December 30, 2014 | ThriftyFun

Crochet Button Showcase BraceletI love buttons! There are so many amazing and interesting ones to choose from. So what do you do with that stray button? You make this bracelet.

white and tan puppy sitting on tile floor

What Breed Is My Dog?I have a 13 week old Husky mix. I got her at 5 weeks and was told she might be anything from Golden Retriever, Lab/Retriever, Siberian Husky (duh), to Corgi. The vet is saying Lab/Husky mix, but the vet is not the smartest and always in a hurry.

Getting Rid of Fungus GnatsWhat can we use to rid ourselves of these gnats? I sprayed throughout the house with HotShot and it worked a little. I don't know if they were all asleep or just hiding away. They're everywhere.

Value of Eclipse Reel Lawn MowersI have two reel mowers, one Rocket push mower and one Sulky mower. They are all Eclipse mowers and are old. I am trying to find out how to tell how old they are and how to find the value of them, can anyone help?

What Breed Is My Dog?I found Ace in April 2014. I took him to the vet. He is two years old. My vet thinks he is a Chihuahua mix.

Cashing a Check Issued to a Deceased ParentMy mom is deceased and we didn't get a POA. She gave me her house. The question I have is that I received two checks from a bill creditor, but the problem is the check came in my mom's name. How can I cash the check?

Repairing a Cigarette Burn on Fabric Car SeatHow do I fix a cigarette burn from a fabric car seat?

Garage Door Remote Not WorkingMy remote has seemed at bit slow for the past month or so. I would shake it and it would work. Today it won't work at all. I replaced the battery, but still won't work. It is a Skylink and it came with the home I purchased 5 1/2 years ago.

Removing Paint from Dry Clean Only CoatHow do you remove lite yellow paint from a red wool coat that's dry clean only?

Maytag Dryer Error CodesI have a Maytag 3000 dryer and it is not drying the clothes. We never used the dryer till today and it gave us a f 23 warning.

14th Birthday IdeasI'm turning 14 in a matter of 24 hours, my parents are going to be at work, no guys allowed, and only 4 or 5 friends are coming and I have nothing planned out.

Removing Urine Smell from Wood FurnitureWhat product can I use to eliminate urine smells, cat and dog, the ammonia smell, from wood furniture? It has not been urinated on, the smell from the area soaked into the wood. I am looking for a product to spray or wipe on to destroy this odor on the furniture wood and metal.

Information on Coronado Treadle...I received a Coronado treadle sewing machine for a Christmas present and I can't find a model number on it. I have been looking on the internet to find out information on it, but can not seem to find any. I am looking for any information possible.

Patching DrywallCan I mix Elmer's glue with drywall compound for a stronger patch?

What Breed Is My Dog?He is over a year old. I found him on the interstate at about 4 months old. I have no idea on his breed. We have heard people say Akita mix and Dingo mix. Any ideas?

Cuban Black Bean SoupThis is not your average black bean soup. This soup is full of flavor and can be served in numerous ways.

Lights on Pre-lit Tree Not WorkingI have a 10 ft. 700 clear, 500 multi light pre-lit tree. It has 4 sections that connect with 4 prong connectors and screw tight. It has a function box before the cord that allowed it to turn on, on with clear lights (steady), on with colored lights (steady), all lights on steady, or on with all lights strobe.

Removing an Oil Paint Stain on Oak TableMy niece has been painting by numbers with oil based paint, a number of spots of the paint have stained my oak kitchen table. How do I remove these spots without damaging the finish on the table?

Non-profit Community Service Business Name IdeasWe are trying to start a nonprofit organization. The 8 concerned members would like to do something that focuses on family, children, advice, dispute resolution, laws, education, counseling, meditation, and outreach using a cultural and religious approach in fulfilling the needs of the community.

Removing Silly Putty from SocksHow do I remove Silly Putty from socks?

Cats Peeing on FurnitureWhat mouthwash do you use on the wooden parts of your furniture to stop cats from using it as a liter box?

Can't Get Partial Dentures Back In MouthTwo weeks ago the dentist put partials in to replace the missing teeth. I did what the dentist said which was to sleep in them and then to remove them the next night. I did what I was told, but now I cannot get the teeth back in the lower part of my mouth.

Appropriate Use of Survivor BenefitsMy mother has recently passed away and I have taken guardianship of my younger sister who is seventeen years old. In my home I now have my husband and three children. My question is what are the benefits entitled to be spent on?

What Breed Is My Dog?I rescued my dog and have no idea what breed he is. We were told several different breed mixes, but I can't truly figure this out.

Cats Not Getting AlongSo I will have had Lyra for two years on June 2015 and since the house is empty because I work a lot and so does my husband and the kids are usually busy I thought it would be a good idea to get another kitty. We did get one in November and now it's almost January and the two don't get along at all.

What Breed Is My Puppy?He was adopted from a shelter. We were told he was full Pit Bull, according to the previous owner. Though he looks like it in the face, he has no other markings that would state that. Can anyone help me figure this out?

Home Repairs for Low Income SeniorsMy 90 year old father recently had a fall into the bathtub. Are there any organizations that have skilled labor volunteers that can guide or teach low income families how to do repairs themselves?

Value of Encyclopedia BritannicaI have the 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica - A New Survey of Universal Knowledge, volumes 1-24. I also have the books of the year 1954-1982. Are these worth anything?

Social Security Disability BenefitsMy daughter's biological father received SSI Disability. If the courts relinquish his parental rights, will she still receive benefits?

Finding a Low Cost VetI can't afford a vet at this time. I need to know where I can take my dog. She hasn't eaten for 3 days and she can't poop either. Please help me find a vet that won't charge me a lot.

Nursing Home Decoration Craft IdeasI need a January craft to make decorations for the inside doors at a nursing home.

Treating a Puppy With WormsMy 3 month old puppy has worms. I gave her some Pro Sense. Should I take her to the vet?

Homemade Soy MilkWe have vegetarians in our family and found they did not like alternate milks, except soy. Soy milk is expensive, so I decided to make my own. Dried soy beans are cheap.

Homemade Chicken Noodle SoupHere is an easy chicken noodle soup that can be made with ingredients from the pantry, freezer or leftovers from the last party.

Chimichanga RecipesThis is a guide about chimichanga recipes. Try these spicy, usually deep fried burritos, for a delicious for lunch or as a dinner main dish.

Cake Recipes Using Jello (Gelatin)This page contains cake recipes using jello (gelatin). Cheese and other dessert cakes can have a smooth, interesting texture with the use of jello.

Maytag Front Loader A7 Error CodeWhat is an A7 error code? My Maytag front loader has this error will not spin after the wash cycle.

Nicotine Stains on Vinyl FlooringMy vinyl floor covering is white with slight metallic grey pattern on. It has got nicotine patches on it. Please what is the best to remove the yellow nicotine stains?

Removing Paint From LeatherI have a leather ottoman that my son laid a painted piece of furniture on. It was stored for several years that way, and the paint transferred to the ottoman. Does anyone know if the paint can be removed without damaging the leather?

Troubleshooting Truck HeaterHow do I get my heater hot on my 2008 Ford, after changing the thermostat?

Cleaning Remote ControlI have an old remote that is made of a rubber type material. It is sticky. Tried using rubbing alcohol on it, but not any better. Any suggestions?