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Candy Cane Christmas Sleigh

Making a Candy Cane SleighThis guide is about making a candy cane sleigh. A simple craft for the holidays can be made with candy canes.

Woman hugging an aloe frond

Using Aloe Vera for SunburnsThis is a guide about using aloe vera for sunburns. Aloe vera is well known for its soothing effect on burns.

Box of Blooms and Butterflies - black and yellow butterfly on flowers

Box of Blooms and ButterfliesMy boyfriend and I bought some inexpensive seeds and had no experience with these flowers and little about starting them from seeds. This is the result! It is also the first of our boxes. It takes our breath away! The butterflies are just as enjoyable! Hope you enjoy it too.

Matching Game Made with Water Bottle Caps

Matching Game Made with Water Bottle CapsWith a magazine and bottle caps, you can make a matching game - fun for children to play. If your child is older you can use more bottle caps and so forth. This would be a nice little game to bring on the airplane too.

Piggy Bank with Money Separator - finished piggy bank

Piggy Bank with Money SeparatorTeach kids to be thrifty and save their extra coins or paper bills by making their own piggy bank. To expand their interest in this matter, add some creativity to it so that they will be more excited to save.

Ribbon Bookmark - ribbon stretched over a composition book

Ribbon BookmarkWhen I toss my notebooks in my bag sometimes the pages get caught on something. I like having this ribbon bookmark on, so my notebook doesn't open. My ribbon bookmark is for my composition notebook measuring 9.75" x 7.5".

Gardening Tips and Advice

Growing Celery From Kitchen Scraps - celery growing the garden

Growing Celery From Kitchen ScrapsWhen you are finished with the bunch of celery, put it in a glass of water to root. Then put it in a pot with potting soil. When it gets bigger plant in the ground. Water it regularly and you will have celery.

Ripe Blackberries

Picking the Ripest BlackberriesOptimal sweetness is achieved when the berry is fully ripe. Some berries actually may appear ready to pick when black and shiny, but with some varieties it is when they become less shiny that they are the sweetest. This is a guide about picking the ripest blackberries.

A Big Bug? No a Hummingbird!

A Big Bug? No a Hummingbird!I was sitting outside hand feeding my favorite squirrel. This usually keeps her out of my bird-feeder when I heard this thump and felt something hit the side of my leg. Looking down I thought, WOW, what a huge bug. I reached down to pick it up and throw it into the grass when I realized it was a hummingbird.

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Mr. Red (Hummingbird) - hummingbird on feeder

Mr. Red (Hummingbird)This is one of our favorite hummingbirds, Mr Red, because he's the friendliest little guy of all the hummingbirds, I've ever seen.

Clean Lines For Small Lawn - ivy growing around birch tree base

Clean Lines For Small LawnI have a good sized piece of property. As I get older, it seems to get even larger when it comes time to mow it with a push mower. Doc says the exercise is good for me. But then, he ain't the one doing the pushing.

DIY Green Onion Garden - large green onion tops

DIY Green Onion GardenI love having a never-ending green onion garden, especially on the cheap. I recently got a huge bag of green onions at the shop for 50 cents. Some of them were starting to wilt at the tips. I used the dark green parts in some recipes, and soaked the roots in some water overnight. I then planted them.

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Pest Control

A lizard on a porch.

Keeping Lizards Off Your PorchLizards love to sun themselves during the day. Your porch may very well be a nearly ideal place for them to catch some sun and warm up. If you live in an area with many lizards, keeping lizards off your porch might be an issue you have to deal with.

Mosquito on someone's hand.

Mosquito Repellent RecipesThis page contains mosquito repellent recipes. Mosquitoes are a problem in many regions.

Carpenter bee drilling into wood.

Getting Rid of Carpenter BeesCarpenter bees will attack the wood trim and porches around your home making holes and tunnels for nesting. This is a guide about getting rid of carpenter bees.

Carpenter Bee Trap

How to Make a Carpenter Bee TrapCarpenter bees can destroy the wood in your home. Use this simple trick to capture carpenter bees. This is a guide about making a carpenter bee trap.

Horses with fly nets to keep the horse flies off their heads.

Getting Rid of Horse FliesHorse flies can be a menace to have around. This is a guide about getting rid of horse flies.

Flea on White

Use Ammonia to Kill FleasAmmonia applied to carpets where your dogs and cats sleep can be effective in killing fleas. Be sure to let animals out while you do this. This is a guide about use ammonia to kill fleas.

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Summer Fun for Kids

A woman reading books in the summer.

Starting a Summer Book Club and Book SwapKeep your kids entertained and reading over the summer by organizing a book club and book swap. Consider one for yourself as well. This is a guide about starting a summer book club and book swap.

A child blowing bubbles

Summertime Activities for Your ChildrenFrugal living is nothing new to us as I was raised in a family of 11 kids and many foster children. We may have struggled because money was tight, but we never seemed to lack for fun things to do and there was always something going on that held our attention.

Almost Free Boredom Busters

Almost Free Boredom BustersIn June the kids aren't bored yet; the thrill of summer vacation is still upon them. However, August is another story. With movie prices at $6 or higher and gas soaring in its price per gallon, how can you keep the kids busy and your budget happy?

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A family that just discovered their geocache

Try Geocaching This SummerAs soon as I hear, "Hey, Gigi, let's go geocaching," from one of my grandkids, I'm ready to go.

Fishing in a mountain lake.

Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids (and...If I do not make plans to keep my son busy this summer, he will be perfectly content to waste his days watching TV and playing with his DS. So I plan to set up a daily schedule for him.

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Attend Free Summer Community EventsThis weekend, we attended Celebrate Hillsboro, an annual summer event provided by the businesses and city of Hillsboro, Oregon.

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Videos

A tent pole elastic that has been repaired.

How to Fix a Tent PoleMany tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix 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 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 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.

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.

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Cardamom Carrot Nut Jam on yogurt in bowl

Cardamom Carrot Nut JamThis is an exotic Persian twist on a typical jam, using carrots, cardamom, pistachios and almonds. The ingredients are known to be crunchy in their original state, but when cooked down, they turn almost honey-like. You will love this jam for your toasts, and even drizzled on yogurt. I love to give these as gifts!

Glass of fresh Aloe Drink

Fresh Aloe DrinkUsing your blender you can make a refreshing drink from whole aloe vera. This guide contains fresh aloe drink.

Black Swallowtail Butterfly - butterfly on yellow flower

Black Swallowtail ButterflyBlack Swallowtail Butterfly that I raised from an egg. 6-15-2018

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Homemade Marinara Dipping in bowl

Homemade Marinara Dipping SauceA lot of store-bought and restaurant marinara dipping sauces have an unusual amount of extra ingredients and high levels of sugar. Make your own at home and control what you put in it. I wanted some marinara sauce today but I only diced tomatoes at the ready. I used a stevia sugar mix in place of the sugar. It did just the trick!

Color Explosion Summer Wreath - finished paper liner wreath hanging on a door

Color Explosion Summer WreathCelebrate the summer colors seen in nature with this wreath! Made from cupcake liners that were dipped in food coloring, this wreath is not only colorful, but also easy on the budget.

Pastry Blender on white background.

Use a Pastry Blender for Cutting EggsA pastry cutter is great kitchen tool to chop up eggs for egg salad, potato salad or even deviled eggs. This page is about use a pastry blender for cutting eggs.

Questions

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - doll wearing a dark red dress with a floral jacket

Identifying a Porcelain DollMy grandma recently gave me two beautiful dolls to check for value, but the problem is it's a lot harder than I thought! Can someone help me out? It'd be greatly appreciated!

Determining the Age and Origin of an Antique Trunk - blue trunk with brass fittings

Determining the Age and Origin of an Antique TrunkAn antique family trunk just came into our possession. It is very dark blue in color with a Long Lock padlock which on the front has an engraved marking of T907. The back has PAT APLD FOR. Can you please help with the age and maybe origin to see if it matches our family story.

Feed Dog on Singer Sewing Machine Not Working - white plastic housing sewing machine

Feed Dog on Singer Sewing Machine Not WorkingI have a Singer Classic 44, heavy duty sewing machine. My problem is the feed dog will not engage. It has a lever on the back side to raise or lower it. Yes, it's in the correct position. I took the bottom off and cleaned it, but can't see what makes the feed dog stay up.

Finding Free Bunk BedsI'm a mother of 4. I'm in recovery and considered low income. Where can I find bunk beds for my two girls?

Removing #2 Diesel Oil and Odor from Concrete#2 heating oil has leaked from the pipe in the basement. The concrete is saturated and the smell is awful. The house is vacant at this time, but is it possible to even remove that smell and the oil from the concrete? Thank you!

Slogan Ideas for a Daycare BusinessWhat would be a good slogan for my new day care named Kids Paradise?

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Buy Now Pay Later Websites

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A man with a nail gun performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

Gravel Driveway

Preventing and Killing Weeds in Gravel

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

A blue above ground swimming pool.

Cleaning an Above Ground Pool

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Sink drain with water running into sink.

Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Weeds Between Pavers

Removing Weeds Between Pavers

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

Kenmore Refrigerator

Kenmore Refrigerator Not Cooling

A dry erase board and markers.

Cleaning a Dry Erase Board

growing a cherry tree from a pit.

Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

Dishwasher

Dishwasher Won't Drain

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Removing Moss from a Roof, Cleaning Moss off Roof

Removing Moss from a Roof

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Burner with clean drip pans.

Cleaning Your Burner's Drip Pans

Patio Swing

Replacing the Canopy on a Patio Swing

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain, Pulling Hair From Clogged Drain

Clearing a Clogged Bathroom Sink

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

A car seat in a car.

Cleaning Sour Milk Smell in a Car

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Dog laying on beige carpet next to a vacuum

Cleaning Urine Odors from Carpet

Hummingbird perched on a feeder.

Keeping Ants Out of the Hummingbird Feeder

Electrician Working on Circuit Breakers

Troubleshooting Circuit Breaker Problems

Chest Freezer

Repairing a Gasket on a Chest Freezer

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

A woman looking at her medical bills.

New Era Medicare Supplemental Insurance...

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

bug spray

Identifying Flying Insects

Blue flame on gas stove burner

Cleaning the Burners on a Gas Stove

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

Cleaning

Cleaning Formica

A rug sitting on a wood floor.

Keeping Rugs From Slipping

Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

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