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New to Selling on eBay?
I cannot give a click by click instruction, it would be too much to write out here. First thing is to sign up for an account. Are you aware that you have to pay when you list an item? Then you pay a fee again depending on what the ending price is? Those have...

 

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Determining Eligibility for Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
If you were 12 and 17 when he died, and that was 16 years ago, I dont believe you are eligible for anything. Up to age 18, or older if to are still a student. That ship has sailed long ago. www.socialsecurity.gov is where I answer all my own questions.

 

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Dyeing Hair Dark Naturally?
Henna powder is a natural product that will make your hair red, but wont darken it.

 

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Dyeing Hair Dark Naturally?
www.hennapage.net is a good place to learn about henna.

 

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Banana Box Groceries?
What are banana box groceries? Why spend your time and money buying something to resell? Why not spend this money and time looking for jobs. I dont understand your reasoning behind this.

 

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Deleting Audiobooks on a SanDisk Sansa Clip+ Player?
Does it have a usb cable input? Maybe you have to to hook it up to your computer to delete files? I have a polaroid mp3 player, and that is what I have to do, to add or delete files from it.

 

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Finding Free Packing Peanuts?
I dont ever use packing peanuts. I use plastic bags from stores. Wad them up in a ball, and place around item inside the box. They are lightweight, and a great way to re-use something we all have around the house.

 

Razor For Removing Fabric Pills

Razor For Removing Fabric Pills
Or you can spend $5 for a fabric shaver that does the same thing. The blades are inside where you arent going to get cut. Seems alot safer to me.

 

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Finding Rent Assistance for Low Income Family?
Even if youd move into subsidized housing you would still need rent and deposit. I think your best bet would be churches, even if they will only help a little it might be enough to keep you from being homeless. Sign up for cash assistance at your local welfare...

 

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Using Paper Towels for Drying Dishes?
I buy Scott towels at Family Dollar. You get 10 rolls for $10, which lasts our family ( of 4) about a month. Keep your eye on thier sales, from time to time they have them for $9, plus if you can find a coupon you can save even more. Possibly getting them as...

 

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Whirlpool Dryer Not Drying Clothes?
The first thing I would check would be for lint build-up in your venting. If the air cant circulate properly it will not work as efficiently.

 

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Establishing Child Support Order?
Social security does pay a check every month, BUT paternity would have needed to be established BEFORE the father died. Social Security wont help you, Im afraid. They arent going to locate his relatives for you. They arent going to do $500 DNA testing for you...

 

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Establishing Child Support Order?
And how do you not know his last name, but know that hes deceased?

 

Money Jar full of coins and a $20 bill.

Consciously Saving Money Everyday
With the coin shortage I would suggest you open a savings account with a bank that has a coin counting machine. Deposit it weekly or monthly when you do your other banking.

 

caulk removing tool

Tool for Removing Old Caulking
There is also a tool that is used to smooth down the bead of caulk that you just applied to replace what you scraped off.

 

Finished trivet.

Tongue Depressor Trivet
What a wonderful idea! I will have to make some of these. I think they would make wonderful gifts.

 

Bottles of shampoo or lotion.

My Recent CVS Savings
Timntan, its not marketing games. Theres real savings to be had. Using coupons anyway, I dont know about at cvs. I recently bought 8 bottles of Era detergent at a local grocery store that doubles coupons up to 99 cents. Era is $4.97 at walmart in my area. This...

 

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George Foreman Rotisserie Accessories?
I would keep my eye open at other garage sales. Or you could try ebay. But in the future dont buy anything that isnt complete. If you have to spend a lot trying to father the missing items your good deal might not be such a good deal after all.

 

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Polish Remover Spot on Wooden Table?
Whats happened is the nail polish remover has removed the finish from your table. I would try a furniture touch up pen. It wont be an exact match, but likely will look better than it does right now, and wont cost nearly as much as refinishing the whole table...

 

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Polish Remover Spot on Wooden Table?
Next time just throw down some newspaper, or a piece of cardboard and that should prevent it from happening again.

 

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Getting Rid of Ants in the House?
Take an old lid or two from a bowl of margerine, or frosting. Put some sugar in them, and put them outside. They will eat the sugar and not venture into your house looking for food.

 

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Getting Rid of a Mouse Without Poison?
Im sorry, but you will have to use a snap trap. You cannot put a mouse outside, it will return, and multiply. They carry diseases, how would you feel if one if your children became ill because you didnt nip the problem in the bud?

 

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Getting the Most for Your Money
I like the Lander kind that Dollar General sells. Its not in the aisle with all the other dish detergents. You will have to look for the section marked everything $1. It works very well for the price.

 

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Washing Machine Not Draining?
If you dont have a youtube account, I suggest you go make one right now. There are many, many videos that will help you solve your problem. Even if you cannot fix it yourself, at least you will have tried. You can learn all sorts of things there- how to butcher...

 

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Beaded Lid Upcycled Gift Jars
We unfortunately have mice, and these would be great to keep small things in. Canisters and plastic containers get expensive pretty quickly!

 

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J-Cloths For Removing Nail Polish
Whats a j cloth? (b)Editors Note:(/b) dictionary.reference.com J-Cloth. 'n. trademark a light, absorbent, reusable cloth used for wiping household surfaces.

 

Suet Substitute

Suet Substitute
In preschool we made a project, I'm 39, so it' has been many years. We tied yarn to a pine cone to make a hanger, then coated it with peanut butter, last step was to coat it with birdseed. No fancy suet cake holder needed.

 

Pants Too Long

Pants Too Long?
You see the original seam on the little strip? But the extra length has been cut away? I do the same thing, but I dont cut any of the excess length off. I just fold it up inside the leg of the pants, and tack in place with thread. You cannot tell unless you...

 

Pants Too Long

Pants Too Long?
Essentially after sewn back together they will look the same as before, just shorter. No more wet pant legs, or holes/fraying along the back.

 

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Activities When Babysitting a Five Year Old?
My daughters love to play with shaving cream, its like $1 a can at walmart. Just let her smear it all over the table, it really is fun. Can be messy, but it wont stain. My girls also love to draw. Play doh is fun, and cheap too. Just be careful it doesnt get...

 

Consignment and Thrift Stores?
www.thethriftshopper.com had a directory of thrift sites for the USA. They are even rated by customers on that website.

 

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Using Olive Oil for Pimples?
No I dont think olive oil will help. Tea tree oil will help acne. Apply to pimples with a cotton swab, or cotton ball. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

 

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Treating Ringworm?
I believe there is an over the counter fungus cream, that is used for athletes foot, that will get rid of it. I dont know whether its available in India or not though.

 

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Sending Books to Africa?
How many African kids can read English? My local thrift store is run by Mennonite Central Commitee or M.C.C. they use proceeds from their various thrift stores to help those less fortunate all over the world. Maybe you have a similar thrift store nearby, they...

 

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Giving a Kitty Medication?
I would try mixing it up with some canned tuna fish.

 

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Shopping for Pigs' Ears?
I dont know where Aldi gets theirs from. You dont specify whether they are for you, or for your dog. I worked at Wal-mart stocking shelves, sometimes in the pet department. They sell them by the bag. You might check there. If they are for you to eat you might...

 

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Free Summer Schoolwork
The best website I''ve found is khan academy.org. It''s free, and goes from Early Math, to Computer Animation, to Personal Finance, SAT Prep, Entrepreneurship , etc. There are videos that thoroughly explain the concepts, and quizzes to make sure they''re absorbing...

 

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Insurance Discounts
I recently started having my payments deducted from my checking account. Instead of $36 a month I now pay $29 and change. Thats a considerable discount for me since my truck is 13 years old.

 

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Insurance Discounts
Most insurance companies have something that could lower your premiums. I dont remember what its called though. It is something they put in your car to, track your driving habits, and you can get a discount if you are a safe driver. It checks for things like...

 

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Getting Produce Coupons in Pennsylvania?
WIC here in Ohio gives coupons for produce, but you have to be pregnant, breastfeeding, 6 months or less postpartum, or be a child under 5. There are income guidelines that have to be met, but they are high compared to standard income guidelines for other programs...

 

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Identifying A Gianfrance Ferre Purse?
Im assuming you mean Gianfranco Ferre. Check youtube, there are tons of videos that will tell you what to look for to see if an item is authentic, or a reproduction (fake). I hope this answers your question, as your post makes no sense to me.

 

Killing Ticks in the Yard?
For around $8 there is a powder that you sprinkle all over your yard. It is available at Wal-Mart, or probably any hardware store. It is also effective for fleas, spiders, ants, and I cannot remember what else. Ticks like tall grass. They wait on the end of...

 

Coffee Filter For Missing Popcorn Popper Lid

Coffee Filter For Missing Lid
A sandwich bag and rubberband would work better. Coffee filters are not able to keep air out of the jar. Whatever is in the jar will be stale and nasty and will have to be thrown away.

 

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Chain Clothes Drying Line
I dont use a clothesline right now, but in the future plan on going to live in Honduras. I have plans to take a wringer washer, and will be sure to take some chain! By the way, we are practically neighbors, I live near Nashville, Ohio!

 

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Plastic Tops For Spoon Rests
That's a great idea!

 

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Getting Rid of Skin Tags?
On YouTube there is a video that says to pull on the skin tag, and tightly tie dental floss around the base. It should fall off in a couple days. Much easier than the method I used to remove mine- cuticle scissors, it bled quite a bit, and was painful. This...

 

Use Rubber Glove Finger To Protect Bandages - before tape

Use Rubber Glove Finger To Protect Bandages
My local Walmart has the finger cots, and they are readily available at any drug store.

 

A clean bathroom faucet.

Water Conservation for Tough Economic Times
I live in Ohio, we often have below zero temperatures in the winter. Those of us that have lived in mobile homes often have frozen water pipes. I learned to bathe my whole body with 3-4 gallons of water. Boil some water on stove and add rest of cold water to...

 

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Onesie For Storing Plastic Bags
I think what you're referring to is a sleeper, or a sleep and play. Not a onesie, which are the white T-shirt's that snap at the crotch.

 

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Buying Borax in the UK?
Im sure there are chemical supply companies and pool chemical companies in the UK. Look by the chemical name which if I remember correctly is sodium borate. Many chemicals can be purchased in bulk. It should be as easy as doing a google search or making a few...

 

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Value of a Set of Encyclopedia Americanna?
You might want to check www.eBay.com to see if there is anything currently listed that is similar. Our maybe you would be able to find something that sold on auction under the ended items. It might give you a rough idea of the value.

 

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Choosing a Dishwasher Detergent?
Make your own, it isnt hard, and you will save a bundle of money! Just do a google search for homemade dishwasher detergent and you wont believe how easy it us.

 

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Grease on Corduroy Pants?
Fels Naptha comfort bars work great for just about any kind of stain. Even if the stain has already been washed and dried. Whats even better is that a bar at Walmart is 97¢!

 

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Grease on Corduroy Pants?
Fels Naptha laundry bar rather.

 

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Less Trash on Christmas Day
This would also ensure that you can return any defective items if need be. Nothing would be worse than gifting a nintendo ds, computer, remote controlled car, etc. to a child only to find out that it doesnt work and cant be exchanged or enjoyed because its...

 

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Getting Lice Nits Out of Hair?
A lice comb. You have to comb every single hair from scalp to tip. It scrapes off lice and eggs.

 

A great price on a handbag from T.J. Maxx

Savvy Accessory Shopping
I would rather stick with ebay. I recently found a Rosetti purse for under $20. I had a similar one from Kohls that was over $40 on sale. I didnt have to spend $200 on any credit card, or jump through any flaming hoops. Just a nice purse at a nice price. No...

 

Basket with saved notes and other papers.

Hang Basket for Clutter Control
I staple or tape receips to my calendar for the corresponding month. Need proof that you paid your rent, electric, or other bill? Just flip back through your calendar, and there is your proof! Plus this way you can save them for a while should you need them...

 

Black insect on white plastic outdoor chair.

What is This Bug?
It appears to be a wheel bug, or assassin bug of some species. Possibly Arilus Cristatus

 

A blind man walking a path with a white cane.

Observations from the Blind Side
Leila Jo Cordell would you happen to have a smartphone? If so there is an app called 'Be My Eyes' for blind, and visually impaired people. I have signed up to be a helper. Essentially what it is for is blind people needing help with the tasks that your family...

 

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Making Shower Curtains
I also use the cheap plastic shower curtain hooks. For washing you take down one end and the whole shebang slides right off. Then in the washer it goes. Hang it back up and nobody but you will know how easy it was to clean!

 

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Cleaning Fiberglass Shower Pan
Dish detergent also works great for cleaning tubs and showers.

 

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Acne Prevention And Treatment
Im 30, and still have acne. As does my 14 year old daughter. We will have to try this. Thanks for the tip!

 

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Getting Rid of Blackheads?
Smear Elmers glue on your face with your fingers. Let it dry completely, and then peel it off. Or you can buy little blackhead tools at any beauty supply store that will help remove them.

 

Egg carton holding bolts for painting

Egg Carton for Painting Bolts
Such a clever idea!

 

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Can an Injured Child Qualify for Disability Benefits?
It will pretty much hinge on whether or not his disability or condition is expected to be permanent, or severelty affect his quality of life for the rest of his life. If you have not already had him to many many different doctors then they will ask you to take...

 

Refill and spray bottles of Awesome cleaner

Product Review: Awesome Cleaner
I get it at Dollar Tree here in the states. I dont know if you have those in Canada or not. I have used Las totally awesome laundry detergent from Dollar General. It works very well for what you pay. 32 loads for $1. Dollar General might have it too, but it...

 

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Use Boot Dryer For Damp Clothes
This is a boot dryer. Ours came from RKO for $20, it's white instead of black. Though I no longer go to the laundromat we still have boot dryers for my husbands muck boots.

 

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Fuse Box Diagram for Ford Windstar?
Im at a friends house right now baby sitting, but tomorrow when Im home I will try to get some pictures taken of the fusebox diagram for you. If I forget just email me and remind me. I have the complete manual in the zippered case if youd be interested in buying...

 

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Fuse Box Diagram for Ford Windstar?
I tried taking pictures of the manual and none of them came out clearly. If you would email me your address I can photocopy the diagrams at the library and mail them to you, unless you have found them online. I tried to find it before as well and couldnt, hence...

 

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Making Acrylic Water?
I dont think you can make the ingredients it takes, but Wal-Mart sells kits to make acrylic water in the craft department- look near the floral supplies. Any hobby type store should have it too- Hobby Lobby, Pat Catans, Michaels, etc. Im sure there are a thousand...

 

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Pumpkins Bloomed But Did Not Set Fruit?
They probably didnt get pollinated. No pollination means flowers but no pumpkins will grow. I would just do a search engine search for how to pollinate pumpkins or something of that sort.

 

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George Foreman GR80 Rotisserie Replacement Rod?
http://dl.owneriq.net/7/7522a81e-4281-4cae-89ad-ded33292a944.pdf Is a link for an online manual. It lists part numbers, and should have a number that you can call to order the replacement rod. I believe what you need is part number 20897. Service and Repair...

 

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What is This Insect?
Im gonna say its a blueberry bee. This picture best matches the coloration you describe. A picture can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmia_ribifloris I hope this helps!

 

Top Job Household Cleaner?
There is a story about Top Job Cleaner posted on the world wide web back in 1994 that that states Top Job cleaner was green in color, and contained ammonia. I would assume it is no longer available as the article stated that Proctor&Gamble was merging it with...

 

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Individual Omelets
I dont eat omelets, but what a great idea! Thumbs up from me!

 

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Memphis Barbecue in a Crock Pot
I will be sure to try this! My boyfriend lived in Memphis for three years. Thanks for sharing!

 

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Kitchen Dilema: Paint Color Advice for Cupboards and...
Chocolate brown, gray, or white cabinets and lime green, orange, or yellow walls. Unless the window is right at ground level and people can see in it I wouldnt worry about a full curtain or a blind. Just a valance at the top. It may brighten it up enough that...

 

View of kitchen sink and surrounding cupboards

Kitchen Dilema: Paint Color Advice for Cupboards and...
I disagree with everyone that says paint the walls beige. Boring. Make it bright, fun, playful and cheery.

 

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Older Dishwasher Not Drying Dishes?
With the age it would probably be so expensive that you can buy a new dishwasher for about the same price. Shop around and see what you can find for a good decent price and in the meantime let them air dry. Open the door. Slide bottom rack all the way out and...

 

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Rubbermaid Containers as Laundry Baskets
I also use rubbermaid tubs for laundry, I have a bedwetter and have to go to the laundromat. Nothing else will hold the stink in! lol

 

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How Do I Get Oil Paint Out of a Sweater?
I would try dish detergent, but I doubt there is much hope. Im going to say youre not going to get it out, so you will have to cover it up somehow. Appliques, patches, or embroidery may be the way to go, but can get seriously expensive quickly. You probably...

 

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Cursor Problems With Dell Inspirion Laptop?
I have a Compaq laptop and I could never figure out what was going on. This makes sense- brushing up against the touch-pad. I use a mouse but when Im replying to email or posting on a forum my cursor will skip back through what Ive already typed. Ill have to...

 

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Keep Chocolate From Melting
Why not just put re-usable freezer packs into the bottom of the cooler? Thats much thriftier! Or even a bag of ice is only $1, and not $3- $4 like many kinds of popsicles cost.

 

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Remedy for Itchy Skin?
Hydrocortisone cream. Its over the counter and only costs a few dollars for a tube.

 

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Home Remedy for Blackheads?
White Elmers glue. Put it on kind of thick, but not so much that it runs down your face. Allow it to dry, and then peel off. It will peel some blackheads out when you peel it off. Id do it as often as you can stand. I have a little tool that I bought at Wal...

 

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Getting Rid of Rodents in a House?
I had this problem. Landlord would not help. My sister lived downstairs I lived upstairs. She caught 28 mice in one weekend. We moved out. The easiest thing to do is move.

 

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Improving Boxed Cake Mixes?
For each box of mix, add a box of vanilla instant pudding. Change nothing else. When baking put a pan of water on the rack below the cake that you are baking. Super moist cake this way. I myself do not care for yellow cake- I LOVE white cake with cream cheese...

 

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Designing Clothes Online?
Etsy is a great website. Tons of handmade things. Browse around and if you find something similar to what youre looking for send the seller a message. Most sellers there will do custom orders. If you have a particular pattern or fabric in mind some of them...

 

Keeping Bags from Falling into the Wastebasket

Keeping Bags from Falling into the...
I save all my old store bags for this purpose. Just tie a knot around the top before putting it in, and smooth the handles down the outside of your trashcan. Then when it needs changed just tie the handles together and add to your nearly full kitchen trash...

 

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Best Laundry Detergent for New Born Baby Clothing?
Any dye and perfume free detergent is safe for baby clothes. I make my own detergent now, and it works well. I dont have a baby so I dont know how well it would work for you. My yongest is 2. 10 cups washing soda, 8 bars Zote soap, 10 cups borax. Grate the...

 

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Treating Hair Damaged by a Flat Iron?
I had trimmed my ends and after a while I started getting that same nasty feeling on the ends of my hair. Ive been using Dove Intensive Repair shampoo and conditioner and it really has made a difference for me. I thought the only remedy was to cut it, but I...

 

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Mothball Smell Out of Cedar Chest?
I would use baking soda, but dont just open the boxes and put those in the chest. I would dump them inside the chest and after a couple of weeks I would vacuum it out. Then you can proceed with sanding if necessary.

 

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Why Do My Chocolate Chip Cookies Turn Out Cake-like?
Next time you make them Id try decreasing the flour a little bit.

 

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How Do I Remove Scuffs on Vinyl Flooring?
I would try magic eraser type sponges. You can get a generic version at Dollar Tree for a buck.

 

Black Spots in Sink?
To me it looks like your drain is burping this stuff out. I agree with other poster. Try plugging the plug and if it doesnt happen you know its coming from the drain. It is probably the old pipes breaking down and this stuff is coming up. You likely have lots...

 

Adult pads as puppy pads

Adult Pads as Alternative to "Puppy Pads"
If you keep an eye on Facebook sales groups and craigslist you can sometimes find them for $4-$5 a package.

 

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Cat Cave Using Mini-blind Slats
Unless theyre the old metal type mini-blind slats I dont think it would hold up very well.

 

Photo of a box of On-Cor Turkey Slices.

Thanksgiving on a Tight Budget
For slightly more than the oncor turkey you could buy a turkey breast. Its large enough that you would have leftovers, and it is lower in sodium than the frozen gravy with a few slices of turkey in it. Better value for your money. Learn to make gravy from scratch...

 

Photo of a box of On-Cor Turkey Slices.

Thanksgiving on a Tight Budget
Notice, the box even says gravy and sliced turkey, meaning you are buying gravy with a little turkey in it.

 

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Wash Dishes With A Loofah
I would like to add that loofahs are gourds that can be grown in your garden. I know somebody out there has to have a garden, and could get a supply to last a long time for nothing more than the cost of seeds.

 

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Encouraging Teens to Cook for Themselves?
I would suggest that you have a family meeting. Tell them that you will plan suppers for the week, that you will cook 3 nights, each of them will do 2 nights. They can find recipes and videos on YouTube that show how to cook almost anything you can imagine...

 

Pepper plant with leaves eaten off by a bug.

Something Is Eating My Pepper Plants?
(Describe Your Image Here)The tomato worm aka Hornworm is circled in red. They're actually moth larva, not an actual worm.

 

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Getting Guinea Pig Used to People?
Be gentle and hold with one hand on underside, behind the front legs, and one hand under the back legs and rump. If you leave their feet to dangle, they think you are going to drop them. That causes them to wiggle, squirm, and fight, and you very well could...

 

Make Reusable Absorbent Towels

Make Reusable Absorbent Towels
If you cant sew, or dont have time you can buy these on eBay and Etsy. Theyre kind of expensive, but should last for years. I just bought a 2 roll package of paper towels for $2.50 at Aldi. These are next on my list of purchases. I already use family cloth...

 

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Don't Leave Clothes Outside Overnight
I have left clothes out overnight here in Ohio and Memphis Tennessee as well. I havent experienced this smell at all.

 

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Reviews of Walmart's Straight Talk Cell Phone Plan?
I have been using Straight Talk since February of 2010. Im glad I switched. But there are a few things I dont like. I hate the customer support, theyre Indians you speak to and hard to understand sometimes. If you dont add a new card on time and you call and...

 

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Reviews of Walmart's Straight Talk Cell Phone Plan?
I found out how to avoid having them change your phone number though, if you dont add a card every 30 days like youre supposed to. Just call from another phone and add the card that way. Also DO NOT give them your email address. They will email you about a...

 

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Car Air Freshener for Litter Garbage Can
Try Mimi litter available for about $4.73 at Walmart for 4 lbs. It sounds impossible but you can get away with 1 bag per cat per month. That would be roughly $30 a month for 6 cats, assuming you have 3 llitter pans youd change them after 2 weeks. No more soiled...

 

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Recycle Comforter as an Insulating Curtain
Thats such a simple idea, yet its genius! I would have never thought of it on my own. Thanks for posting!

 

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Build Your Own Emergency Medical Kit
Great idea, thanks for sharing! I will now start to collect items to beef up my own first aid kit.

 

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Stretching Liquid Hand Soap
Dollar Tree has 32 fluid ounce liquid hand soap refills for $1 for a bottle that is big enough to refill probably 3-4 hand soap pumps. Easy way to save money.

 

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Making Shampoo Last By Washing Twice
You do not want your hair to be squeaky clean. The second lathering has completely stripped all the oils from your hair. Wet hair, put the quarter size shampoo on the roots and wash scalp thoroughly. Rinse and condition. You're done. Do not second lather, I...

 

Using Every Bit of Laundry Detergent

Using Every Bit of Laundry Detergent
I like to make my own powder detergent. 3 large bars, or 6 small bars Zote laundry bar soap grated finely (available at Walmart) one box super washing soda, one box borax. Mix grated soap with two boxes powder. I keep mine in a plastic ice cream bucket with...

 

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Donate Your Crafting Supplies in Your Will
I'm surprised you didn't mention locker hooking rugs! But it is good to know your supplies will be used instead of going to a landfill.

 

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Reuse Tulle as a Scrubber
If you have a Family Dollar or Dollar General near you they sell bags of sponges that might be cut wrong, or an odd shape for $1.50. Often there are several in the bag. That is what I always buy. Some have scribber sides, some do not.

 

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Use Pillowcases for Dirty Clothes When Traveling
That' is what laundromats are for. Many hotels have coin operated washers and dryers. Wash it before you go home.

 

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Use Joy for Fleas
Pert Plus shampoo also kills fleas, but is much more gentle. I use the pert plus dandruff formula on my dogs, and it works as well as dawn dish soap, but is much more gentle to their skin.

 

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Clothes Smell Sour?
Borax is not 'kind of pricey' it's under $5 at Walmart, dollar General, and family dollar. A box lasts a while. I use it for making homemade detergent not removing smells. I would suggest 3 things, if possible. 1. Go to a different laundromat. 2. Add a cup...

 

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Homemade Detangler For Dogs?
Dawn dish detergent is often used to kill fleas on dogs. If I find my dogs picked up fleas I use pert Plus shampoo, also kills fleas, but much gentler on dogs.

 

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Dollar Stores Don't Always Have The Best Deal
My local dollar general store has boxes of 18 count tampons in a yellow box for $1. I initially bought one to just try, they arent the best Ive used, but they do the job well for the price. Inside each box is a coupon for $1 off of your next box. The only drawback...

 

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Review of Dollar Tree Inkjet Refills?
I also wanted to comment that dollar tree dot com has reviews of things on their website. Sadly enough though I couldnt find the ink refills on it though. One of my favorite things to get from there is the Magic Eraser type sponges. $1 for 2! Not $2 or $3 for...

 

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Make Sure Ebay is Actually Making You Money
Ive been on Ebay for 12 years now. Ive been a buyer more than a seller. I have a niece with a mitochondrial metabolic disorder/ feeding tube. When her Gastrointerologist changed the medical food she was on my sister had an abundance of what she was on before...

 

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Make Sure Ebay is Actually Making You Money
Patg, if your brother paid with PayPal (most ebay items are paid for through paypal) he may be able to get some help through them. They offer buyer protection. I do not know the specifics of this buyer protection, but it might be worth his time to contact them...

 

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Make Sure Ebay is Actually Making You Money
For the person that asked, Craiglist can be found at www.craiglist.org. I have found more than a few fake people on there. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Use caution if you buy something from craiglist, maybe meet in a public place. Not too...

 

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Window Treatment Ideas For French Doors?
I have French doors on the side entry to my rural home. No nearby neighbors but wanted some privacy. I first applied contact paper to the glass, and then made curtains from an old shower curtain I had. I cut it in half and then sewed the raw edges. I folded...

 

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Softening Stiff Blue Jeans?
I would try vinegar in the rinse water, and tennis balls, or dryer balls in the dryer.

 

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Easy Beef Stroganoff
With 3 cans of soup, plus the onion soup mix this recipe would be extremely high in sodium. I would suggest low sodium canned soups, to cut down on all the salt.

 

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Twelve Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Books
I would like to add that many communities have small free library cabinets. I live in a very small town, and we have one! Its a good way to pass on books youve read and dont wish to hang onto. There is a website that has a listing, little free library for org...

 

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Using Boric Acid or Borax for Pest Control and Cleaning?
Plain old salt can get rid of fleas. Sprinkle all over carpet. Leave for a day or two. Vacuum.

 

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Home Made "Spray n' Wash"
I use fels naptha, or zote soap. They are laundry soap bars. Theres also a brand called Vela, but it doesnt work as well. Simply wet stain with water, rub on soap bar, grab garment on each side of stain, and rub vigorously between your hands. That breaks up...

 

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Measuring for Polar Fleece Blankets
Even that is hard! Just apply masking tape around edge with one edge of the tape where you want the length of the fringes to be. Mark width of fringes with pen or marker, then after its all cut just peel of the tape and tie the fringes! For marking fringes...

 

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Getting Rotten Meat Smell out of the Car?
Enzyme pet stain spray. Just buy tge large refill and put it in your own spray bottle. Its about $13 at walmart, but I would bet that this would work better than anything else. Just thoroughly saturate the carpet. You can always spray it more than once. Maybe...

 

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Make Your Own Handsoap
If your soap is too watery, just grate up another half bar or whole bar of soap. Re-microwave it, and let it cool. Even if you use 2 bars of soap, you are still saving money. 2 bars of soap cost less than $1. An 8 oz bottle of liquid soap costs around $1. So...

 

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Make Your Own Flour Tortillas
Corn Tortillas 1 3/4 cups masa harina 1 1/8 cups water Directions 1. In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa...

 

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Buying a Boot Dryer?
They can be purchased at Farm and Garden type stores, such as Tractor Supply Company, or Rural King Ohio. Im sure the stores in other states vary slightly, but they arent difficult to find. Even drugstores here have them around Christmastime here in Ohio. My...

 

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