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Baby Shark from Easter Egg - ready to use as a bath toy

Baby Shark from Easter EggDo you have left over plastic eggs from Easter? You can turn them into cute bath toys! My daughter loves baby shark so this was perfect. This is an incredibly simple, easy to make toy with supplies you probably already have at home.

Plastic Egg Baby Chicks - blue and yellow chicks

Plastic Egg Baby ChicksYou can turn plastic eggs into these cute baby chicks for the kids' Easter table decor. Or, up-cycle leftover plastic eggs after Easter as baby chick toys for your toddler!

Making a Pet Frog from a Toilet Paper Tube - closeup of finished frog

Making a Pet Frog from a Toilet Paper TubeDoes your child want a pet frog? This can be a temporary replacement with no responsibilities attached.

Making a Kid's Paper Butterfly Bracelet - child wearing the green butterfly

Making a Child's Paper Butterfly BraceletAfter going to a local garden nursery and seeing beautiful butterflies, the kids wanted to have "butterfly superpowers".

Submarine Craft and Experiment

Submarine Craft and ExperimentThis is a free and fun craft/experiment that my toddler son really enjoyed! He made an experiment out of this by seeing how many coins it takes for the submarine to sink (it was a trial and error experiment).

Using a Swiffer to Clean Walls - wiping down walls with a Swiffer dry floor duster

Using a Swiffer to Clean WallsDo you have high ceilings or hard to reach areas in your home to clean? I found that using a Swiffer with the dry cloths works well! When I run out of refills, I plan on using microfiber cloths, washing them and reusing.

Mother's Day

A Mother's Day card with a scrubbie as a flower.

Scrubbie Flower Mother's Day CardMake this cute card for Mom on Mother's Day or change the sentiment and it would be nice for other occasions. This is a guide about scrubbie flower Mother's Day card.

Child making a mother's day card.

Homemade Mother's Day CardsGiving your mother a homemade card makes the sentiment even more appreciated. This is a guide about homemade Mother's Day cards.

Finished sequin flower pins.

Flower Pin for Mother's DayHere is the perfect gift for family and friends, that you can whip up in a matter of minutes. This flower pin is easy to make and they turn out so very beautiful. Everyone will want one.

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Reasons I Love You for Mother's Day

Making a Mother's Day Book with "Reasons I Love You"Rather than giving your mother something she could buy herself, make a personalized gift that she will treasure. If given for a birthday add one for each year. This is a guide about making a Mother's Day book with "Reasons I love you".

Memory Jar For Mother's DayWhen last Mother's Day rolled around, I thought my mother would enjoy reading my own remembrances. I took a decorative glass jar with a lid and made a "Jar of Childhood Memories" for her to read.

Mother's Day Dress Cards Tacked on Cork Board

Handmade Mother's Day Dress CardThese cute little dress shaped cards can be personalized for your mom, using her favorite color and added bling. This page contains instructions for a handmade Mother's Day dress card.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Thrifty Vertical Planter Wall - asymmetrical arrangement

Thrifty Vertical Planter WallI was inspired by the beautiful succulent decor walls at my local malls and stores. I wanted my own mini version in my backyard. However, upon research I found that vertical planters are so expensive!

Make a Little Hothouse for Early Tomatoes - large red tomato

Make a Little Hothouse for Early TomatoesI'm sharing this tip now so if you like, you will have time to make a little hot house for your tomato plant. It can help to produce tomatoes a month early.

Pot Drainage from Garlic Mesh - piece of mesh packaging in the bottom of a clay pot

Pot Drainage from Garlic MeshInstead of spending money on mesh netting for flower pot drainage, you can make your own for free with general items you probably already purchase.

Cereal Treats for Backyard Birds - hanging from a suet feeder

Cereal Treats for Backyard BirdsI love helping the critters eat. Today, this is the best craft to do with the kids. You don't need but two or three items and you are set.

Homemade Compost - The Natural Way To Green Gardening - mixing materials with a rake

Homemade Compost - The Natural Way To Green GardeningOur neighbors think we are very odd people when we save grass clippings, leaves, discarded fruit and veggie peels, and now shredded newspaper clippings.

Starting Tomatoes in Coffee Cans

Starting Tomatoes in Coffee CansWhen starting tomato plants, I cut the bottom off of an empty Folger's coffee can. Then I poke some drain holes in the lid, put the lid on, and turn the can upside down. I fill the new pot with soil and plant my tomatoes. When they are ready to go into the garden I just take the lid off the bottom and the plant slides right out.

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Pest Control

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.

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.

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Mosquito on someone's hand.

Mosquito Repellent RecipesMosquitoes are a problem in many regions. This page contains mosquito repellent recipes.

Plastic Bottle Fruit Fly Trap - finished trap with a floating fly

Plastic Bottle Fruit Fly TrapWe have tried many things to get rid of fruit flies in our home, and this is hands down the easiest, cheapest, and most effective way. One of the most important things in order to catch them is the bait you put out. Fruit flies can be more attracted to some things more than others.

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.

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Father's Day

Bowtie Pasta Father's Day Card - finished card

Bowtie Pasta Father's Day CardThis is a quick and fun Father's Day card made on the cheap! Use scraps of paper to make a collared shirt, topped with a bowtie made with painted farfalle pasta. My craft paper here has pineapples on one side because my dad has a super loud pineapple shirt he's secretly in love with (and won't wear out of the house)!

Father's Day Handprint Keepsake Card - finished card

Father's Day Handprint Keepsake CardFather's Day is right around the corner. This would be a cute craft for your child to do for Father's Day.

Dad's Neckties Card - finished card

Dad's Neckties CardThis is a super thrifty DIY card for Father's Day. With a few bends, you can turn a paperclip into an adorable little wire hanger that holds Dad's beautifully patterned neckties, which are made from paper scraps.

Father's Day Money Holder Card

How to Make a Father's Day Shirt and Tie Money Holder CardThis is the perfect card for the father who has everything or an older parent. The pocket on the shirt makes a handy money holder. This is a guide about how to make a Father's Day shirt and tie money holder card.

Homemade Father's Day Gifts, A child holding a homemade card that says "I love Daddy".

Homemade Father's Day GiftsThis is a guide for homemade Father's Day gifts. Every parent appreciates a thoughtful homemade gift for Father's Day. Homemade crafts are a great way to show Dad you care.

Dressed Up Pen Holder for
Father's Day - pens inside the can

Dressed Up Pen Holder for Father's DayI found a roll of DC-fix self-adhesive vinyl cover stacked in the back of a drawer. It had a blue and yellow tartan pattern, with small red dots. I thought of using this for a Father's Day gift. I decided to make a pen holder, using an old tin can. The tin can was dressed up to look as if it was wearing a formal shirt and tie.

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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 fluffy Japanese style pancake in a snowflake shape with syrup.

Japanese Style Puff PancakesThese fluffy pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. Learn how to make them 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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A mantle pennant made in Halloween patterned fabric.

Halloween Mantel PennantsDress up a boring fireplace mantle with this decorative pennant made from Halloween themed fabric triangles. 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 small jar of butterscotch pudding.

Butterscotch PuddingCreamy butterscotch pudding is easy to make at home with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Making a Cupcake Liner Spider - finished spiders with legs and web drawn on for finishing touches

Making a Cupcake Liner SpiderA simple craft to make with your little kids to create spiders with cupcake liners, paper, black marker, glue and jiggly eyes. This is a guide about making a cupcake liner spider.

Valentine's Day Decorated Gift Bag

Valentine's Day DIY Gift BagsYou can add holiday themed decorations to a gift bag with simple supplies you probably already have at home. This is a guide about valentine's day DIY gift bags.

Ribbon bows added.

Wooden Spoon Bunny Plant Poke CraftTurn a plain wooden spoon into this cute decoration to add to flowers or a potted plant as a gift at Easter or any time. This guide contains a wooden spoon bunny plant poke craft.

soup in bowl

Pea Soup from Braising LiquidI've made corned beef several times since St. Patrick's Day as I've become quite a fan of the Instant Pot method (link below). It reminded me that every year, I am always left with a large amount of delicious braising liquid from all the meat and veggies. I decided to try to make a soup from it, being careful to make sure I balance out the saltiness by adding extra water, to taste. This is a great thrifty use of the braising liquid and boosting it with some peas, veggies, and water. Turned out delicious!

DIY Turntable Cake - finished cake

DIY Turntable CakeI'm not a professional baker or cake decorator, but I do love making personalized desserts for my friends and family. I made this cake for my band bassist who adores collecting vinyl records (and playing them on his turntable all day). I've made it so the tunearm can be moved on and off the record, while staying 100% edible.

Identifying Reel Mower and Its Value

Identifying an Old Reel MowerDetermining manufacturer and the history of an old push lawn mower can help you determine if it has any value. This is a guide about identifying an old reel mower.

Questions

Mallard Duck Laid 2 Eggs on My Boat DockA mallard duck and her mate hang out near our boat dock everyday. Yesterday we found 2 eggs, not in a nest and not even near each other. Just laying on the dock in different corners. What should I do?

Identifying Flying Insects

Identifying Flying InsectsI need to know what this is. I was told it was a white fly, but I do not see them on my plants. They are wall to wall on my outside porch and porch ceiling and screen around another porch. They do not bite. I have sprayed bug spray and Bifen, but they are still swarming.

Repairing a Hoover Power Brush Carpet CleanerI have the Hoover Power brush. The motor runs when I hit the switch, but when I pull the button no water circulates through the suction part. The roller is rolling and where it sucks it's sucking, but the water doesn't go down on the floor.

Identifying a Heritage Porcelain Doll - doll wearing a long pink dress with white apron and matching hat

Identifying a Heritage Porcelain DollCan you identify my doll?

Identifying Insect Eggs - small black eggs

Identifying Insect EggsCan anyone tell me what these are? I found them on leaves of lettuce in my garden.

Removing Leather Wedding Album Stuck to Wood Coffee Table - photo album on coffee table

Removing Leather Wedding Album Stuck to Wood Coffee TableThe bottom of my leather wedding album is stuck to my wood coffee table. The table is slotted so I can reach between to force it off, but I am afraid I will damage the wedding album. Any suggestions that won't ruin the album?

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Cooking with cast iron pans.

Cooking With Cast Iron Pans

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Dental tools in open mouth

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Easter Lilies

Caring for Potted Easter Lilies

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

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

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Buy now pay later button on a computer keyboard.

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Puppy scratching.

Keeping Flies Off Your Dog

A woman looking at her medical bills.

New Era Medicare Supplemental Insurance...

Hand holding a squeegee swiping soap off a window.

Cleaning Windows (Inside and Outside)

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A senior with a cane.

Name Ideas for Senior Home Care Business

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Distressed woman in shirt that is white hombre to pink holding laundry detergent bottle

White Clothing Turned Pink

Three vintage appliances in white.

Buying Second Hand Appliances

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Removing Burnt Popcorn Smell and Stains from a Microwave

Removing Burnt Popcorn Smell and Stains from a...

A birthday cake with a 13 topper.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

Mole Digging Out of Hole into Open Air

Getting Rid of Moles in Your Yard

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Adding Crystal Light To Water

Closeup of old garden hose.

Uses for Old Garden Hose

Kitten outside of litter box on wood floors.

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Cat laying on the hood of a car.

Homemade Cat Repellents

A professional cleaner with his cleaning supplies.

Setting Rates for Cleaning Services

Brown squirrel eating

Keeping Squirrels from Digging in Plants

Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer

Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

multicolored flowerbed on a lawn

Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

White Film on Dishes

Removing White Film From Dishes

Ants on the wall of a house.

Homemade Ant Killer Recipes

Smashed bugs on front of car

Cleaning Love Bugs from Cars

Weeds Between Bricks

Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

Removing Pot Marks from a Ceramic Sink

Photo of cleaning supplies.

Determining a Reasonable Cleaning Rate

Finding Free Furniture

Finding Free Furniture

A couple shopping online.

Using Sites Like ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Shampooing a sofa.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

cleaning walls

Removing Soot from Walls and Ceiling

Super Glue on Eyeglasses

Removing Super Glue from Eyeglasses

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

Spooning coffee ground into a plants soil.

Plants That Like Coffee Grounds

Ashtray

Removing Smoke Odors from Furniture

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Dentures in a glass of water.

Cleaning Dentures

Gravel Driveway

Preventing and Killing Weeds in Gravel

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

cat on a tile floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Stains and Odors...

A bunch of ants on a white background.

Identifying Small Black Bugs

Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain, Pulling Hair From Clogged Drain

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain

hydrogen peroxide cleaner

Cleaning Blood Stains on Carpet

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