June 16, 2016

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Woman pumping up air mattress in the woods

Finding Leaks in an Air MattressThis page is about finding leaks in an air mattress. It can be challenge to determine where the holes are, when an air mattress deflates itself.

 

Movers carrying boxes from a truck

Preparing to MoveThis page is about preparing to move. Being well organized and knowing what you will need first, can make moving much easier.

 

Videos

Magnetic Locker Pencil Holder

Magnetic Locker Pencil HolderThis handy organizer is good for inside a school locker or on the refrigerator. Learn how to make it with this short video

 

Photo Frame Ring Holder

Photo Frame Ring HolderThis decorative frame is perfect for keeping track of your wedding ring. Learn how to make it with this short video.

 

Golf Tee Bobbin Holder

Golf Tee Bobbin HolderUse extra golf tees to hold sewing machine bobbins. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Pie CookiesThese cute little cookies taste just like a tiny apple pie. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 

Produce Bag Earring Display

Produce Bag Earring DisplayLearn how to make it in this short video.

 

Articles

police and remover bottles

Save Thickened Nail PolishWhen your nail polish begins to thicken either just dip your nail polish brush into non-acetone nail polish remover and replace the brush back into the bottle and roll it in your hands. Never shake a bottle of nail polish or you get bubbles in it!

 

Turn a Silverware Tray into a Small Shelf

Turn a Silverware Tray into a Small ShelfI found this for .50 at a local yard sale. I find that most of these trays are a bit slanted so you can't use them for shelving. But this one was perfect in 3 ways.

 

Father's Day Gift Bag

Father's Day Gift BagIf you have a man on your gift list, here is a cute way to wrap a gift with little expense and lots of fun!

 

Start a Fire with Water

Start a Fire with WaterHere is a fun Campers or Survival project. Collect some kindling and leaves, dried tiny branches and fire starting materials. Take a round empty bottle like Pom Drinks, you can use it as a magnifying glass to pinpoint a ray of sunlight onto your collected leaves and other fire starting materials to start a flame.

 

Questions

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Removing Pink Clothing Dye Transfer from Dress?I have a white dress with colored embroidery on it. I hand washed the dress, but dried it in the dryer with pink clothes. The dress turned a pale pink. I want to change it back to white without disturbing the colored emroidery design. If I use bleach the embroidery will also get spoiled.

 

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Suggestions for Gaining Weight After Childbirth?My daughter had a baby 5 months ago and isn't gaining weight. Yeah I know, most women wish they had this problem. She's been breastfeeding and is just too skinny. She's hungry all the time and her milk supply is low. Any suggestions?

 

vining plant

What Is This Houseplant?I'm wondering if you all can help me figure out what this plant is. I kind of inherited it last year when I was hired on at my current job. It's still alive so that's good, but I don't know what it is.

 

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Dog Peeing and Pooping on the Bed?I have a Chihuahua, I have had him since he was a puppy, about 3 years now. I take him out to every morning and the kids take him out in the afternoon then I do it again at night. No matter how many times a day he goes out, if we leave a door open he will immediately jump on the bed pee or poop.

 

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Removing Bad Taste from Coffee Pot?I bought a Mr. Coffee from a Goodwill store ($3.50), but apparently they used some kind of coffee pot cleaner on it and it tastes bad. I hate that taste! Is there any way of getting rid of it? Just keep brewing water thru it?

 

succulent

What Is This Houseplant?I'm trying to find out what these plants are. They were given to me. I want to be able to properly care for then.

 

The bobbin winder on a Singer sewing machine.

Repairing a Bobbin Winder on Singer Sewing Machine?I am a beginner sewer. I borrowed a machine, a Singer CG 500/550, and somehow the piece that you put the bobbin onto to put thread on the bobbin came unhooked within the machine. I opened the machine up, but have no clue how to connect the piece again.

 

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Needle Is Not Catching the Bobbin Thread?I was sewing fine with my machine and while doing so, my garment got caught. I removed it and tried to sew again, but somehow now it's not catching the bobbin tread. What can I do to fix this problem.

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?My grand daughter is a very hard working young woman, who works everyday to pay lot rent on a trailer that she is not able to live in. Her house needs to have about 6 sheets of drywall hung, her kitchen sink and cabinets installed and some electrical work done.

 

small wiry haired white dog with ears up

What Breed Is My Dog?I have a 4 month old Maltese mix puppy and would like to know what he is mixed with. He has big ears that sometines stand up and seems to shed his hair.

 

tan dog

What Breed Is My Dog?I'm from India. I adopted a street dog; he's now 18 months old, but I'm unsure of his breed. Anybody got a clue what he is?

 

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Gray Hair After Getting Highlights?I have naturally black hair, but about 6 months ago I got my hair dyed brown with blond highlights. Lately, I've noticed a few gray hairs popping up - especially in the patches of hair where my hair was highlighted. This is the first time my hair has turned gray and I am not old enough to start graying (I am 32).

 

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