December 8, 2016

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A woman eating a salad in a wool sweater.

Removing Food Grease from Wool Clothing?This is a page about removing food grease from wool clothing. Proper cleaning of stains on your wool clothing will prevent damage to the garment.

 

Paper Bead Bracelet

Making a Paper Bead BraceletThis is a page about making a paper bead bracelet. Paper beads are fun to make and then can be used to make a variety of jewelry pieces.

 

Homemade Mint and Geranium Sprays

Homemade Herbal Insect Repellent SpraysThis is a page about homemade herbal insect repellent sprays. Many herbs are natural insect repellents.

 

A reindeer playing drums.

"Jingle Bell Rock" Christmas Float Ideas?This is a page about "Jingle Bell Rock" Christmas float ideas. Many organizations and businesses participate annually in Christmas parades around the country. Coming up with ideas to fit the parade theme can be difficult.

 

Mini Book Of Love Poems

Making a Mini Book of Love PoemsA cute meaningful Valentine gift can be a homemade little book of love poems. This is a page about making a mini book of love poems.

 

Cub Scout

Cub Scouts Christmas Parade Float IdeasThis is a page about Cub Scouts' Christmas parade float ideas. Children's organizations, such as the Cub Scouts, often participate in local Christmas parades.

 

A man washing his car.

Removing House Paint on a CarThis is a page about removing house paint on a car. When removing any type of paint from your car's exterior you need to use care not to damage the vehicle's finish.

 

A container of Carmex.

Removing Carmex Stains from Clothing?This is a page about removing Carmex stains from clothing. Carmex can leave any oily looking stain if it accidentally gets on your clothing.

 

A showerhead with water running.

Shower Smells Like Rotten Eggs?This is a page about shower smells like rotten eggs. A strong smell in your shower may be an indication that the drain is not clear.

 

A pair of jeans with dirt stains.

Cleaning Jeans With Ground in Dirt?Ground in dirt on clothing often needs pretreatment to ensure that it is removed in the wash. This is a page about cleaning jeans with ground in dirt.

 

match box Jack in the box

Making a Pocket Jack-in-the-BoxThis is a page about making a pocket Jack-in-the-box. This easy kid craft is fun to make and even more fun to play with and share.

 

Santa waving holding a bag of gifts.

Cute Christmas Gifts with Accompanying Sayings?This is a page about cute Christmas gifts with accompanying sayings. Simple things with personalized written expression can make meaningful holiday gifts.

 

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Making a Crocheted Men's Winter HatThis is a page about making a crochet men's winter hat. Crochet is a good skill to put to use making seasonal apparel, such as hats.

 

marker on table

Removing Permanent Marker from a Painted Table?This is a page about removing permanent marker from a painted table. Removing permanent marker on painted furniture can be tricky. You don't want to damage the finish in the process.

 

A woman looking concerned at a glass of water.

Removing Rotten Egg Smell from Household Water?This is a page about removing rotten egg smell from household water. A strong suffer smell can make using some well water unpleasant.

 

A photo of a girl scout.

Girl Scouts Christmas Parade Float IdeasThis is a page about Girl Scouts Christmas parade float ideas. Coming up with ideas for your troop's float for the upcoming Christmas parade can be tough.

 

Someone pouring laundry detergent into a plastic cap.

Keeping Your Laundry Detergent Caps CleanThis is a page about keeping your laundry detergent caps clean. Liquid detergent is notorious for leaving messy gooey drips on the outside of the bottle when poured.

 

Black scuff marks on a car's bumper.

Removing Black Scuff Marks on a Car?This is a page about removing black scuff marks on a car. Scuffs from another car's bumper or tire can leave black marks on you car. There are some simple methods that should remove the scuffs.

 

A stack of nicely folded jeans.

Keeping Jeans from Getting Wrinkled in the DryerThis is a page about keeping jeans from getting wrinkled in the dryer. No one really wants to iron their jeans because they came out of the dryer wrinkled. There are some easy ways to keep this from happening.

 

Mark Clothing That Shouldn't Be Dried

Keeping Track of Clothing That Shouldn't Be DriedThis is a page about keeping track of clothing that shouldn't be dried. Some articles of clothing can be ruined if run through the drier.

 

Articles

singing angel made from a glass bottle

White and Gold Upcycled Bottle Christmas AngelUpcycle an empty glass bottle into a beautiful angel for Christmas. With a gold and white dress, and white glitter wings, this angel will add a touch of glamour to your Christmas decorations.

 

repaired painting hanging on wall

Repairing a Curb Find PaintingI found a painting on the street. The frame was dirty and there was a tear in the canvas. Here is how I repaired it.

 

Making a Disposable Cup Christmas Chandelier

Making a Disposable Cup Christmas ChandelierI just started decorating for Christmas and thought of making a crystal ball out of clear disposable cups, but then my mom suggested that I should make a big half sphere to create a chandelier. So, I thought of using white cups instead of the clear ones. And here are the results.

 

Giving to the Needy at Christmastime

Giving to the Needy at ChristmastimeEvery year I am strapped for money this time of year and see on my local news where to drop off food and other items for our shelters and food banks and wish I could donate to my community. So this year starting right now I have a plan and a hefty donation for next year, all easy on the budget.

 

Questions

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Refrigerator is Freezing Food?The refrigerator portion of my side by side GE Profile is freezing. The temp is on 27, it will not stay on 37 when I reset it. It keeps going back to 23. What gives? It is freezing all the food in the fridge portion. The freezer section is fine.

 

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Thickness of Radial Tires?My question regards cutting radial tires. How thick is the rubber on an automobile radial tire? I am interested not in the sidewall thickness, but where the road threads are.

 

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Frozen Brussels Sprouts?I froze some Brussels sprouts without blanching. Can they be saved?

 

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Car Heater Blowing Cold Air?My heater blows hot air for 3 seconds then cold air, why? The blower works good and the AC works perfectly, but not my heater.

 

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Getting Hair Back to Natural Color After Coloring?I had black hair last week. My natural hair color is white. I have used Nirvel Color Out like 15 times and my hair within a week has become orange and my roots are platinum blonde.

 

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Cleaning the Fabric on Patio Chairs?I have metal frame sling back patio chairs with cream mesh type all weather material in the inserts of the frame. The entire surface of the material exposed to the sun has turned completely dark brown. They have also been in storage for about 5 years.

 

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Replacement Galloping Gourmet Oven Timer Knob?I have the model #707 and today my timer knob broke. This was a gift and I love this oven. I use it 6 out of 7 days most weeks. Please help! I've searched the internet for a phone number and each number I try is either out of service or not available from my calling area.

 

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Potty Training a Puppy?My puppy, a German Shepherd mix, is 9 weeks old. She is doing well for the most part with potty training; we take her out very often. She has "cues" that let us know she has to poop. But, sometimes she will run and pee on her potty pad (yay), and then run in her crate and poop all over her blankets.

 

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Asking a Guy to Winter Formal?I have this winter formal dance to go to and, us girls, we have to ask the guys to go to the dance. I have no clue on how to ask this guy I really like to go to the dance with me. Please help me, I need some help on how to ask him if I do go to the dance.

 

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