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Susan is out of town babysitting her grandkids for a couple more days so we have a shorter newsletter today. We have a great article by Ellen Brown called Tips to Lower Your Heating Bill. We also have a lot of new requests that were posted over the weekend.
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Tips to Lower Your Heating Bill
By Ellen Brown
Tips to Lower Your Heating Bill Ellen Brown Fall is a great time for a home-energy audit, and there are a surprising number of ways to save energy in your home without investing a major amount of money-or even time. Here are some tips that can save you from several to hundreds of dollars per year.
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New Requests
I would like to wallpaper my wood paneling with real newsprint. How should I go about this? As inexpensively as possible.
Thanks much,
Lisa in Lisaland, CA
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I was shaking a bottle of brown hair dye and got it all over my white wall paper. Anyone know how to get it off?
Sandy
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Our phone line in our house isn't working. The line is working outside. What exactly do we need to do to repair this? We are told by our phone company they are responsible for the outside line only and we will have to pay to have this corrected. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.
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Susan
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I just came across a full service for 12 of some old Wm. Rogers silverware! It not been used or cleaned for 40 years. I spent the better part of 3 hours cleaning each piece with silver polish using a soft cloth and an old toothbrush. My husband commented that there must be an easier way to clean and polish silver in this day and age. Any suggestions?
After I had cleaned and replaced all the silver in it's fold up case I discovered that I could place the entire case into a 2.5 gallon zip lock bag. I am hoping that this will help keep the silver from tarnishing between uses.
LucyB
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Keeping Algae Out of a Fountain With Fish In It
I have a small fountain with gold fish, I put a filter in it thinking it would keep the clear slime off the sides but after I cleaned the fountain it came back. Does anyone know what I can do oe use to stop it? The fountain is in full shade.
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Alycia
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I have relatively new, oak colored paneling and I would like some advice on how to clean it without harsh chemicals or anything that would leave a residue.
Michelle from Tennessee
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I have been reading all the tips on this site and am going to try making my own laundry soap. I like the recipe using the Fels-Naptha, however I don't think it is available here in Toronto. Is it possible to use any other laundry bar soap like sunlight for example or am I limited to the Fels Naptha or Ivory?
Terry Lynn
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I am wanting to know if anyone knows some sites that offer free baby samples to try since I will be called grandmaw soon. This will be my first grandchild and I am all excited.
Any information anyone can help me with will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Teresa from Va.
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Removing a Wine Cork Without a Corkscrew
Does anyone know how to remove a wine cork without a corkscrew? Not the end of the world if I can't open it, but i am curious if anyone had any ideas.
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Jodi
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I have dark colored linoleum tiles. Any suggestions for cleaning these that would not cause them to become "unstuck" to the floor would greatly be appreciated.
Michelle from Tennessee
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Does anyone know if we can line our own chimney?
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Susan
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I signed up for a Discover card last year and ended up putting a lot of my Christmas expenses on it. I am just now close to paying it off. Does anyone have any tips for having a debt free Christmas? Any tips would be appreciated.
Beth
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Does anyone have any frugal, cute crafts to start for the holidays? Like little gifts for teachers, etc.
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Dana from PA
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Does anyone know how to make a pinata? Every year my brother and I have a party for the family. We've bought pinatas for the last two. Since they go over very well with the children, I'd like to make my own.
Darlene from Michigan
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Thrifty Variety for my Work Lunch
I get bored with lunch, I need thrifty ideas and variety.
Lucy from West Covina
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What is the purpose of those very heavy seed pods that eventually dry up and fall off of a wisteria plant? I know that I don't want another wisteria plant, but want to take some of the weight off of the trellis, nless someone knows another reason why mother nature grows those wisteria seed pods!
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What is the best way to clean the residual stain left by cat vomit on a wool carpet?
Michael
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I had a recipe for baked Corn Dogs lost it. If anyone has it I would appreciate it.
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Annette from ME
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Homemade Pet Stain and Odor Removal
I am a college student and just got a new puppy about a month ago. He is now potty trained and the few accidents he did have on the carpet, I thought, I had cleaned well. However, when it rains and the house gets humid, my living room has a distinct pet odor, which I find repulsive. I was wondering if there is a low cost method to cleaning normal carpet with a homemade solution?
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We are re-doing our kitchen. We have painted the walls, redone the cabinets, now it is time for the counters. My question is: We have ceramic tile floors, we are thinking of taking out the counter tops, and installing granite tile counters. We have visited a tile store and got instructions on how to do this, but is it worth it?
I want something for long term use, not something that will have to be replaced in a couple of years. Does anyone have this type of counter, are you happy with it, how much maintenance. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Jean in Georgia
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Three Tips that will Help you Rid Lice for Good!
By Monica Resinger
A couple of years ago, my daughter had the misfortune of getting lice. It was a terrible experience that I hope none of you have to go through, but if you do get it, I'd like give you three tips that helped me rid lice for good. When you buy the lice treatment, please follow the instructions included for treating lice and cleaning your home, then use my tips as additional measures to ensure you have rid them for good.
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