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June 24, 2006

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Making a Giant Christmas WreathMaking a Giant Christmas Wreath. Does anyone have instructions for making a GIANT wreath for Christmas? The one I want is large enough to step through. I saw one mounted on a porch at the front just above the steps and was 6 or 7 feet tall.

 

Why Don't Appliances Last Longer?Is anyone else having to replace new(er) appliances more quickly than they expected? When we built our new home six years ago, we bought all new name-brand appliances except for the stove. They are not lasting!

 

Wedding Gift IdeasMy husband's boss is getting married next month. My husband is the office manager and has worked for him for 4 years. We were invited to the shower (a couple's shower) and so have already bought a gift (over $100). The boss and his bride-to-be both come from wealthy families.

 

Dying Leaves on a Bamboo PlantI have an indoor bamboo plant. I've had it for two years and it has grown very very little. The leaves are green but several bamboo sticks have had to be removed from the shallow bowl because of mildew (turning very black or yellow and those leaves were dying). I pulled the plant out of the bowl today and the roots are really packed and very orange.

 

What is the Best Staple Gun for Crafts?What is the Best Staple Gun for Crafts? Does anyone have any opinions on what the best staple gun is? Particularly for use by a woman doing crafting and home upholstering?

 

Bedding for a Dog KennelWhat would be the best kind of bedding for an outside dog kennel? I heard somewhere not to use pine straw. Are wood chips or hay good to use?

 

Cleaning a Leather ChairHow to clean a leather chair? It is about 10 years old; I don't want to use shoe polish on it for obvious reasons but it needs some loving care. Ideas?

 

Losing Power When I Put a Light Bulb in a SocketI have an electrical problem. I have power at my light switch and fixtures, but when I put a light bulb in the socket the power is no longer there. If I take the bulb out and power is back.

 

Pasta Pronta ReviewsPasta Pronta reviews. Does it cook asparagus and other veggies so well that it's worth purchasing?

 

Cleaning Dust Off BooksCleaning Dust Off Books. I have a lot of hard cover books and a few soft covered books in good condition but extremely dusty. They have been in a bookcase (exposed) for years. I want to donate them to a local library. What is the best (and cheapest) way to clean them?

 

Help Dealing With DepressionPlease help me if you can to rise above depression. I have been feeling depressed so much recently and seem to want to cry a lot. In the past I have always been able to pull my self up by the boot straps but recently it hasn't been that easy. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

Mush RecipeRecipe for making Mush. My mom used to make "mush" for us when we were kids, and I need to get the recipe. I have found recipes on the internet, but they use cornmeal, and it is yellow, what she made us was white. Would anyone happen to know how to make this?

 

"Debt into Wealth" ReviewsI'm wondering if any of you have tried the "Debt into Wealth" course that is offered online by Greg Moore. He claims that he can have you debt free in 5-7 years, including your mortgage.

 

Can Wine Corks be Used for Outdoor CraftsCan wine corks be used for outdoor projects? Could you make an outdoor bar with wine corks? Will mold be an issue? Basically, are wine corks weatherproof and usable in outdoor settings.