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March 11, 2018

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Articles

How to Stock Your Camper's FreezerYou can save money on your vacation by buying foods on sale while at home, and filling your camper's freezer before your vacation.This is a guide about stocking your camper's freezer.

 

Lime Cream Cheese Angel Food CakesI recently had a frosted angel food cake for the first time. As much as I adored it, the super tall cake portion with the thinly iced top made for a very uneven fluff to frost ratio. This is my solution to that: mini angel food cakes topped with just enough lime cream cheese frosting so every bite is even. I make one dozen in cupcake tins and one dozen in mini cupcake tins.

 

Cardboard Tube ShamrockThis is an adorable and easy to make shamrock using the center cardboard tubes from toilet paper. The puffy dimension you get from folding the tubes makes it so cute from every angle!

 

Questions

Refinishing a Mersman TableSince my Mersman 8086 will not increase in value, is it safe to refinish? The top is watermarked and gummy and I will try to be faithful to the original finish.

 

Encyclopedia CollectionsI have two encyclopedia collections and I'm wondering if they are worth anything. The first one has 18 volumes and is the Illustrated Home Library Encyclopedia, copyright 1957. The other one is a Encyclopedia Britannica collection 24 volumes, 1768. There's a few other books there as well.

 

Training a Dog to Not Jump and GrowlMy dog is a Chihuahua Terrier mix. I know both breeds are a bit overprotective and snippy. My dog has not "bitten" anyone, but while at home he does growl and jump on strangers with an open mouth and they feel his teeth. My roommate is mad at me and says both me and my dog are "dangerous".

 

Value of 1872 Webster's DictionaryI have volume 1 and volume 2 of Webster's Dictionary copyright 1872. Any idea what's it worth?

 

Finding a Vet That Takes Payments for Neutering a DogI want to sterilize my dog. He's a Shih Tzu. I would like to do it by making payments if it's possible. Were can I do that? I live in Springfield MA.

 

Value of New Educator EncyclopediasI have a complete set of 1954 The New Educator encyclopedias. Where would I advertise this set and how much should I ask for them?

 

Repairing Faded Spot on JeansI was cleaning a stubborn stain off a pair of colored jeans, but the dye came off as well. I am just wondering if there is a way to correct this problem.

 

Making Satin Thread on Broderie Anglaise Less ShinyI got some broderie anglaise online which, as it turns out, is hemmed with very shiny satin thread. I'd like to make the thread more matte. What's the best way to achieve this?

 

Removing Nicotine from WallpaperOur mobile home has wallpaper on walls and wood framing around doors and windows. Can I use vinegar and water on the wallpaper or will it peel? Should I use something stronger on the white wood door/window frames?

 

Oster Bread Maker Pan Won't Stay in PlaceI bought an Oster 5834 bread machine at a garage sale. It had never been used the kneading blade was still wrapped in plastic on the cord. I tried making bread and during the kneading process the bread pan gets knocked out of place and the blade stops spinning.

 

Soup Recipe for Beans and HamI need to know what can be added to Great Northern beans and ham for soup. I don't have any broth. I do have carrots and celery available to use. What would be other ingredients to add?

 

Pattern for a Bread Maker CoverDoes anyone have a pattern for bread maker cover? The brand is Breville.

 

Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color AdviceI have navy blue countertops and light gray walls in my kitchen. My cabinets are white and I hate white cabinets. What color painted cabinets will go with my countertops and walls?

 

Getting Another Puppy After Having One with ParvoI got an 8 week old puppy from the Humane Society in October 2017. He was good. Then when he got sick and tested positive for parvo I surrendered him. I cleaned my house with half bleach and half water and threw all the puppy stuff out. Would it be safe to get another puppy?

 

Home Remedies for Dog's Red SpotsWe have a 6 month old German Shorthair Pointer. She has recently developed these red spots on her stomach. I don't know what it is or what it's from and I haven't had her to a vet for it. It clearly itches because she'll lick n lick at it even sometimes biting at it. Does anyone have an idea of what I might be dealing with or any home remedies that would help stop the itch and or cure this?

 

Re-dying a Bad Dye JobA few months ago, I had my dark brown hair colored to red. It turned out great. I went for a root touch up and ended up with fire engine red roots which doesn't match the rest of my hair at all. The original color isn't that bright. I'm tempted to try a boxed dye and just go back to dark brown. Thoughts?

 

Identifying a Porcelain DollDoes anybody know what type of doll this is? I was given this after my grandma passed away 30 years ago. I know nothing about it. She was always going to antique stores and flea markets. I would like to try and find anything out I can.

 

What are These Insect Bites?I have been getting bites since moving into a new rental home. I have taken out rugs, cleaned my house from top to bottom, and gotten the vents cleaned, to no avail. I am still showing fresh bites and it happens day or night. I have gone to the doctor and have received allergy treatment and did not work. At this point, I am completely baffled as to the cause. Any advice?

 

Uses for LemonsI have a bunch of lemons, any suggestions on how they can be used?

 

Value of Combination Record/8 Track ConsoleI'm looking for a general estimate of value. I know that the record player does need a needle, but otherwise, everything looks good.

 

Using Outdoor Furniture IndoorsI went looking for furniture the other day. I happened to come across a sofa set and table and chairs which was outdoor furniture. I got to thinking, hmmm that would look awesome in my living room and dining room. What do you think, have I lost it?

 

Repairing Flaking Faux Leather UpholsteryI have a faux leather settee where the faux leather is flaking off leaving a fabric below. How can I restore it?

 

Value of a Mersman Half Moon TableI have a Mersman table with barley twist legs. It is stamped with a Mersman metal tag. It is believed to be 1930s vintage. Could you give an approximate value of this table?

 

Gluing Quartz Glass to Quartz GlassI need to put two pieces of quartz glass together, but they have to withstand heat.

 

Does Humidity Affect the Drying Time of Glass Glue?Does it take longer for this glue to set in the humidity?

 

Identifying Porcelain DollsI'm having trouble reading the stamps on the back of these dolls. Could someone please tell me who made these dolls. I have 3 with the "K.... something" mark and one with the "lily something" mark.

 

Website for Diet TranslationI need a web site that will explain to me the diet my doctor gave me. One that does not require me to have doctorate to understand. Also as egg yolks and baking soda are now on my no no list, can someone direct me to a site that will explain the whys and whats of bread making to me.