August 15, 2013

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Making Paper Bags From Newspaper?You can easily and quickly make your own paper bags, using wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, and newspaper. These unique bags are great for gifts or more everyday uses. This is a page about making paper bags from newspaper.

 

Saline Nose dropper.

Homemade Saline Nasal SprayThis is a page about homemade saline nasal spray. Saline spray is a great remedy for allergies or a stuffy nose. You can buy it at the store or make your own solution.

 

Closeup of Chrome

Painting Over ChromeThis page is about painting over chrome. When you want to paint instead of polishing this metal surface, there are a few things to keep in mind.

 

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Easy Shrimp Hors d'oeuvresThese are easy for 2 or a crowd.

 

Square of meatloaf with vegetables.

Cheesy Meatloaf (Gluten Free)After having this meatloaf for a meal, I cut the remainder in squares, wrap each square in plastic wrap and put in a zip lock freezer bag and freeze. It is just as good warmed over if not even better than when first baked. Makes for a nice quick meal when I don't have time to cook.

 

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Disposable Duster for Sand RemovalWhen leaving the beach, it's great to have a disposable duster in your vehicle or beach bag. Before entering your vehicle, have it handy to use on your feet for fast and easy removal of sand.

 

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Paid Survey Site: Opinion OutpostThis site is a site I have tried. I did about two weeks worth of surveys. I earned 140 opinion points and cashed out through Paypal for fourteen dollars.

 

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Remove Pine Sap from CarWe were "rained on" by a newly trimmed pine tree. Not much seemed to work and the sticky gunk got everywhere!

 

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Buttery Corn on the CobAfter cooking your sweet corn to perfection, I like to roll the corn cobs in paper towels, squeezing out any remaining water. The butter just glides on.

 

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Reusing Paper and CardboardWe have seen the amount of paper and cardboard a family receives in the shopping of food and other things, so we decided one day; "Let's see how we can use this for good things in the everyday life."

 

Charlie looking at camera.

Charlie (Basset Hound)Charlie loves to be in front of the camera.

 

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Use Butter Wrappers to Separate PancakesI make a lot of pancakes at once, to save time in the mornings. I usually cut squares of wax paper to put in between them. While I was unwrapping butter, to use on pancakes, it came to me.

 

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Are the Dishes in the Washer Clean or Dirty?Always make filling the soap dispenser the very last step of unloading the dishwasher. That way if the soap dispenser is filled (closed), the dishes are dirty and when empty (open), the dishes are clean.

 

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Skinny Dogs Should Be Checked for EPIYou should have any skinny GSD, Doberman Pinscher, Labrador Retriever, or other breed known to be born with EPI checked to make sure their pancreatic acid is working.

 

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Homecoming Float Ideas?This year for homecoming it is the Rushford-Peterson Trojans vs. the Chatfield Gophers. I am a trojan and our colors are green and gold. It seems we play the gophers almost every year for homecoming so I am running short on ideas.Any ideas are appreciated! Thank you.

 

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14th Birthday Party Ideas?My 14th birthday is coming up and I'm so stuck for ideas. Really the only think I am sure of is it's going to be girl/boy, possibly more boys (bestfriends) than girls. Last year I had a bowling party so I can't really do that again.

 

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Outlet Only Works When Light is Switched Off?I installed an outlet off of a light switch and it only gets power when I switch off the lights. Please help.

 

Dark finish wood nightstand.

Creating a Faux Granite Dresser Top and Nightstand?Can I apply faux granite to my bedroom dresser top and nightstand? If so, how do I begin? I need details because this will be my first time. My bedroom furniture is dark pine if that will help.

 

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Dog is Peeing When Excited?My Dachshund is a 2 year old male. He keeps on urinating when he gets excited or if we scold him? I had asked a doctor about this problem and he told me it would go away when became one and a half years old, but it still didn't stop. Please help me.

 

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Keeping a Grasshopper?I recently found a grasshopper and a cricket outside of my home. I wanted to keep them as pets. They are in a jar with grass now. Where do I put them where they can be safe and live healthily.

 

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Finding Help Getting School Clothing and Supplies?Does anyone know where I can find assistance or resources that can help you in obtaining school clothes and supplies for your child, when you can't afford to? Places that really help instead of giving you the run around.

 

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Curtain Color Advice?My living room and kitchen are one room, so here are the colors:

 

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Using Vinegar in a Holme Steam Mop?Can I use a solution of vinegar and water in my Holme steam mop to clean my carpet?

 

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Value of Antique Encyclopedia?I have volume VI of the Phar.QR. Salse dictionary and cyclopedia, copyright 1889; just the one book.

 

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Mod Podge on Glass?Okay, I have never used Mod Podge, but I constantly see the name when searching crafts. My question is, can it be used to transfer a saying onto a glass, such as a wine glass from Wall-Mart?

 

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Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments?My puppy is in need of care. I think she has an ear infection and she stumbles when she walks. I think something is wrong with her back leg, too. I don't have money, but I can make monthly payments.

 

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Removing Black Scuff Marks on Hardwood Flooring?After a couple friends came over, in the areas where shoes were worn, there were black scuff marks and slight indentations on the hardwood floor. Please help ASAP.

 

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Salt and Vinegar for Weeds?I am considering making a weed killer using vinegar and salt. What are the benefits and the amounts used?

 

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Cleaning the Shower with Vinegar and Dawn?What was the recipe for cleaning a shower with vinegar and Dawn dish washing detergent?

 

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Making Macaroni and Cheese Balls?How do you make macaroni and cheese balls?

 

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Name Ideas for a Decluttering Business?I am considering starting a business in which I would help declutter. I'm very good at organizing and have had experience cleaning out old files, rooms which have years of stuff stored in them, etc.

 

Yellow and orange nastursiums.

Aphids on My Nasturtiums?This was before my poor plant was invaded by those horrid black aphids, ugh! It's been an on-going battle to get rid of those things. Any suggestions?

 

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Lemon Oil Left White Marks on Oak Cabinets?I put lemon oil on my oak cabinets and now they show white marks. What do I do?

 

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