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Identifying a Porcelain Doll - hairless doll wearing a pretty lacy dress and pearls

Identifying a Porcelain DollI am in great need of finding out just who this beautiful lil mam is. I can't seem to find any info on her. Destiny led me to her half buried in the yard of a very old abandoned home. I refuse to give up until she is rightfully restored to her original glory. There is a number: 95081 and the last # is either 8 or B.

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Removing Cross Stitch Pattern MarkingsI have finished a stamped cross stitch quilt, but when washed the stamped pattern under the stitches is not dissolving. Any tips please?

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Value of Meito China - pink and gray floral pattern

Value of Meito ChinaI'm trying to find out about this Meito china that we found in an old house. The only thing I've been able to find is pattern MEI147 on replacements, but no stock, info, etc. I am going batty googling and searching with never anything coming up with my china. Does anyone know anything about this? I have a whole set.

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Discontinued Waverly Bedazzled Mini WallpaperI am searching for a discontinued Waverly wallpaper. Pattern number 5513332. "Bedazzled Mini". I need 5 double rolls.

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Name Ideas for a Homemade Food BusinessI'm starting a food business from home and I am needing help with a name. My cuisine style is soul food with a twist, a little edginess to it, but I also want to incorporate other ethnic cuisines. I want to be versatile. The name I came up with which is Twisted Soul is already being used.

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Value of a 1970s Seeburg Jukebox - jukebox with color band decoration

Value of a 1970s Seeburg JukeboxI have a 1970s Seeburg jukebox, model STD160 in working condition. It just needs cleaning and maybe some adjusting on the speakers. It holds 80 - 45s which in completely loaded. What is it worth?

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Baby Zebra Finch DiedWhat can cause a 16 day old zebra finch to die?

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Identifying a House Plant - hanging houseplant

Identifying a HouseplantCan someone please tell me what plant this is? The closest I have come to figuring it out is the purple heart, also called tradescantia pallida. It is similar, but the shape of the leaves is different and the leaves don't grow as closely together.

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When Should Burning Bush Shrubs Leaf Out in Spring?I received some bare root burning bush hedge plants, about 25 of them. I planted them in the fall last year, in October. They started showing leaves and signs of growth after just a couple weeks. Then as winter came they lost all the leaves and the stems went from green to red. Now they are not showing any signs of growth however if I scratch the stem it is still showing green under the bark.

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What Breed Is My Cat? - medium haired orange tabby colored cat

What Breed Is My Cat?What breed is my cat? He has what seems to be a (somewhat long) triangle-shaped face, long hair, and his eyes are pretty slanted.

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Lost Power After Wiring a New Ceiling Light FixtureI was installing a new flush mount overhead light on the main floor. I removed the old light's canopy, the shallow electric box was held together mostly by electric tape. I purchased a new metal ceiling box that was deeper so the armored wires could fit in comfortably. I took apart the connected wires and used the twist on wire caps instead. Now the entire upstairs is without power.

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Identifying Tiny Household Bugs

Identifying Tiny Household BugsCan you please tell me what these are and how to get rid of them? I have a new born and a 1yr baby at home. I kill 10 a day. What can I do? Do they harm babies?

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Making a Long Arm Squirrel Proof Bird FeederI would like to make a long arm bird feeder hanger from PVC pipe. First off, is the pipe strong enough to hold a feeder if it's reinforced somehow? Second, how do you make one? I have a bracket from the side of the window on the house, but it doesn't go out far enough and the squirrels can still jump from a small roof to the feeder. I want it to go farther out in front of the window so it is impossible for any squirrels or other critters to get the feeder.

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Logo Designer Business Name IdeasI am a logo/graphic designer and I am trying to come up with a name, but it's been a herculean task. My name is Hope Amadi-Emina, but I can't seem to wrap my head around it. It may include names synonymous with or symbolic of hope.

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Planting Grass in a Dog RunWe've lived in our home for 3 years now. We had a 20x40ft dog run, recently reduced to a 10x40ft run. After this last winter and now that the snow has melted, we have quite the mess of dirt and poop sludge. Yuck! What do I have to do to replant and bring some grass back to that area? Will grass even grow after all that poop? If so, what should I plant?

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Value of a Hanging Vintage Chandelier

Value of a Hanging Vintage ChandelierMy mother was given this antique Tiffany-like hanging chandelier. It was converted from oil to electric and is at least 70 years old. There are no markings on it that I can find.

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Is My Dog a Pure Bred Husky? - dog with airplane ears

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Husky?Can someone tell me if I have a full bred Husky? I'm curious because its ears are floppy.

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Daycare Slogan Ideas

Daycare Slogan IdeasMy daycare business name is Sunshine Over The Rainbow. Any slogan suggestions?

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Roof Repair Financial Help - damaged shingles

Roof Repair Financial HelpI live in Terre Haute Indiana. The weatherization program promised me a year ago that they would replace my roof on my house. Now they are telling me they won't help after this man promised me they could fix it. Who can I call to file a complaint or what can I do to get help? I now have mold in my spare bedroom.

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Is My Dog a Pure Bred Chihuahua? - tricolor puppy

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Chihuahua?Is my puppy a pure Chihuahua?

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Name Ideas for a Home Care ServiceI have come along way in my business and I really need a name that explains what I was thinking. I am thinking, Grateful Home Care, Your Family Is My Family, or I'm Blessed Home Care.

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Value of an 1858 Webster's Dictionary - cover page

Value of an 1858 Webster's DictionaryI'm curious what the value of my 1858 Webster's dictionary is?

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Jewelry and Wreath Business Name IdeasI'm starting a jewelry and door wreath business. What should I name my business?

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What Breed Is My New Puppy?

What Breed Is My New Puppy?I rescued a puppy 3 days ago, she was tortured and some evil people cut her ears! But now she's fine, I brought her to the vet :) I wanted to know what kind of breed she is. She looks like a Labrador mixed Saharian dog or Pit Bull. I'm not sure about it. I took a few pictures, does someone know ?

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Reviving Dull Vinyl FlooringHow do I revive the sheen on vinyl flooring?

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Identifying Insect Eggs - elongated tan insect eggs attached to a branch

Identifying Insect EggsI found these eggs in my rose bush in March. Anyone know what they are? If beneficial I'd like to keep the twig and the eggs around. If not I'd like to dispose of the eggs.

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Finding Free FurnitureI just got a 3 bedroom apartment for my 3 kids myself and my wife. We had been out of our home for 8 months now. So we are so grateful to finally have a home again. Now our only problem is we are broke and have 0 furniture.

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Value of Porcelain Dolls - doll wearing a hat and holding a teddy bear

Value of Porcelain DollsI have had the doll in this purple dress for almost 20 years. It has Homeart Collector's doll on its back, but doesn't seem to have any other marks on it. I have no idea what year it was made. The second doll I've also had around 20 years has some numbers engraved on the back, but I don't know anything else about it.

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Replacement Handle for a Thane H2O Steam MopWhere can I buy a replacement handle for a Thane H20 green X5 steam mop please, in the UK? I can't seem to find one anywhere. I've glued it, but I don't think it will last.

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House Training a Pit Bull PuppyI have an 5 month old Pit Bull who refuses to be potty trained. I take him out every 30 minutes. He doesn't do anything, but when we come back in he pees.

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Bubblegum Bead Keychain Business Name Ideas

Bubblegum Bead Keychain Business Name IdeasI make bubblegum bead keychains and I'm trying to think of a fun unique name for my business. I am just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what I could name the business. Here is a photo of one of my keychains that I did.

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Discontinued Waverly WallcoveringI am looking for a discontinued Waverly wallcovering pattern #569420. It has a dark green marbled background with thin gold braid creating 1" wide and 1 3/4" wide stripes. I have 6 dbl rolls of lot #4, but could use a different lot # on a different wall. I would like at least 6 dbl rolls.

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What Breed Is My Dog? - black dog with white on chest, may be part Pit

What Breed Is My Dog?What breed could she be? I found her and rescued her.

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Name Ideas for a Business Selling Kitchen Items

Name Ideas for a Business Selling Kitchen ItemsI would like name ideas for a business that sells kitchen stuff, mostly plates, platters, and housewares.

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Buying an Older Copy of Corel SoftwareI have an old version of Corel Print House (R) 6 and Corel (R) Custom Photo 6. I have been using and created hundreds of files with these programs over the years. After a recent crash of my computer I need to re-install it. I still have got the original CDs, but no serial number! The extension files are CPH which none of the new Corel versions can open!

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Is My Dog an American Pit Bull Terrier?

Is My Dog an American Pit Bull Terrier?I bought a beautiful "blue nose Pit Bull" and a few people made comments that the father has some mix or that he looks like an American bully. Your thoughts guys?

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Value of a Wurlitzer Jukebox

Value of a Wurlitzer JukeboxI would like to find the value of a Wurlitzer jukebox I have. It is in fair condition. The cord needs to be replaced and the coin return does not work. I have had it for 35 years. It worked until the cord dry rotted.

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Removing Wrinkles from Faux Calla Lilies - faux lilies

Removing Wrinkles from Faux Calla LiliesHow do I get wrinkles out of artificial calla lilies?

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Mallard Duck Made a Nest in My Front Flower BedLast year we had a mallard duck that laid eggs and sat on them for a couple of weeks. After she did not sit on them for a few days, we discovered 2 eggs left in the nest, but the rest were gone. There were no egg shells like something had taken them out of the nest. The two remaining eggs did not hatch.

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Value of 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica - cover page

Value of 1768 Encyclopedia BritannicaI have a 1965 US edition of the 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica. Does anybody have an idea of how much this is worth? I have read about others saying they are not worth much, but I just thought I would check as the year of print is a bit different.

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1984 Weight Watchers Chocolate Dessert RecipeI am looking for a WW chocolate dessert from 1984. It was made in a square dish. It was the very best ever. Does anyone have it? There was a strawberry one at the same time.

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Finding the Value of Vintage Dolls - vintage cloth German doll

Finding the Value of Vintage DollsThey don't have any markings on them. I'm not sure what they are. According to my mom they are from Germany and were made prior to 1950. She is not sure how my grandparents got them. They are made of cloth.

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Value of a Cathy Collection Porcelain Doll

Value of a Cathy Collection Porcelain DollI have the Cathy Collection porcelain doll. She is 1 of 5000; I have number 104. It is practically brand-new and I am wondering what it is worth?

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Value of a 1864 Webster's DictionaryWhat is the value of a 1864 edition of A Merriam & Webster Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language in pretty good shape?

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Potted Hibiscus Does Not Bloom Outside in SummerI have an potted hibiscus that is almost 5 feet tall and blooms continuously all winter. In the summer I put it outside in a partly sunny location and it remains healthy, but does not flower. What am I doing wrong?

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Value of a Victorian Sofa - Victorian style wood trimmed upholstered sofa

Value of a Victorian SofaI purchased this sofa for $525 and I love it. I feel it maybe worth a lot more. The customers are enjoying it. What are yourthoughts?

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Value of a Yardman Silent Reel Mower

Value of a Yardman Silent Reel MowerI have a Yardman reel mower and can't seem to find any info online about it. I have no idea what to sell it for.

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Identifying the Maker and Age of a Figurine

Identifying the Maker and Age of a FigurineI'm wondering the maker and age. I think she is holding a bunny, but it only has one ear, but there appears to be no place for the other to have been missing. She has blond hair and blues eyes. There is a basket and hat on the ground. She glistens. It appears to be hand painted. The eyelashes look familiar and there is a Made in China sticker on bottom.

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Identifying a Stuffed Chicken Toy

Identifying a Stuffed Chicken ToyMy fiancé has had this plush chick since 2000 or 2001 and we are desperately trying to find her online. We've searched for a couple of hours and have had no luck. Can anyone help?

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Kenmore Refrigerator Giving Error Codes and Not WorkingMy Kenmore refrigerator stopped working and gave codes E on the freezer side and F on refrigerator side. What do they mean?

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Mower with a 17hp fh541v Kawasaki Motor StallsI have a 17hp fh541v Kawasaki mower. My motor is running badly. I replaced the coils, but it runs and cuts off. Is it the coil charger that is bad?

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Identifying a Black Beetle Looking Bug

Identifying a Black Beetle Looking BugI found this black beetle looking bug on my apartment bathroom floor. I encountered a pretty similar dead one on the kitchen floor. I am not sure what it is or where it came from. I don't see any more on the walls. I have mostly tan and brown carpet.

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Is My Dog a Pit Bull?

Is My Dog a Pit Bull?Is my dog a Pit Bull or some terrier mix? Her coat colour is grey/blue and she has a blue eye.

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Restoration or Sell a 1958 AMI I-200 JukeboxI have had an AMI I-200 jukebox on the front porch for many years. Originally the amp was a problem. I also long ago cannibalized another I-200 for parts (keys, other plastic parts, front glass, etc). The machine clearly needs major restoration. Is it practical to restore or do the parts have more value sold as is? What value does this machine have as is?

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Art Work Ideas for an Unused Fireplace Cover - large plastic fireplace cover

Art Work Ideas for an Unused Fireplace CoverI've got a beige fireplace surround and mantle with a piece of beige plastic covering were the fireplace once went. I've painted my feature wall a sky blue and I've got a dark grey carpet. I'm looking for any suggestions or ideas for something to cover the piece of plastic up.

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Financial Assistance for Roof Repairs - water damages ceiling

Financial Assistance for Roof RepairsI am a 59 year old widow on unemployment. My credit is not good, but I am in dire assistance getting my roof repaired. I live in Anderson SC.

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Finding Free FurnitureI live in Tucson Arizona where can I find help with donated furniture?

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Value of a 3 Tier Mersman Table - table with drawer and two shelves

Value of a 3 Tier Mersman TableI have a three tier end table with a stamp on bottom drawer: Mersman 7390. I am just curious about how much it's worth. I bought it 8 years ago at a garage sale for 15 dollars.

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Assistance with Replacing Plumbing Under Mobile HomeMy mom lives in a mobile home. She is 78 years old. My sister and I live with her also. We are 53 & 52 yrs old. I do all her doctor appts. My sister helps her also. My question is, the pipes are so old that we get one fixed and then another leaks and so on. We were told we probably need to replace the entire plumbing underneath this place.

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Freezing Egg CasserolesCan egg casseroles be frozen?

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Pungent Smell Coming from Trim in Older Modular HomeWe moved into a modular house that was built in 1986. We had to remove the trim in the kitchen and dining room for a re-model project, and the smell about knocks our socks off. It's not a moldy or mildewy smell, it reminds me faintly of sagebrush when you crush the leaves. I am just curious if anyone knows what this might be so we can make an educated decision on whether or not to replace it.

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What Breed Is My Pup? - black and tan puppy

What Breed Is My Pup?I have no idea on her breed. They told me she's a Beagle, I'm thinking more Beagle Shepherd mix. I've only had her barely 2 weeks and she has doubled her size.

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Heater Not Working in '01 Ford RangerThe heater in my truck doesn't work at all. No air comes through. It's just dead. Any suggestions?

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Biltmore Warming Blanket Controller Displaying "E"I have called the customer service number 3 times on three different days, in response to their menu choices and have not received any response. My Biltmore warming blanket controller displays "E". I have unplugged it and plugged it back in and checked the connection to the blanket, which is secure, and still the controller shows the error.

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Caring for a Puppy with ParvoMy puppy started showing signs of parvo Thursday night so Friday we took him to the vet. We couldn't afford to keep him over night, but we paid for his meds and took him home for treatment. Thursday an Friday he was doing semi okay. He was at least playing a little and walking. He threw up a couple of times, but not a lot. He was able to drink water on his own and he had bloody diarrhea twice.

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Gift Ideas for a Boyfriend's 16th BirthdayMy boyfriend and I have been dating for about 6 months and he is turning 16 the next month. He loves video games, eminem, and Marvel and DC movies a lot, especially Batman. I want to get him a very special gift and at the same time not something too expensive. I want something to show how much I love him and at the same time he likes it.

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Making Wedding Centerpieces Using Artificial FlowersWe are using vases with artificial flowers for a wedding. What would work in the vases, as we won't need water, so the stems won't be so visible?

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Homemade Waterproofing for Suede BootsIs there a DIY product I can make myself to waterproof suede boots? I don't mean buying a can of spray.

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Sewing Machine Foot Petal Causes Machine to HumThe foot pedal on the machine works, but causes the machine to make a humming sound. I tried a different one and it doesn't do that. What's causing it?

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Name for Home HealthI'm opening up a non-medical home heath care business for seniors and children with disabilities. I'd like the name to have "companion" or "compassion" in it. Can you help?

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Keys are Locked on a Smith Corona SL 600 Electric TypewriterI inherited a vintage typewriter, but the lock light stays on and I cannot type. The arms not crushed. The ink cartridge looks good. There are no smells when it is plugged in. It hasn't been used in over 8+ years. The previous owner kept it in pristine condition.

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Planting BulbsWhich way do you plant the bulbs? I know there is a top and bottom and am not sure. One end looks like it was cut and other end is untouched. I tend to think that is the upside of the bulb, the one with the 'cut', and the flat side being bottom?

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