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Homemade Paint Palette - paint palette made from recycled lids

Homemade Paint PaletteYou can make your own handheld paint palette using a plastic lid and plastic bottle caps. Use one larger bottle cap in the center to mix colours. I used a Cool Whip lid, water bottle caps, and one sports drink cap. Once you cut the hole for them, this can be a great palette for kids to make and use while they paint!

Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Artwork three color fireworks

Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks ArtworkWith a toilet paper roll, you can achieve fireworks or make a dandelion/flower card using the same concept. This is a very fun activity for both adults and kids. You can make a great piece to hang on the fridge afterwards, or to gift as a card.

Freezing Green Onions

Freezing Green OnionsThis is a guide about freezing green onions. Freezing green onions is a good way to always have some on hand when cooking.

Happy Penguin Kids' Coloring Page - colored penguin, watercolors perhaps markers

Happy Penguin Kids' Coloring PageThe summer holidays have started and the kids are looking for some activities to do. Here is a free coloring page that will keep those young minds busy. This darling little penguin can be colored with crayons, oil pastels, watercolor paints, or with good old colored pencils. Whichever medium they choose, they are sure to have fun!

Debra's Peonies - white peonies in vase with red roses

Debra's PeoniesThis peony was moved to my house from my mother's two years ago. This is the first time it's bloomed. I think it's just gorgeous! It's in a vase with my red roses.

Abstract Acrylic Painting - painting on an easel

Abstract Acrylic PaintingThis is a fun, unique and effortless method of painting. Not only is it therapeutic, but you will have a different masterpiece every time.

4th of July

finished wreath

4th of July Mesh WreathI saw the rolls of mesh at the craft store and wanted to try making a wreath for the 4th of July. I love how it turned out!

Salad served in Uncle Sam hat.

Uncle Sam's Salad BowlI picked up this Uncle Sam hat in the dollar store. They had matching ice buckets, so it dawned on me that putting the two items together would make a nice presentation for the Fourth of July!

An American flag showing the stars and stripes.

U.S. Flag EtiquetteCelebrate Independence Day, display your U.S. flag using the proper flag etiquette.

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Red, white, and blue Lantern

Americana LanternGive your old lantern a new look for your Memorial Day Celebration. This was an old rusty lantern that I gave new life to with an Americana Theme for Memorial Day and can be used as well for 4th of July.

car license plate painted as stylized American flag

Car Tag (License Plate) FlagMake an American flag from an old car tag. Spray paint the tag (license plate) using either red or white. That way you will only have to paint one set of stripes. Let dry. Paint on your blue background for stars, let dry. Paint on your other colored stripes, let dry.

Saving Money on Fireworks

Saving Money on FireworksWith the 4th of July (U.S. Independence Day) coming soon, here are ideas for saving money on fireworks or fireworks display shows as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own advice here.

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Pest Control

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.

Tiny Ants

Getting Rid of Tiny AntsBoth borax powder and diatomaceous earth can be effective in deterring ants. This is a guide about getting rid of tiny ants.

Mosquito on someone's hand.

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

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.

Protecting Tomatoes

Protecting Tomatoes from BirdsThis is a guide about protecting tomatoes from birds. Eventually most gardeners become tired of sharing their tomatoes with the local bird population.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Tomato Plants Not Blooming

Tomato Plants Not BloomingThis is a guide about tomato plants not blooming. It can be mystifying that your tomato plants seem so healthy but are not blooming.

Planting Seed in the Garden - man using the planting stick in the garden

Planting Seed in the GardenThis is a new version of a pipe for planting seed in the garden. The old version of my idea was posted last year on May 3rd.

Grow a Rose Cutting in a Potato cutting in a small potato

Grow a Rose Cutting in a PotatoIf you have a rosebush that's doing well and want to grow more from it, or give some as a gift, it's a good idea to propagate a cutting from that bush inside of a potato. Potatoes have a good amount of moisture and nutrients for a new cutting to develop from.

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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.

Euonymus As Foundation Planting - 1 year's growth

Euonymus As Foundation PlantingI did a previous post on using Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety as a foundation planting. My last picture in the post left you looking at some tiny Euonymus plants I had rooted. It also showed a dead Bermuda lawn. (I killed it).

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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Summer Fun for Kids

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.

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.

Yo-Yo

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

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.

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.

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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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 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 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.

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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 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 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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Top loading washer filling with water.

Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning ProperlyA washing machine must be level and the load balanced to spin properly. Otherwise it may be time for a repair. This is a guide about whirlpool washer not spinning.

Orange juice in a carafe.

Reusing Wine Carafes as PitchersSome wine bottles can be reused as juice containers and pitchers. This is a guide about reusing wine carafes as pitchers.

American Flags on houses in a neighborhood.

American Flag PhotosThis stars and strips emblem of the United States of America is displayed across the country. This is a guide about American flag photos.

Plastic bread clips

Guitar Picks from Repurposed ItemsYou can use plastic bread closures and cut up old plastic library and store cards to make your own custom guitar picks. This is a guide about guitar picks from repurposed items.

Plastic Meat Tray with ground beef.

Uses for Plastic Meat TraysWhen care is taken to sanitize these containers, they can be reused to organize, catch water under plants and a wide variety of ways. This is a guide about uses for plastic meat trays.

baked Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate CakeThis would be a healthier alternative to chocolate cake because there is no flour. Very easy and simple to make and tastes just as great, sort of like a giant brownie too. Pairs great with fresh berries and drizzled with melted chocolate.

Questions

Bath Bomb Business Name IdeasI'm trying to start a bath bomb business and I can't find a name for my business. I would like it to be a one letter word, but it doesn't have to be. Any suggestions?

Yardman Mower Won't Start Back UpI have a Yardman 48 riding mower with a 13.5 hp engine. I started it and rode it to the worksite, but when I went to drive away the mower will crank, but will not start.

Growing Day Lilies in a PondCan you put day lilies in ponds in containers?

Finding Buy Now Pay Later Online Plant StoresAre there any online stores with the buy now pay later option for trees, hedges, and shrubs in the USA?

Zebra Finch Hatched an EggMy zebra finches have been laying eggs for 8 months, but nothing ever happens. This time around my submissive female has hatched an egg. Will my day to day activities make them abandon the babies?

What Breed Is My Cat? - young cat with tabby coloration

What Breed Is My Cat?I've been trying to figure out this cat's breed for a while. Her name is Olive, and she doesn't resemble a specific breed. She looks like she could be a brown tabby cat or a European wildcat.

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

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Removing Newspaper Ink from Wood Furniture

Buy Now Pay Later Websites

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Why is My Dishwasher Leaving a Dirty Gritty Residue?

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

A blue above ground swimming pool.

Cleaning an Above Ground Pool

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Old leather Couch with missing button

Repairing a Leather Couch

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

growing a cherry tree from a pit.

Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

Hummingbird perched on a feeder.

Keeping Ants Out of the Hummingbird Feeder

Pre-paid Cell Phone Cards with Rollover Minutes

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Patio Swing

Replacing the Canopy on a Patio Swing

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Kenmore Refrigerator

Kenmore Refrigerator Not Cooling

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

Kitten

Treating a Kitten with Eye Discharge

A dog scratching his fleas.

Home Remedies for Fleas

Painting Walls

Painting Walls in a Mobile Home

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

bug spray

Identifying Flying Insects

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Woman Having Tooth Pulled

Eating After Having Teeth Pulled

Daycare

Slogan Ideas for a Daycare

Computer screen on the online auction website, eBay.

How to Use Online Auctions and Not Get...

beautiful wood floors

Removing Scuff Marks from Hardwood Floors

Brown squirrel eating

Keeping Squirrels from Digging in Plants

Eyeglasses That Need Repair

Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses

Someone mopping hardwood floors

Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

Puppy scratching.

Keeping Flies Off Your Dog

Dog laying on beige carpet next to a vacuum

Cleaning Urine Odors from Carpet

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Ant Hill in Forest

Getting Rid of Ant Hills

Getting Hair Dye Off Skin

Getting Hair Dye Off Skin

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Troubleshooting Circuit Breaker Problems

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