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May 8, 2014

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Guides

Homemade Hamster ToysThis is a guide about homemade hamster toys. There are things around the house that may entertain your hamster better than expensive toys.

 

Reconditioning a Dry Erase BoardThis is a guide about reconditioning a dry erase board. A damaged dry erase board may sometimes be refinished less expensively than buying a new one.

 

Corn Bread Dressing RecipesThis page contains corn bread dressing recipes. Corn bread stuffing is a traditional part of a holiday meal, particularly in the American South.

 

Finding the Value of Antique Lawn MowersThis is a guide about finding the value of antique lawn mowers. There seems to be a collector for almost every type of antique or vintage tool.

 

Saving Money on Skin CareThis is a guide about saving money on skin care. You don't have to spend a small fortune on skin care products to pamper and protect your skin.

 

Growing Indian CornThis is a guide about growing indian corn. If you can grow sweet corn, you should have no trouble growing beautifully colorful varieties of indian corn.

 

Graham Cracker Cookie RecipesThis page contains graham cracker cookie recipes. Plain graham crackers are transformed in this delicious cookie recipe.

 

Removing Deck Stain from CarpetThis is a guide about removing deck stain from carpet. Paints and wood stains can accidentally be spilled or tracked onto your carpet.

 

Making Purses From UpholsteryThis is a guide about making purses from upholstery. A variety of sturdy bags can be fashioned with the stiff fabric used to cover furniture.

 

Name Ideas for a Handmade Furniture...This is a guide about name ideas for a handmade furniture business. A name can say so much about your business, in addition to the actual product or service provided.

 

Repairing Damaged Crochet ItemsThis is a guide about repairing damaged crochet items. Crochet items, such as doilies, afghans, clothing, etc. can get snagged, torn, or otherwise damaged over time.

 

Seniors' Luncheon IdeasThis is a guide about seniors' luncheon ideas. Planning a luncheon for a senior group or one to be held at the local senior center, involves several considerations not limited to menu and decor.

 

Making a Tape Measure Flower PinA tape measure flower pin is the perfect gift for a friend that loves to sew or quilt. This is a guide about making a tape measure flower pin.

 

Margarita Chicken Salad RecipesThis page contains margarita chicken salad recipes. This tasty salad has all of the flavor of a margarita, but none of the alcohol.

 

Removing Lighter Fluid Smell From a Clothes DryerThis is a guide about removing lighter fluid smell from a clothes dryer. The odors on clothing sometimes remain after washing and can leave your dryer with a lingering odor.

 

Buying Feed CornThis is a guide about buying feed corn. A farm supply or feed store carries this product for feeding animals and poultry.

 

Growing Callistemon (Bottle Brush)This is a guide about growing callistemon (bottle brush). The brilliant fuzzy red flowers of this popular shrub/small tree look like delicate bottle brushes, giving it its familiar name.

 

Articles

Storage for Pyrex LidsI have many glass lids. In order to save room, I cut a dish drainer in half, just big enough to fit in my cupboard and line my glass lids up in the slots. This way I can stack my glass bowls and save lots of room. I also have extra lids to cover all sizes of plates with.

 

Poultry SeasoningAnother why buy it seasoning mix!

 

White Vinegar for Masking Tape ResidueUse white vinegar to remove residue left by masking tape on window glass where the tape has been left on for too long or has dried out quickly due to strong sunshine.

 

Questions

Determining Cleaning PricesI am located in Chicago, Illinois, doing garden maintenance and would also like to offer common area cleaning. I want to know what a good price is for the following 6 unit building common areas: front stairs and back decks, foyer area and glass of doors, sweep all walk ways and laundry room cleanup.

 

Kitchen and Dining Room Flooring Color AdviceI have golden oak kitchen cupboards with linoleum flooring. My dining room has parquet floor - also a golden oak color. I am looking to replace both of these floorings with some type of wood flooring - ? Pergo XP.

 

Question About Crochet InstructionsI'm trying to make a beanie and I'm having trouble following the pattern.

 

Poulan Riding Lawn Mower Won't StartMy Poulan (18Hp Briggs) riding lawn mower won't start. I changed the oil and filter, however I did not fill up the oil to required amount, as mower was on a slight incline. I added 1/2 quart and it started very well. Put into gear and started to move mower to level ground.

 

Power Sockets Only Work If Light OnI recently rewired a new circuit of garden lights. Now the sockets in the shed only work if the outside lights are on.

 

What Breed is My Dog?We adopted Maya yesterday from the SPCA. She is 8 weeks old and is a German Shepherd mix. I was just wondering with what she might be mixed, since her tail is up and curls, and her ears are still down. Even though the ears still might change.

 

Removing Red Wine Stain on CouchI sprayed Oxiclean stain remover on a red wine spill on my light colored (brand new) couch fabric and it turned it blue. No what do I do?

 

Growing Up an Only ChildWhy is growing up with a sibling different from being an only child? What are the advantages and disadvantages of of being a single child?

 

Diabetic Cookie Gift Jar RecipeI am looking for a cookie or bar recipe to make a gift jar for a type 1 diabetic.

 

What is This Plant?I received two of these plants after a brief hospital stay and I don't know what they are or how to take care of them. Can you help me? It has tiny flowers on it and a thick rubbery leaf.

 

Machine Needles Keep BreakingI have a Super Flairmatic 190B sewing machine. It has been working great then all of a sudden the needles keep breaking when I put it in reverse. I think the needles I have now are cheap, but it was doing it before I bought them.