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Junk Car Disposal?Our rural landscapes have too many junk cars (including my yard). Anyone know of any creative free or low cost disposal/recycling for them?

 

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List of Timing for Sales?I used to have a list showing what months various things were on sale. You know, like White Sales, outerwear sales, even furniture and appliances. Do you happen to have such a helpful list? Thanks.

 

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Courier Plane Tickets?I have heard that some people get plane tickets for free by being a personal courier and delivering something to another place or country. Does anyone know about this?

 

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Can I Get a Decent Car for $1,000?I want to get a decent second car and I have one thousand bucks to do it. Does anyone have any tips for the best place to look for a cheap car. What models should I look for and what should I look for as far as condition? Tips, advice, or resources would be appreciated.

 

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Where to Get Non-fortified Flour?I have been diagnosed with hemochromatosis and need to find flour that has not been fortified with iron since my body does not get rid of iron so I do not need to add any more. Any one know a source of non fortified flour?

 

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Homemade Anti-Fog Solution for Windows?I'm looking for a spray to make myself for windshields to stop the fogging on the inside of car. Thought I'd seen it once, but can't find it now.

 

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Buying a Boot Dryer?Recently I was reading an answer to someone's request. I don't even know what the question was. But I do remember several answers included using a boot dryer, several mentioned buying this tool. Could someone tell me where I might purchase such a machine?

 

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Tour USA Thrifty Style?Have travel trailer and want to tour USA with 2 sons, 12 and 9. Will home school on the road. Would appreciate any thrifty tips re: where to stay, inexpensive interesting historical, entertainment, outdoor/indoor museums, etc, that won't eat up our budget.

 

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Selling Usable Clothing?If you don't have time for a garage sale, are there any other ways to profit from usable clothing? This could include online sites for selling or any other good ideas.

 

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Saving on Makeup?How can I save on cosmetic basics such as eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick, without sacrificing quality?

 

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Replacing Griddle?Years ago I purchased an electric griddle and I think it was some type of galvanized aluminum. It lasted me about 35 years. It was about 8 1/2" x 11" and was fully immersible. It had a small opening in the middle on the edge so that you could empty any excess fat.

 

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Putting Together an Auto Emergency Kit?I want to keep an auto emergency kit. What are your suggestions for things to go in it? Thanks!

 

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Shopping for a Teapot with Cup Set?I would like to find a catalog that has a single teapot that fits over a cup so that the cup warms while the tea is brewing. One that is not too expensive.

 

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Inexpensive Gift Sites?It was mentioned a while ago about companies that sell items (clothing, toys, household items) inexpensively. One of the catalogs was called ABC Distributing (abcdistribuing.com). I don't recall the other company.

 

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What to do with Medals, Ribbons, Trophies and Certificates?My seven and five year old girls have a lot of medal, ribbons, trophies and certificates. How show I display them? Should I put the certificates in a memory album? Please respond with any ideas.

 

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Happy Meal Proof of Purchase Promotion?I remember hearing that if you collect proof of purchase from bottom of McDonald's Happy Meals you can get free Happy Meals. Does anyone know anything about this?

 

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Tips for Selling a Car?I am getting ready to sell my car. It runs ok. Does anyone have any car selling tips? Should I go get it detailed? Should I get a used car assessment of some sort or is that just a waste of money. What should I watch out for?

 

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Finding an Inexpensive Car?I am saving up my money to buy my first car. Does anyone have a tips for buying my first car and where to buy it? Thanks.

 

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Are Extended Service Warranties Worth It?Are extended services warranties worth the cost for cars? I'm overwhelmed with conflicting information regarding coverage, limitations, and fees. The more research I do, the more wary I become. What do you think? Trish

 

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Looking for a Foley Food Chopper?I need to know where to find the Foley Food Chopper. It has 3 stainless steel blades. Patent 2113085

 

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Cheap Car for First Time Driver?My son is saving up for a car. He's not going to have a lot of money to spend so it's going to have to be a cheap, used car. Anyone have any car buying tips for buying a car through the paper?

 

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Can You Use Corning on Ceramic Burners?Does anyone know if you can use corning ware on ceramic burners? The instruction book does not explain it well. Thanks, Jeanie from Oregon nelson (at) hevanet (dot) com

 

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Frugal Windshield Repair?I got pulled over recently and was warned by the officer that I needed to replace my windshield. It has a pretty substantial crack in it. So I go down to the windshield repair shop and they want 600 dollars to do it... the car might be worth twice that. Anyone have any advice for getting this done for cheaper? Thank you, Val

 

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Cleaning Sap off Car?I have tree sap from a blue spruce on my car. What can I use to clean it off and what possible damage can happen to the paint?

 

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Smell of Mice in Car?My car broke down beyond repair and I could not afford to by another one at the moment, fortunately my parents had a car sitting in their yard that was in seemingly good condition and was only there for about a year

 

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Grocery Shopping? Food Budget?Ok, I think I spend a lot on groceries. About 400 to 500 dollars a month for a family of 3 (and that's not counting eating out a few times a month!). I am pretty sure this is quite high? More than that, we are living paycheck to paycheck and I want to have some savings. Our child is now 4 and I am wondering what you folks do to cut costs? What would be a more reasonable food budget? And what are some tips for planning meals, grocery lists, etc. I really don't know where to start on this but this seems like the right place to look, I have already found some useful tips on this site. Thanks! Marcee

 

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Disposing of Old Cars?How do I dispose of my old car?

 

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Foggy (Or Hazy) Windows in Car?Does anyone else have a problem with the inside of your windshield fogging up? It almost looks like a haze. Turning on the defroster does not help. I've tried water and ammonia. That works for a few days, then it's back again. Maybe I put too much water or ammonia in the bottle. TIA, Angie

 

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Need to Contact the George Foreman Grill Manufacturer?I am looking for the address of the George Foreman company to make an inquiry about a grill repair. I don't have the box and would like to continue to use it. If it's just a part, then I'll get it repaired. I need somewhere to call so we can do some troubleshooting.

 

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Canadian Huggies Coupons?I have approximately 200 coupons worth $2.50 each for Huggies Pull-ups. These came last summer in the trial size pullups along with coupons to be used in the United States.

 

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What are the best buys at Sav-A-Lot?I have started shopping at Sav-A-Lot in my home town but it has been years since I have shopped there. Can anyone tell me of some particularly good buys they have? Thanks in advance! Cookiepom

 

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Solution for Cracked Dashboard?Does anyone out there know how to stop a crack in the dashboard of a car? We're a little tight on money right now and can't afford to have it professionally done. We aren't looking to repair it right now, only to stop it before it gets worse! thanks! Alica from Missouri

 

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Saving Money on Shower Gel and Body Wash?Tips for saving money on shower gel and body wash. Post your ideas.

 

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Looking for Feather Bed Advice?Please tell me about feather beds, the under sheets, the over sheets and how to clean. Thanks for any help! Sandra

 

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Buying a Month's Worth of Utilities as a Gift?Does anyone know if utilities still let you buy a month of someone's service for a gift? I know some let you but wasn't sure if any still do? HELP! Last minute shopping is not working! Casey

 

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Looking for a Good, Inexpensive Vacuum Cleaner?I do not have much space to store a big vacuum nor do I have the time to deal with one that needs a bag. Can someone tell me of a very good vacuum (not water) that picks up everything for an affordable price of under $70.00.

 

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Cheapest Way To Develop Film?I have a whole year worth of disposable cameras that need to be developed. I'm sure a great deal of pictures have been taken by a three years old, floor shots. Any ideas on the cheapest route for processing?

 

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Uses for Paper Towels?Tips and ideas for using paper towels, other than wiping up a mess. Post your ideas.

 

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Looking For Good, Inexpensive Internet Service Provider?I was wondering what internet service everyone finds is the best to use.

 

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Diesel Fuel Stain and Odor?My husband brought diesel home from the garage in a can and it spilt in the car. The result is the back seat is saturated and the car is absolutely stinking. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of odour and stain? McConville

 

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What Material to Wear?Is Rayon hot to wear in dry heat & hot humidity? What are the breathable fabric's? What fabric's keep you warm? Thanks! Trish in AZ

 

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Car Or Truck Stuck In The Snow?Tips for helping a car or truck that has become stuck in the snow. Post your ideas.

 

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Removing Bugs From Your Car?Tips for removing bugs that are stuck to your car's windshield or paint. Post your ideas.

 

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Selling Beanie Babies?My daughter has a large collection of Beanie Babies, tags and toys are in perfect shape. I have placed an ad in the newspaper, offering the group of 50 for sale for $100.00. We did not receive even one phone call. Has anyone ever sold a collection of Beanie Babies other than on eBay? I can't spend a ton of time on this, but don't want to just 'give' them away either! Please advise!

 

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Repairing a Vinyl Tarp?I have a vinyl tarp that covers my truck bed. Someone in a parking garage at work must have thought it a good idea to scrape a line about 3-4 inches. any ideas on ther best way to patch this up or ideas on any companies that are good at repairs? Thanks in advance, Debbie

 

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How do I buy a used car?My car needs to be replaced and I am going to need to purchase a moderately priced used car. To buy a car in my price range, I will probably have to buy one through the "want ads". Does anyone have any tips for getting the right car at the right price? I am a single mom who doesn't know much about cars.

 

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Is Liability Enough?Dear Dollar Stretcher, I have liability insurance on my car. I know my coverage will take care of the other party. But does my liability pay for anything else after I have a wreck? Thanks, Kathryn K.

 

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Replacing a Leased Vehicle?I have a 4 year-old Toyota 4Runner with 33,000 miles that will be at the end of the lease next July. I have never had any problems with the truck and I would love to keep it, but it would cost approximately $17,000 at that time and I will only be able to pay $4,000 in cash. Is it smarter to finance $13,000 on a lesser vehicle that is brand new or only slightly used with a warranty?

 

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Dashboard?Does anyone know why they call a dashboard a dashboard?

 

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Parts For a 48 Ford Two Door Sedan?Does anyone have anything for a 48 ford two door sedan? Does anyone know where I can find any parts for one?

 

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Stain from Blouse on Car Seats?I need help! I just bought a new car. Who would of thought that the black cotton blouse I was wearing that day would stain my beige color leather car seats! I tried using a clorox wipe, that didn't work. Now WHAT?

 

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Replacement Cap For a Metal GOTT Thermos?I need help locating a stopper for our thermos. We have a GOTT (no longer in business) metal coffee thermos that is in need of a new stopper. The type it has can be unscrewed part way and you are able to pour the coffe out without taking the stopper off, thus keeping the coffee hot longer.

 

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How Much Is a Flat Bed Tow Truck?I have a questions about tow trucks. Does anyone know how much it is for a new/used flat bed tow truck?

 

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What is The Fastest Car?I have a research paper and am wondering if anyone knows what the fastest car is. Thank You,

 

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Folk Art Angel Border from "American Country Classics III"?I'm looking for a folk art angel border from "American Country Classics III". It has whimsical angels on it with the phrase "Bloom where you are planted".

 

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Car Maintenance For Older Cars?Tips for maintaining an older car. Post your ideas.

 

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Looking for Parts for a 95 Isuzu?I'm looking for any parts that can go to a 95 Isuzu. If anyone can help would me great.

 

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Fuel Injector Problems With A 2000 Buick Regal?I have a 2000 BUICK REGAL that is having fuel injector problems. Can I safely add fuel injector cleaning fluid to the gas tank?

 

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Newpaper Ads on Leather Car Seats?I accidently left a few newspaper ads on my leather seat in my car, baking in the hot sun. I have tried everything and nothing works including after shave, alchohol, nail polish remover, bleach. I am desperate. I have the ads permanently on my seat. Please help get my new car back!

 

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Online Coupons?Does anyone know where you can get good coupons online? I have found some at smartsource.com, pillsbury.com coolsavings.com and a few others. What about brand websites like general mills, or procter & gamble? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Soap Dried On Car Carpet?The previous owner of my Blazer must have taken it to a cheap-o detail shop when they were trying to sell it. As a result, I have a TON of soap dried into the carpet in the back. I don't mean residue, it looks like they spilled soap. AND it is kind of in the "shadow" of the spare tire, so I didn't notice it till now, when I have owned it for 6 months!

 

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Spray Paint For Cars?What kind of spray paint can I use on my car to cover up permanant marker and also make my car shine? It is old so I don't care too much but my car was written on with a permanant marker, not just in one place either, all over it.

 

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Scratch on Acrylic Car Window?is there anything I can use to remove a scratch off an acrylic window on my caravan?

 

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Mark From Iron on Wool Sweater?An iron was put on a wool sweater and left a mark which has the wool flat and is slightly noticeable. Could anyone advise if ther is anything I could do to get the wool back to normal.

 

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Thomas Strahan - 235511?I am looking for wallpaper by Thomas Strahan and the pattern number is 235511. It is white and sliver stripes.

 

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Removing Spray Paint from Truck Window?We bought a truck and the back window is spray painted black from the inside. Help!

 

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Car Air Freshener Recipe?I am looking for a recipe to make car airfresheners, they look like a gel, but they are hard but flexable. It is shaped like a foot and hangs on a string. If any one has a recipe for these I would really love to have one.

 

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Direct T.V. vs. Cable?The new home I purchased doesn't have any sort of cable or dish connected to it. I am debating whether to have Comcast install a line to the house or opt for the "DirectTV" sort of dish. Any comments? Recommendations? Negative feedback is also appreciated.

 

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Replacement Rings for Umbrella Table?Where can I buy replacement plastic rings for an umbrella table?

 

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Transportation Dilemma?I would like to know if anybody can help me out in getting a car. I am about to graduate and need a car to get back and forth to college and work. I do not have a job because I don't have a car.

 

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Locating an Oil Leak?Tips to help you locate an oil leak. Post your ideas.

 

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Tire Recommendations for a 2003 BMW Mini Cooper S?I own a 2003 Mini Cooper S. I am considering changing from 17" wheels run flats and 205/45 tires to 16" wheels and performance tires. I want to cover as much of the same wheel well area as the 17" 205/45/17 tires did.

 

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Mildew Smell in Flooded Car?How do you get mildew smell out of a flooded car? My daughter's new (used) car smell of mildrew. We are afraid it was a flooded car. How can we get this odor out?

 

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Paint on Truck Seat?My husband recently bought a new Dodge Ram pickup. I accidently spilled paint on the front seat. Any ideas for removing it?

 

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Cleaning the Inside of Your Car?Tips for cleaning the interior of your car. Post your ideas.

 

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Looking for Black Ellemeno Shoes?I bought a new pair of shoes at Mervyn's made by Ellemeno; style: Renee. They only came in white and beige but I would love a pair in black. Does anyone know how or if I can contact the company to see if they make it in black? I tried surfing for this information and I keep getting links to other shoe stores.

 

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Buick LeSabre Transmission Problem?I have a 1993 Buick Lesabre with an automatic transmission problem. On cold days it takes 20 minutes to a half an hour to warmup the car before it can go forward in gear or in reverse. Now that the weather is warmer it takes about 15-20 miutes to move in gear?

 

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How Do You Make New T-shirts Look Vintage?I read somewhere once that if you had a brand new t-shirt that was a polyester, cotton blend that you could soak it in some kind of salt solution to eat away some of the cotton and make it look more vintage and worn.

 

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Repairing Scuffed Tennis Shoes?Tips for fixing scuffed tennis shoes. Post your ideas.

 

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How do I remove dog hair from car upholstery?The back interior of my car is covered in dog hair from us taking our dog from place to place. We have tried laying an old blanket down and that helps some but most the hair is just embedded in the upholstery. Any tips on how to lift it? We have tried vacuuming and that magic magnetized wand that supposedly lifts pet hair (didn't work).

 

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Lambs & Ivy "Little Lambs" Upholstered Rocking Chair?I am looking for a Lambs & Ivy "Little Lambs" upholstered rocking chair. I know this bedding/design has been discontinued since my daughter was born, but this would really add to the nursery.

 

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Dashboard Lights Going Off and On?The dashboard lights in my car go off sometimes, then on for a while, then off again or flicker. Do you know what is causing this and is there a cheap way to fix it?

 

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Volvo Car Manuals?My son and daughter-in-law were good enough to buy me a 1990 Volvo - freedom is wonderful! The car did not come with an owner's manual, however. Does anyone know where I could obtain one? I have tried "Car Talk" and ebay.

 

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Removing Eggs From a Cars Finish?I have a 1998 Ford Mustang that had eggs thrown on it last night. Please tell me how to remove the eggs and restore the car back to it's original luster without runining the paint. We have washed it with soap and water and with a high pressure car wash hose.

 

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Wholesale Source for Foaming Soap Dispensers?I am looking for a wholesale outlet for those foaming soap dispensers that we all love. The ones which make liquid hand soap last so much longer. Does anyone know of a place I can contact?

 

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Looking for Small Rooting Vases?Would anyone happen to know where I can find distributors for small glass vases used to root plant clippings? mtme

 

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Cordless Phone Reviews?I am looking for advice on cordless phones. We have had 3 different ones in the past couple of years and each of them had different problems from batteries dying too easily to hearing other peoples conversations to being very staticy. Does anyone have a cordless phone that they love? Before I go buy another one, I would like to know what works so I don't waste my money again.

 

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Removing a Paint Ball Paint from a Car?How do you remove paintball goo from a car. It is on windows and finish.

 

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How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes?How do you SET Sharpie Ink into clothes (primarily cotton or cotton blend t-shirts and also dennim pants/jeans).

 

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Fire Extinguiser In A Car?For Christmas this year my mom gave me a kitchen size fire extinguisher. I know that you can never have too many extinguishers, but I already have one in the kitchen and one downstairs.

 

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Removing School Name from the Side of a School Bus?My wife and I purchased a bus and we want to remove the school name from the side of the bus. Does anybody have any idea how to do this without destroying the paint under it?

 

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Imperial Wall Border #1332019 - Lot #01511?I am trying to find wall border made by Imperial item # 1332019 - lot # 01511 it has a yellowish background with cups and saucers plates and a tea pot all in floral motif. My sister is in need of 2 more rolls ...

 

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Highway Paint on Car?I have speckles of white highway paint all over my car. It is from when they were painting the white lines on the road I was driving on. I guess I could get it detailed for like $125, but I wanted to know if anyone knows of a home remedy or anything that will get that stuff of my Saturn car.

 

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Coupon Tips?Tips for finding and using coupons. Post your ideas.

 

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Reviews of Gasrefund.com? I wanted to know if anyone knows and or has tried this website and knows if it is the real thing or not?

 

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Car Air Conditioner Maintenance?Tips for maintaining your car's Air Conditioner. Post your ideas.

 

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Sticky Ignition In a Car?When starting my car, the ignition switch slightly sticks when returning to it's normal position. I'm tempted to give it a shot of WD-40 or tuner cleaner. But, I don't want to cause any electrical problems. Any advice would be welcome.

 

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Pennsylvania Scan Right Price Guarantee Law?Does Pennsylvania have a scan right price guarantee law? If so, how do I obtain a copy of it?

 

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Setting the Dye In New Clothes?How do I set the dye for my new pants that are blue? A friend bought the same outfit and said when she rinsed the pants there was alot of color in the water. Should I do the top also, it is shaded in blue colors?

 

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What Is Interpolation?This weekend I saw an advertisement for a Bell and Howell digital camera with 10 megapixels. The asking price was $200 and I just had to read about it.

 

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Preventing Swollen Feet?I am going to a wedding in august. It will be hot, the church has no air conditioning. I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate any help.

 

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Where Can I Buy Pink Colored Contact Paper?I need to buy hot pink contact paper to cover items for a dorm room.

 

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