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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.

Planning a Pop Star Birthday PartyI am having my birthday in March and I want a pop star birthday, meaning a limo and recording CDs and making demos. If anyone knows where I can do this please tell me. I am a teenager so.

Repairing a Janome Memory Craft 9000 Foot Pedal

Repairing a Janome Memory Craft 9000...My foot pedal was not working and the flex would not retract. I opened it up and there were a lot of threads causing the jam. I removed the threads and in doing so the pedal fell apart and the metal spring flew out. I need a diagram or instructions as to how to fit it back correctly.

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.

Frigidaire Washer Not Spinning ProperlyWe have Frigidaire Gallery series stacked washer and dryer. The washer make a loud bang and is making a noise when spinning. The clothes are not spinning dry as they normally do. I think this could be a popped spring, however is this all it could be? I usually repair our appliances.

Crate Training a PuppyI have a 4- 5 month old Bluetick Beagle. I've been trying to get her to go potty outside. I decided to try crate training. I put her in the crate at night or if I'm cleaning. The crate it only big enough for her to turn around and lay down. The past 2 nights she has pooped in the crate and then laid on it.

Ideas for Sweet 16Well my birthday is coming up in February 2016, but I don't know what to do.

Bissell Hot Shampooer 50 Won't StartI just used my Bissell and I plugged it in again and it won't start. The outlets are fine and so is the filter. Why won't it start?

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Repairing a Broken Sectional BackMy neighbor gave me her sofa when she moved, but because of the small doors of our apt. they had to remove 1 of the sectional backs to get it through the door. Now it's broken even more. Is there a youTube video or website that can show me how to fix it?

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.

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Help With Free Motion QuiltingFor my first quilt, I decided to use a free motion quilting/stipple stitch. I have a new Brother SQ 9185 machine. I attached the spring action quilting foot and lowered the feed dogs and attempted to stipple, all that I saw was erratic stiches, a grinding, clunking sound, and then snap. The needle thread breaks!

Dog Afraid to Pee Outside After Being ShockedI have two large male dogs. After escaping and scaring everyone to death, I set up a hot hire along the bottom of the fence line. Both dogs peed on the fence and have been shocked multiple times. The Malamute/wolf learned easily enough to pee elsewhere; the Husky did not. He is peeing inside by the door.

Dog Not Using Puppy PadsI have a 14 month old Yorkie who has been potty trained to go on a training pad. Lately, only when I am not home, he will poop on the carpet.

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.

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.

Puppy Going in CrateMy daughter's Boston is 10 months old and crate trained. He has done really well for months. This past week he has both urinated and defecated in the crate every day while she is gone at work. They have had a change in routine at home and it started right after her husband started working days.

Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 18th BirthdayMy boyfriend turns 18 in 2 weeks. He's into football and music (just a listener), absolutely doesn't like to read, he's dying to be a sailor, and he's not easy to be impressed. We've been together for 2 years and I love him so much I just wanna make his 18th special. So any idea?

Discontinued Simplicity Lisette Pattern 2211I am looking for this discontinued Lisette pattern #2211 in a size 14 or 16. Does anyone know where I might purchase one?

Repairing or Buying a New Lily Infrared HeaterI have two Lily infrared heaters 1800 series. They have both stopped working. They are only three years old. Should I get them repaired or buy new ones?

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Identifying and Finding Value of Porcelain DollsMy mother passed away last year. I am just getting to her multiple totes of collectible dolls. She loved her dolls so I want to do my best in finding them new loving homes at a fair price. In order to accomplish this, I will need to identify them.

Real Estate Investing Company NameI'm starting a REI business and I'm having trouble coming up with a good name that also sounds established. Any ideas?

Value of a Brandt Table

Value of a Brandt TableI'm trying to find a price on a Brandt table. We think it's a night stand. The metal plate said it comes from Maryland.

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Removing Lint From TowelsI was in a hurry and put our pastel colored sheets in the wash with Tide and Downy. There were also some towels. There was also wine colored fuzzy throw. I didn't see any wine colored fuzzy stuff on anything so I just turned on the dryer with Bounce dryer sheet(s). Now wine lint sticks to your skin after a shower.

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.

Value of 1897 Chambers's Encyclopedia

Value of 1897 Chambers's EncyclopediaI have 1897 Chambers's Encyclopedia in 10 volumes in good condition. Can someone can help me to know that how much it is worth?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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What Breed Is My Dog?I was wondering what type of Chihuahua my dog may be? When I got him I was told he was a full Chihuahua, but I'm not sure and the vet has never said anything.

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).

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?

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Kitchen Cupboard Paint Color AdviceI have a dated kitchen and I want to paint the cupboards. My counters are cream and the backsplash is light green tile. I want to put in a new laminate floor that looks like a medium wood color. I am not sure what color to paint cupboards and what type of paint to use.

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.

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?

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?

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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.

What Is This Snake?

What Is This Snake?Does anyone know what kind of snake this is?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

Re-dyeing Hair After Bleaching and ColoringYesterday I bleached my hair. I added a bit of toner to balance the blonde. I then used the color Adore, crimson, (a semi permanent dye). I did not like the red. It was way too bright. I want to go back to black. How long should I wait or what brand/color is the best to use?

What Breed Is My Puppy?

What Breed Is My Puppy?I am trying to figure out the breed of my puppy. I picked him up three days ago, there were 8 puppies all together and they were all white. He was the only tan one with blue eyes. The lady where I got him from told me they were Shepherd mix puppies, but he just doesn't look like a Shepherd to me.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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 Is This House Plant?

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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