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Cat Loses Kitten in College Dorm?
Im thinking you need to contact your local animal shelter or people who foster out cats and have these kittens adopted out. I think theywill come to a bad end living in the dorm in this way. Probably a PA or someone can assist with this

 

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Name Ideas for a Homemade Bath and Body Products Business?
Charlottes Home Spas Charlottes Wonderous Scents Charlottes Homemade Goodness

 

Homemade Bath Products Company Name Ideas - bowls of dry mixes

Homemade Bath Products Company Name Ideas?
Oceans and Sunsets Charlottes Web Natural Luxe Beauty Inspired Naturally Chill

 

Identifying a Stuffed Toy - closeup

Identifying a Stuffed Toy?
it looks very kawai to me, which is a Japanese style of neotenous art that emphasizes round head, eyes, etc.

 

Identifying an Antique Desk - drop front desk with storage above and cubbies inside

Identifying an Antique Desk?
this is a lovely secretary with many compartments made in nice mahogany wood and it looks to be at least 80 years old

 

Treating Boils - boil on back of leg above the knee

Treating Boils?
this may be one of those situations where the boil created what is known as a cyst wall which is a placenta-like enclosure that easily fills up with gross crap because it is liable to become infected again. Surgical removal is at times the best option because...

 

Rose Stems Started Sprouting in My Vase - cut roses starting to sprout in a vase

Rose Stems Started Sprouting in My Vase?
I didnt realize that you could get roses from cuttings but apparently it is possible https://scvrs.homestead.com/cuttings1.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyKH0lVxFQI they suggest adding a rooting hormone such as this CLONEX Gel:https://goo.gl/rWlQw2 FAST...

 

Leaves on Avocado Plant Wilting - wilting leaves

Leaves on Avocado Plant Wilting?
the only time I ever got to have an avocado successfully grow into a plant it then died after I transplanted it to a new pot. It was most sad. I had to transplant it becase it needed more room but something about the process must not be good for them, without...

 

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Storing Photos?
if you have a little money to invest you could actually get some fireproof safes and store them in there or if theres an abandoned (but not disgusting) refrigerator or freezer somewhere you can store them in there. The idea is to keep tem somewhere insulated...

 

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Unable to Dial 911 from Apartment?
you should contact someone involved with housing rights or such programs because it is illegal for a person to not have access to 911.

 

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Finding Cheap Tires for a Lexus ES350?
not offhand but I am certain that craigslist, a Lexus dealer, and possibly even secondhand tyre shops (if you want to risk that) would have many possibilities

 

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Jewelry Business Name Ideas?
Thrifty Chic Paradox Adornments (because chic and cheap is usually contradiction in peoples minds) Cheap N Chic Divine Steals

 

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Re-dying Hair?
you could try doing a henna dye job, which is a natural dye and nonpermanent, to wait out the 2 weeks or whatever is optimal I mean, you CAN dye it right away but you seriously put yourself in danger of losing hair or having it be all brittle and damaged

 

Dog Is Not Drinking Water - two dogs

Dog Is Not Drinking Water?
I am curious as to whether the elder dog died of some specific ailment that maybe the younger dog caught? Maybe it was a heart condition but maybe it was caused by worms or some other parasite, and this same parasite is afflicting the little dog and causing...

 

Sewing Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread - closeup of needle and bobbin area

Sewing Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
there is definitely a broken or stuck component. If you look with a magnifying glass and pull the machine apart you may be able to see what it is that went missing. When parts stop moving its because a gear that connected them broke. If one gets stuck its because...

 

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Remedy for a Smelly Particleboard Dresser?
my first impression is that it is in fact either formaldehyde, or that the glue inherent in the particle board at some point rotted out and gives off an offensive smell. I have heard this happening with indoor paint where either the pigment or the fluid rots...

 

Age and Value of a Homer Laughlin Pitcher - tan crazed finish pitcher

Age and Value of a Homer Laughlin Pitcher?
The Homer Laughlin china co. still seems to exist today, in the form of Homer Laughlin China Co and also Fiesta, all seem to provide a range of values in a more rugged aesthetic than your average fine china The other interesting thing about this company is...

 

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Dyeing a Polyester and Suede Face Wrap?
Im not sure this is possible. Changing a dark item to a lighter one with dyeing is hard enough, but polyester is pretty resistant to dyeing or bleaching, because it is a synthetic fabric that just sort of can degrade when confronted with harsh chemicals you...

 

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Caring for a Dog with Parvo?
just make sure he stays dehydrated unfortunately whether he survives or not really depends on his immune system and how hardy he is. Certainly many puppies survive parvo but just as many succumb and the only real predictor is their natural constitution and...

 

Identifying a Porcelain Figurine

Identifying a Porcelain Figurine?
this type of doll is very interesting insofar as the Made in Japan points to a very interesting historical era, before China became the de facto manufacturer of the world, and after WW2 Japan for a while, thanks to various Japanese post hiroshima reconstruction...

 

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Value of a King O' Lawn Reel Mower?
reel mowers are useful only if the blades are easy to sharpen and new they can be as little as $60 on Amazon, generally $100 or so, rarely more than that if it is an antique thats another issue

 

Avocado Tree Losing Leaves

Avocado Tree Losing Leaves?
avocado does well in a California climate which means it should be warm and reasonably dry you could be overwatering it, not have enough light, or the room jsut be too cold fix any of these and the plant should do better

 

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Recipes Using Leftover Biscuits and Pie Filling?
I would make mini biscuit pies by cutting the biscuits in 1/2, cutting out the crumby middle, filling it with the filling, then putting in oven for 10 minutes at 350degrees or less YOu could also put the filling in a dish, pull apart the biscuits and cover...

 

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Copycat Recipe for McCormick's Country Chicken Seasoning?
it looks like it just uses gravy, Lawsons seasoning which is readily available, thyme, salt, sour cream, and something called poultry seasoning which is apparently just 2 teaspoons ground sage. 1 1'2 teaspoons ground thyme. 1 teaspoon ground marjoram. 3'4 teaspoon...

 

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Outlet Not Working?
please dont do anything without an electrician unless you or someone you know is essentially super skilled or licensed we lived in a duplex and the ppl in the apartment above decided to fix their outlet problem in the porch light. It worked for 2 or 3 months...

 

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Cause of Scum on Dishwasher Filter?
I say that possibly avoid the second product and make sure to try other soaps. Maybe powdered soaps would work better on this machine also like someone said the idea of cleaning the trap out is a good one, as is to run a vinegar solution also make sure your...

 

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Bath Bomb Business Name Ideas?
Jessicas Ivy Garden of Scents Jessica and Ivy are Da Bomb Jessivy Bath Concepts

 

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Ideas for Gaining Weight?
please rule out a thyroid problem; thats the main indication of inability to gain weight as well, do you have an appetite or is that your problem, that you just dont eat enough? or is instead that you eat too much and still dont gain weight? increasing your...

 

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Using a Door Screen as Landscape Cloth?
definitely make sure it is not the older metal variety if its the newer plastic kind, that should work well. It is actually a good idea because the mesh is small enough that weeds and stuff you dont want wont go through, but big enough for the water to go through

 

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15th Birthday Party Ideas?
you should make a brainstorming list you could ask your friends for feedback as to what sort of activities they prefer you could make a list of things you enjoy doing you could list how many friends are coming you could make a list of how much money you have...

 

Identifying White Bumps on Fern Stalks

Identifying White Bumps on Fern Stalks?
yes this is not behaving like a fern at all. Ferns are a very ancient plant form and have absolutely no flowering or budding. The grown-up version of the fern is actually the seeding phase of the plant, which is reverse from normal flowering plants.

 

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Slogan for a Childcare Business?
is the fig and olive something like a Mediterranean reference? I am curious as to the choice of name because if it has Mediterranean reference, you could use that other than that, you could say something like where big ideas bear fruit or nurturing your childs...

 

Is My Dog an American Pit Bull Terrier? - dog with a stuffed lion

Is My Dog an American Pit Bull Terrier?
the first photo the face almost looks like a Great Danes. If hes taller and slimmer than most Pitties, he well may have Great Dane in him

 

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Recycling Cell Phones and a Tablet?
no, definitely do NOT break your phones/devices. Doing so can be extremely toxic as there are many toxic and dangerous chemicals and processes both in batteries and the screens of phones. This is one reason why recycling programs exist, so as to hopefully keep...

 

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Dog Poops Inside at Parents' Home?
it is most likely territorial behaviour. I dont know how to cure this as she is being triggered by the other dogs. This behaviour is unacceptable and it should be trained out of it, or else you cant have your dog at your parents house

 

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Name Ideas for an Imported Furniture Store?
Go Balistic! Bali Decor A Touch of Bali Balinese Treasures

 

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House and Obedience Training a 4 Month Old Puppy - light brown and white puppy

House and Obedience Training a 4 Month Old Puppy?
You should check out the work of Cesar Millan of Dog Whisperer. He has great feedback on how to establish proper discipline or chain of command with a dog it is a really bad sign that at this age this dog is already so defiant. Dogs are pack animals and they...

 

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Caring for a Puppy Recovering from Parvo?
the most important is to make sure hes not dehydrated. If hes still rejecting food, you just make sure he gets good liquids some folks give their dogs Pepto Bismol to help with digestive discomfort as well, chicken broth or other liquid foods are good as well

 

Identifying a Houseplant - tall foliage houseplant

Identifying a Houseplant? (Schefflera)
this plant actually looks to me like a ficus, but it could be a schleffera

 

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House Trained Dog Peeing and Pooping in Crate?
Boston Terriers can have trouble with their urinary tract issues, so a vet is a good thing but it sounds like he is somewhat rejecting the crate training. Is it possible that you could avoid the crate training and put him outside? If hes doing well about not...

 

Determining the Value of a Porcelain Doll Collection - doll wearing a pink dress wrapped in plastic in a cardboard box

Determining the Value of a Porcelain Doll Collection?
as said before, these dolls are mass produced and most likely have no financial value. They make nice decorative items, though. The certificates are more for the brand, and the brand value has been reduced by mass production and by the fact that Wal Mart and...

 

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Slogan Ideas for a Day Care Business?
Babies and tots are well cared for here Care and Nurturing of your loved ones Where we help your children thrive

 

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Lightening Hair With Lemon Juice?
either 30 minutes under the sun or an hour under a dryer should do it. Make sure you rinse well with shampoo with a more alkaline pH to neutralise the acid so that it does not continue damaging your hair (though lemon is one of the safer acids to use in hair...

 

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Teen Eligibility for Social Security Survivors Benefits?
most likely he will receive it due to his age and support network. But first you must have more info from the social security administration

 

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Removing Musty Odor from Upholstery Sample Books?
I would leave them in a hot sun for a couple of days - the sun shine kills a lot of the mildewy smell as well you can try spraying with a mix of 50% vinegar, 50% water, and 10 drops of tea tree oil. Spray every surface and that should work

 

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Name Ideas for a Day Care Business?
Happy Friends Sunshine and Flowers Laughing Children or else you could make a list about whats specific about your daycare centre (geographic location, your personal values, any religious affiliation, etc) and base that to get a name

 

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Preventing Mold on Grated Cheese?
Im not sure why your cheese is moulding if youre keeping it in the fridge. Parmesan should be stored in the fridge if it will not be used up within a week. Maybe your fridge is not cool enough>?

 

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A Hundred Dollar For A Family of Four
where do you make an extra $100 a month? Im looking to find that.

 

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - Australian Aboriginal doll

Identifying a Porcelain Doll?
An Australian Aboriginal doll is a find, indeed. Not sure what the market value in the US would be for that since we dont really have the whole concept of Aboriginal here, and am not sure what the price would be in Australia per se, but as an unusual artifact...

 

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Concerns after Sister-in-Law and Children Moved In?
it is difficult for you as an outside to this probably longstanding family dynamic to do anything or impose your ideas without becoming the enemy. On the other hand you do hae a right to a life you want and to some degree you are in the right. it really depends...

 

What Breed Is My Chihuahua Mixed With?

What Breed Is My Chihuahua Mixed With?
Im not certain he is mixed with anything; there are long haired Chihuahua varieties

 

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Name Ideas for a Kids' Body Butter Product?
Fruity Scents Fruity Loops Just Desserts Dessert for the Skin

 

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10th Birthday Party Ideas in a Small Apartment?
a lot of condos/apartments have a pool room or common area where folks can rent or schedule the space for a party, this is probably your best option, or else have a party at a local Chuck E Cheeses or even Barnes and Nobles. If you must have it in your apartment...

 

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Disability Assistance for a Person Diagnosed with Depression?
in the past i do belive that mental illnesses such as bipolar and psychotic disorders you could get disability for. Depression Im not certain but I believe that yes, as well however, nowadays it is far harder to qualify due to the state of politics in this...

 

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Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Home?
I believe it will. The smoke permeated the furniture, especially if its fabric so if it leaves the smell should leave as well you can use activated charcoal and vinegar sprays to treat the odour

 

What Breed Is My Dog? - light brown Pit looking puppy

What Breed Is My Dog?
his wide head and colouring make him look very Pit Bull like to me but as he ages you will be able to tell better either way

 

Is My Puppy a Full Blood Pit Bull? - brown puppy

Is My Puppy a Full Blood Pit Bull?
I dont believe those markings are classic Pitt markings; they point more towards a Boxer to me

 

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Best Vacuum Cleaner for Hardwood Floors and Carpet?
the Shark is a pretty good vacuum, very versatile, powerful, yet small. It has all sorts of attachments and many are good on floors

 

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Cat Is Peeing on the Couch?
I think the couch is imprinted with cat urine smell which lets him believe its good to pee there. you probably need a new couch or clean it with enzymatic cleaners, you can buy at any store

 

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Gluing a Broken Glass Patio Tabletop Together?
E6000 is bar none the best glue for glass. Silicone is another good glue if you are seeking to have it hold liquid but it doesnt look good.

 

What Kind of Bug Is This? - small brown bug

What Kind of Bug Is This?
it really looks like a bed bug to me; trust me, I would know that first photo, is it a pretty flat bug, almost like a small brown coin with legs/head? Does it have no wings? If so, it is most likely a bed bug if it is actually sort of round then you can squish...

 

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Kids Constantly Fighting Over Xbox Controller?
I personally believe you should do bad things to that xbox. Set it on fire and have them watch. They have overextended their personal privilege and been nothing but ungrateful. They have learned nothing save how to be spoiled, selfish, idle laggards and it...

 

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Removing VHS Tapes from Their Cases?
I dont think theres any quick way to do it. You either have to pound them or undo a screw like the others said another way is to break off the movable plastic part in the back, grab the tape (it will then be visible after you do this, like with cassette tapes...

 

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Using a Broken Refrigerator to Store Dishes and Flatware?
I have used a nonfunctional refrigerator before to store dry goods when I didnt want the mice or the other garbage to get into them. It lived in the garage/porch and I would just go in there and put dry goods in them just like you would put regular food in...

 

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Shopping for an Inexpensive Computer Desk?
aside from all the cheap things listed - craigslist, nextdoor, dumpster diving, etc - I will also say that office supply stores like Office Depot or Staples habitually slash prices on their desks and chairs to 50% or more because nobody in this economy can...

 

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Value of My Thomas Kinkaid Painting?
it is good that in amazon and ebay is selling these at a price, because in fact Thomas Kinkade prints really do not have much value. It is beause the marketing model that the Kinkades chose really overinflated their value. More on that here: www.thestreet.com...

 

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Bleaching Colored Clothing White?
Rit has a good colour remover but I am afraid that you will be unhappy with the results. It is very hard to get something, even if its a natural fabric like cotton or wool to completely undye. The best you can probably expect is a not quite uniform faded yellow...

 

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Montessori Preschool Name Ideas?
busy bees is a fine name but Montessori from what I understand is that its a program that is famous for its great committment to education and students. So I would go more with something that demonstrated a mores erious committment to education, possibly just...

 

Finding Unidentified Textured Paintable Wallpaper - closeup

Finding Unidentified Textured Paintable Wallpaper?
what I would do is basically scour the google images by posting a photo like you did, right click with the mouse and search for images and wade through the thousands of options that will show up. One of these will link to a name or a company that made that...

 

Identifying a Houseplant - what appears to be a poinsettia with missing leaves

Identifying a Houseplant?
this is definitely a pointsettia, a plant that does better in winter than summer

 

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Slogan Idea for a Home Daycare?
A Regal Touch A Royal Flush Claim your throne

 

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Name for a Homemade Burger Patty Business?
I will assume that you will get all the proper permits, etc so I wont go into that at all words that sound wholesome like Green Pastures or Earth Harvest or even happy cows is one way to go - people like the eco idea another is to go luxury with words like...

 

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Selling Crafts Using Licensed Fabric?
If you are making these items and selling them in craft fairs in low traffic areas, you are probably OK. I would definitely avoid listing such items on ebay or amazon or the internet in general, however, because you never know what may happen. Especially a...

 

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Slogan for a Cleaning Business?
Helping you stay Spic and Span Let us Help You Clean Helpful Cleaners

 

Is My Dog Part Pit Bull? - tan and white brindle mixed breed dog

Is My Dog Part Pit Bull?
I think if your housing organization is as ignorant and useless as you discuss, you are in trouble because 1) breed specific legislation is completely arbitrary and based on nothing more than looks. A great many type of dogs get flagged just because they have...

 

Name Ideas for a Wreath Making Company - fabric wrapped foam Christmas wreath

Name Ideas for a Wreath Making Company?
Circle of Life Circle of Light Circe Decoratives Wheel of Life

 

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Eating After Tooth Extractions?
oh absoultely! We had a tooth pulled here and he was eating the very next day. You just want to make sure to keep the area clean and drain it if necesary, gargle with H2O2 possibly but definitely eat something

 

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16th Birthday Party Ideas?
Septembr is a fun time of year because it is the fall. If I were having a smallish gathering in September I would want to go out into the country and do some of those fun harvest things like 1) go on Groupon or somewhere and find a local farm that does fruit...

 

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15th Birthday Party Ideas?
I think you are facing soem sort of creative block because you are just making your expectations too large. It seems like you have this idea that is has to be PERFECT... OR ELSE!!!! That idea will simply block your creativity more and make for a not particularly...

 

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Substituting Condensed Milk for Sugar and Milk in a Recipe?
I think the thing you want to do is make your own condensed milk at home v trying to just substitute. Condensed milk has specific chemical and density specifications that cannot be replicated from just mixing them together. Plus, if you dont have dairy or sugar...

 

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Who Makes IGA Bread?
IGA has a proprietary bakery and they ship all their product from their to its retail chains pretty standard in the big grocery business

 

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Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?
is it possible that you are or could apply to be legally dependent on them? I believe though am no expert that if you were legally incompetent IE dependent you would receive survivor benefits

 

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Cooking a Frozen Roast?
basically the formula is for every 2 lbs of roast cook for 1 hour at standard baking time (IE 425 in case of meat)

 

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Buying a Vintage Roller Exercise Machine?
i agree wtih Judy having something like this shipped sounds intense do you do facebook? THe local community buy sell trade groups are pretty legit. as well theres a new app thing called LETGO and someone there might have something

 

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Finding a Teen Job?
the age thing is difficult. I know that STarbucks is pretty good about hiring high school students, and traditionally so have fast food joints i know our local grocery, INgles (a chain like Kroger but in the South) all the cashiers are almost exclusively high...

 

Identifying a Leonardo Collection Figurine - woman wearing a long butter yellow dress and matching hat

Identifying a Leonardo Collection Figurine?
my grandmother collected dolls that looked just like this and she said one was named Clementine - that one I remember looked just like this, same yellow flowing dress, same hat - but Im not sure if that means that this is what the dolls original name was or...

 

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Tagline for a Playschool?
Wings of Knowledge Taking your KIds to Great Heights

 

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Finding a Cabbage Patch Doll Kit or Pattern?
pinterest is a great source for this, for example https://www.pinterest.com/pin/330733166359281440/?lp=true sometimes it will take you to a link where you have to pay but often its not much

 

What Is this Hanging Plant? - profusion of stems with tiny light green leaves

What Is this Hanging Plant?
this does look like the STring of Hearts. It is a lovely plant. My aunt had one. If you have lots of light youll be just fine

 

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Heater Does Not Work When Plugged Into Certain Outlets?
you always want to use an electric heater by itself in the circuit (unless its only shared with something like a 60 watt bulb lamp you also only want to use a heater plugged into the wall v/ thru a extension cord or splitter

 

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Attaching Scrapbook Paper Cut Outs to a Styrofoam Ball?
I have had good results in all sorts of applications with Acrylic Matte Medium. I imagine that a hot glue gun would work as well. styrofoam is tricky because certain glues will sort of melt it off, for instance superglue is not great try the matte medium, especially...

 

Determining If a Brooch Is Silver - beautiful silver pin with an oval cast or carved purple center insert

Determining If a Brooch Is Silver?
real silver gets tarnished, or black. If it has this it may well be silver

 

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White Sleeves on Jacket Have Yellowed?
you could try hydrogen peroxide, bleach or a magic eraser

 

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14th Birthday Party Ideas?
at school we had a big sleepover at our schools library. It was super fun, actually I would contact the school see if you can have it at the gym or library, or if you are affiliated with a church or even local public library or also a Lions club or somesuch

 

little white bug eggs  - dusty white spots on dark blanket

Getting Rid of Little Black Biting Bugs?
i would wonder if you are in fact having an infestation or if the bedbug experience was so traumatic that you are experiencing Ekbom Syndrome? Something about the tenor of the question makes me wonder about that https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2776797...

 

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Drinking Hot Water to Lose Weight?
at the end of the day, weight loss is ALWAYS a numbers game. ALWAYS. Garbage In, Garbage Out You just cannot get away from that sure you can tweak your diet so that you are eating the foods optimal for your particular life/metabolism, foods that will not inspire...

 

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Slogan for a Cleaning Business?
Turn Your Home into Your Castle

 

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Name for a Real Estate Team that Specializes in Open Houses?
for some reason your logo reminds me of the movie Thelma & Louise but thats probably NOT the best reference LOL although your names (IE Sally & Kim Real Estate Group) is not half bad

 

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Using OxiClean?
one scoop per load works really well in my experience

 

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14th Birthday Party Ideas?
you could organize some sort of contest with prizes deal either a cooking competition (like Cupcake Wars) or a sports competition or a trivia night or a costume party; best costume gets a prize invest in something cool for the prize ($50 or so) and then people...

 

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Name Ideas for Childcare Business?
Fun Sandwich! (because before and after...) Playtime Play and Dance Stars and Moons Sunrise and Sunset Crepuscular Fun

 

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Remedies for Baldness?
(if you did the castor oil thing for a month or more, i would LOVE to know whether it actually works or not. Ive heard about it for years but not had anyone verify it for me)

 

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Remedies for Baldness?
two things I have heard 1) especially for women with hormonal problems (menopause or pregnancy) it can work really well to supplement with Evening Primrose Oil. These are capsules just like you buy fish oil in stores 2) some people swear by a castor oil/cayenne...

 

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13th Birthday Party Ideas?
where my mind goes with this is sports depending on the time of year this might be hard but outside you could do some soccer or volleyball tournament you could also go another way and host a sing-a-thon or battle of the bands or if youre into nerdy geeky thing...

 

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Dealing With Cold and Distant Family Members?
i think you are dealing with some Narcissistic Personality Disorder or other personality disordered people in your life this is a situation that very seriously aggrieves people because normal people dont know how to deal with the personality disordered who...

 

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16th Birthday 'Ideas?
we had parties like thsi as a kid we had a big garage and that was a great place im not sure where they got lights and a disco ball but they can be rented of course any old thing can serve as a stereo or you could hire a DJ; even just a kid in your class. Or...

 

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Motion Sensor Exterior Light Keeps Shutting Off?
if someone is directly going into your yard, is there a chance that someone actually did trip or manipulate your light so that it would not go off? if I were you Id get a new light sensor but also a CCTV camera to see who is causing mischief on your property

 

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17th Birthday Ideas?
if I were you I would go somewhere cool, with just 3 of you its affordable - movies - roller or ice skating - go to another town and see the sights - museum - the theatre - a sports event if you want to stay in your home you can do crafts projects or watch...

 

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Pallet Furniture Business Name Ideas?
cobblestone cottage charms cobblestone interiors cobblestone and pallets cobblestone chic

 

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Getting Eyeglasses Tinted?
honestly, the cheapest option is to get your prescription and go to one of the online cheap glasses places zennioptical.com firmoo.com I have used firmoo a lot and you can get an incredible deal (free prescription glasses for 1st time buyers + shipping) and...

 

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Having Dental Work Done Without Insurance?
its hard to know where to look unless you ask we recently found up the road a walk in dental clinic, you go at 8am and wait in line its like $50 for an extraction and less for a filling but they wont do much more other places (mainly rural) also have things...

 

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Making a Christmas Ornament Display Stand?
Im not sure why it would keep going crooked, is it the rust? if it were my tree and i was invested in keeping/saving it, I would reiinforce the crooked parts with wire and spray paint the whole thing with Rustoleum to deal with the rust problem. I think they...

 

Value of a Memories Collectible Porcelain Doll

Value of a Memories Collectible Porcelain Doll?
these were mass produced dolls with little retail value but if it is true tht they were produced for a Woolworths line, there might be some value there since Woolworths no longer exists and there would be a great nostalgia value for that sort of doll so I would...

 

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Old Fashion Fudge Recipe?
this looks promising: https://www.thefedupfoodie.com/dads-old-fashioned-fudge/ Dads fudge recipe since 1975.

 

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Making a Bundt Pound Cake?
yes, you can as others have said. There will be differences in taste and texture, of course, but should still be delicious

 

What Breed Is This Puppy? - black and tan puppy

What Breed Is This Puppy?
He looks like part Rottie to me. Super cute! Could also be Pinscher as you say. At that age theyre all very small so its hard to say how big he will get.

 

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Removing Rotten Potato Smell from a Kitchen Cabinet?
rotten potato smell is the WORST. Ive been lucky that even when the potatotes were at their worst the smell did not linger there must be something bout the particle board that is not preventing the smell from leaving how about leaving the drawer out in the...

 

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - male doll in period dress

Identifying a Porcelain Doll?
this looks like a Kazma jester doll. This link has more info on the sort of doll this could be https://www.ebth.com/items/7301572-kazma-collections-porcelain-clown-doll

 

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - doll in elegant black and white gown with matching hat

Identifying a Porcelain Doll?
The artmark brand/patent was issued in the 70s and expired in 2009. Thus they went out of business and thus the doll has special consideration due to being a legacy item. So saying, it is still a mass produced v antique doll so will not have a whole lot of...

 

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Christmas Lights Don't Work When Strung Together?
did you try to flip them around so that you plug #2 to the wall and then #1 to it? aside from that, clearly the packaging lied and they do nt like being plugged in end to end if you dont want to/cant return them, you could always just run a bunch of extension...

 

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14th Birthday Ideas?
it depends on how many people, IE if 5 or less then you could plan an excursion to a nearby city to see the sights you could also go to an ice skating rink if youre feeling like doing something meaningful you could have a party volunteering at a local food...

 

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Using Freezer Paper to Prevent Ice on Windshield?
I tried it once and it didnt really work. It just sort of peeled and then stuck weirdly. It was easier to just get in the car 15 minutes before leaving and blast the heat

 

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Finding Free Furniture?
I am very sorry this happend to you without more context it is hard to know what happened or what can be done it sounds like you actually do have a place to live, but just no furniture? Clearly you did not lose everything in a fire? in any event the other suggestions...

 

Identifying a DanDee Collectors Choice Porcelain Doll  - closeup of the doll

Identifying a DanDee Collectors Choice Porcelain Doll?
You could contact this woman. https://www.ebay.com/usr/dolladopt?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 She loves dolls and for a while had a $5 I will identify your doll listing. I dont know if shes still selling but she would know

 

Leak Left White Powder Residue on Laminate Floor

Leak Left White Powder Residue on Laminate Floor?
this is why one should not use water to clean such floors due to a chemical reaction between the varnish and the water. cleaning with vinegar and H2O2 as previously stated works, but it takes a few passes through to make it right you can also try a specific...

 

Repairing the Bobbin Winder on a Singer 4423 - spring inside the machine

Repairing the Bobbin Winder on a Singer 4423?
obviously you probably need to consult a professional but it sounds like the piece got stuck due to a lack of lubrication and possibly a thread in the mechanism lost its way and created the lack of turning which then ejected the spring mechanism, thus rendering...

 

A large crocheted wall hanging with a military theme.

Stiffening a Large Crocheted Wall Hanging?
I would recommend acquiring a large sheet of plexiglass, actually 2, and putting the piece between the plexiglass you could of course use regular glass and that would actually look much nicer but we all know glass is a menace

 

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Water Heater Replacement Assistance for Low Income Seniors?
basically all the above listed by others are great resources you really want to check your local municipality, county, or city charitable organizations, especially those that deal with the elderly, or home repairs.

 

What Breed Is My Dog? - tan dog

What Breed Is My Dog?
I can see the Ridgeback though the Ridgeback is a more sleek, large, areodynamic dog. This does have more of the muscular stocky build of the Pitt.

 

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Treating Young Kittens with Eye Discharge?
we had cats who had that. It was eye infections. They required a vet visit and some medicinal goop put in the eyes every day as well, interesting enough, it was suggested we give them special medicinal cat treats containing Lysine. https://www.amazon.com/Vetoquinol...?tag=thriftyfun0b-20

 

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How Long to Wait Before Dyeing Hair Again?
I think the best thing to do is to go to a professional stylist, since the situation is fixing an apparently bungled-up home job. she will know what to do and when.

 

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What Are Your Experiences Selling Avon?
I have been following MLMs for many years and most are dicey propositions at best. Demanding that you buy inventory that would cut into whatever income you might make, and most of the products saturate the market pretty immediately, thus removing your customer...

 

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Husband Can't Get Medicaid After Marriage?
you should look at other options for him for the coming year. There are even in my relatively small rural area many health benefits and clinics that offer low income programs even for people who dont qualify. Contact local clinics and ask if they have any sort...

 

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14th Birthday Ideas?
well, good news for you because the only thing teens seem into nowadays is to stuff their noses into their cell phones anything more than that will probbly seem a rude imposition of their time i would recommend maybe giving them a nostalgia party IE the sort...

 

Identifying Antique Chairs - ornate, dark wood arm chairs with padded seat

Identifying Antique Chairs?
this chair looks to be from the 60s, and it looks to be fabricated after an older Victorian style without markings or documents it is hard to tell from a small image

 

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Leaving Roaches Behind When You Move?
nor freezing nor heat will do anything try borax, traditional roach killer (poisonous), or another interesting product Ive heard that I will get as soon as I can afford it is IGR https://www.amazon.com/Gentrol-Source-Insect-Growth-Regulator/dp/B002Z3B14E?tag=thriftyfun0b-20 apparently...

 

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Getting Rid of Stink Bugs?
I dont believe stinkbugs carry some disease, but they are a huge nuisance we get them in our area too some years are defo plagued with them, and they are more prevalent in large, old houses where they can come in the reason they come in is to protect themselves...

 

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Choosing a Kitchen Sink?
a copper farm sink sounds wonderful with your new setup, adding a needed touch of warmth/red tones even if you werent getting such a sink I would tend to recommend adding red undertones to your kitchen for that reason

 

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Overwintering a Hibiscus?
southern Michigan gets very cold, and if this is a plant that does not do well in under 50 degrees, then maybe having it go dormant, if you cant be assured to provide it the light/warmth it needs, might be the way to go

 

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Value of a Porcelain Doll?
when you say Indian porcelain doll, do you mean a doll manufactured in India, or a common American-sold faux-collector doll made to resemble Indians or Native Americans? If the former there may be some value due to the exotic nature, if the latter it is probably...

 

How Can I Tell If My Dog Is a Pit Bull?

How Can I Tell If My Dog Is a Pit Bull?
it is very possible that he is pure bred, a lot of purebred Pitts end up in the pound

 

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Pit Bull Very Aggressive Towards Her Puppy?
it would be good to know her history, has she been adopted from an abusive situation? Has she been aggressive towards other dogs? one problem with Pitts is that they have a tendency to be great with people but terrible towards other dogs; they have been bred...

 

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Name for a Clothing Boutique and Metal Decor Shop?
Bauhaus Chic Metal Lurgy Metallic Glory Steam Punkd

 

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Illinois Christmas Charities?
places to look are - churches -food banks - rotary clubs and other social clubs - colleges and universities often have student organisations that help with charity - private foundations from large corporate or large employers in the area

 

Value of Antique Cherry China Cabinet

Value of Antique Cherry China Cabinet?
you could try an antique store or craigslist or facebook selling groups lacking more information on pedigree/provenance, you can just ask for what that sort of piece fetches in the market today which can range from $250 to $500

 

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Using Frozen Zucchini for Baking?
it should be the same. I have often used frozen goods in baking and it ends up being the same sometimes I dont drain the liquid but put it all in the blender to reconstitute it all again

 

Discontinued Emporia Wallpaper

Discontinued Emporia Wallpaper?
thanks for this, i really didnt know i just always try to find the quick and dirty solution to a problem and know that if under that circumstance thats what Id try ;) i think someone really needs to open up an online shop for discontinued wallpaper, so many...

 

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Buying Smith Corona Replacement Parts?
cool that typewriters are back in vogue! aside from ebay, theres other stores cropping up nationwide: http://www.californiatypewriter.com/ http://www.wpmtypewritershop.com/ http://mytypewriter.com/

 

Dryer Leaking Oil on Top - oil on top of dryer

Dryer Leaking Oil on Top?
very glad it was an easy fix because otherwise it could have been very ugly and messy situation

 

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Electric Switch Not Working?
im confused as to how you affirm that the fan is not broken if it doesnt work? TO me thats the definition of broken, that it wont turn on when plugged in, especially if plugged into outlets that work of other appliances

 

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Kitchen Light Stopped Working?
yes this happened to me, we have a breaker keeps going out and I find that even after shutting it down, you have to wait 5 or 10 minutes before resetting it before it works again

 

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Can Movie Theater Speakers Loosen Light Bulbs?
well i can imagine that if the bulb connections are somehow loose, that the vibrations would make the bulbs loosen up a bit

 

Value of a Porcelain Doll - doll in a cardboard box

Value of a Porcelain Doll?
most likely not much. A doll of that vintage (looks 80s or newer) the only possible value comes from its clothes and packaging and branding. Even that value is specious as it comes only to $25 or so

 

Value of Candy Cane Twins Porcelain Dolls - box with dolls wrapped in plastic

Value of Candy Cane Twins Porcelain Dolls?
you can expect to get $15 to $25 for something like this, less at a yard sale

 

Growing Violas - mostly purple and yellow violas

Growing Violas?
in general you want to deadhead or otherwise prune such plants so that they will grow more rounded and nice the plant grows taller because of competition from other plants for sunlight - its an arms race of which plants gets most access to sunlight, which is...

 

Insects Tearing Pothos Leaves - row of holes in leaf

Insects Tearing Pothos Leaves?
apparently this is a big year for this particular infestation becasue I am hearing about this plant invader with the spider web like signature insecticidal soap and cutting down on water/increasing light will help solve this problem straightaway

 

Discontinued Emporia Wallpaper

Discontinued Emporia Wallpaper?
I would just take a good photo or scan of this wallpaper and go to pixers.us or some other company that specialised in creating posters/decals and have one made you might do a test small one first to make sure the colours match up and if you like the result...

 

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Child Support and Disability?
it really depends on whether the courts establish what the financial need is which is on a case by case basis. If the courts establish that the needs exceed the fund then yes, that could affect the check.

 

A dirty aquarium for turtles.

Cleaning the Glass on a Turtle Tank?
you could try ammonia or even paint thinner/turpentine. Paint thinner would successfully rid itself of any oily-type residue

 

What Breed Is My Dog? - small tri-colored puppy

What Breed Is My Puppy?
wow that face almost makes it look like part Scottie or Airedale or something like that

 

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Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Veteran?
I want to say you mean Asheville NC or Nashville TN? Here are some Asheville links: Asheville, NC - Housing Authority of the City of Asheville https://www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/city_clerk/...n.../housing_authority_.htm Repair A House ' Mountain Housing...

 

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - doll wearing wine colored dress and matching hat with a floral vest

Identifying a Porcelain Doll?
mass produced dolls are hard to identify and honestly not worth very much. I hope youre not planning on spending much more than $20 all these dolls were factory produced in China or somesuch and the only distinguishing characteristic is the packaging and certificate...

 

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