Uses for Extra Carpet Pad?We have 4 rolls of new carpet pad left over from a project. Is there any use for it? Are there crafts it can be used for?
Getting Free Furniture?How can my daughter get free furniture for herself and her daughter for their home? She is a single mother, working, but low income. They sleep on the floor. They have no furniture at all.
Finding Mother's Siblings?How can I find my mom's siblings? For free she was adopted; she was born in 1941. Her siblings are from Ballston Spa NY.
Finding a Half Sibling?When I was a kid my grandmother always told me about my half brother and when I asked my father about it he told me that I do have half brother. I'm curious about him His name is Derek, Derick, or Dereck idk. I'm not sure what I hear from my father on the phone was Dereck.
Selling Pop Tabs?If I have a gallon of pop tabs how much money could I get?
Donating Campbell's Soup Labels?Does anyone know where I can donate Campbell soup labels?
Donating Fabric?I have a lot of fabric that I would like to donate.
Finding a Lost Relative?I am trying to get a hold of my ex-stepfather's son in Florida. Last I heard, he lived in the Tampa area. I have been trying for over a year to find him on social media and all of the numbers I have looked up for him didn't pan out (either disconnected or no longer in service). I have bad news about his father that I felt he should know. Any ideas how I can find him?
Mother Duck Seems to Have Abandoned Nest?We were outside today with two dogs and five people. My granddaughter noticed a mother duck on a nest. We soon left the area, but now the mother has been away from the nest of 10 eggs for a couple of hours. Do you think she will return? She seemed stressed while we were there.
Duck Laid an Egg in Pool?This morning I found a duck egg on the step of my salt water pool! I wasn't sure what to do with it! I used the skimmer to move it out of the water and put it in the bed closest to where it was. Do you think it is alive still?
Mallard Duck Laid 2 Eggs on My Boat Dock?A 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?
Found 2 Duck Eggs?We have 11 neighborhood ducks that everyone on our block takes care of, feeds, and looks out for. They have a large pond where they live, but they spend a majority of their time in my yard. A couple weeks ago I found 5-10 eggs around the pond, grouped together. This morning I went out to feed them, and found 2 eggs next to my porch. And none of the ducks are sitting on them.
Duck Eggs Appear to Have Hatched But No Babies Visible?Momma duck had been nesting next to my house for the past few weeks, and I noticed about 10 eggs recently, so I was expecting them to hatch anytime soon. Sure enough, this morning I went out and noticed some cracked eggs, so I figured the babies hatched. Strangely, I didn't see any babies, but Mom and Dad were casually eating grass on my front lawn.
My Daughter Missed Mass on Holy Thursday?As you know, this week is holy week. Does anyone know if my daughter should go to confession if she missed mass on Holy Thursday? I told her it would be longer than usual (as Holy Thursday masses are an hour longer) and she had refused to go. She claimed the reason was "I'm tired" which is not a good reason to miss mass.
Getting Help After a House Fire?Who do I call to get help in St. Paul Minnesota after I lost my home due to a fire? I would like to be able to stay at a hotel with their help.
Hatching Rescued Duck Eggs?I rescued a couple of duck eggs from a raccoon and I have them on a heating pad with wet paper towels around them. I don't have the money to make or buy an incubator so I am wondering what I can do to keep these eggs alive and hatch them?
How Do I Find My Half Brother?I have never met my real dad, but recently we have talked a little bit over Facebook and I found out that I have an older half brother named Joshua. I messaged my dad asking if there was any way to contact Joshua, but he said that he doesn't keep it touch with him and doesn't know anything about him.
Looking for a Half Sister?What is the best way to find a half sibling when you are not sure of birthdate, birth place, nor current residence? She has the same father as I.
Survivability of Baby Bird Pushed from a Nest?Can you tell me, how old do you think this baby bird is? And do you think it will make it? He looks as though he could fit in a tablespoon with room to spare. He is in a big burden enclosure at Preakness health care center in Wayne, NJ. All the birds are on perches above the ground, but the baby is on the ground.
Donating Fabric to Charity?I have literally hundreds of yards of fabric that I would like to donate. The fabrics vary and include cottons, denim, corduroy, knits, etc. I live in Colorado.
Moving Duck Eggs?I have a big pond with a male and female duck. I found a nest with 3 eggs in it yesterday and 4 today. I also found two eggs that were laid in the pond and read online that they can be very resilient before the incubation period starts and that if an egg is laid in water it can still survive if taken out. Should I take the two eggs out and put them in the nest? Or should I just leave them alone?
Caring for a Rescued Chipmunk?My cats got ahold of him at 2am this morning and I am not sure what to do. He is breathing and I don't see any blood. I am not sure if putting him in a box with some towels was a good idea until morn. I'm afraid he will chew through the box.
Mallard Duck Made a Nest in My Front Flower Bed?Last year we had a mallard duck that laid eggs and sat on them for a couple of weeks. After she did not sit on them for a few days, we discovered 2 eggs left in the nest, but the rest were gone. There were no egg shells like something had taken them out of the nest. The two remaining eggs did not hatch.
Repurposing an Old Pole Lamp?What can I make out of an old pole lamp?
The Dog Poop Lineup?This is a line of 11 bags of neighbors dog feces beginning 2/28 to date 3/10/19. She is apparently performing this gross act in retaliation because I insisted she put her dog on leash, keep off our lawn and clean up the 8 large piles he left beside our home. No city agency will hold her responsible for her actions and take action to stop it. Can anyone help us?
Moving a Pigeon Egg?I live in a third floor apartment and the back door is a stairway that is covered from the elements, but open to animals. Last spring two pigeons laid two eggs and I was lucky enough to watch them grow and fledge the nest. Now they are back and have laid an egg on top of a trash bag on the landing. How can I move it safety so that they don't abandon it?
Mamma Duck Won't Sit on Eggs Inside an Enclosure?I had a Muscovy duck lay eggs in my front yard about 2 months ago and they got destroyed by a predator (probably a raccoon). So when I saw the nest getting used again and there were 12 eggs in it with the mother sitting on them, I kept an eye on it. Later 4 of the eggs were eaten. I built a cage around the area using simple strips of wood and chicken wire. But now she won't sit on the nest.
Locating a Family in Kinross Fife?My mom always took us to Kinross Fife for a summer holiday to the same family who I think was related to my mom. This was prior to 1950. How can I try to locate them?
Finding Free Furniture?I'm a single mother of 4 children. We have been living with family members. I just found a house for us. I'm in desperate need of 4 beds and dressers for my children. Any suggestions? or agencies that offer vouchers?
Dealing With a Coworker that Speaks Too Loudly?I work in an office environment, in a cubical. The company just hired a new guy and he is so loud that sometimes I can't even hear my customers on the phone. I have mentioned this to him many times, but he still laughs so hard that I am sure the walls shake. Should I ask my boss if I can move? or have him moved?
Donating Furniture?I need to give away my studio apt furniture. I am moving out of state and need to leave asap. I live in Madison Ct 06443.
Donating Old Greeting Cards?Dhere can I send old greeting cards in Dayton Ohio?
Finding Free Furniture?I need help to get a bed and furniture. I was homeless, but saved all my money and got a one bedroom apt.
Donating Swimsuits to a Thriftstore?Can you donate swimsuits to a thriftstore? I mean I know it's hygienic and all, but can you? I've seen men swimsuits before, but not so much women's. Why? Also, is there a product for used swimsuits to be clean and prevent the future customers from getting sick?
Alternative Funeral Gift to Flowers?What can I send someone whose wife has just passed after a long battle with cancer? I'm sure he has been inundated with flowers and I'd like to send something different.
Finding Agencies to Help After a House Fire?Does anyone have suggestions for where I can find help after a house fire?
Donating Greeting Cards?I have used greeting cards to send to someone who can put them to good use for projects, etc.
Finding Free Tires?Where can I get 4 15 inch tires free?
Recycling Cell Phones and a Tablet?Should I break my phones and tablet before I put them into the recycling or hand them over to Best Buy?
Concerns after Sister-in-Law and Children Moved In?My sister-in-law told my husband that she had everything situated to move. We haven't been married 3 years yet and his family is always asking him for help. I was watching the kids (3) and only that. After the kids leave and on the weekends is my time. When she moved here, all of a sudden she doesn't have anything in order.
Removing Personal Information from Cell Phones and Tablets?I have a drawer containing a few cellphones and a tablet. They all have cracked screens and such. I want to recycle them, but I really don't trust tossing them into the trash, because I feel that my personal information is still on them. What should I do?
Finding Donated Fabric for Charity Project?Utah Youth Village, a charity that takes care of troubled foster children, has a tradition of giving each graduate a handmade quilt. We have found an organization who wants to make the quilts, we just need fabric. Any ideas?
Using a Broken Refrigerator to Store Dishes and Flatware?Our refrigerator just broke a few days ago and I was told it can't be repaired anymore. I don't want to just throw it away so I'm thinking of making it a dish cabinet where I can put all our plates, glasses, spoons, forks, and other utensils.
Removing VHS Tapes from Their Cases?I wanted to do a project using the ribbon film from my old VHS tapes, the only problem is that there are around 100 tapes. Does anyone know a fast way to get the ribbon out?
Removing the Plastic Case from VHS Film?What's the easiest way to remove the plastic from the film on 200 VHS tapes?
Agencies that Help After a House Fire?My friend had a house fire and lost everything. Besides the Red Cross, what resources/agencies are out there than can help?
Agencies That Help Rebuild After a House Fire?I had a house fire two days before Christmas. I lost everything. How do I get help fixing a place to live. I have got a building with two 16 by 16 rooms. I have got no where else to go.
Dealing With Cold and Distant Family Members?I'm so hurt about my family. My estranged mother, along with two adult nieces came back into my life last year after my brother died; he wouldn't let me see his kids for years. He was angry, because I cut my abusive mother out of my life. They were close.
Finding Help After a House Fire?My house burned down to the ground. I'm a student attending school at the American Conservatory Theater, a single parent of 3, and currently 4 months pregnant. I'm now homeless, hungry, and only have the clothes on my back. Can anyone please advise where I can find help?
Resources for Leaving an Abusive Relationship?I have two cats that have held me together through a lot of mental abuse and more. I want to leave the situation, but I can not leave my two boys behind. He has thrown them outside before when I tried to leave.
Recycling VHS Tapes?What is the best way to remove the film from VHS tapes? I have over 50 tapes. I need to separate the film from the plastic before recycling the tapes.
Recycling Old Cellphones?Should I destroy my old devices, cellphones, before I recycle them? I don't want to take them to Best Buy and just drop them off. They say to do a factory reset on it, but I don't trust it.
Christmas Shopping for Ungrateful Grandchildren?I'm a grandmother to my stepson's 5 kids ages 10-18. I've always gone the extra mile for the grandkids at Christmas because I love to see them happy, but their wish lists contain only expensive things. They're taking advantage of my kindness and I don't get a call or visit showing appreciation all year.
Donating Used Stuffed Animals?I have a closet full of stuffed animals I've had for a long time. I'm too old to play with them, and this Christmas, I want to give them to kids who would play with them and enjoy them. Anyone know any places I could donate used stuffed animals to around central Ohio?
Donating Medicine Bottles?I am looking for an organization that takes medicine bottles and other containers.
Agencies That Provide Furniture Vouchers in Ohio?I had been homeless for 16 mos. I finally found a place to live a couple of weeks ago. I'm 60 yrs old and I don't have one piece of furniture. I need a couch, end tables, a kitchen table and chairs. How would I be able to get a furniture voucher? I live in Blaine, Ohio.
Uses for Plastic Bottle Caps?Our recycling center has requested that before bringing plastic bottles, that the caps be removed. Geeze Louise, now I have a bag of caps. Does anyone have a suggestion for what can be done with them?
Agencies that Provide Assistance After a Fire?I lost everything in a fire. I was renting a room. Who do I go to for help?
Septic Tank Servicing Assistance for a Disabled Couple?Who can assist in pumping a septic tank for a minimal amount in Chatsworth Georgia?
Finding Assistance After a House Fire?We had a house fire and no insurance. The Red Cross gave us 900 dollars and most of that went to motel rooms. We have nobody.
Donating Table Linens?Our Miami, FL based event company is updating our linen inventory and is seeking donation and give-away opportunities for over 500 linens in all different styles, colors, and sizes. Any suggestions for finding interested parties?
Caring for an Injured Wild Finch?My husband rescued a finch that got hit by a car a block from our house. He is eating, but he doesn't want water. How can I get him to drink water? What kind of cage can I put him in during the night time until his wing is healed? He can't fly and when he stands he sometimes falls sideways. He is missing feathers on one wing.
Donating Plastic Canvas and Other Craft Supplies?Can you recommend a place to donate plastic canvas sheets? I have over 100. I no longer pursue this hobby. I have many other supplies if any interest.
Locating a Half Sibling?While I was like in kindergarten my father had gone to California where he actually met a lady and had a little girl with her. We have been trying to see if we might get in contact with her, but had no results on the social media. Does anyone know how to get better results?
Caring for a Chipmunk Bitten by a Cat?I found a chipmunk injured by a cat attack. What should I do for his recovery and how much time it will take to recover?
Getting an Apology for Rude Behavior by Adult Children?We were giving an adult daughter a nice rider lawn mower as we moved and have no need of it. It had sat at our house for 3 weeks. Well, as would happen it wasn't available to be ridden to her house when she wanted to.
Arizona Christmas Help 2018?I am in need of help this Christmas holiday for my 8 year old son, 2 year old son, and 1 year old daughter. We are currently unemployed, homeless, and staying with family. I've looked up Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, and The Salvation army.
Uses for Deer Skin Shammies?I came across an interesting find in my deceased father's garage the other day, a bunch of deerskin "shammies!" There were several of them. I washed them as they had car grease stains on them, but they were in excellent condition, and hung them out to dry.
Brother-in-law Is at My House Everyday?About two years ago my mother-in law-moved in with us. I am happy to take care of her, but now it is causing issues when my brother-in-law, who is recently divorced, moved to our town and visits us every single day.
Finding Free Yarn and Crochet Supplies for Charity Projects?Where I can apply to get help with crochet hooks and yarn? I am interested fabric cutters, scissors, etc. My daughter and I make hats, decorative and non for chemo patients at local hospitals as well as for new babies and moms. We also make holiday stuff, blankets, toys, etc.
Help With Getting Furniture While Unemployed?How can I get help with getting a three piece suite as I don't have one and I'm on one benefit JSA (unemployment) paid once every two weeks?
Donating Empty Shoe Boxes?We are a small indie footwear brand based in NYC. Our brand is called Triesti. We have around 200 or so empty shoe boxes and would like to donate them. Any ideas who takes these kind of donations?
Finding Free Tires?I need a spare tire. Where can I find a free or inexpensive one?
Recycling Dentures?My husband passed away over 5 years ago. I still have the full set of dentures that he wore. Any ideas about where to get rid of them? The dentist didn't want them back.
Finding Old Car Tires?I need some car tires for a DIY boxing stand. Does anyone know where I can get old car tires?
Laptops for Students?I am asking mainly for a friend. She has 4 children at home, is a single parent, and is working at a minimum wage job. The schools have now gone all computerised thus meaning the children have to access their phones to get their homework and try and do it via phones. This now is becoming very hard for them.
Duck Abandoned Her Nest?I have a male and female duck that have been on our pond for the last 6 months. Just recently I found a nest of 12 eggs and the female has been sitting on them for a little over a week. Yesterday I realized the male duck was gone and now this morning the female is gone. Can I save these eggs or is it too late?
Assistance with School Clothes for Low Income Families?I'm a single mom with 4 kids in school. I'm unable to buy school clothes for my kids. Recovering brain tumor has been really hard on me and the kids. We leave in Perth Amboy-NJ. I'm unemployed. Where can I find help to get school clothes?
Searching for Relatives?I am in search of my cousins, Eugene Peters and Tunie Kaya Peters. Mother name, Browne Peters, father Moses T Y Peters (deceased). Any ideas on how to begin?
Donating Fabric?Where can I donate unwanted fabric that you can make something out of? I live in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Selling Aluminum Can Tabs?Can you tell me where I could sell my soda caps?
Getting Assistance After a House Fire?We lost everything in a house fire on June 1st. Insurance still hasn't paid. My daughter is getting ready to steer back to school for her senior year. She needs clothes and a laptop for online classes. Any suggestions?
Uses for Worn Towels with Frayed Edges?Many of my smaller towels have edges that are frayed and old. What should I do with them? They are still useful, but not pretty.
Fawn Has Irregular Stripes Not Spots?We have been watching a pregnant doe for a while and today she brought her new fawn to our backyard. But instead of white spots it has white irregular stripes. Do they vary according to the age or is this a different species of deer?
Are the Polyphemus Moths Dangerous?Are the polyphemus moths dangerous? Do they bite or sting? Can I touch it or pick it up?
Finding Fabric Donations for Charity Quilting Project?I have been making quilts for the Quilts for Kids organization for the past year. I would like to find fabric donations so that can continue making these quilts and NICU gowns. Any help is deeply appreciated.
Sharing Responsibilities in a Relationship?My boyfriend has own place and so do I. He works 6am to 7pm and picks me up to spend the night to wake up at 4am to serve him oatmeal, coffee, do the dishes, make him lunch for work, do laundry, and make dinner. I'm exhausted and can't do my responsibilities. What to do?
Duck Not Sitting on Eggs?A couple of days ago I found a duck nesting with one little duckie. Later some of the eggs hatched and I fed the ducks everyday. So there is the mom, the big duckie and the little duckies, but there's still 5 eggs in the nest. I'm worried did she abandon her eggs?
Free Computers for Senior Citizens?Where can a senior citizen get a free computer?
Finding Donations of Fleece for Charity Project?I'm from a church where our ladies are making fleece blankets to donate to hospitals and shelters, etc. and we are looking for donations of fleece asap. We are located in southern Michigan. Does anyone have suggestions on who we can ask and where we can look?
Ducks Laid Eggs Near House Foundation?I found out that 2 female ducks have laid eggs against my house. One on the north side of my house and the other on the south side of the house. Why did they choose my house?
Locating My Half-brother?How am I supposed to find my older half-brother when I only know his first name and his age. My mom only says that she tried talking to his mom to let me meet him, but that is it. My dad is not able to see him because my brother is only 16.
Identifying a Bug?It is the most odd bug I have ever seen (kind of cute lol) and I wanted to know what it was. It has been on my car for days running around doing bug things.
Finding Free Tires?I need 4 285/45 R15 tires or anything that will work like these tires. I am in dire straights.
Information on Copperhead and Diamondback Snakes?I've been told as a young child that a copperhead and a diamondback are the same snake, is this true?
Finding Assistance After a House Fire?My son's dad and grandmother's house just burnt down and they need financial assistance to get a room for a couple days until they can get in somewhere, are there any agencies or churches that will help?
Viability of Duck Eggs Abandoned for Several Hours?We have a duck that has been nesting for 2 weeks. She never stopped sitting on the nest until this morning. I noticed her in our pond. I discovered a snake was eating the eggs. I got the snake out and finally got mom back in after 10 hours. She is sitting on the nest again. Would the eggs have survived 10 hours?
Found a Duck or Goose Nest with Eggs?My grandson and I have found what appears to be a duck or a goose nest in my next door neighbor's yard out near the road under a tree in some mulch. There are five eggs in the nest, but we have not seen what it is that laid the eggs. Are there groups that will come to check it out?
Donating Un-used Greeting Cards?I had a member of my family that worked for a greeting card company and received many cards that were never sold. I now have many cards that I would love to give away. I just don't know who to give them to. Any help would be needed, I get more every few months.
Finding Fabric Donations?I am looking for a donation of white muslin fabric for a summer youth program, community wide, movie in the park event. In total I will be enough to make a screen that will host 200 people. Any thoughts where I can find a donation?
Uses for Mason Jars?My favorite pasta sauce comes in a mason jar. Well, as you can imagine, I have a lot of jars. I really want to do something with at lease some of them, and would appreciate any suggestions you guys have.
Protecting Mallard Duck Eggs from Predators?I have a couple of Mallard ducks, they have never left my backyard since we have a big pond. This year she has made a good nest and laid 13 eggs. She has been sitting on them for 2 weeks now, but last night 3 were eaten. Normally they will abandon the nest, but she still sitting on her nest, a little frighten.
Mother Duck Seems to Have Abandoned Nest?What would cause a duck to abandon its nest full of eggs? Sas been sitting on the eggs for 4 days and she has not been seen for over 24 hours.
Found a Baby Mole?I just found a baby mole in the dirt hole my kids play in. What do I do with it?
Identifying a Snake?It looks like pictures of rat snakes, either eastern or yellow, but the head is wrong. It's a larger more triangular head with the jaw extending beyond the body. It was approximately 2 ft long, tapering off towards the tail. It was chilling out on a ramp in the shade in central Florida.
Protecting a Nesting Duck from Neighbor's Cat?How do I keep the neighbor's cat from disturbing a nesting Mallard duck in our flower bed? It keeps pooping close by the nest, but I hardly ever see the darn thing.
Mallard Duck Not Sitting on Eggs?I have a Mallard duck nesting in my mulch. She laid 11 eggs. She has not laid anymore for a week, but she also does not stay on the nest. She would come for an hour or so in morning then take off for hours then come back in afternoon then leave by about 6pm.
Mallard Seems to Have Abandoned Nest?There was a momma duck (mallard) near our porch. She laid what looks like at least 10 eggs. She'd fly off for an hour or so during the day. Today, I have not seen her for 12 hours. The eggs aren't properly covered with leaves and two are cracked open. Will she come back? If not, how much cold can the eggs endure?
