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Cleaning a Burned Stainless Steel Pan?
Get some powdered Oxyclean like you add to your laundry! This works well on thermoss too. Here is a link for instructions. I have done this with boiling water in my sink to avoid it foaming over on my stove. http://testkitchentuesday.com/2011/01/29/its-not...

 

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Removing a Urine Stain from Microfiber Futon Cover?
This page is about how to clean microfiber furniture. For how to clean things with Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, check that page. So, you got a Microfiber Sofa or some other piece of furniture with microfiber. Dont panic. Heres what you need to know. First off...

 

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Adding More Laundry to a Kenmore Front Load Washer After Starting?
I dont have this brand but do have a front loader. I do just what Ace00 does, hit the pause button and wait a few and the door will click and unlock. When your finished hit the button again to lock and start wash. If hitting the pause button doesnt lock and...

 

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Remedy for Skin Damaged by Apricot Scrub?
This is from an esthetician board on how bad Apricot Scrub is for you skin. You can read the other posts where they discuss it. I picked this one post for the info not the product she is promoting! Oh my...stop having them use Apricot Scrub its the worst. As...

 

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Remedy for Skin Damaged by Apricot Scrub?
This is another post from the board. I hope you read the feedback there! This product microscopically tears the skin, that means you cannot see the damage that is being done! You may be too young to see the damage now, but it will eventually show. Its OK to...

 

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Removing Oil Spots from Unsealed Terra Cotta Jug?
I found this on cleaning terra cotta floor tiles: http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-oil-stains-from-terracotta/ I will look a little further!

 

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Fire Alarm Will Not Stop Beeping?
Maybe the new battery isnt as fresh as it needs to be? Id try buying a fresh pack of batteries before going to the expense of a new alarm. You might also try cleaning the battery contacts in the alarm.

 

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Repairing a Peeling Vinyl Recliner?
I think I would just go to www.surefit.com and order a recliner slipcover! I just bought one from there for my leather recliner as its too hot in summer. They fit very well and are easy to take off to wash. They have many styles and color choices. Good luck...

 

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Restoring Shine to Magnalite Pots?
I have a large magnalite collection & any good aluminum polish will bring back the shine. You can also use stainless steel cleaner like Cameo. Here is a link with many suggestions and links to products on restoring the shine. http://www.finishing.com/190/47...

 

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How Can I Make a Quilt From Old Sweaters?
I did a google search and found quite a few instructions. I do agree with the rest that you will need a sewing machine even if you are a very accomplished hand stitcher. I will include some of the links I found & you can easily do the search with making quilts...

 

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Removing Cigarette Smoke Residue from Flat Screen TV?
I just bought a new flat screen and the directions say do not use Windex or any cleaner with ammonia as an ingredient. I says it will fry the circuitry behind the screen. I would use a microfiber cloth dampened with vinegar or Pledge makes a Multi Surface spray...

 

Shopping for a Twist Top Bottle Spout?
My husband found one : http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/mdspout.html

 

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Best Airtight Food Canisters for Dry Storage?
I used to use all sorts of recycled containers until I had a terrible infestation of pantry moths! I now am investing in Lock & Lock storage containers which are bpa free in the plastic and also available in glass. They are truly air tight and recycled containers...

 

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Caring for an Aging Parent?
Valery, I have fm also and my mom sounds like a twin to yours! Mom was in a home for three years and now lives with my dh and I for five or better years! I will put in my two cwnts worth here, I know for a fact and from experience of her being in several nursing...

 

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Recipes From The "I Hate to Cook" Cookbook
For the Bettys Cocktail Cookies there has to be a typo! One of the measures of butter must be another different ingredient. Please caseye, can you correct this recipe?

 

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Fitness and Exercise Websites?
Go to www.fitnessmagazine.com loads of free exercises with move by move pictured instructions and also plenty of free exercise videos. You can even sign up for free plan newsletters for spot exercises and bootcamps by email.

 

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Fitness and Exercise Websites?
Here is a link from my Daily Fit Tip newsletter from FitnessMagazine.com titled Slim Down In 7 Days http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/lose-weight/total-body/the-slimmer-in-7-days-workout/?sssdmh=dm17.447563&esrc=nwfitdailytip052810&email=339449326

 

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Oven Burns the Bottom of Baked Goods?
I agree your oven is baking too hot but for a quick inexpensive remedy just use two cookie sheets. If you have two that are the same size just put one on top of the other.

 

Black and Decker Gizmo Wall Caddy?
I went to eBay and there are 2 with the wall caddys listed! Its a shame you have already purchased yours. In case you want to purchase a back up and have your caddy here is the link and if it doesnt work just search for your post title. http://desc.shop.ebay...

 

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Re-shaping a Leather Jacket?
I found this on Yahoo Answers, hope it works for you! Use the narrow end of your ironing board to drape the coat over. Heat the leather with a blow dryer on moderate heat and gently manipulate the leather flat and then place heavy books on it. You may have...

 

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Sofa Bed Release Bar Stuck?
Have you tried lubricating the hinges with WD 40?

 

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Making Adobe Brick with Cement Added?
Try this: http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/adobe.htm

 

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Wrinkled Polyester Tablecloth?
I agree with OliveOyl, sometimes polyester comes out best from a trip through the dryer. Be sure to use the cycle with cool down, remove and hang immediately. When you wash in hot water the spin puts the wrinkles in as the fabric is hot and it takes the hot...

 

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Wrinkled Polyester Tablecloth?
Here is Heloises tip for a pair of slacks & should be the same for a table cloth: Overloading the washing machine and dryer or not using the correct cycle usually causes this problem. Try putting the slacks back into the washer and using the permanent-press...

 

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Roses Have Witch's Broom Disease?
Please tell your friend that what I have discovered is that there is no cure for it. To get rid of it, prune it away thusly: Wait for a day when it is dry and no chance of rain for 24 or more hours. Prune about 6 inches below the mass. Immediately dip the shears...

 

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Stripping and Re-staining a Table?
You can use oven cleaner! This is easy, works well but need good ventilation or do out doors. There is a wonderful article for this and more uses at; http://www.ehow.com/how_2087403_use-oven-cleaner-around-house.html

 

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Lace Christening Gown Has Yellowed?
You can go to greatcleaners.com and buy the Baby Soak Oxyclean. I order it and wouldnt be without it! It is much more effective than the regular for stains, I love it and it is well worth the cost which to me is a bargain! It only runs between $9 & $10 for...

 

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What Is Nutella?
You can go to thier site for recipes and ideas:www.nutellausa.com History - Nutella®, in its original form, was first created in the 1940s by Mr. Pietro Ferrero, a pastry maker and founder of the Ferrero company. At the time, cocoa was in short supply because...

 

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Pie Crust Using Wheat Flour?
Go to the King Arthur Flour web site, do a search, they have good recipes!

 

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Prune Cake Recipe
try this prune cake from Sunsweet printed in Best Recipes from the Backs of Boxes, Bottles, Cans and Jars (Galahad; $11.99) From article on Enquier By Mary Jo Spiegel Enquirer contributor Substitute jam for the prunes and you have a good old-fashioned Southern...

 

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Recipe For Frito Lay Pie?
I think this might be the one your looking for. Frito Pie This was a real favorite when I was a kid (yes, they had Fritos back then), and it still is. With the Frito-Lay Company being based in Dallas, this dish is about as Texan as you can get. 3 cups Fritos...

 

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Can I Use Peroxide To Get Rid Of Ear Mites?
You should not pour anything into your pets ears! This will over wet them and can be the perfect inviroment for infections. Use a cotton ball or pad and gently clean with vinegar(squeeze it out so its just damp). I have a dog who had a lot of ear problems until...

 

Dog steps next to vehicle.

Make Your Own Dog Ramps (Steps)
You didnt mention the web address where you found the instructions,Id love to have it!

 

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Herb and Spice Charts for Your Refrigerator
Ok, I got the chart. If I try the link from my newsletter its broken, but if I click the link from this web page it works fine!

 

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Using Homemade Bisquick?
I would think you could use the recipes for the commercial Bisquick whick can be found at: http://www.bettycrocker.com/Products/Bisquick

 

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Purell Took Color Out of Leather Sofa?
Purell is mostly alcohol-based so I would guess it took the moisture from the leather! I would try washing the area with Murphys Oil Soap or a good leather cleaner & conditioning with a good leather conditioner. You could also try rubbing with a little mayo...

 

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Gooey Buns Recipe?
Here is one that you could sub ham :GOOEY BUNS 1 lb. bologna (or Spam) 3/4 lb. American cheese (like Velveeta) 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard 2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish or chopped sweet pickle 1 tbsp. finely minced onion...

 

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Removing Grease Stain on Battenberg Lace Tablecloth?
I have two suggestions both of which have never failed me in removing even old grease based stains. If you have a Walmart or Dollar Store pick up a bottle of Mean Green and try this on your stain full strength follow with washing in very hot water. If your...

 

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Recipe For Mock Crab Cakes Made With Zucchini?
You can go to a search engine like Blingo.com or info.com and enter your search term Recipe For Mock Crab Cakes Made With Zucchini & you can pick from a number of recipes to try!

 

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Recipe For Cream Cheese Sandwiches?
My fave! Use whipped cream cheese or whip brick style to spreading consistency, spread on his choice of bread, slice olives crosswise so they look like little bulls eyes, lay over cream cheese on bread as many as you like. Press into cheese so they stay in...

 

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Dogs Wakes Up Every Night?
I agree with Ima3! Just what I was going to post. You might also concider taking her water up at a certain point each evening so she isnt filling her bladder so late. Us older gals have to adapt to the passage of time. I have 2 older dogs & fortunately when...

 

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Knitting With Grocery Bags?
If you Google knit grocery bag using plastic bags instructions you will get a number of styles and instructions to choose from! I really liked some of the styles and the people that give the patterns all have different ways of cutting & joining the strips from...

 

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Freezing Baking Soda and Baking Powder?
jrslady is correct! I have kept my baking soda and powder in the freezer for years. Its a shame to go to all the trouble to bake a scratch recipe and have all your hard work ruined for lack of storing your ingredients properly. I also store my Bisquick, flours...

 

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Swimming in a Pool Turned My Hair Green?
I just rear some where to crush 9/15 Aspirin Tablets in a container(lg. pitcher) of warm water and pour through hair...work it through then rinse. It may need to be repeated if its really green but shouldnt damage hair.

 

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Yellow Stains on Tablecloth?
Go to greatcleaners.com and find Oxyclean Baby Soak, no I dont have any connection or interest in this product! It is just the best thing out there for soaking stains out of anything even old ones. I havent found any store that carries it but its well worth...

 


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