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December 11, 2013

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Articles

Gingerbread Man CardLet your child have some holiday fun and get ready to spread some cheer, by making this project for Christmas.

 

Smiling Santa Christmas CardA quick and inexpensive way to make a sweet Christmas card for a neighbor or colleague.

 

Sally from Knysna Elephant ParkOn a recent weekend trip to the sea, we went to the Knysna Elephant Park. They offer a "Be Touched by an Elephant Experience." We bought a bucket full of elephant feed and then got up close and personal with one of nature's biggest mammals.

 

Jack (Corgi/Feist/Lab Mix)We have had Jack since he was a puppy, and he is our daughter's dog and very good friend. The name "Jack" comes from the brindled bulldog in the "Little House" series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We had been reading them aloud as a family when Jack came along, and the name seemed to fit.

 

Questions

'95 Dodge Dakota Heater Not Blowing Hot AirThe heater in my 95 Dodge Dakota does not blow hot air. I can hear it switch from hot to cold and the blower and compressor are both working so what else could it be?

 

Name Ideas for an Interior Design and Developer FirmI am starting a new interior design and developers firm. Please suggested a cool name.

 

Christmas Help in New JerseyMy sister recently lost her job. She's a mother of five. We also have a brother with disabilities age 16. It's very hard to buy them gifts this year. I recently had a baby girl and I have a 3 yr old son, so I am a currently stay at home mom.

 

Storing Sewing PatternsSince patterns are so big now it is impossible to repack them. Plastic bags and envelopes don't allow descriptions of the item. Please if anyone has figured out away to store them in an economical way space wise please let me know.

 

Cleaning a Gold Diamond Ring at HomeCan anyone tell me how to clean this old ring, rather than pay to have it done at a jeweler's? Thanks.

 

House Trained Puppy Peeing and Pooping InsideMy 5 month old Rottweiler puppy was successfully house trained. She would sit by the door or jump at the door knob when she wants to go out and potty. This has been a great system but in the past week, she hasn't been sitting by the door, and just has been peeing and pooping in the house.

 

Puppy Peeing in the HouseMy Pit Bull puppy goes poo outside, but still pees in the house. How do I break her of this? She is only 5 months old.

 

Introducing Older Cat to Resident KittenI have a thirteen week old kitten raised alone since it was three weeks old (mother killed). My brother wants me to care for his cat who is an older, male, neutered cat (five to six years old). Will my kitten be safe with him?

 

Discontinued Imperial WallpaperThe wallpaper is plaid with yellow, red, blue, and green. The item number is LF3183, it is marked United N, by Imperial Wallcovering. I need two more rolls. Can anyone help?

 

Name Ideas for DaycareI'm going to be starting my own in-home daycare. My name is Mandy, and I just need a few ideas for daycare names.

 

Removing a Stain on a Granite CountertopI have a black granite worktop which has a patch stained by oven cleaner. Can you advise what is the best way is to get rid of it?Thanks.

 

Ean'n Park Nantucket Cod RecipeDoes anyone have a copycat recipe for this cod recipe? Please post if you do. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

 

Curtain and Paint Color AdviceMy sofa is black with 2 side chairs with black, browns, and blues. What color should I paint and what color curtains? Please help with some advice.

 

Value of New Standard EncyclopediasI have a full set, leather bound, New Standard Encyclopedias from 2006. Sadly, it is still wrapped in plastic. I paid over $3k. What is value now and best way to sell?

 

Kitchen Paint Colour AdviceMy kitchen cupboards are pine. My appliances are black and the tiles are black and cream. I have no idea what colour to paint my kitchen. Please help.

 

Selling an Antique Porcelain DollI have an 1865 porcelain doll. Where can I sell it or be guided correctly?

 

Value of Porcelain DollI have a Samantha Medici doll, series 2001 that was given to me a few years ago. I would like to know the value. It is a black doll. I don't have a picture right now.

 

Help with House RepairsMy mom has entered a nursing home in Glenora, California and she left me her house. I'm not working at the moment. This house is very old, and needs a lot of repairs.

 

Dealing With an Abusive HusbandWhen my husband is at his worst, he calls me obscene names, all in front of our daughter. I always remain calm and tell him speaking to me like that is unacceptable.

 

Eisenhart Wallpaper #GP09407I need 2,4, or 6 rolls of Eisenhart wallpaper style no. GP09407. It is small pinkish red flowers with green leaves. Does anyone know where I can find it?

 

8 Month Old Dog Peeing InsideI have an 8 month old Staffie bitch. I have had her two weeks now and she still keeps weeing on my hall carpet. When she does it I will shout at her and put her outside. It's getting me down now because she's not learning. What shall I do?

 

Finding King's Hawaiian RollsI can not find the King's Hawaiian rolls made with condensed milk, pecans, nutmeg, etc. Any suggestions where I can look?

 

My Kitten Peeing EverywhereI have had this Himalayan kitten since September and she has been on 2 different kinds of antibiotics for a urinary track infection. The vet felt crystals in her urine.

 

Dog Stopped Using His LitterboxI have an 8 month old Chihuahua who has never been housebroken. We want to train him to use a litterbox with potty pads inside. First we trained him to use the pads.

 

Material Won't FeedI have a Toyota RS2000 sewing machine (bought 15 years ago). It won't feed material through. The needle just goes up and down and then jams. If I lift the foot - I can move the material trough manually and it will sew.

 

Maytag 2000 Series Error CodesMy front loader Maytag 2000 series keeps flashing error code F3 and E2. I need help and and I can't find my manual.

 

Making a Thread Spool LoomWhen growing up, my grandmother used empty wooden thread spools for a fun craft project. She drilled tiny holes on the top of a spool, then glued a bunch of small "pins" with no head on top in each hole.

 

Making a Smoked Fish Gift BasketI need to know what do you put in a basket that will have smoked halibut in it? Please help, the person getting the basket is a 68 year young grandma.

 

Washer Displaying F20 CodeOur washer is showing F20. What is it and what do we need to do?