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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
Here are some facts about the 8th edition of the Encylopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Encyclopaedia-Britannica-English-language-reference-work/Eighth-edition If what you have is actually the 8th edition then they are old and could possibly...

 

A dog lying on a dog bed.

What is My Dog Mixed With?
The dog is still very young and has to grow up a bit more. During this time he will change quite a bit. I do see some German Shepard in him and more than likely a mix of a hound or a few other breeds when he is older.

 

An antique record player.

Value of Antique Record Player?
This will need a lot of work and cleaning up if you want to try and sell it for a decent amount of money. You are saying it still works and if this is the case it might be worth your time to try and clean this up some if you want to sell it. These types of...

 

An old vintage stuffed dog.

Information on a Vintage Stuffed Dog?
This dog has been through a lot and it was quite a few years back. It might be impossible to try and find a replacement for this online. However, you can always try this website here https://www.budsies.com/plush-replacement-plushies/. They are excellent at...

 

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Repairing a Smith Corona Typewriter
I am not sure how old your ribbon is. If you are having this issue it could be caused by the ribbon being too tight or too loose to advance correctly. In cases like this, it could easily be because one of the ribbon carriages is damaged and needs to be replaced...

 

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Getting Rid of Red Ants in Orchids
OK, I am trying to understand this one. You live on the 2nd floor of an apartment building. You have planted orchids on your balcony I presume. Now that they have grown up they are latching onto the tree that you can see from your balcony. So now you have removed...

 

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Repairing or Replacing a Mr. Christmas Tree Remote?
A lot of times when the remote control is no longer working it is possible to make it work again. what I have done is very simple and works more than 90% of the time. You will need some rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. Remove the battery from the unit and clean...

 

A sore or marking on the bottom of a foot.

What is This on the Bottom of my Foot?
This looks like a typical planters wart to me. This can happen quite often if you take showers in public areas such as a locker room or even a gym. You can try a few home remedies to see if you can get this to go away. They also sell medication you can buy...

 

A white bump on a thumb.

White Bump on Finger?
He could have pinched or even burned his finger. There are times that this happens if he has gotten a small thorn inside. If you dont want to open this up yourself and try to drain it I would suggest that you see a doctor. You can try soaking his finger in...

 

Toning Down Hair That Is Too Pink?

Toning Down Hair That Is Too Pink?
Normally it takes a few weeks for the color to fade out in your hair. I know youd like it a bit less pink right now so you can try this one to help speed up the process Go to the market and buy some anti-dandruff shampoo. Wash your hair 4 to 5 times now. This...

 

What Breed Is My Dog?

What Breed Is My Dog?
Your dog looks so loving and kind. He sure looks like an American Pit Bull Terrier to me. I am just going on the photos you have supplied to us here. I am sure your vet has some idea as to the breed of your dog and he is also a good source to ask. There are...

 

What should I name my buildings maintenance business?

Name Ideas for Building Maintenance Business?
Makeover A to Z Specialized Homefix Superpro Fix Fix-a-Pro

 

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GE Washer Drains But Won't Spin?
My front load washer had the same issues. I took the back off the machine and sprayed the belt with WD-40. It worked for one or two washes and started again. When I took a closer look my belt was old and starting to crack in several places which would not allow...

 

Remedy for Hairless Spots on Dog? - bald spot

Remedy for Hairless Spots on Dog?
This can be a medical issue or even a food-related issue. This happened to my daughter and she had to take the dog in for a lot of tests. In the end, there was a food-related issue and they suggested changing the dogs food which helped. It took quite a bit...

 

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Feed Dogs Button Stuck on Kenmore Machine?
I have a machine that I allowed to sit a very long time and this has happened to me. I tried to add a bit of oil to the machine to see if I could get it working again or not. it did not help. I had t take my machine back to the repair shop and have it fixed...

 

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Cashing an Older Money Order?
This should not be an issue to cash this money order. You should first try at your bank and take it there. The clerk at the bank will be able to help you and more than likely they might ask you to deposit this in your account. If your money order does not have...

 

A wooden dining chair with a striped seat.

Information About Duncan Phyfe Dining Set?
From what you have supplied it is not possible to tell you one way or the other. Normally Ducan Phyfe furniture is marked in such a way that you can tell it was made by this company. What you are showing us here are just some numbers on the underside of the...

 

Identifying Farm Implement? - metal trapezoidal metal plate

Identifying Farm Implement?
From what I can see from the picture the triangle piece you are asking about does not look like it could be used to dig or even cut with because it really looks way to thick. This looks more like a piece that belonged to another piece of equipment that was...

 

Identifying a Houseplant? - leggy potted plant

Identifying a Houseplant? (Kalanchoe)
This is a Kalanchoe. I have several of these growing in my yard. They do grow wild and can get out of control. Every few months I need to prune mine down and cut them way down. They are easy to sprout new leaves and take off again. I have never tried to grow...

 

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Ideal Temperatures for German Shepherd Husky Cross?
Any dog no matter the breed should not be left outside on hot summer days that exceed 85 degrees without a nice cool place to relax from the blazing summer sun. This is dangerous for any animal. My daughter has a husky and during the hot summer days when she...

 

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Kenmore 385.18830 Runs in Reverse?
In a lot of cases, this is caused by dirt buildup in the bobbin area of the machine. A good cleaning is necessary to correct this problem. If this is not helping out the next step is to check the setting control on your machine and make sure they are moving...

 

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Transplanting A Lemon Tree?
If you are planning on going into the yard and removing the tree that is illegal without the content of the owner. If you can obtain permission to move the tree then this one is good. If you cant I would take some cutting from the tree and start them growing...

 

Identifying Insect Eggs on a Papaya Tree? - scattering of small white insect eggs

Identifying Insect Eggs on a Papaya Tree?
These are not eggs at all. I have 20 trees here and they all have this on them. What happens is this. When one of the leaves dies and falls off the tree there is a white sap that drips. When it rains the sap is dripped onto the fruit skin and forms these white...

 

Fixing a Half Stitch on a Counted Cross Stitch Project?

Fixing a Half Stitch on a Counted Cross Stitch Project?
I tried this and like you, I made many mistakes. What I did to fix my problems was to get a small piece of thread and three it across the line of stitches n the back I had finished and complete my sitch and then thread it through the stitches again to cut off...

 

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Bathing a Dog to Get Rid of Flea Dip Odor?
If you mix equal parts of baking soda with corn starch and sprinkle this on the dog it will get rid of the order. When dogs have had an operation and stitches you cant bathe the dog. I do this and it works well to get rid of this order. I would not give the...

 

Is My Dog a Full Blooded Pit Bull? - brown and white young dog

Is My Dog a Full Blooded Pit Bull?
Your dog has many charismatics of a pit bull but it would really be hard to tell you one way or the other if the dog is a full-blooded pit bull or not. The only way to say 100% is if the owner gave you papers on the dog and the bloodline of both his parents...

 

Noritake Set

Noritake Set
It is very hard to figure out the name of the china from the photos you have supplied here. On a site called replacement.com, it is possible to do a reverse image search to see if they list the china. I tried on your photo and did not get far because it really...

 

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Zebra Finch Egg Laying?
This is part of nature and it is strange how birds take care of themselves. A lot of people make the mistake of observing the cage too closely for the birds when they are laying eggs and the birds will either abandon the nest or eat the eggs. I have raised...

 

A small dog on grass.

What Kind of Chihuahua?
Your dog is beautiful and my brother owned 2 Chihuahuas. He had one that looks exactly like yours and his dog was an Apple Head Chi. I am going more toward the Apple Head Chi from the photo.

 

An ornate wooden table.

Identifying a Table and Chairs?
The syle of the table is known as the Renaissance Henry II style. I dont believe your table is actually from 1800 to 1900. If so the person would not have let the table go for just $100. I think this table could be one of the reproductions that they were doing...

 

A dog sitting in a living room.

Is my Puppy Belgian Malinois Purebred?
Normally the answers we give here are based on the appears of the animal in the photo. From the photo, your dog looks like she has a lot of Belgian Malinois in her. Nobody here is an expert on guessing the breed of your dog, and your vet isnt either. The vets...

 

A Sylvania console stereo system.

Sylvania Record Player?
The record player was made in the late 50s to early 60s. These types of stereo units normally sell for around $50-100 depending on if they are working or not. If you live in an area that people invest in these units you can normally sell them for a higher value...

 

Two Mersman end tables.

Value of Mersman End Tables?
It is not so easy to find the exact tables that a person is asking about because Mersman has made so many tables. However, I did find some tables like yours, and the normal asking price for a set of tables range from $75-150 for the set. Currently, people are...

 

A Zenith console stereo.

Information About Zenith Record Player?
From what I can find out the unit is or could have been made in 1958-1960. That is what a radio/stereo forum has indicated on a unit that looks just like yours. On eBay, a person has listed one for $399. According to the forum, the units are not so popular...

 

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Microwave Plate Repair/Replacement?
This is a really bad idea. Where I live there are a lot of microwaves that are broken and no longer work. The microwave plate is still good and the who unit is thrown away. What I would do if I were you try to go to a recycling center to see if they have any...

 

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Dixie Bedroom Furniture
This sounds like a nice bedroom set that would be perfect for young girls. I am not sure where you live and what the resale value of used furniture in your area is. Looking online to see what others have paid for the same pieces is the first place to start...

 

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Fixing a Pneumatic Chair
It appears that some of the issues with these chairs deal with the screws that are holding the chair in place. One suggestion was to take all the screws off the seat, arms, and back of the chair. They said to use a screwdriver or even a socket wrench to do...

 

A sewing machine on a table.

Threading a Janome Sewing Machine
On this site, you can download all the PDF manuals for this machine. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/804510/New-Home-535.html This machine is not so hard to thread. Newer machines are a bit simpler but still, this machine is not so hard to three. Once you...

 

A china plate with a bamboo design.

Noritake China Value and/or Replacements
There are a few people who are trying to sell this off by pieces but the price seems very low. A set of 6 teacups and saucers is going for only $4. It appears that Noritake made several different bamboo designs and I have found 3 of them on eBay. The prices...

 

A porcelain doll with marking under her eyes and long dark braids.

Value of Goldendale Indian Girl
The number you have indicated here is that the company mass-produced this doll and made 2000 of the same doll. The Indian style doll seems to do a bit better than most other dolls on the market today. All these types of dolls from companies that mass-produce...

 

A porcelain doll with blonde hair.

Selling Dolls at a Yard Sale
I am so sorry but dolls are not selling for this high of a price right now. Most dolls are selling for $5-15 at tops. Maybe at a yard sale, you can start off a bit higher, and if someone offers you a decent price you can take this one. You will probably be...

 

A small mosquito on a white surface.

Tiny Black Biting Mosquitoes with White Stripes
I am not really sure if this is an Asian Tiger mosquito but it sure is a mosquito for sure. They are horrible when they do bite and it looks like you might be a little allergic to these bits from the size of the bite on your arm. I would go to the store and...

 

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Identifying Insects
There are some insects that resemble dust-like particles that are called no-see-ems. They are a bug that is similar to a sand flea or in the same family as a sand flea. They are horrible and you cant see these bugs. But when they do bite, the bites are very...

 

A decorative black and gold glass.

Information about Black and Gold Barware Set?
I believe these are from Federal Glassware. The theme on the glasses deals with old car parts and tools. There are a few of them listed for sale and they are selling for around 3-5 dollars for a glass. There are a few people listing a set for $28.

 

A small brown dog on a couch.

What is My Chihuahua Mixed With?
From the photo, I would say Rat Terrier or Dachshund mixed. No matter what your dog is a keeper and so cute.

 

A steam press on a white background.

Repairing a Steam Press?
What is really wrong with your machine. There are a lot of times that it will not steam any longer or has a few common issues that are simple for you to soon your own to repair the machine. Can you tell us a bit more about what is wrong with the machine? This...

 

What Breed Is My Dog? - closeup of a tan or cream colored dog

What Breed Is My Dog?
The dog does look like it has some Lab in the dog. It could also be mixed with hound or a few other breeds. Right now it is hard to tell from the photo you have here because I am not seeing the feet of the dog or the full body. I know you need to get the puppy...

 

A figurine of a dancer playing a tambourine.

Value of Armani Figurines?
Actually, on eBay, there are quite a few of these that are listed for sale. The people price these in different price ranges and they can start as low as $20 and go up from there. There is a large number of pages on eBay and I looked through a few of the pages...

 

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Shelf Life of Homemade Carrot Face Mask?
Most homemade products such as this will not last long after it has been made. I know you are storing yours in your refrigerator and this is normally good for 7 days only. I would not use it after this time. You will probably need to make smaller batches and...

 

An open Sylvania stereo cabinet.

Information about Sylvania Stereo Cabinet
Here is a radio forum that people are quite knowledgeable about these older console cabinets. A person on there was asking about one and there is a lot of response from the different members. I would actually go there and read what has been asked and said on...

 

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Bland Food Recipes for Stomach Issues?
There are some foods that would be good for you to eat. Low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt, and mildly flavored cheeses, such as cottage cheese, are all good options. You just need to be careful if you are Lactose intolerant. For vegetables, there are quite a...

 

Identifying A Chest?

Identifying A Chest?
This really looks like a stripper has been used to take the finish off the chest. Plus it also looks like this chest has been modified on the ends and I can see some extra wood there. Not sure what the purpose of the wood is all about unless there was some...

 

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Substitute For Pork Chop Fat
I have noticed that here where I live when the meat comes in the butcher does trim off most of the fat and they prepare the cut pieces of fat to sell for the animals. If I need some extra cooking fat I normally will ask the butcher to put together a package...

 

A porcelain doll wearing a colorful outfit.

Identifying a Porcelain Doll?
This is a Linda Mason doll which was mass-produced by the company who made these dolls. The number you are seeing on the doll should indicate the year the doll was manufactured and this looks like 2002. These were fairy dolls and people still own some of these...

 

A doll with blonde hair and a pink and white dress.

Information on Leonardo Collection Doll?
Online right now there are thousands of dolls listed and searching for one doll out of all of them is almost impossible. I did narrow down the search and tried to look at all the Leonardo dolls that were being sold. This company mass-produced dolls so it has...

 

Value of a Lane Cedar Chest? - vintage legged cedar chest

Value of a Lane Cedar Chest?
This is a very nice cedar chest and Lane is a great brand name. A lot of people are no longer buying these types of chests for their homes but there are still some people who still do. Most of the chest that I have seen sell online is only bringing in $135...

 

A wilting rose plant in a pot.

Rose Plant Wilting?
I grow a lot of rose plants here and start them by cutting most of the time. When I transplant one of the plants into a larger pot it can go into shock as your plant has done here. Overwatering the plant is not good. I would suggest that you do this right now...

 

A large bump on top of a dog's head.

Bump on Dog
I know a lot of bumps on dogs are not dangerous but it is always a good idea to have them looked at. This bump is rather large and does not look good at all. I would make an appointment and have this examined. It could be an infection or even a tumor. Only...

 

Value of PQ PT 1918 Lawn Edger?

Value of PQ PT 1918 Lawn Edger?
Older reel mowers and edgers are a nice handy tool to have around your home if they are cleaned up and the blade sharpened. There are a lot of people these days that are starting to buy push mowers for their homes. Older push mowers and lawn edgers dont bring...

 

A carved wooden mask.

Identifying Carved Wooden Pieces?
Both of these pieces are from Africa and more than likely they were bought in a tourist show when someone visited there. The stick that you are showing is a bit short for a walking stick and normally these walking sticks are much larger that is why I am saying...

 

A white bed in an advertisement.

How to Make Rectangular Bed Risers
They actually sell bed risers on Amazon that you can pick and choose the ones that would best fit your bed frame. From what I am understanding your bed frame does not have feet so it sits on the floor. One thing I have found very useful was to add a set of...

 

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Parvo Recovery?
After a parvo attack or illness, the dog takes quite a bit of time to recover. Following what the vet has prescribed is the best chance for the dog to get a full recovery. I would differentially call the bet today and speak with them immediately. They might...

 

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Value of Smithsonian Series?
I see there are a few Smithsonian series 1930 and later that are posted for sale. I am not sure which one you have and it makes it even harder to find pricing for yours. it would be nice if you could post some pictures of your books and let us know the series...

 

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Christmas Help
A lot of community centers, fire stations, police departments, churches, Salvation Army, and places like this offer Christmas help to needy families. I would start off searching for some of these in your local town and put in your application early for Christmas...

 

An ornate copper platter.

Value of Copper Platter
The price of copper platters that are selling online seems to vary so much. I did see a few of the larger ones that had some a design on them that people were asking 80-350 dollars for them. In your case, it might be necessary to seek the help of an expert...

 

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Value of Britannica Encyclopedia
I did find a childrens set that is 20 volumes that they are trying to sell on eBay. It appears the set you have is incomplete according to the listing that I can find on eBay. You have 15 volumes and the other sets contain 20 volumes. The asking price for the...

 

A green porcelain vase with a woman painted on it.

Value of Royal Schwarzburg Vase
I did find some on eBay that the neck of the vase is different than yours. However, this can give you an idea about how much other people are asking for a similar vase to yours. Prices are starting right around 100 pounds and going up to 436 pounds. Most of...

 

A figurine of two white doves.

Value of Guiseppe Armani Figurine
This is a nice figurine and there are many different Guiseppe Armani figurines for sale on eBay. Not the exact one you are asking about because the company makes so many of them. The asking price is low on these and they start selling them at 16 pounds all...

 

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George Foreman Heating Element
In my opinion, the best place to buy your heating element is right from the Geroge Foreman website. They sell all types of replacement parts and can help you out if needed. I would rather get the right part the first time and the company is there to make sure...

 

A tall wooden dresser.

Information on American of Martinsville Dresser and Nightstand
From what I can find out this would be considered mid-century furniture. I cant find the exact design of your dresser and nightstand table at all. I can see what you are saying that one of the items is quite a bit darker than the other one. There are some differences...

 

A small dog on a tile floor.

What Breed is My Dog? (Chiweenie)
The dog looks like it is a Chihuahua & Dachshund Mix or Chihuahua Doxie Mix. I can give you a site that you can read up on this mix and see if your dog falls into the exact characters of this mix. Normally there are 6 factors that make up this mix. https://animalso...

 

The inner working of a grandfather clock.

Value for Grandfather Clock
I am not finding any prices I can actually quote you on this because the few that I have found that were sold will not disclose the price they sold for. Many of these clocks are sold at auctions. I did however find one clock that was listed back in 2012 and...

 

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Fixing A Sewing Machine's Stitch Selector Dial
If the stitch selector is frozen this could be because you havent used the machine in a very long time. In some cases, the oil inside the machine will freeze up because of the lint or dirt that has accumulated there for long periods of not using the machine...

 

A fancy porcelain doll.

Information on Porcelain Doll?
I have to lean towards the fact that this doll was made from a kit. The reason I am saying this one is because of the hand-painted features on the face of the doll. The person who made this doll took every long time to detail the outfit they dressed the doll...

 

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Cats Pooping on the Deck?
Considering the cats have been pooping and spraying on your deck for some time now it is necessary to really clean the deck to get rid of the order first. Vinegar and citrus are two orders a cat hates and will not go near at all. Once you have your deck cleaned...

 

A collection of Encyclopedia Britannica books.

Encyclopedia Britannica 1768?
On Amazon, they have a hardcover in brown or red which is used and has 24 volumes in the set they are asking $1249.97 for the set of books. I have found another set that is the same as yours and the asking price for this set is 550 euros. They do have a few...

 

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Removing Pen Marks on Pine Furniture
Ive had really good luck removing ink from wood using a mixture of baking soda and water to make a paste. Use a clean cloth to take a small amount of the paste and rub it into the wood. Use your fingers to rub the paste into the wood and allow this to set and...

 

A wooden grandfather clock.

Value of a Grandfather Clock?
In a lot of the auction sites, they give an estimate of how much the clock is worth. They have auctioned off most of the clocks but wont tell you how much they are sold for. On one site I found they estimate the clock at $800-1200 and another site says they...

 

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Finding Jobs for a 12 Year Old
Age is a difficult factor when finding a job especially if you live in the US there are some laws that need to be followed. At 12 years old I would do odd jobs in my neighborhood to earn a few dollars here and there. These jobs included cleaning yards, pulling...

 

Is My 15 Week Chihuahua is Full Blooded? - dog on bed

Is my 15 Week Chihuahua a Pure Breed?
Your dog is adorable and she does look like a pure breed chihuahua to me. I am not sure if you have adopted the dog from a shelter or animal rescue or you have purchased the dog. From what you have said it looks like you have adopted the dog and given the sweet...

 

An unusually shaped wooden writing desk.

Vintage Victorian Writing Desk?
This is a very beautiful table and very unique. I have to agree with some of the other comments on here that this table was handmade or custom made for the previous owner. I feel that the table was designed to fit into a specific place in a home and it was...

 

Value of an Antique Pie Cupboard?  - cupboard with a missing door

Value of an Antique Pie Cupboard?
First off there are some people who love the older look and are buying up this type of furniture to put in their homes. I knew some people in the US when I was there working that had an old farm-style home and in their home, they had a lot of this type of furniture...

 

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Tongue Piercing Sore on Top?
I would continue to use the mouthwash or product the store gave you when your tongue was pierced. This could just be a small infection from the piercing that you have not cleaned good enough. Try this for one or two days to see if it will clear up your problem...

 

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Repairing a Smith Corona Typewriter?
Normally when you hear this bumping sound it means that the carriage return is not moving and is stuck. It appears that the belt on the typewriter is stuck or you are having a problem with the carriage return on the machine. I have found a repair video that...

 

Value of a Mersman End Table? - stepped end table with a drawer

Value of a Mersman End Table?
A lot of times it is not possible to find the exact table that you have. Mersman made so many different style tables and sold so many of them over the years. I do notice on one of your photos there is some damage on the table and looks like it is banged up...

 

Value of a Pewter Thimble? - Churchill Downs thimble with jockey and building on the thimble

Value of a Pewter Thimble?
I am a bit surprised to find out how little people are asking for these thimbles. For most of them the asking price range between $4-8 only. I did not find the exact thimble that you are showing us here but there are a few that are roughly the same size as...

 

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Planting a Crown of Thorns in the Ground?
The best time to do this is in the spring and not in the fall when winter is approaching. These types of trees need a lot of sunlight and a warm place to grow. If you are set on planting this in the ground now you will need to dig a rather large hole and get...

 

Identifying a Tiny Plush Kitty? - well worn stuffed kitty toy

Identifying a Tiny Plush Kitty?
Back in the 80s, they use to make these types of small animals to sell with baby blankets as a set. I remember they came in a complete set that had a baby blanket, some booties, some mittens and I do believe a small hat that went with the set. There were sold...

 

Fixing a Worn Kid's Blanket? - front of blanket

Fixing a Worn Kid's Blanket?
This question has been asked on several sites now and it seems that the majority of the people say to cut up the blanket and make a rag purse out of it. While others suggest that you purchase a fleece backing and use an infusion product to infuse the two pieces...

 

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Removing a Hand Sanitizer Stain on a Comforter?
Hair spray is an excellent way to break down the hand sanitizer that has hardened on the comforter. Try spraying the hair spray on the blanket and allow it to sit. If this is not removing the hardened sanitizer from the blanket you can use rubbing alcohol. These...

 

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Black Clothing Dulled my Pinks?
There is an oxygen bleach that you can buy in stores that would do the trick. You will need to dissolve the oxygen bleach in hot water and then add cold water to cool it down. You will need to soak each garment in the water solution for 15-20 minutes. If you...

 

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Business Name Ideas for Adult Care
Seniors Cozy Home Living Seniors Golden Home Living Seniors Fellowship Living

 

A piece of metal farm equipment.

Need Help Identifying Antique Farm Equipment
I see the chain, pullies, and cutting blades from the pictures you have supplied for us. There is also a seat where the person sat to run the machine. These types of old machines were used to turn the soil and cultivate the land before planting. The chain that...

 

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Stray Cat Help
From what you are saying the cat does not like to be inside and prefers to live under parked cars during the winter months. if this is the case you may need to make a small home out of plastic for the cat to live in during the winter months. I know a lot of...

 

A black bug on a marble countertop.

Is This a Flea or Phorid Fly?
That is not a flea for sure. This is a fly and it could be a Phorid fly. it is very hard to tell one way or the other because the fly was killed and there is some damage to the fly which makes identifying the exact family the fly belongs to.

 

A porcelain doll in a white dress with a double stripe at the hem.

Value of Knightsbridge Doll
Too bad she was taken out of the box but she is still in good condition. Today the markets are flooded with dolls just like this that can sit online for years without selling. The value of these dolls has declined so greatly that people are lucky to receive...

 

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Circuit for Lighted Ceiling Fan Stopped Working?
Is this the only light in your home that isnt working? The reason I am asking is that a circuit breaker will normally supply electricity to other parts of your home. Have you tried to teat the outlets in the room and see if you have electricity that is running...

 

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Getting Cats Out from Under My Mobile Home?
In cases like this, you may need to get a cat trap and use the tuna in the trap. I would talk with animal rescue and see if they are willing to loan you a trap so that you can trap the cats that are under your home without harming them at all. I am not sure...

 

Decorative footed glasses in red and gold.

Value of Glasses?
I have found your glasses listed on eBay as Trio of Vintage NAPOLEON Brandy Snifters Gold Logo N Crown Balloon Cranberry 70s. The glasses were listed for 7 Pounds and not sold. The listing has ended. You can find your listing here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm...

 

Carved wooden masks with long beards.

Identifying Wooden Masks?
The shape and carvings on the masks are very similar to masks made or carved in Africa. At first, because of the long beards on the masks, I thought they were from China. But the carving on the face is not from this region. I have checked out other cultures...

 

A small brown bug on a white surface.

What is this Tiny Brown Bug?
No this is not a bed bug for sure it is a beetle and they come into your home during this time of the year. They love to eat fiber and can eat the fiber on your carpet or even your bedding. They can be hard to get rid of if you allow them to breed and multiply...

 

A spot on the finish of a black table.

Repairing a Spot on a Black Dining Table?
There are a few things that you can try. This looks like water damage or some sort of a product was dropped on the top of the table that caused this damage. Did you happen to use a hand sanitizer and set the bottle on the tabletop? Could this be fingernail...

 

A porcelain doll in a red dress.

Information About Porcelain Doll
If there are no markings on the doll-like you say it will be harder to identify the doll. This doll from what you are saying is kept in your family and passed down from one member to another. It seems like it is your turn to get the doll passed down to you...

 

The frame of a wooden sofa.

Identifying a Sofa?
I would actually choose a nice natural color for your cushions because I think the ones that my grandmother had been some brown color cushions with some flowers on them. This was a 6 cushion couch and had 3 bottom cushions and 3 on the back. I think you will...

 

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Sewing Machine Won't Turn Off Bobbin Winding
I clearly understand what you have said and that your sewing machine is no longer running normally but instead is only allowing you to wind a bobbin. My question to you is what or how does your machine wind the bobbin. There are 3 ways to do this. I also do...

 

A small brown bug on a white surface.

Identifying Small Brown Bugs
These are beetles that are harmless but a major problem. You can easily get rid of them by cleaning the home and vacuuming daily. When down throw the contents of the cleaner out in the trash. Also, you can lay down some sticky fly tape to trap them and get...

 

A porcelain doll in a box.

Value of Porcelain Doll
The doll is still in the box and appears to not have a brand name on the outside of the box. Today the market value for dolls like this that are not branded dolls is 1 to 15 dollars. The value of the doll that you have purchased is considered the true value...

 

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Convert King Sized Sheets to Split King?
I spoke with my sister in law who does a lot of sewing. She suggested that if you wanted to do this you would need to cut the sheet in half and add the elastic band to the sheet. You will need to cut and make the corner of the sheet in order to fit the bed...

 

A bridal porcelain doll in a box.

Value of Porcelain Doll
Maybe a few years ago you could have sold this doll for around $25-50. However, today the market for these dolls has been flooded and people are just not buying them at all anymore. There are some people who are desperate to get rid of their dolls and I have...

 

Drop leaf on Brandt table.

Value of Brandt Table
The region and condition of the table play a very important role in the value of the table. In some regions, this type of table can sell for around $300-450 if it is in prime condition. Your table is not in the best of conditions and I do see a bit of damage...

 

A metal locket with a marking inside.

Letters Stamped on Locket?
The 925 is a silver marking that is stamped on silver. The letter M9 I believe is the region or person who has made this item. I have looked at different silver markings and I am normally really good at finding the mark but I cant find this one. I am not sure...

 

The frame of a wooden sofa.

Identifying a Sofa?
The sofas that I have found that were made by JCPenny were all private branded sofas. My grandmother owned a few of these sofas over the years and they were nice and sturdy sofas bu there was not a unique brand name. Large department stores like this would...

 

A bug on a woven surface.

What Bug is This?
This bug is in the roach family and can be horrible to get rid of in your home. You can bring these into your home when you carry in packages or boxes. This is not a bed bug so dont worry about this. You will need to set out some roach traps and some roach...

 

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Sewing Machine Won't Turn Off Bobbin Winding
On older sewing machines there are normally 2 ways to wind a bobbin. The first way is to disengage the wheel by turning the inside knob. This will allow the machine to wind the bobbin. When you have wound the bobbin then you tighten the inside knob back up...

 

A piece of Noritake china.

Value of Noritake China?
Currently, China is not such a big seller online and people are finding it harder and harder to sell a complete set of china. Most people have resorted to selling their sets of china off in pieces because it seems to do a bit better. This takes a very long...

 

A hope chest with an inlaid wood pattern.

Antique Hope Chest
First off who made the hope chest? Normally there is some sort of label on the hope chest that will give you the manufacture and also the style number of the hope chest. If you look online hope chests are listed for $150-250. This is the normal asking price...

 

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Repairing a Sewing Machine
I am afraid they are not selling the motor brushes that you are looking for. I have checked on several sites that sell parts and accessories for this sewing machine and not one of them offers brushes for a motor. They are all the basic parts of the sewing machine...

 

A ceramic figurine of a young girl with a basket.

Identifying a Ceramic Figurine?
When I see figurines like this I know they come from a ceramic store that people go to. Around 25-30 years ago this was a very popular hobby and they held classes at some shops. People could buy these figurines to paint and then fire. Most of the figurines...

 

A bag of clothing.

White Biting and Crawling Specks?
These white bugs look very similar to body lice. Body lice are a bit different than head lice but they can also live in your hair. They can bit you and dig into your skin and cause you to itch all over the place. There are special treatments for this and it...

 

Value of a Vintage Collectible Memories Doll? - doll in box

Value of a Vintage Collectible Memories Doll?
It is such a shame that the market right now is flooded with dolls like this. Many of these dolls have been sitting on these sites like eBay and Esty for so long and they are not selling at all. People are trying to sell the dolls for around $25-35 but they...

 

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Repairing an Oster Bread Maker
In these types of machines, there can be an issue with the base of the bread maker and the shaft. It can break and the teeth can no longer snap into place like they should. You can not just replace one or the other you need to replace the complete unit. That...

 

A small brown and white puppy.

What Breed and Age is My Dog?
Your dog looks very young for sure. No matter what the age of the dog is around 5-6 weeks that one is sure. You need to get the dog to the vet right away and start a series of puppy shots for the dog. At this point, the vet can verify the exact age of your...

 

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Fixing My New Home Memory Craft Sewing Machine
This is not too hard to repair. You just have an issue of threading the machine incorrectly and not installing the bobbin in the right way. it would also help if you took apart the bobbin canister and the holder to do a good cleaning of this area before you...

 

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Feeding a Pet Ladybug?
I am not sure if you found this ladybug or you bought it. I would not suggest that you keep a wild ladybug for a pet. But if you want to try and do this there is plenty of information online on how to feed them. Cucumbers are not one of the foods that you should...

 

A tall wooden grandfather clock.

Model Number on Grandfather Clock
The clock can have a model number located in several places. Here are the places that the model number is listed on grandfather clocks. Check to see if there is a label on the back of your clock. I see you have found one label that only has the serial number...

 

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Encyclopedia Americana 1970
Here are some listings that you can check out on eBay. As you see from the listings the books are not selling for too much at all. There are some people who are trying to make a few extra dollars by selling books one at a time. https://www.ebay.com/b/encyclopedia...

 

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Hair Stuck in Eye?
If washing out your eye with a good eyewash has not helped to remove the hair in your eye it is time to go and see an eye doctor. Dont mess around with your eyes and take precautions at all times. The hair can go to the back of the eye which will make it extremely...

 

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Storing Homemade Soy Milk
If you are making homemade soy milk it will only last a few days stored in your refrigerator because there are no preservatives added to the milk. Storing soy milk is like any other milk that is stored. You need to take precautions when the milk is opened and...

 

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Value of Webster Dictionary
I have found one for sale on Amazon. The asking price is $75 and it has a hardcover on it. https://www.amazon.com/Websters-New-International-Dictionary-1948/dp/B000YEIAXG?tag=thriftyfun0b-20 Here is yet another link that the person is selling the same book on but the price they...

 

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Preventing Sugar From Hardening
Considering you are buying sugar in bulk and storing it, each time you open the container to use the sugar it allows air inside. The moisture of the air will cause your sugar to harden over time. Here are a few ways that you can store your sugar to keep it...

 

A console stereo cabinet.

Do These GE Console Stereos Have Tubes?
Here is a link to the inside of the stereo unit. Here you can see that the stereo has different tubes that make the stereo work. https://picclick.com/PARTS-Vintage-Stereo-Console-Turntable-GE-GENERAL-ELECTRIC-173333919616.html#&gid=1&pid=1. it is easy to see...

 

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Cooked Weight of Elbow Macaroni?
This one should not be that hard to figure out. If you have 75g of dried pasta when it is cooked it will equal around 170g. So now you have 455g of dry pasta which is 6x75 which equals your 455g. Now just take 170x6 and you have 1020g of cooked pasta.

 

A covered casserole dish.

Value of Covered Casserole Dish
Normally these covered casseroled dishes are selling for around $30-40 online. This is the normal asking price for a dish like this. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of people who are buying this type of dishes right now and I do believe this is part of a...

 

A round wooden table.

Identity and Value of Table
This table is in horrible condition and the underside of the table has a piece on it that has been added. I do believe the top of this table could be from Brandt but the legs of the table are not. I have seen this piece here on the site before when a person...

 

A vintage chair upholstered in cream fabric.

Information on Vintage Chair
Before anyone can actually tell you more about this piece we will need a bit more information to help us out. Take a look on the rocker and see if you can find any type of identifying marks such as a name, company, or signature and post that here. If you are...

 

A wooden head and footboard to a bed.

Value of Murphy's Wooden Bed?
I am seeing a bit of damage on the wood frame of the bed which will decrease the value of the set. I read that you had this at a yard sale but were unable to sell this. Your region plays an important role in determining the price of wood furniture. I am not...

 

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Cleaning Burned Grease Off of Stove Elements?
One way I have found to remove the baked-on grease on my stove burners is to use Scrubbing bubbles. You can normally find this in all stores and basically, it is used in the bathroom. My second choice is to use powdered dishwashing detergent to clean the baked...

 

A cat nursing on a woman's lip.

Why Does My 5 Month Old Kitty Nurse on My Lip?
Normally this will happen if the kitten is taken from the mother too soon or was abandoned and a person had to hand feed the kitten. The sucking is like a safety for the kitten because she was weaned too early from the mother. Normally by the time she is 5...

 

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Smith Corona Sterling 12 Return Key Not Working?
The carriage return on the typewriter is a bit complicated. I think that you just have a sticky part on the carriage return that is not disengaging the level to allow the carriage to return. This can be the issue or the second issue is a wheel that moves the...

 

Identifying a Kitchen Tool? - tool similar to tongs

Identifying a Kitchen Tool?
This is not to open up like a set of tongs. It is actually a vintage 1950 metal butter cutter. It is used to cut small slices of butter. You would set this on top of the butter and pull the handle together in order to get a slice of butter. it will cut as large...

 

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Copycat Beef Stroganoff and Fajita Mixes?
I have tried this recipe in the past and it comes the closest to the Beef Stroganoff seasoning from McCormick. it is a great recipe and simple to make. This one might work for you if you want to make it and try it. https://m.cookeatshare.com/recipes/homemade...

 

A Lane cedar chest.

Help with Lane Cedar Chest
I am seeing some scratches on the front of the chest which will decrease the value of the chest when sold. I am not sure where you are living or if you want to try and sell this online. If you check the asking price and the actual sales price youll see they...

 

A bisque baby doll with brown hair.

Information About Bisque Doll
After reading your second description of the doll and how it is made this doll is made by a kit. I fear that the person had the kit stored for several years and that is why the body looks older than the stuffing. the stuffing in the kit could have gone bad...

 

An ornately carved side to a dining room table.

Identify Antique Paris Dining Set
This is really a beautiful set and it should actually be looked at by a professional. I tried to find the company that has made this but the marking on the hinge is not helping me to identify this table at all. This could have been made in Paris by a furniture...

 

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Catchy Phrase for Cleaning Business
Whats better than clean - sparkly clean Let the sunshine in your home is better than clean Smiles from ear to ear when your home is better than clean

 

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Canning Plums
My parents had a black plum tree in their backyard for years. Each year my mom would make plum jam and keep it for winter. She would not normally can whole or half plums, but instead, she would just freeze them so that she had enough to make another batch of...

 

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Replacement of New Home Memory Craft Drive Belt
It is not that difficult to do this. You will need to unplug your sewing machine first. Now remove the cover on the sewing machine so you can see the drive belt. The drive belt uses screws to keep the tension on the belt. These screws will need to be loosened...

 

What Breed Is My Dog?

What Breed Is My Dog?
I can see several breeds of dogs or what looks like the dog could be mixed with. I think there might be some boxer in her or even bull terrier along with the pit. She is a beautiful dog and sounds like she is a very loyal dog and will give you years of happiness...

 

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Gouldian Finch Not Incubating Eggs?
There is nothing at all for you to do. Birds will not sit on their nest until they have finished laying all the eggs they are going to lay. Once they are done laying the eggs in the nest this is the time they will start to take turns sitting on the nest to...

 

A small insect on a white surface.

What are These Very Tiny Insects?
This time of the year tiny black flies as you have here in your image seem to come out and they are such a pest. It is easy to get rid of them and keep them under control if you can put out some sticky fly paper and trap them. Flytraps or homemade flytraps...

 

Brightly colored Japanese figurines.

What are These Japanese Figurines?
These are not Penny Dolls like someone was saying. They are just small cultural figurines that were made in Japan. Most of these types of figurines that are only painted on one side are selling for $5-30 if they are in a set of 3 or more. You may never find...

 

What Kind of Insect Eggs Are These? - eggs on a leaf

What Kind of Insect Eggs Are These?
This looks like the eggs from a Walnut caterpillar moth. The eggs this moth lay is the same as the ones I am seeing here. This moth normally lays eggs twice a year, once at the beginning of summer and then again at the end of summer. It appears that your eggs...

 

A wooden chair with a rounded seat.

Does This Chair Have Value?
Here is an article about the history of this company and how it started. it is very interesting and you can get an idea about the furniture they make and how long they have been in business. It appears that the company had a manufacturing company in San Francisco...

 

A wooden grandfather clock.

Trend Grandfather Clock by Sligh
It appears that people are still buying this clock. I have found an auction site that has sold a large number of these clocks. You need to register on the site in order to see what a person has paid for the clock. Here is the link if you are interested in registering...

 

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Finding a Job
It sounds like you are younger and looking for a parttime job you can do after school or on the weekends. I know it is harder to work right now but there are still some companies that are hiring people for seasonal work. Just keep in mind that when you do obtain...

 

Several bugs on a white background.

Identifying House Bugs
This is a species of the cockroach. The cockroach has a hard body shell on the outside and also has wings that allow the roach to fly. They come out during this time of the year and they can live in the walls of your home. I would set out some roach traps and...

 

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Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine?
If this is the case and you are getting power to the machine and you can turn the wheel then there is an issue with the foot pedal when you push it. The foot pedal will engage and allow the machine to receive the power to move the needle to sew. If you are...

 

A wooden grandfather clock.

Worth of Grandfather Clock?
I am finding a lot of different clocks made by SirJohn Bennett of London for sale but I have not found a grandfather clock yet. The smaller clocks in good working order are starting at $280 and going up from there. I would actually recommend that you seek help...

 

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Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine?
First off if you are pressing the foot pedal and it is not moving the sewing machine needle up and down there could be a connection problem. Have you checked the power to the machine? What happens when you power on the machine once the foot pedal is installed...

 

Identifying Old Farm Equipment? - rusty piece of equipment with 3 wheels

Identifying Old Farm Equipment?
This is part of a larger machine called a combine. The combine or piece you are seeing here was pulled behind the machine to harvest the field. You could harvest wheat wit this machine. They would pull this behind the harvester which had a large stack on it...

 

A living room with light colored furniture.

Help With Color Scheme?
Browns and tans would be a great choice in color for the main base color in your furniture. I would leave the walls the color they are and get a curtain color that would have some color tans and a little burgundy in them to blend in the walls and furniture...

 

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Perm Not Curly?
Ok, let me understand your question. it has been over a year since you permed your hair? Is this right? Perms dont last that long and they do grow out. Your hair does grow from the roots so normally the first place you see the perm leaving your hair is at your...

 

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