this cell phone carrier because it is easily washed. If it's for someone who won't get it dirty, you could make it with one of the fun yarns that are on the market now.
Level: Beginning
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Directions: Chain 13
Front & Back (Make 2)
Row 1: sk 1 ch, sc across, turn (12 sts)
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as one dc), dc across (12 sts)
Row 3: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Row 4: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Row 5: ch 2 (counts as one dc), dc across (12 sts)
Row 6: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Row 7: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Row 8: ch 2 (counts as one dc), dc across (12 sts)
Row 9: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Row 10: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Row 11: ch 2 (counts as one dc), dc across (12 sts)
Row 12: ch 1 (counts as one sc), sc across (12 sts)
Strap
Using a strand of each color yarn, ch 25
Finishing
Using a contrasting yarn embroider hi, hello, musical notes, or any other design on each piece.
Using the contrasting yarn, with wrong sides facing, dc them together around the sides and bottom.
Make a loop of the strap and connect it to one upper corner.
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Duncan (Scotty) Chillin' in the Pool
Duncan our 3 year old Scottish Terrier also likes to chill in the pool but he does not like to get wet! He does however enjoy floating around on someone else's mat!
We ordered Duncan from a breeder in Nebraska and he was air shipped to us here in Massachusetts when he was 12 weeks old. He also enjoys playing fetch with his tennis ball.
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Today's Tips
Tips for cooking when camping. Post your tips.
Apply cooking oil to your camp grill to help prevent food from sticking to it.
If you are cooking it in a pot, make sure to put the lid on it.
The food will cook faster and it will help keep dirt and insects out of your meal.
Use aluminum foil to cook items like potatoes and other vegetables on the grill. Just wrap them up with a little butter and cook until done.
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Tips for help deal with and prevent smelly shoes. Post your ideas!
To keep your shoes from being stinky just sprinkle a little cornstarch inside them between the times when you wear them.
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Away with Pesky Roaches! If anyone should have roaches in the kitchen/house, it should be me! Life is difficult for the organizationally impaired! A friend shared this tip with me in 1974, and I have been roach free since, in rental properties, and in my own home for the past 25 years. This is the "Solution".
Get powdered boric acid (available over the counter in the pharmacy). Add approximately 1/4 cup boric acid to 3 cups of water. Boil in a saucepan until the boric acid is dissolved. When the solution has cooled, put in a spray bottle. Spray the boric acid solution on all surfaces inside empty cabinets (sides and top as well). Allow to completely dry and put in shelf paper before replacing items in cabinets. The boric acid that coats the surfaces under the shelf paper will dehydrate any roaches and most other insects and will keep them away!
By Kay B H
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Scented Cotton Balls for Drawers
If you put a little scent onto a couple of cotton balls and throw them into drawers and cabinets, they will smell fresh and nice for a long time.
By Robin
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To bake a moist ham: empty a can of Coco-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes. before the ham is finished, Remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
By Connie A.
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Our local consignment shops have been doing stuff-a-sack (Walmart sack) for $3. I have been hitting them for the past 3 months and have gotten some great stuff.
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Bringing a separate cooler just for beverages will help keep your other food cool. That way people can open and close to the cooler for beverages without letting cold air out of your cooler with meat and other perishables. Also, save space by freezing some water bottles. You will have some fresh water and not have to pack as much ice.
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To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds wrap foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
By Connie A.
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Bringing Electronic Devices When Camping
If you are bringing electronic devices or flashlights, remove the batteries before packing and store them in a ziplock bag. That way if something accidentally gets flipped on, you won't run down your batteries.
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Removing Tape From a Flat Surface
If you have tape stuck to smooth surfaced items and you cannot get the tape off, just run a hair dryer for a few minutes pointed right at the tape. It will pull right off.
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I have loads of phlox. They are very big bushes and I would like to transplant them in different areas of my garden. Can anyone tell me if it's ok to transplant them when they are in full bloom? It's the beginning of september and I would like to transplant them now. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Grape Juice Stain on Mink Coat
I have a mink coat that got grape juice on it during church service. How can I get it out?
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I am new at camping. I have a 5th wheel trailer and want to know any winterizing or cleaning tips to prepare it for winter. It will be stored until May '06.
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Range for a 5.8GHz Cordless Phone
I would like to know if anyone has a 5.8 phone and could tell me how far away from the base unit the signal will reach. I would like to get a phone that reaches about 1/4 mile.
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We have an all-leather recliner which is just a year old, but needs cleaning especially on the arms. What type of cleaner should I use on the leather?
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What is the best way to preserve an old photo, the kind on tin? I have several and would like to scan copies to keep in albums, put on display, as well as scrapbooks for my family. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Does anyone know how to remove duct tape from the outside of a car? It is on the paint and around the back windshield. I am currently using Orange Blast, an auto degreaser. It is working, but very slowly. Any faster suggestions that would save the paint on my car would be great.
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I just got a six month old kitten who's meaner than spit. She growls if anyone comes near her and bites if you try to touch her. She was scared when I brought her home and I was allowed to hold and pet her. As soon as she got used to the household, she started attacking anything that came by. Does anyone know what to do with a cat like this? Help!
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Cooking Ham - Tips and Recipes
Tips for making great ham. Post your ideas and recipes.
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Burning Wood Pellets in a Non-pellet Stove?
Has anyone tried burning wood pellets in a regular wood burning stove or fireplace? My parents have a wood stove and it is getting hard for them to have to haul firewood in from the yard everyday (heavy, messy, etc...). They can't afford to get a new pellet stove but I don't see why pellets would not work in the stove they have. It would be much easier to just scoop them out of a bag.
If anyone has experience with this (good or bad) let me know. I may just buy some and give it a try, but I would like some advice.
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My 3 year old son got a hold of a black pen and decided to draw on my mother's brand new cork floor. I don't want to damage the floor, but I'm not sure what I can use to remove the marks.
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I have noticed more and more that my dog seems to whine often. This has been going on forever (not all day long). Even if she has been fed, played with, potty, she whines, why?
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I need ideas for a float. The theme is fairy tale (example three little pigs). The float is like a parade float. It can't be more than 13 feet tall. This for my school's homecoming. We have won first place the last two years and we want to win another. Thank you for your time. Please send your ideas, I need them ASAP
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Melissa from Michigan
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Cleaning Porcelain Dolls With Hair: I have porcelain dolls and want to clean them and wash their hair. They were given to me and the hair needs to be cleaned and styled. Can you tell me how to clean and style their hair?
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Painting a Hallway a Different Color
I am having a problem. I have just purchased a house and am painting. You can see all three rooms at once. I have painted the Kitchen potters clay, and the living room dijon (a yellow). Now.. is the tricky part. I would like to paint the hall a little different color. The question is.. should I or should I not? Thanks for any input. :)
Tracey
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Collecting and Using Geranium Flower Seeds
Geranium flower seeds are so expensive to purchase, and since I have some geraniums in bloom right now, (soon to get a frost, up here in canada) I would appreciate if any one could tell me what to look for in collecting the seed, when is it ready for picking, and when the seed should be started for plants for the following year.
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Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
By Ellen Brown
According to the EPA, the average American household produces around 160 pounds of hazardous waste per year. Much of that waste comes from common household products. Many of those products contain dangerous chemicals that when discarded, contribute to environmental contamination-especially of local water supplies. To "clean up" the confusion on how to get rid of those toxic chemicals, here is a handy guide to proper disposal of some common household hazardous wastes.
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