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September 8, 2013

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Talking to Your PetsThis guide is about talking to your pets. It seems that pets really enjoy humans sharing their pleasant vocal skills.

 

Southern California Thrift StoresThis guide is about southern California thrift stores. Second hand stores near nice neighborhoods can often provide a wealth of great deals.

 

Killing Insects on Natural CraftsThis guide is about killing insects on natural crafts. When you gather natural things for your crafts, you want to be sure there are no bugs in them.

 

Articles

Cleaning Stained Coffee PotsIf you have a coffee pot that has old or burned coffee residue, take about 5 or 6 pennies and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Swish it around the pot until stains are gone. The vinegar acts as the cleaner and the pennies are the abrasion to remove the stains.

 

Bread Closures for Marking Crochet Needle SizeI had heard of using the tags/closures for bread packages to mark your projects while knitting or crocheting, but came upon another use for the little white tags while crocheting.

 

Sophie Lane Boonjaras (Persian)From friend of my husband (he works with).

 

Questions

Getting Rid of BatsEvery morning my white garden chairs and all the pathways are covered with bat droppings. I appreciate they eat mosquitoes, but this is too high a price to pay! It takes hours to clean and the next morning its disgusting again.

 

Resident Cat Acting Aggressively Towards New KittenWe rescued a stray kitten (4months) and he has been living with us in our room for 3 months now due to concerns that he'd be FIV positive. But now that he is cleared of that, we are trying to introduce him to our older cat (6 years old). They are both male.

 

Egg and Nut Free Cereal Bar RecipesPlease can anyone give me a recipe for peanut-butter free cereal bars? not necessarily just Rice Krispies. I always have leftover cereal like Cheerios too.

 

16th Birthday Party IdeasI am turning 16 this October and I don't know what to do at all. I can't afford to have big sweet 16, but I don't want to do anything too plain. Everyone does a movie and dinner kind of thing or spa day so that's out of the question. I live in an apartment so my options are limited. So please help.

 

16th Birthday Party IdeasMy birthday is in October and I am going to be 16. I need help, I am having a limo and a party, but I need something to do before that. Could you please help me? I am stuck.

 

Removing Super Glue on GlassesHow do you get Super Glue off eye glasses?

 

Freezing CookiesCan the Nutter Butter cookie be frozen. And if so, how long?

 

I Have Fleas in My HouseA couple of weeks ago I got this cat and it had fleas. We bought flea collars and other stuff for it. But the collar went missing and then the fleas were everywhere. We had to get rid of our cat. It's a month since we got rid of it and we still have fleas and they are biting and they just won't die.

 

Cleaning a Microfiber SofaI just bought a beautiful medium grey microfiber sofa from a thrift store. I got an awesome deal on it (only $20). It's actually in very good condition. The only thing is, it has a few stains here and there, some light, some dark.

 

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Flat Screen TVWe have a flat screen TV that has been stored at my mom's house. She smokes. She usually smokes outside but sometimes n the house. It's a nice TV, but I don't want our new house to smell of smoke. Is there something I could wipe it down with and not have it hurt my TV?

 

Traveling to Florida Keys With a TrailerI live in New York, and am planning to go south in late February; I am new to camper travel. I am going to the Keys. How do I get out of the northeast and still be able to use my 23ft Hornet?

 

13th Birthday Party IdeasMy daughter is turning 13 in February. She's inviting 12 girls and 1 boy and some of her brother's friends. She likes pretty much everything, but wants to make it something different and memorable and not too expensive. What should I do?

 

House Trained Dog Peeing InsideI have a 2 year old Boston/Yorkie. She is house broken, she goes outside and uses a pad in the house. We got new sheets, they are animal print, and she peed on them the first night we got them. We cleaned it up and she did it again, so we took the sheets off and put our old ones on.

 

Polishing Aluminum and Stainless Steel Corrosion on Classic CarI have a 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air that has aluminum trim on the grille and I believe stainless steel trim on the hood. Both these surfaces have stubborn corrosion issues. I have tried "Liberty brand metal polish, Brasso metal polish, and Blue Magic Wheel and automotive trim polish.

 

Value of Melissa Collection DollI have a Melissa Collection doll by Holly Lane from 2003. I want to know how much is this doll worth. It is still in its original box; everything is intact.

 

Best Parrot FoodI have a white parrot and would like to know from experienced people what is the best food to feed them, something they will like. Sorry I am new to this.

 

Using Dish Soap for AphidsIs it necessary to rinse soap from the tree after a certain time?

 

Caring for a Copper Kitchen SinkHow much work is it to care for a copper sink?

 

Homecoming Window Decor IdeasOur theme is "surfing the net". Any ideas for decorating our window?

 

Keeping A Glove Open to Clean or InspectIt is very hard to keep a work or sport glove open when trying to clean and inspect for problems. Any ideas?

 

Remedy for Malaysian Mum Flowers With Early BlightHow do I cure Malaysian mum flower attacked by early blights. I don't know how to get rid of this kind of flower disease, as this is my very first time to do gardening.

 

John Deere SX95 Riding Mower Has No SparkMy mower has no spark at the plug. I have replaced the coil and the plug.

 

Bed Bug InformationWe recently stayed at a hotel and now I've got bites all over me. Only, I am being bitten out of the house as well. Does this make sense to anyone? Thanks!

 

Craftsman Riding Mower Not StartingI got it into neutral, with the clutch engaged. When I try to turn the key nothing. It looks like the key is turning, but maybe the key is just turning itself not what it is supposed to?

 

Nail Polish Remover Mark on Wood TableI have spilt nail varnish remover on my mum's oak table and it has left a big white mark down the leg. Any suggestions?

 

Asking a Boy to HomecomingWhat creative way can I ask a boy to homecoming at school where everyone can see?

 

Shopping for a 6 Inch Doll With Moveable Arms and LegsWhere can I buy a doll, that my grandmother used to croquet little dresses that fit on them? They are about 6 inches; tall, with arms that move, and sometimes the legs move.