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German Shepherd mix puppy laying on a pink throw rug.

What Breed is My Dog?
He could still be a Heeler/ Shepard mix, my half border collie looks very Shepard/Husky but we know for certain he is half boarder collie. We know this because his mother and grand parents were Boarder Collies. As you can see the Border does not show at all...

 

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Will a Systemic Weedkiller Harm Other Garden Plants?
Yes! The only way a herbicide is selective is by the width of the leaves. There are broadleaf hebicides that only kill things with leaves wider than grass. This allows them kill everything else, a systemic weed killer is taken through the root system of the...

 

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Removing Water Marks on Windows?
What you are describing as water spots sounds more like Sticker spots. Sticker is a chemical that somewhat water proofs another chemical like fungicides. The make-up of this stuff is pretty simple its like Elmers glue and dish soap, something I have used when...

 

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Blood Stains on Clothing?
Peroxide will absolutely work on the blood stain, however after all the washing you may find the sweater a little rough and not as comfy, in that case soak in a mild solution of hair conditioner, rinse and dry as label directs. I do this every so often with...

 

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Getting Suction Cup to Stick to Smooth Surface?
Ahh, lick it ya yuk. I use a thin layer of denture glue the paste type that the hubby hates and so it sits around. Also a thin layer of white glue allow it to dry slightly first then stick it and hold it for 15 to 30 seconds. The suction cup will still come...

 

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Product Review: 39 Dollar Glasses
http://www.eyebuydirect.com The best online source for prescription glasses in the U.S. an Europe. Prices start at $ 7.99 and the customer service is terrific. I just recived 2 pair of single vision glasses for less the $35.00! The best pair of bi-focals I...

 

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Free Denim for Short Folks
Wow I was wondering where all the 36 inch inseams were going. LOL

 

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Christmas Gift for Boyfriend Who Likes to Build Things?
Legos, Legos, Legos! I know, but they are not just for kids. Adults can play too. You can get them like a kit to build a certin thing like houses or whatever. I have done this for a family member who is an engineer. And if he shakes box it sounds like somthing...

 

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Use Sour Cream as an Egg Substitute
I have a silly sort of question re: being a vegatarian. yes to dairy no to eggs? My brother is a yes to dairy-no on eggs yes on fish if wild..? confused meat eater

 

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Build Your Own Emergency Medical Kit
For the more urban type a simple first aid kit can be purchased at www. Walmart.com for less that $20.00, this kit contains sisscors, twezzers, gauze and the ever important gloves. This small kit will be adequate for most emergencies and travels well as it...

 

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Use Baby Wipes For Spot Freshening
I like this tip, I also have used babywipes for personal cleansing. The only trouble is baby wipes are often not flushable, and can cause major problems with plumbing if flushed. Throwing them in the trash is not an aceptable alternative for me.

 

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Remedy for Hot Feet?
Ok...This will sound well, silly but put an ice pack on the back of your neck. It works its the reflexology points used in eastern cultures. Dr. Oz talks about these on Oprah often. Good luck & happy feet

 

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Shoeing a Horse ?
This post brings back memorys of being my Dads helper. He is an old style Horse shoe-er. Often it is because some horses simply dont like it. And the use of twitch or a nerve line (a small clothes line rope over the ears under the lip) maybe mandatory. Dad...

 

What Breed is My Dog?
I think you have a Jack Russel, mines ears have a mind of their own. As far as the tail it could be its not been clipped, a mixed rough/smooth coat and all white coloring are all posseable with a jack. This is my little Jack Russel terror as a pup.

 

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Homemade Flea Spray for Dogs?
I hope there will be more responses to this and other questions, as when I Google it I dont get the personal feed back I like. Thats what I love about this site. Answers and lots of proof as to how the solution works.

 

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Buying Directly from China?
Really people you actually think you can always buy American, some part of everything is imported from some place. Even high end stores carry goods made in China. Stop picking on the dollar store shoppers.

 

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Washed Jerseys Have Lost Their Elasticity?
Try rinsing them in hair conditioner, place the clothes in the washer on the rinse cycle only, add in the water, put in 1/4 to 1/2 cup (about 50 ml) of any kind of conditioner, run the rinse cycle. The fibers should regain most of their fluff and elasticity...

 

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Tips for Speaking Before a Judge?
Your lawyer should have a ton of evidence to put before the judge. All your doctors, hospital and surgical records. That will be the proof of your disablity, how it effects you is your part and you can have an advocate there to help you with that. Legal aid...

 

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DNA Testing for Dogs?
Sometimes you just want to know, sometimes you have to know. Some areas (millitary bases, towns and counties) dont want certain breeds, even if mixed. And if they let you have your rottweiler or pitt bull, they will charge you, make you get insurance and so...

 

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Storage Ideas for a House With No Closets?
Cloth shoe holders, on the backs of doors I have little storage in my bathroom, but have used a shoe holder to store all those must have products in my bathroom. I also use them in my only closet as my underthings drawer. I found all of them at a local dollar...

 

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Dry Mouth Remedies?
I had such horrible dry mouth from medications I am on I almost lost my teeth. First there is miracle mouthwash a prescription made of benedrl, malanta and lidocain, a pill called evxo(? not sure on the spelling of all this) both of these are used in the treatment...

 

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Getting Help With Past Due Rent?
Dear Tim7, first speak to your landlord let Him/her/them know that the stuff has hit the fan. And that you are going to pay, if you can ask if you can trade work for rent. Then contact you local emergency room ask about a self rescue manual. These are often...

 

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Recipes Using Pancake Mix?
Deep fried candy bars and cookies.This may be more fun then thrift, but it does save money when you think about the fact that these kind of treats are VERY expensive at fairs and carnivals. I use basic pancake mix (mixed according to directions) for the batter...

 

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Make a Drink from Fruit and Veggie Peels
O.K I did this , sounded kinda funny but it is very good. I had to peel 2 greenapples and this post came to mind. It works its good I also had juice from canned pears. Added the tea bags simmered, strained, chilled and enjoied. veggie drink is next carrot peels...

 

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Switch To Dollar Stores For Shopping
O.K. Made in China. Its everywhere. If you can find something made completely in America go for it. #1 The mall the high end stores the big box stores are selling mostly imports. #2China is not the only place in the world that produces something thats been...

 

Blanket Pullover

Pullover Made from Blankets
O.K. If I look at this picture long enough I think I can figure out how to make this robe. From what I can see it is a basic sweat shirt pattern, with raglin sleaves, collar and cuffs made from match ing ribbing. The length would depend upon the height of who...

 

Wedding programs in a basket.

Saving Money on Wedding Programs
As a current college student I can say using the copiers at the college, is very thrifty, I get $15.00 to use every semester. Most of the time I use about $3.00 and at 7 cents for a double sided copy, thrifty. I canot get a refund if I do not use the 15 dollars...

 

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