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Repairing the Strap on a Sofa BedOne of the straps has broken on my sofa bed; how can I fix this?

Value of a Knightbridge Collection Doll - doll in a black box with glass front

Value of a Knightbridge Collection DollI have a doll in a wood/glass case. It says her name is Crystal and she has a serial number, but I can't seem to find the doll's value or when it was made.

Thread Color and Patterns for Big Ten Cross StitchI need to know what color or # of the embroidery thread you use for the Big Ten school's mascots/logos for cross stitch.

What Is This Houseplant?

What Is This Houseplant?I'm trying to figure out what this plant is. My mom has had it for awhile, it's never bloomed, and seems slow growing. Any help would be wonderful. Thank you!

Discontinued York Decorative Border

Discontinued York Decorative BorderI really need to locate this border made by York. My husband tore the part with the number and I can only make out a few. We ran out and can't find it anywhere! Please if anyone knows the number or name please email me through this site.

Water Dispenser Runs When Ice Maker FillsWhen my ice maker fills the water dispenser is also triggered for a few seconds. I have replaced the filter and solenoid valve.

Truck Heater Not Working When Really ColdI have a Ford 250 diesel pickup and it doesn't heat at all when it gets really cold. It is an intermittent problem. When it gets down to -20 celsius or colder it doesn't work. When it's above that temperature it works normally. The heater fan works and the antifreeze is good.

Jacket Lining Stained Nylon ShellI have this beautiful Nautica nylon spring jacket my 5 year old used to wear. I washed it in detergent powder in a bucket of water (fortunately) and the next thing I see it has blue stains from the blue interior lining.

Troubleshooting a Truck HeaterMy 2014 Dodge 1500 heater and thermostat are crazy. Why does the temperature gauge stay on cold after the temp outside is below -19, but after running the truck for 20 minutes and shutting it off the heater and gauge work properly. It has gone to the dealership several times and they can't figure it out.

14th Birthday Parties IdeasI'm having a surprise birthday for my sister and I have no idea what to do. Any suggestions? It's a boy girl party and she doesn't want to watch movies and it is gonna be in warm weather

Discontinued Super Fresco WallpaperAnyone know where I can get 2 rolls of super fresco easy rapture soft blue wallpaper?

Simplicity Digital Press Not Heating Up

Simplicity Digital Press Not Heating UpMy Simplicity Digital Press Model SSP400 will not get up to temperature to press anything. It keeps given me an error message. Does anyone know where I can get the item repaired or how to get parts? This 34" digital quick press pro is discontinued.

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Heater Not Working in Ford Van LI have a 1988 Ford van. I don't know why no power is getting to the heater blower. It doesn't work, but will when hot wired.

What Ate My Hibiscus Leaves

What Ate My Hibiscus Leaves?I just planted a variegated hibiscus and overnight something shredded/ate virtually every leaf. I live in Queensland, Australia. Could the culprit be a brush turkey?

Air Conditioner Fan DamagedMy brother's son and a couple of his friends were throwing some pebbles at their air conditioner. They damaged parts of the fan. It seems like he might either need to replace the fan or just do a new air conditioning installation because the unit is hardly working now.

Names for E-commerce Home Furnishings BusinessI'm starting an e-commerce home furnishings company. I need some catchy name ideas.

Name for Special Needs Children Buddy OrganizationI have created a non-profit organization for special needs children that need a buddy during either a summer camp, any after school activities (including sports, music, religious education, and art), or an outing (i.e. trip to a museum or to a birthday party).

14th Birthday Party IdeasI am turning 14 in a month and I don't have a clue for what I could do. I am not a mani and pedi type girl. My mom doesn't want to spend much money, probably $30 at the most. There are only going to be 3 - 4 girls. Anyone have any ideas?

Value of Reel Push MowerI purchased a used reel push mower in 1980. It has a 14 1/2inch cutting blade, five blades and the wheels are Pennette Ball Bearing #Z101-SN R1510.A.14. Does anyone know the manufacturer, its current value, or where a spare part can be obtained when needed?

Using a Traverse Rod for Curtain with GrommetsI am replacing my pinch pleated drapes for the ones with grommets and am wondering if there is a way to still use the traverse rods I have.

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Window Treatment AdviceWe just bought a new house and I am not much of a decorator. I need some help on what's best to put on these windows, in the kitchen and the living area. We will get a brown living room set and a brown dining room set as shown.

17th Birthday Party IdeasI will be turning 17 on the 26th of this month. I wanna have a party that doesn't cost a lot of money. I was planning on inviting girls/guys and my boyfriend. I was thinking a small party at my house with pizza, music, and games, but I feel that will be boring. What should I do?

NJROTC Military Ball IdeasSo I'm one of the head cadets working on the military ball projects and I can't find a venue in Chattanooga that's close to the school. Plus I can't find underwater themes, velvet ropes, and like a huge sailboat prop for pictures. So if anyone knows anything to help me I need it ASAP before April.

14th Birthday IdeasI'm turning 14 on February 18th and I have no idea what to do for my birthday. I need ideas for what to do. I like the color blue and I play softball, and I am also a Nashville Predator fan. I want to have a party with boys and girls, but my parents aren't big on boys. Any ideas?

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Maytag Washer Won't RunI have a Maytag Maxima front loader. We kept on getting error codes for plugged drain so we cleaned out the hoses and took off the front panel and cleaned the lower filter which was pretty nasty. We put it back together and tried to start a load and all it does is beep a few times in a metallic tone then shuts down.

15th Birthday IdeasI'm 14 years old. I'm turning 15 on February 13th. I feel it's kinda hard to figure out what to do for a birthday that's during the winter. So, here I am.

13th Birthday Party IdeasMy daughter is turning thirteen in the spring and funds are very limited. She wants to invite about 6 friends and go to the movies. I'm fine with this, but I also might want to do something a little extra.

Slogan for a Children's Cultural CenterI am working in this center, the Zaha Cultural Center, and am asked for a catchy slogan. Please help. Zaha is the name of the founder "female" and means "prosper".

Dye Transferred in the WashI did a mixed load of washing. My new dark blue and red swimmers leaked on everything. I dried the load without noticing that my swimmers had turned my denim mustard yellow shorts to a blue/grey washy colour, as well as, my multicoloured pajamas shorts. Is there a way of getting the blue/grey wash out of my shorts?

Frigidaire Ice Maker Not WorkingI have a Frigidaire side by side. I replaced the filter, I replaced the icemaker, I checked the water hose from pump to icemaker all clear, but there is still no ice. Any suggestions?

What Is This Houseplant?

What Is This Houseplant?I was recently given this seedling. I was told it is a Chinese good luck plant (not bamboo) and it looks a bit like a spindly busy lizzie. It has no smell and it is slow growing with no flowers so far. Anyone have any ideas? It might not even be a house plant as such.

Removing Cat Urine Stains on HardwoodWe have light stained white oak hardwood floors. We have noticed that our 8-9 year old cat has lately been peeing on our rugs. We also suspect that the cat has been dripping urine on the hard wood floors that appears to be making smudges in various spread out areas.

Daycare Name IdeasI love all the ideas that are given on this page! I have been teaching for nine years and now I am deciding to start my own home daycare. Teaching young ones is my passion and I would really like to come up with a name that involves teaching or learning.

F150 Lariat Heater Not Blowing Hot AirI have a 2004 Lariat F150. My blower is working fine, but my temp will only work at 90 degrees for the heater and the cold air is working fine. Can anyone tell me what the problem is?

Glass Table Top Spacers Left Marks on WoodWe have a glass top on our wood table. We were supplied plastic spacers. When we removed the glass for cleaning we found the plastic spacers had left shiny marks on the table. How can we restore the table?

14th Birthday Party IdeasMy 14th bday is in the beginning of September and I just want some suggestions on what to do. My parents are kind of strict on what I can and cannot do. I was thinking maybe Dave and Busters, a movie, and dinner and then a sleepover at my house? Gokarting and a fair also sounds fun! Any suggestions?

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14th Birthday IdeasI am turning 14 in a few months and have no idea what I should do. I have an early fall birthday and I can have only 5-7 friends, all girls.

What Breed Is My Dog?

What Breed Is My Dog?We adopted my puppy (Basil) off the street and for the past year guessing what breed she is. Anyone have any clues?

What Is This House Plant?

What Is This House Plant?Can you please identify this plant?

Caring for and Injured Baby FinchI have two finches, a male and a female. After a lot of eggs they finally got one baby going on, but he was injured because of our neighbor's cat. Then they kept attacking him, so I took him to the vet. He's doing good. Every time I put him back in the cage with his parents they keep attacking him hard.

Paint Thinner Left White Mark on Vinyl FlooringMy vinyl flooring had paint on it so I used paint thinner to remove it. Now I have a light, misty, dried looking white stain on the tiles. Is there anything I can use to remove this?

Removing Cat Pee Odor from Vinyl CoatThe hardest types of cloth for cat pee to come out of completely are vinyl and leather. I don't know why. I find that vinegar, baking soda, and detergent do a good job on cotton as well as other fabrics, but I'm having a hard time getting rid of the cat pee odor on my new vinyl winter coat.

Value of 1911 Philadelphia Lawn Trimmer

Value of 1911 Philadelphia Lawn...I am trying to find out the value of this Phila lawn trimmer made in 1911. It's in excelent condition. It even cuts grass with no problem.

Ideas for 15th Birthday 5 SOS Party

Ideas for 15th Birthday 5 SOS PartyMy 14th birthday is next month on the 2nd of February and I was thinking of throwing a 5SOS party. I'm already going to the cinema and Nandos, but after that we're going back to my house and I can't think of any activities to do.

Removing Iron Marks from NylonHow can I remove an iron impression from a nylon blend fabric?

15th Birthday Party IdeasOkay I am having my party in 7 days and I'm lost on what to do. I know I am having a pool party, but I need food suggestions and games. I am turning 15 so there is an age group of 14-16yr olds boys and girls. I am paying for this myself so I need simple and cheap ideas that are cool.

two puppies

What Breed Is My Dog?I recently bought a puppy from unreliable owners. The mom looked full Pit Bull, but she was very small and not so stocky like a normal Pit Bull. They did not have the dad on sight, but they had a picture of him and he looked like a Pit Bull mix because he was bridle with an oddly shaped face.

Brown Turkey Fig Tree CareI just bought a brown turkey fig tree (3 ft tall) for my mom. She lives in a trailer home and I'm concerned about where she can store it in winter. She does not have a garage. Any suggestions?

Bleaching Hair After Dyeing

Bleaching Hair After DyeingAbout 3-4 weeks ago, I dyed my hair brown with Casting Creme Gloss (semi-permanent). I'm tired of my brown hair and I've been trying to strip out the color the past week by doing multiple vitamin c treatments, washing my hair with dish soap, and dandruff shampoo. The color has faded, but there's a lot left.

What Are These Garden Plants?

What Are These Garden Plants?I need your help, I need the name of these plants for my project. If you happen to know the names of these plants, please do tell me.

Day Care Business Name IdeasI want to have my own daycare business. I been taking care of kids for a long time now, kids with special needs, kids with speech delay, and kids with no special needs. So I thought about having my own little business in hopes it will grow. I need a name that says fun, imagination, creativity, and learning!

What Is This House Plant

What Is This House Plant?This plant was given to us. It lost a lot of leaves and the vines that grow off of it. It looks somewhat tropical. It has a thick trunk and then spindly vines that grow off, about 3ft high. Anyone recognize this?

Living Room Accessory Color AdviceWe just recently purchase a new living room set which looked beige/taupe in the showroom and once it arrived at the house it looks very gray. All the tones in my house are very warm and the coolness of the couch looks odd. Are there ways to accent to tone down the coolness of the gray, without painting the walls?

14th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsMy birthday is in February. I'm turning 14 and I don't know what I should do for a party. I was thinking of having my closest 14 friends (boys and girls) and do something together. I'd rather not have a party at my house because it's small and I need help for an idea.

Making a Decorative Glass Plate Using FabricI am looking for free instructions on how to make a decorative glass plate using fabric.

Removing Tree Sap from HeadlinerHow do you get tree sap out of the interior of your vehicle roof lining (ceiling) which is fabric?

15th Birthday ActivitiesMy 15th birthday is December 28th. My bestfriend and I wanted to do an all day activity, preferably dressed up either a nice jeans outfit or dresses. This is not my birthday party, just my birthday. I was thinking multiple activities like shopping or a movie and a nice dinner and stuff like that.

Lights Keep Going Out on Christmas TreeWe saw the note about fixing the white socket tiny light for the section on our tree, mid-level, but our light socket gets really hot after about 1 hr. and all the lights go out. We have to replace the fuse near the plug each time for the tree to turn on again.

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Ice Builds Up Under KitchenAid Ice BinDoes anyone have any idea why the ice keeps building up under the ice bin in my KitchenAid side by side freezer door? I had to replaced the ice maker last year and the ice dispenser at the end of November. It now has a spring hanging out from the new expensive replacement.

White Spots on Foreman Teflon GrillI haven't used my George Foreman grill in a while, so when I went to use it there were white spots on the Teflon plates. They were washed in the dishwasher the last time I used it. They won't come off.

Removing Rotten Juice Smell in CarI recently bought a box of "juices" (a juice ice block you have to freeze). I forgot to take the ice blocks inside and came back to them in my car a few days later exploded. They left my car smelling like rotten juice.

Name Ideas for an Architectural Visualization FirmI am from India, Maharastra, Mumbai. I have 10 years experience. in dfield. I want to start my new architectural visualization firm. Please suggest a unique name for my firm.

Keeping Glitter on T-shirtIs hair spray or fabric glue the only way to keep glitter designed t-shirts from shedding glitter? I want to wear it today.

blackish gray and white dog

What Breed Is My Dog?My Buddy is supposed to be Pomeranian and something I had never heard of before. I can't remember what it was. Buddy picked me, and the feeling was mutual. His tail is curled tight and ears are long.

Treating Ear MitesWhat do I do to get rid of them?

Bail Wire on Kenmore Ice Maker Not ResettingThe ice machine is making ice. The rakes go around, they lift out the cubes, the tray fills up with water for the next batch. When this is happening the bail wire lifts slightly to get out of the way from the falling cubes. The problem is the bail wire stays up. So the next cycle won't begin.

Bissell ProHeat 2X Not Spraying Water Onto CarpetMy Bissell ProHeat 2X, 9400-4 07260c, does not spray onto the carpet, but water is going into the bottom tank like it sucked it up off the floor. However, the floor is dry. Any suggestions?

What Breed Is My Dog?

What Breed Is My Dog?Do you have any idea what breed my dog is? He is obviously mixed, probably part Husky. The photos are from when he was little was in February 2015 and two others in July 2015.

Gift Ideas for My BoyfriendI am 16. My childhood best friend of all time asked me out on Wednesday and I was planning to get him something for our one week anniversary next Wednesday. This is also our last day before Christmas break. So this gift is doubling as a Christmas gift and a first week anniversary gift.

Recipe for Refrigerator Dilled Green BeansDoes anyone have a recipe for refrigerator dilled green beans, etc.? I am also looking for recipes for any dilled veggies (Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, jicama, English cukes, etc.) I want them made refrigerator style with no hot water bath, etc.. Thanks.

Painting on Enamel Coated MugsI have four enamel mugs, like the speckled campfire mugs, that I want to paint/draw on. Sharpie wipes right off so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of a paint, marker, or paint pen that will stay on?

Shopping for a Fieldcrest Luxury BlanketI purchased a Fieldcrest luxury blanket around 10 years ago from Target. It's made in China. I am looking for a replacement.

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