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Sewing Machine Stitches Too Loose?It is very frustrating to have your machine making stitches that are too loose. Typically this can be corrected by resetting the tension. For other ideas to help correct this issue read on.
Making Wrapping Paper and a Bow from Packaging MaterialsUse bubble wrap to create a fun design on kraft paper to use as wrapping paper. Tissue paper is used to fashion a fluffy bow. Learn how to use recycled materials to make gift wrap.
Making a Folded Paper StarPaper stars are fun and easy to make. They can be used in many crafts and as decorations for different holidays. Learn some techniques for making your own.
Reducing the Bulk of Craft RibbonCrafting ribbon on spools can take up a lot of space. Here is one way to reduce the bulk and make room for more supplies.
Creating an Abstract Acrylic PaintingThis abstract painting method is easy to do, even the kids can join in. For a list of supplies and instructions scroll down this page.
How to Make a Yarn and Nail Wall-Hanging VaseTransform an old battered wooden cutting board into this pretty vase wall hanging. We can show you how.
Easy Tortilla PizzaThis is such an easy and versatile snack/meal for anytime whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you're out shopping for essentials, while grabbing the spaghetti sauce and cheese, don't forget the tortilla wraps. You can make so much with those 3 simple ingredients plus any toppings for your pizza if you'd like but that's optional.
Milo DalgonaAfter dalgona coffee became a trend on social media, I came to try out another variation. Instead of coffee, I used milo since I have kids who loves chocolate but there is a big difference. It could be that coffee has this foaming agent (maybe?) that it easily becomes frothy after whisking it for some time. Milo doesn't work like that. You have to add something to prevent it from becoming too runny. See how it's done.
Easter Bunny Puppet from a Dishwashing GloveThis is a way to turn a dishwashing glove into an Easter bunny rabbit puppet.
Upcycled Mini Easter HatHere is a fun way to turn a sink basket strainer into a mini hat for Easter or spring. This is a nice way to use socks that are missing their mate!
Access to AR Test at Home?I know schools pay a large sum of money for access to The Accelerated Reader Program. Do you think kids will have access to that program at home? My son is not returning to school until May and has asked about his AR test.
Identifying a Vintage Reel Mower?Can anyone identify the manufacturer of this old reel mower I recently inherited?
Identifying Stuffed Toys?Does anyone know the brands of these animals?
Keeping Intact Dogs From Mating?My female dog is about 7 and last year I took her to get spaded and she stopped breathing once they put her under. They were able to revive her, but did not want to continue. I have a male, son, dog in the home that goes crazy when she is in heat. I do not want mom and son to mate. I want to mate him with another dog; he's only 3. So what can I do?
Identifying a Stuffed Giraffe?I've had this giraffe since probably about 1995/1996. I don't know if he was made around that time. I don't know where he was purchased. We think he might have been from Toys R Us, but are not sure.
Value of a Mersman Table?I am trying to find the value of my table and what it's made from and more about the year it was manufactured. I cannot find any like it. I paid $125 for it over 20 years ago. Actually in 1995. It is a Mersman #7223.
My Dog Died Suddenly?My 14 year old dog was healthy and had no known health conditions. She went outside during the day to lay in the garden for a while, acting completely normal, and a few hours later we were calling her in. She didn't look comfortable the way she was lying and when she tried to get up her back legs weren't working. She was trying so hard, but we had to lift her in.
Husqvarna Mower Needs to Be Jumped Started?I have a Husqvarna that will not start unless I jump it with cables. It has a new battery and the motor seems to drag unless using cables. Is this a starter problem because it starts fine with cables.
Acetone Polish Remover Damaged Wood Table?I left an acetone nail polish remover bottle on my wood table by accident for about 30 minutes. How can I fix this?
Identifying Household Bugs?Sorry about the bad pictures, but this is the closest I'd like to get to these bugs to get a picture.They've been appearing in my room for a few days now, on the windowsill, on my bed, and crawling up my leg from the carpet.
