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Tea Tree Oil

Uses for Tea Tree OilThis is a page about uses for tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has a long history of being used for medicinal purposes. New applications are being found.

 

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Original Name of a Bar in Oshkosh?In the '50s and '60s Albert and Gertrude Kloiber owned what is now known as the Split Level Bar in Oshkosh. What was the name of it back then? Wasn't it just called "The Level?"

 

Man on Bath Mats

Using Bath MatsThis is a page about using bath mats. Bathmats are common in most households as a stepout mat for the bath or shower, although they can be put to other uses as well.

 

New Washer

Advice on Buying a New Washer?This page contains advice on buying a new washer.When it's time to purchase a new clothes washing machine, you want to make sure you choose a reliable brand and the right size for your needs.

 

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Registering a Complaint at the Post Office?I put in a change of address on November 4th. I did not receive any forwarded mail yet (December 6th). I called the post office (twice) where I put in a change of address and they said it was never put in the system. Now it is a month later and my bills are due.

 

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Replacing Beveled Glass in Display Cabinet Door?My parents have passed away and I inherited a display cabinet with beveled glass on the two front doors and glass on both sides. During the move from my parent's house to mine, the movers laid the piece of furniture on it's back.

 

Elmer's Glue Bottle

Alternative Uses for Elmer's GlueThis page contains alternative uses for Elmer's glue. A handy paper and wood glue that can be useful for other personal and household applications.

 

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Where is Kibbles 'n Bits Actually Made?On the bag it says packed with pride in the USA. What I want to know, is where is Kibbles n Bits actually produced. Why is this information not listed on the bag?

 

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Replacing Vintage Crochet on Costume?I am a collector of vintage movie costumes. I have a costume which needs most of its vintage crochet replaced. Any suggestions?

 

A yellow phone book with a phone sitting on it.

Finding Phone NumbersThis is a page about finding phone numbers. The process for finding phone numbers has changed over time. Directory assistance calls now have a fee and many people only have a cell phone.

 

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Choosing Between a Digital Adapter or a New TV?I need to know if I should I get a digital adapter and antenna for 80.00 or get a new TV for 120.00? What do you think?

 

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Buying a Sling for a Fractured Arm?Where do I find a sling/cast for fractures?

 

Shower cap with pastel flower design.

Softening Up a Stiff Plastic Shower Cap?I have a pretty shower cap, however it is too hard and stiff to wear. Does anyone have any solutions to soften the plastic?

 

Pool Noodles

Uses for Pool NoodlesThis is a page about uses for pool noodles. Foam pool noodles can be put to other uses around the house.

 

Super Glue

Uses for Super GlueThis is a page about uses for Super Glue. In addition to the typical gluing projects, Super Glue can be used for a number of other less obvious purposes.

 

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Woman holding a cell phone.

Switching from Cell Phone Contract to Prepaid?Prepaid cellphones are an easy way to keep costs down. This page contains reviews and tips on prepaid cellphone service providers.

 

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Choosing a Softball Bat?I have seen many people using the ASA softball bats to play softball. Are these the best bats for the game?

 

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US Census Bureau's American Community Survey?Did you get the American Community Survey in the mail? It's from the US Census bureau. My bother got this survey in the mail. It's not the survey we get to determine the US population. Everyone doesn't get one; it's random. At first I did not think it was legitimate until I did an online search.

 

Closet full of prom dresses.

Planning a Prom Dress Re-Sale Event?This is a page about planning a prom dress re-sale event. In truth many girls don't wear their prom dresses a second time, rather they find a permanent home in the closet. Why not organize a prom dress re-sale activity at your school.

 

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Inflating an Air Mattress?I have the Coleman Quickbed with a built in pump, but am going camping with no electric. Is there any way to inflate with a battery operated pump? Thanks.

 

A stack of colorful towels.

Tips for Buying TowelsThis is a page about tips for buying towels. Buying new towels can be quite expensive, so you'll want to make a good purchasing choice.

 

Custom Debit and Credit Card

Ordering Custom Debit and Credit Cards?This is a page about ordering custom debit and credit cards. If you are looking to change up the look of your debit or credit card, with an image or a cool color there are options available to you.

 

Two kids standing in the rain wearing colorful rain boots.

Making Fabric Water Repellent?This is a page about making fabric water repellent. You can not always find water repellent fabric for craft projects or you may want to treat a piece of clothing. Perhaps the fabric or garment you have chosen can be treated and made water repellent.

 

Fire Pit on a Wood Deck

Using a Fire Pit on a Wood Deck?This is a page about using a fire pit on a wood deck. Most manufacturers recommend that you do not use a fire pit on a wood deck.

 

diamond ring

Fixing Rings That Are Too BigThis is a page about fixing rings that are too big. Your diet is working and you have lost some weight, but now your rings are too big. You can have a jeweler resize them or perhaps find a more economical solution.

 

Photo of a hand holding a supplement bottle.

EDTA Information and Advice?This is a page about EDTA information and advice. EDTA is a chemical that binds or chelates minerals and metals so that the body can excrete them. It is also used to fortify grain based food products and in food preservation.

 

Skin Care Products

Selling Unused Hair and Skin Care Products?This is a page about selling unused hair and skin care products. If you find yourself with a stockpile of unused hair and skin care products, perhaps from online or TV shopping, you might be able to sell them.

 

Beeswax candle making materials.

Uses for Beeswax?This is a page about uses for beeswax. Beeswax is not just for making candles, there are many uses it can be put to around the house.

 

Coconut

Uses for Coconut OilCoconut oil has a variety of uses from beauty to cooking. This is a page about uses for coconut oil.

 

Colorful Drinking Straws

Uses for Drinking StrawsThis is a page about uses for drinking straws. Straws are handy not just for spill free drinking but for other jobs around the house.

 

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Blue Bow

Finding an EZ Bow Maker Instruction ManualThis page is about finding an EZ Bow Maker instruction manual. Sometimes we need some help locating replacement instructions.

 

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Buying Scratch Resistant Eyeglasses?What are the best scratch resistant eyeglasses?

 

A man inspecting money.

Detecting Counterfeit MoneyThis page is about detecting counterfeit money. There are ways to make sure you are receiving genuine currency.

 

Double Sided Tape

Uses for Double Sided TapeThis is a page about uses for double sided tape. Double sided tape can be put to a wide variety of uses around your home, often it works as a simple alternative to glue.

 

Patty Paper

Uses for Patty PaperThis is a page about uses for patty paper. Patty paper is sold to be used to separate hamburger patties, cheese slices, and other food items. It can also be put to other uses, even crafts, and classroom math demonstrations.

 

Refrigerator

Adjusting the Temperature in a Refrigerator?This is a page about adjusting the temperature in a refrigerator. Your refrigerator has a control that allows you to increase or decrease the temperature for proper cooling.

 

Effusion Oil Lamps

Using an Effusion Oil Lamp?This is a page about using an effusion oil lamp. Effusion oil lamps are an alternative to candles for disbursing your favorite fragrance throughout your home.

 

Coffee Cup

Buying Kroger's Brand CoffeeThis is a page about buying Kroger's brand coffee. Kroger coffee is a store brand available at the grocery store of the same name.

 

SanDisk Sansa

Using a SanDisk Sansa Clip+ Player?This page is about using a SanDisk sansa clip player. Playing MP3's or listening to radio or books on this player is nice, when you know how to use it properly.

 

Cutting a credit card with scissors.

Dealing With Credit Card Fraud?This is a page about dealing with credit card fraud. Consumers need to take care to protect their credit card number from possible misuse by thieves. But even the cautious cardholder can become the victim of fraud.

 

A young woman in an electric wheelchair.

Using an Electric Wheelchair in Snow and...This is a page about using an electric wheelchair in snow and ice. Snow and icy conditions can be perilous for someone using an electric wheelchair.

 

Baby Wipes

Rehydrating Baby Wipes?This is a page about rehydrating baby wipes. Over time baby wipes can dry out in their packaging.

 

Antenna on interior wall.

TV With HDTV Antenna Gets Interference at Times?I used to subscribe to cable since I still had an old analog TV. I have a rewards credit card and had saved up enough miles to purchase a new RCA 19" LED HDTV DVD combination by cashing in my points. So actually the TV was free.

 

Hot Water Bottle

Using a Hot Water BottleThis is a page about using a hot water bottle. A hot water bottle can be used in many ways, from comforting a puppy to providing pain relief.

 

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Uses for Cream of TartarThis is a page about uses for cream of tartar. Cream of tartar is used not only in cooking, but is also useful in some cleaning jobs.

 

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Alarm Clock

Buying an Alarm Clock?This is a page about buying an alarm clock. There are many sizes, shapes, and options available when purchasing an alarm clock.

 

A man holding a dollar.

Shopping at Dollar StoresLove them or hate them, dollar stores attract a lot of consumers with their low prices. This is a page about shopping at dollar stores.

 

Paper Clips

Uses for Paper ClipsThis is a page about uses for paper clips. Paper clips are very handy for other jobs in addition to their main use. They can be used in your craft projects as well.

 

Digital Converter Box

Using a Digital Converter BoxThis is a page about using a digital converter box. To watch digital programming on your analog TV you will need to hook it up to a converter box.

 

A female house cleaner.

Finding House Cleaning Service?This is a page about finding house cleaning service. Choosing the best cleaning service for your needs is important to ensure a positive outcome.

 

Perfume Sample Bottles

Using Perfume SamplesThis is a page about using perfume samples. Perfume samples can be used in ways other than as a body scent.

 

A woman ordering from a catalog.

Ordering an LTD Catalog?This is a page about ordering an LTD catalog. LTD Commodities is a merchandising company that allows the customer to buy now and pay later.

 

weighing postage

Finding Postage Rates Online?This is a page about finding postage rates online. When preparing to mail a package you can find the current rates on-line, saving you a trip to the post office.

 

Mouthwash

Saving Money on MouthwashThis is a page about saving money on mouthwash. When trying to reduce expenditures for groceries and sundries, it is helpful to look at all of the products you regularly buy and try to find ways to save on individual items and categories of products.

 

A couple renting a car.

Renting a Car Without a Credit Card?This is a page about renting a car without a credit card. In the past you would have been unable to rent a car without a credit card. Things have changed, although you may face additional requirements to rent without the card, it is often possible.

 

Selling a Lawnmower

Selling a Lawnmower?This page is about selling a lawnmower. Finding the best way to advertise and determining a fair price is the challenge when selling machinery.

 

lost package

Post Office Lost a PackageThis is a page about post office lost a package. Sometimes a package or letter sent via the post office doesn't reach its destination. When this happens, there are some steps you can take to try and get help tracking it down.

 

Old TV

Using an Old TV?This is a page about using an old TV. Do you have an older TV that may not be compatible with current digital requirements? There may still be some uses for your old set.

 

Shower Curtain Rod

Uses for Shower Curtain RodsThis is a page about uses for shower curtain rods. Shower curtain rods are also good to use for hanging other items to dry. Be creative and you will surely find even more alternative uses.

 

Painted "Closed" Sign

Waterproofing Painted Signs?This is a page about waterproofing painted signs. Waterproofing a painted sign will extend the life of the sign and keep the colors bright.

 

Two kids playing on an iPad

Free iPad Apps for Kids?This is a page about free iPad apps for kids. There are so many apps for the iPad, with a large number of free ones for kids from pre-K on up.

 

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Airport Code TPE?I have a package coming from China, the location says it is at TPE. Where is that?

 

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Maker of Publix Coffee Creamer?Who makes the store brand of coffee creamer for Publix Supermarket?

 

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Perfume Similar to "Paris" by Coty?Do you remeber what it smelled like? Can you liken it to any other fragrance?

 

DVDs

DVD Swapping Sites?This is a page about DVD swapping sites. Since many people do not watch a movie repeatedly, a DVD swap site offers a chance to see a lot of films without the cost of buying each one.

 

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Mandala of the Soul Art?Back in the day Sam Groom starred in a TV show that featured a mandala of the soul. Does anyone know where I can get info on this piece of art?

 

A woman shopping.

What is Travel Knit Fabric?This is a page about what is travel knit fabric. Perhaps you have seen ads for this knit fabric, but are unsure of exactly what it is.

 

Coffee filter with coffee in it.

Saving Money on Coffee FiltersThis is a page about saving money on coffee filters. Single use paper coffee filters may seem pricey for the way they are intended to be used.

 

Using Reusable Kuerig Pods

Using Reusable Kuerig PodsThis is a page about using reusable Kuerig pods. Using a Kuerig coffee maker is a convenient way to make a single serving of your favorite coffee, but the small brewing cups are an expensive way to buy coffee.

 

Fragrance Oil Burner

Using Simmering Granules in a Fragrance Oil Burner?This is a page about using simmering granules in a fragrance oil burner. Simmering granules are another option to scented oil for your oil burner.

 

Casserole Dish

Freezing Pampered Chef Casserole Dishes?This is a page about freezing Pampered Chef casserole dishes. Many cooks like to freeze a casserole to heat and serve later. You will need to use freezer safe dishes to do this.

 

Using sandwich bag as a glove on cereal treats.

Uses for Sandwich BaggiesThis is a page about uses for sandwich baggies. Sandwich sized plastic bags can be put to other uses in your home.

 

Uses for Talcum Powder

Uses for Talcum PowderThis is a page about uses for talcum powder. Talc is a very soft mineral that is known for its ability to repel water and absorb oils. There are many uses for talcum powder in addition to diaper rash and cosmetics.

 

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Running a Refrigerator in Unheated Cold Rooms?I have a trailer up north. What happens if I keep the refrigerator on, with bottled liquid inside, and the heat in the trailer is off during cold winter? It will get below freezing in the trailer during this time.

 

Crystal Decanter

Using Lead CrystalThis is a page about using lead crystal. The lead used in the making of lead crystal can be leached out by the contents in a decanter.

 

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Dishonest Hairdresser?Have you had this experience with a new hairdresser? I just moved to a new town 4 weeks ago and was looking for a new hairdresser. I dropped in a salon last week to ask about rates. I told the receptionist I'd been paying $25 for a cut and blow dry (short hair) where I moved from.

 

Coca Cola

Uses for Coca ColaThis is a page about uses for Coca Cola. Cola drinks can be used for cooking and cleaning.

 

Cat Litter

Alternative Uses for Cat LitterThis is a page about alternative uses for cat litter. Cat litter has a number of other uses than just filling the kitty box.

 

House Cleaner

Hiring a Reliable House Cleaner?This is a page about hiring a reliable house cleaner. You have decided to hire a house cleaner and now are concerned about to choose a reliable one.

 

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Phaff Sewing Machine Models?Did Phaff make a Japanese De Lux model?

 

a large collection of DVDs

DVD Clubs That Don't Require a Credit Card?This is a page about DVD clubs that don't require a credit card. Consumers who do not have a credit card are often at a disadvantage in many shopping situations.

 

Uses for Bandanas

Uses for BandanasThis is a page about uses for bandanas. Bright and colorful bandanas are often inexpensive to buy and very versatile in their possible uses.

 

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Hydrosil Heaters?Who is the manufacturer of hydrosil heaters?

 

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Info on Justin Bieber New York Concert?I am great fan of Justin Bieber and waiting for his next concert at New York. Does anyone know something about the upcoming event.

 

Uses for Pencil Erasers

Uses for Pencil ErasersThis is a page about uses for pencil erasers. Pencil erasers have a secret life away from the pencil and many alternative uses.

 

Uses for Shower Caps

Uses for Shower CapsThis is a page about uses for shower caps. Shower caps can be used in ways other than just for keeping your hair dry in the shower.

 

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Finding Free or Inexpensive Twin Beds?Where can I get help getting twin beds for boys and my daughter too? It's just me, the mother, working and I can't afford to buy all this.

 

Plastic Packaging

Removing Plastic PackagingThis is a page about removing plastic packaging. It is often difficult and frustrating to remove certain types of plastic packaging.

 

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Manufacturer of Winn Dixie Cat Food?Who makes Winn Dixie "Tuna and Cheese' cat food? This is the only thing my lil' old man will eat.

 

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Contacting HSBC Bank?I can not find a real contact number for the HSBC bank.My question is, to log in you have to input SSI # and it gives you a phone #. I lost my account number and all they do is loop you on it to a voice robot. Please help.

 

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Name of Reducing Machine Using a Sand Bag?Several years ago I owned a reducing machine that came in 3 pieces. The center piece was about 15 inches high with a small platform on top that you could change direction of the movement just by turning the center piece.

 

Faxing With Magic Jack

Faxing With Magic Jack?This page is about faxing with magic jack. This program is used by some to reduce the cost of traditional faxing.

 

Cherished Teddies figurines.

Selling Craft Items and Collectibles Locally?I want to downsize, and would like to sell as many items as possible (instead of donating them) so I can help my granddaughter pay for her mission trips. We've tried Craigslist, but haven't had much luck.

 

Getting Coupons in the Mail

Getting Coupons in the Mail?Find the best way to get coupons for products you want by US mail. This page is about getting coupon in the mail.

 

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Returning Unused Pet Meds?Our dog died a few weeks ago and we have a whole box of flea, tick, and heart worm meds. Is there any way we can get our money back or do we have to eat the loss?

 

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Check Country Source of DVDs Sold on eBayWhen buying a DVD from eBay, first check where it is coming from. I bought one that came from England without realizing it and could not play it on my TV. With some help, I figured out how I can play it on the computer. It was too much of a hassle for me to send it back.

 

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Target's Market Pantry Coffee?Who supplies Target's Market Pantry ground coffee? It's the best coffee I've ever tasted.

 

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Cable Company Charging for Burned Equipment?My apartment burned down and the only thing saved was my dog and the clothes I had on. The cable company is coming after me for the equipment I had in my apartment, but everything was destroyed. I had no rental insurance and they want me to pay $400.00 for the equipment.

 

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Using Titletrader Website?I am having trouble on Titletrader.com. I cannot get the website to let me verify my email address and therefore I am unable to get books with my points.

 

Handyman Finding Appliance Manuals Online

Finding Appliance Manuals OnlineThis page is about finding appliance manuals online. Whether you can't locate your instruction booklet or bought an appliance used, many manuals can be found online.

 

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Finding a User's Manual for Dishwasher?A dishwasher was installed in my kitchen several months ago and I decided to use it. The problem is, I do not have a user's manual.

 

Close-up of Cotton Balls

Saving Money On Cotton BallsThis is a page about saving money on cotton balls. Many of us use cotton balls daily for makeup removal in addition to other uses.

 

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Using a Refrigerator With the Freezer Turned Off?Can I keep my garage fridge's freezer off while just using the fridge part only?

 

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Researching Medical Institutions Seen in Ads?Is there a way to find out if a medical institution that I saw advertised in a magazine is legitimate? It is for minimally invasive laser spine surgery that I am looking into for my 87 yr old father.

 

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Identifying A Gianfrance Ferre Purse?I have a Gianfranco black patent leather purse. I'm sure it is a discontinued style. Where do I look for answers?

 

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Value and History of a Certified Lawn Mower?I am try to find the value of a Certified lawn mower, style No.6B or 68. Any ideas on how to find this information?

 

Self-Publishing a Book

Self-Publishing a Book?This is a page about self-publishing a book. Self publishing a book can be a good, cost effective choice for a writer, giving you control over the finished manuscript.

 

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Microfiber Upholstery Nap Always Shows Marks?What can you put on it so when you touch it, it won't make a mark? At the end of the day my sofa, love seat, and chair look terrible. There are dark spots all over them.

 

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