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Upcycled Cardboard Box to Gift Basket - basket ready to give with a card clothespinned on the front

Upcycled Cardboard Box to Gift BasketI make little gift baskets as birthday gifts for my co-workers with products I coupon. I like to gift self love, mini pampering kits, essentially "me time" in a basket.

Baby Dove on Nest - dark feathered baby bird

Baby Dove on NestA pair of doves made a nest under the roof of our veranda. It has been incredible, watching them from day 1 when they started to build the nest, seeing mom sitting on the eggs and eventually, the first time we saw her bringing food to feed the little ones. I took the photo this morning when the mom flew off to find food.

Revamping a Kid's Lunch Box - finished lunch box

Revamping a Kid's Lunch BoxMy son decided that he no longer liked his Spiderman lunch box and was refusing to use it in the new school year. I told him I could try and paint it, but I couldn't promise that it would be beautiful. We worked out the design together and got to work on turning his Spiderman lunch box into a BB-8, from Starwars, lunch box.

Geometric Heart Card - finished card face

Geometric Heart CardHere is another idea how you can recycle/reuse magazines. You can create your own greeting card, and leave the inside of the card blank. This is a thoughtful handmade card that is perfect as a thank you card, for teacher appreciation week, just a hello, happy birthday, it essentially can be used for any occasion!

Elements of Nature Fall Wreath - wreath hanging on door

Elements of Nature Fall WreathTurn faux nature elements into a beautiful wreath for the fall season.

Halloween "Trick or Treat" Card - two variations of the card

Halloween "Trick or Treat" CardI just love smiling ghosts... as opposed to creepy grumpy ones! :D They are so cute, and have been an icon for Halloween for decades. You can make this vertical-standing card if you don't have a ghost stamp like I used here. I've attached a ghost and "trick or treat" wording print-out if you'd like to use them.

Birthday Parties

1st Birthday Party Ideas

1st Birthday Party IdeasA fun event for all to watch the one year old enjoy their first birthday cake. This guide contains 1st birthday party ideas.

A grandfather blowing out candles at this birthday party.

Walk Down Memory Lane Party IdeasMake the next birthday party you throw more personal by making it about the memories you have shared with your special someone. Here are some walk down memory lane party ideas.

Goldfish Themed Party Ideas

Goldfish Themed Party IdeasAre you looking for a unique kids birthday party ideas? A goldfish themed party is cute and easy throw together. Check out these great ideas for a goldfish themed party.

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13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a 13th birthday party can be difficult. Your child is not really a little kid anymore, but they also aren't a teen yet. This is a guide about 13th birthday party ideas for girls.

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for TeensPlanning ahead can make for a fun birthday celebration. This guide contains birthday party ideas for teens.

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a successful birthday party for your young teen can be a challenge. This is a guide about 12th birthday party ideas for girls.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard Debris - pool loaded with tree branches

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard DebrisI trimmed some low lying limbs on our pecan tree and thought about Hurricane Florence that is predicted to bring devastation to North Carolina and South Carolina. There is going to be a mess of debris left to clean up.

Using A Coffee Container As An Indoor or Outdoor Planter - decorated container on patio table

Using A Coffee Container As An Indoor or Outdoor PlanterBecause we drink a lot of coffee, we often have so many left over containers. I have given these sturdy and decorative containers a new life while helping with the land fill. I use them as planters for myself, friends, and family.

Asparagus Harvest

Extending Your Asparagus HarvestThis is a guide about extending your asparagus harvest. With a few simple strategies you can stagger and extend the length of your asparagus harvest.

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match Pot - pot with slight white accents and painted saucer

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match PotFlower pots and saucers are sold separately. I knew I had a saucer at home so I didn't buy a new one. When I went home, the saucer didn't match the pot. You can revamp the saucer with a little bit of paint and it pairs nicely with the accents of the pot. I was able to save the $1-2 on a saucer, and use an existing one.

hand holding a potato

Harvesting PotatoesThis is a guide about harvesting potatoes. Growing your own potatoes can be a fun and rewarding part of your vegetable garden. Once the potatoes are full grown it's time to harvest them.

Protect Ripening Fruit with Newspaper - fruit tree festooned with newspaper wrapped fruit

Protect Ripening Fruit with NewspaperIn our yard, we have been experiencing more wild animals lately (i.e.: birds, rats, rabbits, etc.) especially since our yard is near a canyon. These animals are eating our fruit! It is quite frustrating watering these fruit trees, watching the fruit grow, and then finding them eaten/ruined.

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Halloween Ideas

"Handy" Snacks - finished snack hand in cup

"Handy" SnacksThis "handy" snack was always my mum's lovely way of trying to give us something healthier than candy on Halloween. It is cute in a spooky way, and that always makes up for the lack of chocolate. Okay, part of the time!

Three kids wearing cute costumes.

Game Ideas for a Church Halloween PartyHave some spooky fun at your church this Halloween. These game ideas for a church Halloween party are sure to be a hit.

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin Costume - final view of makeup

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin CostumeI've seen a lot of creepy, gory costumes using a zipper and special effects kits to make people look like they have zombies underneath their unzipped skin. My costume this year is a take on that, but showing that under my skin, I am a girl made of gold.

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A spooky spider pizza, decorated with spider olives and a ranch web.

Spooky Spider PizzaThis pizza is super easy to make for Halloween. I love the contrast of colours from the pizza, the web made from ranch dressing, and the spiders made of olives. Oh, and it's super yummy, too!

Halloween Rice Balls - decorated rice ball shapes

Halloween Rice BallsI love making Japanese rice balls (Onigiri). In Japan, it's very popular to go all out decorating rice balls any time of year. Over here, I do it more for Halloween. Enjoy this edible craft!

Spooky Eyes Nail Art

Spooky Eyes Nail ArtCreate spooky, googly eyes designs with nail polish to show your Halloween spirit. This page shows you how to paint spooky googly eyes on your toes.

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Videos

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.

Refinishing Teak Outdoor FurnitureTeak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

A tray of peanut butter cookies.

Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesThese easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A serving of peach crumble topped with ice cream.

Peach CrumblePeach crumble is a classic summertime dessert, especially if you are lucky enough to have ripe fresh peaches. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

A stuffed red lobster with a black eye patch covering where an eye is missing.

Stuffed Animal Eye PatchIf you have a beloved stuffed animal that loses an eye, an eye patch might be the best solution. Learn how in this short video.

A lariat necklace with a decorated washer in the middle.

Washer Lariat NecklaceTake a flat metal washer from the hardware store and convert it into beautiful jewelry. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Zucchini Bars on a plate with almonds.

Zucchini Bar RecipesThis guide contains zucchini bar recipes. Zucchini bars are a great way to use up all of the zucchini from your garden. You can even freeze some for later.

Red vintage refrigerator.

Refinishing an Old RefrigeratorThis is a guide about refinishing an old refrigerator. There are numerous ways to make an old fridge look good again. You can wallpaper it with a fun design or just painting it a new color.

Grey Haired Couple ready to fight dust, man playing on mop like guitar, woman holding spray like gun and ready for shooting

Cleaning JokesHumor can be found in life's mundane tasks. This page contains cleaning jokes.

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Photo taken from under a tree looking up.

What Kind of Tree is This?This is a guide about identifying various trees. It can be difficult to identify trees. Take photos of the tree to your local garden nursery can be really helpful. Make sure to include up close photos of its leaves, flowers, etc.

DIY Shirt Folding Board - folded t-shirt

DIY Shirt Folding BoardMy mum was recently poking at me because as I was folding laundry, all the shirts had slightly different widths and fold variations. What can I say? I did not inherit her folding perfectionist gene (jokes aside, she is an origami professional).

A green box of Bag Balm medicated ointment.

Uses for Bag BalmThis is a guide about uses for Bag Balm. While Bag Balm was created to relieve skin irritation on cow udders, it works really well on human skin too. It can relieve everything from dry, scaly, or chaffed skin to diaper rash. It's a great item to keep on hand.

Questions

Name for a Natural Skincare -Business - locking ring glass jar with beauty product inside

Name for a Natural Skincare BusinessI would like a simple, catchy name for my business. We are a new skincare business focusing on essential oils and other natural ingredients. We are looking to launch bath bombs, body scrubs, body butters, hand scrubs, toners, face masks, lip scrubs, and lip balms.

Determining Cleaning FeesHow much should I charge to clean a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment twice a month in Fargo, ND?

Recycling DenturesMy husband passed away over 5 years ago. I still have the full set of dentures that he wore. Any ideas about where to get rid of them? The dentist didn't want them back.

Making Red Devil Costume Horns WhiteI need to dye a pair of cloth red devil horns white for a Halloween costume. Does anyone know how I can do this?

Getting Rid of Tiny Black Biting BugsI have tiny black bugs that are hard to see. You can feel them on you. It's turned my life upside down. Nothing I try works. I have done all I know to do.

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - doll wearing deep pink long dress and fancy hat

Identifying a Porcelain DollCan someone please tell me any information about this doll that I have? The only information it has is (limited edition) on the back of her head, no numbers, no symbols or signature, the dress is about 28" long.

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Cleaning Mirrors

Cleaning Mirrors

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Buy Now Pay Later Websites

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Ramen Noodles Being Lifted by Chopsticks

Creative Ramen Recipes

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

A boy holding a large wrapped Christmas present.

Wrapping Large Gifts

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies, Fruit Fly on Apple

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

A woman with cleaning supplies.

Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Armpit Odor

Remedies for Armpit Odor

Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

50th Birthday Party

50th Birthday Gift Ideas for Women

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Someone mopping hardwood floors

Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Someone mopping a floor.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

toilet plunger

Fixing a Clogged Toilet

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

New Dentures

Wearing New Dentures

Baked On Food in Broiler Pan

Cleaning Baked On Food

Hard Water Spots on Windows

Removing Hard Water Spots on Windows

Photo of a teacher writing on a dry erase board with his sleeves rolled up.

Removing Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

photo of brown leather couch

Removing Pen from Leather Furniture

sink drain

Cleaning Smelly Drains

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Injured dog wearing a dish.

Treating a Small Cut on Your Dog

Smooth Top Stove

Cleaning a Smooth Top Stove

Remodeled Mobile Home

Remodeling A Mobile Home

A white cat sitting on a couch.

Preventing a Cat from Peeing Everywhere

Jack Russell Terrier with bad breath.

Remedies for a Dog's Bad Breath

A rug sitting on a wood floor.

Keeping Rugs From Slipping

Photo of a bed with a memory foam mattress.

Cleaning a Memory Foam Mattress

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

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