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September 10, 2014

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Guides

Manual for George Foreman GrillThis is a guide about manual for George Foreman grill. Small appliance manuals can easily get misplaced. Similarly, if you find a great buy at a yard sale there may not be a manual available with your purchase.

 

Negotiating With CreditorsThis is a guide about negotiating with creditors. When you find yourself unable to satisfy the companies you owe money, you may be able to talk to them and make a plan to pay them smaller monthly payments.

 

Finding Transfer Paper for Inkjet PrintersThis is a guide about finding transfer paper for inkjet printers. When making your own iron on design for clothing or a bag, you want to locate the least expensive transfer paper.

 

Finding Janome Sewing Machine ManualsThis is a guide about finding Janome sewing machine manuals. Sewing machine manuals can get misplaced or if you buy one used it may not come with one.

 

Repairing Slate StepsThis is a guide about repairing slate steps. A building stone that easily splits into smooth, flat pieces. Slate can be brittle, and may sometimes chip, when it's not protected.

 

Recipes Using Freeze Dried PotatoesThis guide is about recipes using freeze dried potatoes. Dried potatoes keep for a long time. If you don't like them raw, they may be incorporated into a casserole or soup.

 

Painting Each Room a Different ColorThis is a guide about painting each room a different color. When you like variety in the color of each room in your home, you want a good transition so all the colors complement each other.

 

Articles

Keeping Birds Off the Rain GaugeWe were having a big problem with birds sitting on the rain gauge and pooping in it. The nails that my husband put around the top did not stop them. He painted an old rubber snake and nailed it to the post. It is keeping the birds off the rain gauge. Almost fooled me, too.

 

Free SunflowerThis is a garden photo, yet a thrifty photo at the same time.:) I took my son to a local free carnival recently. Free food, free games, crafts, etc; a frugal paradise! They had a free "planting station" where the children could choose a seed and plant it themselves.

 

George Forman Grill to Make Bear PawsI have little counter space so everything on it has to be a useful appliance! I regularly make grilled cheese or grilled vegetables on an open George Forman grill or zucchini fritters on it. This weekend, I decided to try to make waffles!

 

Salvia Guaranitica For HummingbirdsI was given this wonderful pass-along plant, Salvia guaranitica. I was told the common name was "Hummingbird Plant" and now I know why! This fabulous and beautiful plant has long, tubular blossoms that attracts hummingbirds.

 

Fuzzy's First Fall (Domestic Longhair)Her stray mom (little Orphan Annie) showed up at our door, starving and pregnant one day.

 

Use Old T-Shirts as Swiffer PadsI use old T-shirts and sweatshirts to make replacement pads for my Swiffer Sweeper. I just cut rectangles large enough to fit around the Sweeper. Make sure you have enough left to poke into the holes that hold it in place. I use the rest of the shirts, sleeves and all, as dust rags. They can be washed or discarded.

 

Flower PensI love beautiful things that you can make while spending almost nothing. I have made many of these for myself, they also make great gifts! Usually, a bouquet of flowers is around $20.00 and wilts within the week, these cost a fraction, and last till the ink runs dry.

 

Questions

Removing Tape Residue from ClothingHow do I remove tape residue from a sport shirt? The paper towel/iron method did not remove the stickiness. What else can I do?

 

Setting Fabric DyeHow to set the dye in a new handmade quilt?

 

16th Birthday Party IdeasI have no idea what kind of party I want for my 16 birthday party. It's on the 27 of September. Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

Curtain Color AdviceI have a burgundy carpet and green sofa. What color curtains should I use to match?

 

Removing Stains on Red Suede CouchI've got stains on the two cushions and a couple other spots. I scrubbed with Dawn which did a great job, but the bad stains just aren't gone. Please I need some way to get stains out without taking a bunch of money or time and not ruin the beautiful red suede color. Thanks and help!

 

Older Dog Peeing InsideI don't know what to do with my 9 year old female Rat Terrier dog. She is having problems urinating all inside and on my rugs. What should I do?