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Salvaging Hardware from Junk - lace up boots

Salvaging Hardware from JunkMost things eventually fall apart, but not all at the same time. Here, two pairs of my boots became so worn out, they were too dangerous for wear. They were not suitable for donation, however, the silver hardware and laces were still like new. I removed them to use in crafts and sewing projects.

Roasted Red Pepper and Habanero Hummus in bowl

Roasted Red Pepper and Habanero HummusThis hummus has some sweet heat. Roasting the peppers before pureeing them give them a nice caramelization, and the habanero gives it some kick. Use as much of the habanero as you like; I used two-thirds of one in this recipe.

A Thanksgiving table set and ready for dinner.

Living Within Your MeansNow on a very small fixed income, I kept finding myself running out of money before the end of the month to pay my monthly bills and living expenses. So I wound up drawing money out of my savings account every month to pay bills until my next monthly check came in. I realized that my savings account was shrinking at an alarming rate. In looking at my lifestyle, I realized I had to change some of my habits.

Table Top Mini Christmas Tree - paper tree

Table Top Mini Christmas TreeA tissue core can amazingly be made into different things. Now, that the "ber" months have started, as part of our family tradition, we have also started decorating our homes for the holiday season. This season's theme may involve a lot of paper rolls and tissue core crafts. Here's one.

Popsicle Stick Desktop Organizer

Popsicle Stick Desktop OrganizerThis colourful desktop organizer is made from a toilet paper tube and Popsicle sticks. Here, I've used it to keep my brushes organized. I've added a small bowl for mixing colours. This organizer can also be used to hold pencils. Just replace the bowl with erasers or a Post-it note pad. This is a great craft for kids.

I Love Chairs As Planters In My Garden - round chair planted flowers in the garden

I Love Chairs As Planters In My GardenI love the look of chairs transformed into lovely garden pieces. My favorite type of chair is metal. They are so easy to transform, by removing the seat or just using the full chair. You can see how using chairs as planters while only spending a little money makes a real conversational piece in your outdoor space!

Birthday Parties

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.

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.

Teenage girls having fun by a swimming pool

17th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a birthday party is fun and often challenging. The older the child gets, it seems, the more creativity we need to employ. A 17th birthday is significant as the last one before reaching the milestone 18th birthday. This is a guide about 17th birthday party ideas for girls.

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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.

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.

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.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

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.

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.

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.

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.

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeder - twist the other end for the top

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird FeederMake a plastic cap moat to keep the ants from getting into your hummingbird feeders.

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.

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Halloween Ideas

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.

boy dressed as a truck

Halloween Log Truck CostumeWhile unconventional, a log truck can make a fantastic Halloween costume. Check out this Halloween log truck costume for you or your child.

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!

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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.

"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!

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!

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Videos

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.

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 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 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 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.

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A dog sitting on a couch.

Removing Lint and Hair from FurnitureLint from clothing and blankets, as well as, hair from pets and their humans easily attaches itself to your upholstered furniture. There are a few commercial cleaning tools you can use, a vacuum works well, and surprisingly so do latex balloons. This is a guide about removing lint and hair from furniture.

Garlic bread in an microwave.

Reheating Bread in the MicrowaveReheating bread in the microwave can cause dry unappetizing results. It is, however, very easy to keep your bread products moist. Water or damp paper towels are the key. This is a guide about reheating bread in the microwave.

Father and daughter reading a book together

Children's Book Binding RepairWell loved books often show signs of use such as loose pages or damage to the binding, particularly at the hinge. There are special tapes that can be used as well as some popular glues. This is a guide about children's book binding repair.

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Making a Garden Orb from a Bowling Ball

Making a Garden Orb from a Bowling BallI find old bowling balls very often at yard sales, thrift stores, and even the curb, for little or nothing! I will show you how you can use this piece with spray paint and craft paints, to recreate a stone look for your garden.

Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans RecipesThis is a guide about candied pecans. Candied pecans can be enjoyed in endless ways. You can eat them by the handful, on salads, or even on top of ice cream. Here are some easy to make recipes for homemade candied pecans.

Nut Fudge in a wood box.

Cherry Nut Fudge RecipeThis delicious cherry nut fudge can be prepared two ways, with or without chocolate. Try both. This guide contains a cherry nut fudge recipe.

Questions

Wholesale Gold Chain Sales Business Name IdeasI want to start a gold chains wholesale business. Please suggest a few good names for my business.

Photo Editing Business Name IdeasI'm a photo editor. I want to be run a new business and I want a new business name that will impress our clients. Can you please suggest some names?

Recovery Time for a Puppy With ParvoMy friend just purchased a 8 week old puppy and she found out the puppy has parvo. She took her to the vet yesterday and they kept her puppy for the day and then sent her home with IV fluids and medication. My friend is feeling over whelmed and not sure if she should put the puppy down. The puppy is not doing any better today.

Cleaning Business Name IdeasI'm looking to start my own cleaning business, residential and commercial. I need a name and I kind of want it to have my name (Samantha) in it, any suggestions?

Tips for Downsizing to a Smaller ApartmentMy mom and I live in a big rented house. We have to downsize to a smaller rented apartment. There is no storage in these places. I also have to share a washer and dryer the everyone uses. What did you do when you had to move to a smaller elderly apartment?

Good Vacuum Cleaner for Dog FutSo I have this vacuum cleaner and it doesn't do a great job of picking up all the dog fur on my carpets. It doesn't suck in all the dog fur and the the fur becomes attach to the tube when vacuuming. Unless I can find a replacement for the brush, I might need to buy a new one and my range is around $200 and under.

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Cleaning Mirrors

Cleaning Mirrors

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

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A man with a nail gun performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

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

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

A boy holding a large wrapped Christmas present.

Wrapping Large Gifts

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies, Fruit Fly on Apple

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

Flipper Teeth

Buying Flipper Teeth Kits

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Renuzit Air Freshener Crafts

Renuzit Air Freshener Crafts

Man sitting on couch looking through phone book in flooded room with water up past his ankles

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Softening Granulated Sugar

Softening Granulated Sugar

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Brown Fabric Upholstery on Couch

Repairing Fabric Upholstery

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

toilet plunger

Fixing a Clogged Toilet

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

A rug sitting on a wood floor.

Keeping Rugs From Slipping

Hard Water Spots on Windows

Removing Hard Water Spots on Windows

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

Chest Freezer

Repairing a Gasket on a Chest Freezer

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

A bunch of ants on a white background.

Identifying Small Black Bugs

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

Keeping Animals From Going Under a Mobile Home

Keeping Animals From Going Under a Mobile Home

bug next to a penny

Getting Rid of Tiny Biting Black Bugs

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

New Dentures

Wearing New Dentures

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

2 Year Old Birthday Party

2 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

Smelling clothing in the washing machine.

Clothes Smell Bad After Washing

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