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DIY Shirt Folding Board - folded t-shirt

DIY Shirt Folding BoardMy mum was recently poking at me because as I was folding laundry, all the shirts had slightly different widths and fold variations. What can I say? I did not inherit her folding perfectionist gene (jokes aside, she is an origami professional).

Fall Themed Kitchen Tea Invitation - finished card with metallic pen patterns in blank spaces

Fall Themed Kitchen Tea InvitationI have a pack of napkins that was left over after a garden party. I decided to turn them into invitations for a kitchen tea. The kitchen tea was a brunch, so the mushrooms printed on the napkins were ideal for the occasion.

Natural Centerpiece for Wedding or Parties - decoration on a cloth covered table

Natural Centerpiece for Wedding or PartiesThis simple yet lovely centerpiece was made for my daughter's wedding by the both of us. I think it is so natural looking and sweet. Just like my daughter! It really wasn't costly either compared to some of the things I saw!

Using Natures Own For Decorations, While Going Green - mini pumpkin gourd, pinecones, apples, greenery and a candle

Using Natures Own For Decorations, While Going GreenI love creating decorations from items that are free! Not only is it free, it smells nice, adds earthy freshness, and can be changed out and composted, eaten, or dried for arrangements. With apples from the tree, pine cones, and my favorite magnolia leaves, all of earth's freshness, can go back to the earth.

Tulle Masquerade Mask - woman wearing the mask

Tulle Masquerade MaskYou can make a beautiful sheer masquerade mask using tulle, puffy paint, and some glitter. Use the mask template I've provided and get creative with your design. This is a fun craft for all ages.

My Mr.& Mrs. Ghost Couple - ghost couple sitting on a plate with a mini pumpkin

My Mr.& Mrs. Ghost CoupleWith Halloween right around the corner, I wanted to create something fun for indoor and outdoor use. I used recycled bottles for this project to keep the cost down. Now it's time to put together my boo friends.

Halloween Ideas

A spooky spider pizza, decorated with spider olives and a ranch web.

Spooky Spider PizzaThis pizza is super easy to make for Halloween. I love the contrast of colours from the pizza, the web made from ranch dressing, and the spiders made of olives. Oh, and it's super yummy, too!

Halloween Rice Balls - decorated rice ball shapes

Halloween Rice BallsI love making Japanese rice balls (Onigiri). In Japan, it's very popular to go all out decorating rice balls any time of year. Over here, I do it more for Halloween. Enjoy this edible craft!

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin Costume - final view of makeup

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin CostumeI've seen a lot of creepy, gory costumes using a zipper and special effects kits to make people look like they have zombies underneath their unzipped skin. My costume this year is a take on that, but showing that under my skin, I am a girl made of gold.

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Three kids wearing cute costumes.

Game Ideas for a Church Halloween PartyHave some spooky fun at your church this Halloween. These game ideas for a church Halloween party are sure to be a hit.

Spooky Eyes Nail Art

Spooky Eyes Nail ArtCreate spooky, googly eyes designs with nail polish to show your Halloween spirit. This page shows you how to paint spooky googly eyes on your toes.

boy dressed as a truck

Halloween Log Truck CostumeWhile unconventional, a log truck can make a fantastic Halloween costume. Check out this Halloween log truck costume for you or your child.

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Birthday Parties

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for TeensPlanning ahead can make for a fun birthday celebration. This guide contains birthday party ideas for teens.

1st Birthday Party Ideas

1st Birthday Party IdeasA fun event for all to watch the one year old enjoy their first birthday cake. This guide contains 1st birthday party ideas.

A grandfather blowing out candles at this birthday party.

Walk Down Memory Lane Party IdeasMake the next birthday party you throw more personal by making it about the memories you have shared with your special someone. Here are some walk down memory lane party ideas.

Teenage girls having fun by a swimming pool

17th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a birthday party is fun and often challenging. The older the child gets, it seems, the more creativity we need to employ. A 17th birthday is significant as the last one before reaching the milestone 18th birthday. This is a guide about 17th birthday party ideas for girls.

Goldfish Themed Party Ideas

Goldfish Themed Party IdeasAre you looking for a unique kids birthday party ideas? A goldfish themed party is cute and easy throw together. Check out these great ideas for a goldfish themed party.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a 13th birthday party can be difficult. Your child is not really a little kid anymore, but they also aren't a teen yet. This is a guide about 13th birthday party ideas for girls.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Asparagus Harvest

Extending Your Asparagus HarvestThis is a guide about extending your asparagus harvest. With a few simple strategies you can stagger and extend the length of your asparagus harvest.

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match Pot - pot with slight white accents and painted saucer

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match PotFlower pots and saucers are sold separately. I knew I had a saucer at home so I didn't buy a new one. When I went home, the saucer didn't match the pot. You can revamp the saucer with a little bit of paint and it pairs nicely with the accents of the pot. I was able to save the $1-2 on a saucer, and use an existing one.

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeder - twist the other end for the top

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird FeederMake a plastic cap moat to keep the ants from getting into your hummingbird feeders.

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Protect Ripening Fruit with Newspaper - fruit tree festooned with newspaper wrapped fruit

Protect Ripening Fruit with NewspaperIn our yard, we have been experiencing more wild animals lately (i.e.: birds, rats, rabbits, etc.) especially since our yard is near a canyon. These animals are eating our fruit! It is quite frustrating watering these fruit trees, watching the fruit grow, and then finding them eaten/ruined.

Using A Coffee Container As An Indoor or Outdoor Planter - decorated container on patio table

Using A Coffee Container As An Indoor or Outdoor PlanterBecause we drink a lot of coffee, we often have so many left over containers. I have given these sturdy and decorative containers a new life while helping with the land fill. I use them as planters for myself, friends, and family.

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard Debris - pool loaded with tree branches

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard DebrisI trimmed some low lying limbs on our pecan tree and thought about Hurricane Florence that is predicted to bring devastation to North Carolina and South Carolina. There is going to be a mess of debris left to clean up.

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Videos

A stuffed red lobster with a black eye patch covering where an eye is missing.

Stuffed Animal Eye PatchIf you have a beloved stuffed animal that loses an eye, an eye patch might be the best solution. Learn how in this short video.

A serving of peach crumble topped with ice cream.

Peach CrumblePeach crumble is a classic summertime dessert, especially if you are lucky enough to have ripe fresh peaches. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A tent pole elastic that has been repaired.

How to Fix a Tent PoleMany tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix it in this short video.

Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.

Refinishing Teak Outdoor FurnitureTeak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

A lariat necklace with a decorated washer in the middle.

Washer Lariat NecklaceTake a flat metal washer from the hardware store and convert it into beautiful jewelry. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

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Exercise Jar - jar filled with craft sticks with different exercises on each

Exercise JarMy brother and I are trying to eat healthier foods and be more active. Since he works full time and is heavily involved in his church, it's difficult for him to get to the gym some days. And I simply can't afford to go. To make being active something to look forward to and more convenient, I made exercise jars.

Young couple cooking.

Family Etiquette for Young Couples Visiting HomeIntimate behavior can be uncomfortable for others, when a young couple is hanging with other family members. This is a guide about family etiquette for young couples visiting home.

Pesto Chicken Potato Patties on plate

Pesto Chicken Potato PattiesThis is one of my latest favourite high protein foods that I reach for when I don't feel like having bread or pasta. These chicken patties have plain mashed potatoes added to them to satiate my need for carbs. I've added a couple tablespoons of pesto to the mix to give it some depth. You can absolutely have these in a burger, but I prefer them with a big fresh salad!

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Double Sided Tape on black paper.

Removing Double Sided Tape from Laminate FloorMineral spirits, baby oil or Goo Gone can be helpful in removing sticky residue from double sided tape. This is a guide about removing double sided tape from laminate floor.

Starr Jennyanydots (Tabby)

Starr Jennyanydots (Tabby)Adopted from a pet rescue at about 8 weeks. She likes to sleep, fight with her brother, sleep some more, run all over the house, curl up with me and sleep some more. Play with string, foil balls, toy mice, eat my plants, and tonight I caught her licking a stick of butter I'd put out for the butter bell.

Spaghetti with chickpeas.

Moroccan Spaghetti RecipeCumin, cinnamon, ginger and cayenne give this spaghetti pasta sauce a unique twist. This page contains a Moroccan spaghetti recipe.

Questions

Troubleshooting Dodge Caravan Air Conditioner ProblemsI have a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan and all the dash lights go on and off, but the battery lights stay on until I turn the van off. When the lights go on my air stops working, then when the light turns off the air goes back on.

Value of a Lane Cedar Chest - exterior with veneer damage

Value of a Lane Cedar ChestI have a Lane cedar chest that belonged to my mother. Two numbers are marked #481073 (I think) and the serial number is #735260. The outside condition would be considered poor, but the inside is in very good condition and still smells very good. What is the item valued at?

Value of Seymour Mann Baby DollsI have 12 Seymour Mann baby dolls that my mum left to me. I believe she bought them in 2000. Does anyone how how I can find out their value? Can I contact the manufacturer directly? I have been searching, but I have cataracts on my eyes and I can't see very well.

Value of an Electric Westinghouse Motor Push Mower

Value of an Electric Westinghouse Motor Push MowerMy sister-in-law has this electric push lawn mower with a Westinghouse motor. I have been trying to find out more about it and its value to see about selling it.

Mammillaria elongata Cactus Turning YellowI'm experiencing an issue with my Mammillaria elongata cactus. I've had this plant for about a month and recently it's started to turn yellow. I have it by the windowsill and water it once a week so not sure why it's turning yellow.

Value of a 1929 Geographical
Webster's Dictionary - embossed front cover

Value of a 1929 Geographical Webster's DictionaryWhat is the value of 1929 geographical Webster's dictionary?

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Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

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Removing Skunk Smell from House

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Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

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Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

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Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

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Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

10th Birthday Cake.

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Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

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Wearing New Dentures

Hardwood Floor

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Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Renuzit Air Freshener Crafts

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Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

A repairman looking at a washing machine.

Repairing a Washer That Won't Drain or Spin

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Getting Rid of Ants

Bar Soap with Less Residue

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

Eyeglasses That Need Repair

Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses

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Using Sites Like ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities

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Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

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Buying Flipper Teeth Kits

Rust stains around tub faucet.

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Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Hard Water Spots on Windows

Removing Hard Water Spots on Windows

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

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Cleaning ChapStick Stains on Clothing

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