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Calorie Free Crochet Cake Decoration - finished cake

Calorie Free Crochet Cake DecorationI finally had some time to make this smaller version of some I have seen. I kept it simple and yet I love the way it turned out.

Pink Roses

Photos of RosesThis page contains photos of roses. In the wild and in the garden, there are many kinds of these beautiful flowers.

Angel's Trumpet - yellow trumpet blooms

Angel's TrumpetAs a family historian and Find A Grave contributor, I spend lots of time in old cemeteries. They are comforting, beautiful places to me; places to contemplate life and the lives of those who came before us. On any given day, walking through some of these lovely old places can yield the most surprising finds!

Busy Butterfly (Monarch Butterfly) - butterfly on flower

Busy Butterfly (Monarch Butterfly)I came across this beautiful Monarch butterfly on an early morning walk this September. Intensely feeding on nectar, and pollinating the flower, he did not seem to notice me at all! Quietly, I leaned in closer and closer until I captured him on film. Then I left him unbothered and continued on.

Use a duster on blinds.

How to Keep Blinds CleanBlinds can be an easy place for dust and dirt to build up. Here are some ideas on how to keep blinds clean in your home.

Many Colorful Buttons

Saving Money on ButtonsThis is a guide about saving money on buttons. Buttons are needed not only for clothing crafts but also for other projects.

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A bottle of vinegar and a white cleaning pad over a shirt with a sticker mark.

White Vinegar for Removing Sticker Residue from ClothingStickers are a fun way to decorate a t-shirt or jacket for a short time but they can leave a sticky residue if they are not quickly removed. Try this white vinegar technique to remove sticker marks from clothing by watching this short video.

A flower brooch made from a tape measure.

Tape Measure Flower BroochTake an ordinary tape measure, a button and a pin back to create this pretty flower brooch. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A paper rocket shot from a regular drinking straw.

4th of July Straw RocketThis human powered straw rocket is a great way to celebrate Independence Day without fireworks. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A plate of goldfish shaped cheese pizzas.

Goldfish Shaped Mini PizzasThese cute little pizzas are perfect for a child's birthday or get together. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A felt pocket resembling a carrot with money poking out of the top.

Felt Carrot Money PocketThese adorable felt pockets resemble carrots and are perfect for giving Easter cash. Learn how to make them in this short video.

The end of a bunch of celery, being used as a rose shaped stamp.

Celery Rose StampDon't throw away the end of your celery bunch, use it to create these beautiful painted roses. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Quantumatic Automatic Dishwasher Dispenser

Finish Quantumatic Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser ReviewThis dishwasher detergent dispenser, according to one consumer, seems to attempt to solve a non-existing problem, that of remembering to add the detergent to each load. The cost may also make it undesirable. This guide contains a product review of the Finish Quantumatic automatic dishwasher detergent dispenser.

A perching sparrow.

Sparrow PhotosSparrows are a common garden visitor. Capturing these small birds at their daily activities is a fun pastime. This page contains sparrow photos.

Mini Yogurt Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting on plate

Mini Yogurt Cake with Vanilla Buttercream FrostingThis is a simple, moist cake to make. I made these as mini cakes for an upcoming party, but you can definitely serve full size cake. It is delicious!

Binder For Corned Beef Hash - bowl of corned beef hash

What is a Good Binder for Corned Beef Hash?Canned corned beef hash can be somewhat crumbly, making it difficult to shape into patties that stay together when cooked. There are several possible additions suggested on this page. This is a guide about, "What is a good binder for corned beef hash?".

Cream Cheese Sweetheart Cake - Finished Cake

Cream Cheese Sweetheart Cake RecipeA sweetheart cake is more like a brownie or cookie in texture. This particular recipe includes the addition of a delicious cream cheese based glaze. This page contains a cream cheese sweetheart cake recipe.

Repurposed Festive Window - finished fall motif recycled painted window

Repurposed Festive WindowWhenever I see abandoned broken doors or window panels, I instantly find treasure in them. I think they make beautiful pieces of art when repurposed. Here is a large paneled window piece painted on for the fall season.

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Cause of Hair Loss After PermI had a perm done at Walmart about 1 month ago. Apparently it was not one of my better choices. About a week after the perm I began to lose my hair. I don't know how to tell if it's just breaking off or it's coming out at the roots.

Value of a Mersman Curio Cabinet - three sided curio cabinet

Value of a Mersman Curio CabinetI am hoping to find the value of my Mersman tall 2 door lighted curio cabinet! The number (104 26) is stamped on the back of it. I googled it every way I can think of, with no success! There are end and coffee tables for days, but no tall curios.

Value of Disney's Wonderful World of Knowledge

Value of Disney's Wonderful World of KnowledgeI am just wondering if this set of books are of value. It is Disney's Wonderful World of Knowledge 20 volume set with 16 yearbook, 1978. It has never been used as much my mother would not let us touch them like that.

Pattern for Making Chip Bag Boxing GlovesI'm trying to find the pattern on how to make boxing gloves out of chip bags. Can anyone help me with that?

Troubleshooting an Electrical Circuit ProblemI am remodeling an old house. I have an electrical problem that I've never run into before. If the bed room light is turn on, the outlets won't work. If I turn the light off then the outlets get power. I removed the switch to check it. The same thing happens.

Finding Assistance After a House FireOur house burned down and we need help with getting a place to stay. We are in a child's tent and have no food or anything to drink. We don't have any family that will help us. It's hot in the tent and we both have a health condition.

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11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A group of men dressed up like fruit.

Group Halloween Costume Ideas

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

painting a countertop

Painting a Laminate Counter Top

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Hair Curling Tips

Hair Curling Tips

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass Jars

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Cupcakes for a sweet 16 birthday party.

Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

7th Birthday Party Ideas

7th Birthday Party Ideas

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

Ramen Noodles Being Lifted by Chopsticks

Creative Ramen Recipes

A man with a nail gun performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Washing Bed Sheets

Cleaning Bed Sheets

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies, Fruit Fly on Apple

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

Feeding a Large Crowd Cheaply

Feeding a Large Crowd Cheaply

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Getting Hair Dye Off Skin

Getting Hair Dye Off Skin

Banki ATM machine.

Banks With No Minimum Balance Requirement

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Food Ideas for Wedding on a Budget

Food Ideas for Wedding on a Budget

Close up of housefly on white background

Homemade Fly Traps

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for Teens

Picture of a man holding up stinky shoes.

Remedies for Stinky Shoes

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Dog Standing on Carpet

Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Laundry soap on top of a washer.

Best Laundry Soap for Front Load Washers

A girl at a harvest festival having her face painted.

Harvest Festival Ideas

Photo of a man painting his house.

Removing Paint Stains from Clothing

A woman with cleaning supplies.

Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business

Bleach Stains on Red Shirt

Removing Bleach Stains From Clothing

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

2 Year Old Birthday Party

2 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

A dog scratching his fleas.

Home Remedies for Fleas

Removing Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes, Man removing clothes from the dryer.

Cleaning Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

Insulated Winter Window

Insulating Windows

How Can Kids and Young Adults Make Money?

How Can Kids and Young Adults Make Money?

Mole Digging Out of Hole into Open Air

Getting Rid of Moles in Your Yard

Teenage girls having fun by a swimming pool

17th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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