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Value of a 1976 Seeburg Sunstar Jukebox?
These are a niche piece that restaurants and microbreweries and such really like to have. You could expect, ifyou found the right buyer, to make $400 or so on it.

 

Value of a Vintage Table - table top folded in half exposing the box like interior of the table

Value of a Vintage Table?
It is a lovely piece. Unfortunately it looks like it has a stain on it. Any value would be reduced because of that.

 

Repairing Alcohol Damage to Wooden Table Finish - white marks on table

Repairing Alcohol Damage to Wooden Table Finish?
Ive had great experience removing moisture stains from wood with a mix of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Im not sure if alcohol stain would be much different.

 

Value of Vintage Cherry Dining Chairs and Rocker - chairs and rocker in garage

Value of Vintage Cherry Dining Chairs and Rocker?
These are lovely chairs. I would not part with them for less than $600

 

14th Birthday Ideas

14th Birthday Ideas?
its too bad theres so little to do in the world because of the corona thing. Its hard to think of anything beyond watching videos at home or doing BBQ, especially if theres only two people. Maybe you could try to play a game, or decide to learn chess or something...

 

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Number of Cups in a Quart of Macaroni?
It is different whether you mean how many cups of dried pasta makes a quart of macaroni, or how many cups of cooked pasta. In general 4 cups of anything makes a quart

 

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Cub Cadet Mower Won't Start?
most likely the first effort was not sufficient and it must be attempted again.

 

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Protecting Abandoned Duck Eggs?
Its possible that this is the law of the jungle at play, that the duck has moved on and laid elsewhere, or possibly even died. How long did she lay on them? If less than a day or so, theres probably nothing left to salvage. For your peace of mind, just remove...

 

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Tomato Plants Wilting and Dying?
Tomatoes, like apples, are plants that are highly cultivated and interbred so they are just not very resilient. A trick is to grow tomatoes in different soil, or different spaces of your garden, so as to avoid root rot or other common pests.

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?
its possible that the engine is simply flooded. it is also possible that is has a problem with the starter.

 

What Breed Is My Dog? - tri-colored dog

What Breed Is My Dog?
he actually looks like he has Beagle in him, though not pure Beagle because the ears are not quite the same.

 

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Hibiscus Flower Petals Stuck Together?
It could be as well a problem with not the right amount of light or the right amoutn of moisture. I believe hibiscus is originally from the Mediterranean to the Sahara - they drink a lot of it in Egypt. So that makes me think it requires a dryer environment

 

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Jewelry Business Name Ideas?
Bling for your Buck Shiny Happy Pieces Mega Bling Epic Bling Mega Sparkle Sparkle Boss Sparkle Like a Boss Mogs U Bling

 

Value of an Ashley Belle Doll - doll in the box

Value of an Ashley Belle Doll?
Not much As well, the box doesnt look in as good a condition as it should be to price at the top of the market which is at best $20

 

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Cleaning a Stained Rusty Tub?
Ive had great luck cleaning deposits with a pumice stone

 

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Value of a Seeberg SE 100 Jukebox?
If it is in great condition, you can sell it for an average of $400

 

Cause of Dog's Bald Spots - numerous small bald spots on dogs front legs

Cause of Dog's Bald Spots?
It might even be a dietary imbalance, or food allergy Also, if he has fleas, sometimes animals are incredibly allergic to bites.

 

House Training a Pit Bull Puppy - tan and white Pit puppy

House Training a Pit Bull Puppy?
I would add lots of exercise. The pit bull is a high energy breed, and sometimes when he is misbehaving it is a sign he is understimulated.

 

Identifying a Stuffed Bear - stuffed bear with a dark brown head and lighter tan ears and body

Identifying a Stuffed Bear?
This looks like a very nice bear. Unfortunately it is not easily recognizable as a particular brand, type, or pedigree.

 

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Reason My Dog Died?
I'm very sorry for your loss The thing is this sounds a lot like corona virus ' and I know I read about cats having it. As well this is the second time I read about a dog on here dying of dry cough and high fever

 

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Manual for a Nelco Sewing Machine?
This link offers manuals www.sewingmachinemanual.com/nelco-pdf-instruction-manuals.html You can also sometimes find them on ebay or etsy https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=nelco+manual&_sacat=0

 

Information on a Paradise  - Galleries Doll - doll in pink dress

Information on a Paradise Galleries Doll?
Youre lucky you could even find a number for a manufacturer to call. With many other collector brands, it is impossible to get that much. Dolls are like wallpaper. They come up with a limited edition set, and when theyre done, thats it. But they come up with...

 

Dog Has Dry White Patches on His Back Legs - white patch in dog's fur

Dog Has Dry White Patches on His Back Legs?
this looks like hot spots from overlicking but it could also be mange. If the vet didnt think so, though, then it probably isnt

 

Value of an 1847 Webster's Dictionary  - top of book spine

Value of an 1847 Webster's Dictionary?
Abe books shows a value of $350, but it is in pretty good condition https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=365513728&cm_mmc=ggl-_-COM_Shopp_Rare-_-naa-_-naa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg_Sfk6bd6QIVVAiICR2CWAzWEAQYASABEgJH8PD_BwE it is sorry that this one has...

 

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Olivetti ET111 Won't Type - electric typewriter

Olivetti ET111 Won't Type?
most likely the motor is broken. It could be an easy fix but probably requires a professional believe it or not, there are typewriter repair shops out there https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-repair.html heres an online repair resource https://site...

 

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Identifying the Engine in an Older Sears Push Mower?
Most likely it is a Tecumseh engine

 

Small Black Bugs in Pantry Foods - long bug on white background

Small Black Bugs in Pantry Foods?
These are pantry weevils, as bad a pest as moths I had a terrible moth problem, and what resolved it for me was to store all my dry goods in glass jars (like the giant pickle jars) and put a stick of cinnamon in them. Some also recommend a satchet with cinammon...

 

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13th Birthday Ideas?
Happy birthday! Recently someone had a birthday party and since were doing social distancing, they organized a birthday parade float. Folks dressed up and paraded, with music, bikes, and cars, in front of the house of the birthday girl, with a sign that said...

 

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Adjusting the Needle Alignment on a Singer Sewing Machine?
You can try to adjust it with a screwdriver, though sometimes this fails it is best to take it to a repairperson

 

Corona Typewriter Line Space Not Working

Corona Typewriter Line Space Not Working?
It looks like the turners are not turning appropriately. A good cleaning and oiling could do the trick Here are some excellent resources https://site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-restoration.html

 

Value of a Brandt Table - curved plywood with mahogany veneers vintage table

Value of a Brandt Table?
What a lovely table! It travelled far from Baltimore to Alaska. It looks like Brandt tables go from $100 to $600, depending. I have not found one like yours, which seems to be an L shaped table. I have looked for L Shaped Brandt table and come up with nothing

 

Value of Noritake China - white cup with silver edge and a pastel floral pattern

Value of Noritake China?
I see the median price for the lone tea cup and saucer to be around $12. https://www.ebay.com/b/Tea-Cup-Saucer-Savannah-Noritake-China-Dinnerware/78049/bn_115233884

 

Information on a Mersman Coffee Table

Information on a Mersman Coffee Table?
This is an unusual Mersman octagonal dining table. You should be able to at least get $200 for it.

 

Information on a Mersman Coffee Table

Information on a Mersman Coffee Table?
https://www.ebay.com/b/Tea-Cup-Saucer-Savannah-Noritake-China-Dinnerware/78049/bn_115233884

 

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Decorations and Centerpiece Ideas for 75th Birthday?
balloons are an obvious choice also Goodwill might be an interesting source of sconces, china, vases, and even crazy curtains and things in those colours other thrift shops as well In another post on here I saw a woman used mirrors as centrepieces which is...

 

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Ice Maker Overflows When Dispensing Water?
Looks like shoddy craftsmanship. It shouldnot have done that after fixing it.

 

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Value of a Collector's Choice Series Doll by DanDee - doll with long dark curls wearing an embroidered ecru dress

Value of a Collector's Choice Series Doll by DanDee?
Basically, not a lot. Especially without a box or papers.

 

Curtain Color Advice to Complement Beige Walls - living room

Curtain Color Advice to Complement Beige Walls?
Going with grey or a light blue or even a navy blue would be lovely - keep the coolness going For a bedroom, darker curtains are good to allow for proper sleep hygiene.

 

What Color Are the Sofa and Curtains in this Photo?

What Color Are the Sofa and Curtains in this Photo?
I would consider this beige or taupe. Champagne is another good name for it.

 

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Causes of Sudden Death in Dogs?
Sorry for your loss. This actually sounds like a heart attack or shock. Possibly heat stroke.

 

Message on a Bottle (Emigrant Ancestors) - finished jar

Message on a Bottle (Emigrant Ancestors)
this is super cool I love this!!

 

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Village Wallpaper?
I would set a google alert for this brand of wallpaper you can do that by going here https://www.google.com/alerts and then putting in the serial number you have and add inurl:ebay.com then whenever someone listed it on ebay for sale, youd get notified

 

Value of an Antique Magazine Rack Side Table - rectangular table with shelf

Value of an Antique Magazine Rack Side Table?
This is a very interesting piece. It looks to be a hodge podge of different elements. The backwards Swastika is actually a Shinto symbol, but also a culturally important symbol of Eurasian origins. In the Western world, it was a symbol of auspiciousness and...

 

Identifying a Small Brown Bug - long brown bug

Identifying a Small Brown Bug?
Absolutely no way this is a bed bug. it looks nothing like it nor does it behave as one. fear not

 

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Hatching Abandoned Duck Eggs?
It is possible that the mother knew they were no longer viable and thats why she abandoned them.

 

Information on an Old Home Industry Porcelain Doll - old doll on a furry rug

Information on an Old Home Industry Porcelain Doll?
What a beautiful doll! It is so encouraging to see people discussing actual antique and collectible dolls. It is beautiful to see the natural materials, and, in spite of its condition, it shows great sturdiness and character a super find

 

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Treating a Kitten with Eye Discharge?
this looks like an eye infection. We have cats who get this, though they are full grown The vet just gives a pomade. As well, a Lysine supplement apparently helps. However, being so young, its hard to say.

 

Gravity-Defying Ramen Cake - finished cake

Gravity-Defying Ramen Cake
Wow this is absolutely incredible- it's some next level baking. Are you a professional?

 

Age of Noritake Goldmount Set - china laid out on dining table

Age of Noritake Goldmount Set?
wow, what a marvelous set of historic artifacts! And they all look in pristine condition. Are you thinking of selling them, or do you just want to know what theyre valued at? It looks like it would date from the 1910s thru 1930s, so already an antique. Guaranteed...

 

Puppy Recovering From Parvo Has UTI

Puppy Recovering From Parvo Has UTI?
Im not surprised she got a UTI, poor thing. Something terrible like parvo would really have taken a toll on her immune system. I find it interesting that you can also treat dogs with cranberry juice, as with humans.

 

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Zebra Finches Not Incubating Their Eggs?
everything i read indicates that she will not sit until she is done hatching them, and that they will be OK up to a week. I did also see advice that one should remove the broken egg, which I assume you already did.

 

What Breed Is My Dog? - tan puppy with upright ears and dark muzzle

What Breed Is My Dog?
I see a lot of German Shepherd but the colouring also makes me think Rhodesian Ridgeback. is she a very fast runner? RRs were bred to hunt wild game in Africa, so that would be pretty special.

 

Identifying Little Black Flying Bugs - small black bug

Identifying Little Black Flying Bugs?
so if theyre flies theyre probably just garden variety fruit flies. Contrary to popular belief they dont just breed because of rotting fruit, but any moisture, such as in non-cleaned drains, will also cause the problem. Or if theres a fruit tree outside with...

 

Discontinued Ronald Redding EK4222 Wallpaper - gray and tan peacock pattern

Discontinued Ronald Redding EK4222 Wallpaper?
You are very lucky this was found, as it is usually impossible to find - generally manufacturers keep very little in stock, and have a design be operational for like only 5 years.

 

Value of a Conant Ball Desk - 9 drawer desk

Value of a Conant Ball Desk?
You could probably sell it pretty easily for $250 but it is probably worth more. it really depends on where the asking is.

 

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Value of an AMI Rowe Model R.74 Jukebox?
I have seen this listed as high as $600, but that was in the past. The European market for this is a bit different as the US market simply because of where it was manufactured, and where is it likely to still be operational, or where found more frequently. As...

 

Value of Ceramic Vases - vase with blue pattern around top and bottom and floral band around the middle

Value of Ceramic Vases?
it is a lovely vase. $10 to $20 is what you can expect to get. It could also be turned into a lamp and possibly for the novelty be worth more.

 

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Ice Clumping in Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Bin?
This sounds liike a warning to me that maybe the freezer isnt working as well as it ought. This is worrisome in case you have meat, seafood, or other highly perishable items in there; you do not want those things to defrost and refrost, ever. Is there a way...

 

Identifying a Cat Figurine - black cat figurine with tick markings

Identifying a Cat Figurine?
so is this actually pottery? Thats what it looks like there is a type of Chilean pottery known as Pomaire which is black earthenware with white marks. It is famous. I didnt see any cats but as you can see it does look a lot like this https://www.pinterest.es...

 

2 cakes

Vegan Lowfat Chocolate Cake
bruh I forgot a 1/2 cup of cocoa powder goes in the icing oops

 

Buttermilk Muffin on plate

Buttermilk Muffins
thank you! I like how easily they fluff up; the buttermilk must be responsible

 

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Cause of Sudden Death of a 4 Year Old Labrador?
so sorry for your loss my first instinct is, believe it or not, some cats have had coronavirus. Your dog sounds just like coronavirus symptoms. Im not sure that dogs can get it, but if cats can...

 

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Can't Login to IMAP Server through Outlook?
sometimes your machine will do an automatic system update that throws out of whack existing applications. I dont know what operating system you are running, but you could google if your recent update is having these issues you can also do a System Restore and...

 

Upper Thread on Pfaff Catching On the "Thread Fetcher" - cut threads in bobbin case

Upper Thread on Pfaff Catching On the "Thread Fetcher"?
The problem with sewing machines is that we dont realize the hard work they do and the lint accumulation that is involved with working with threads. When you look at your clothes dryer and see the lint - well, the same thing is slowly happening with thread...

 

Value of a Giuseppe Armani Figurine - cute angel figurine

Value of a Giuseppe Armani Figurine?
Giuseppe Armani was an artist who died in 2006, and in the 70s in particular was associated with a famous Florence school of sculpture. His expressive figures and thematics are prized worldwide. He experimented with different sorts of finishes to create vastly...

 

Sour Gummy Brownie on plate

Sour Gummy Brownies
wow this is fascinating I didnt think this was possible

 

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New Kitten Trying to Nurse on Older Cat?
So far this seems like healthy cat boundaries behavior. The young one, as stated, was probably weaned too soon and looking for a surrogate, and the older one told it no, sorry.... I think as long as the younger cat gets the memo, it will be OK. YOu might want...

 

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Name Ideas a Bath Scrub and Body Products Business?
Spotless Hot Spots Spic Span Hot Spots Spic & Span Hot Spots Hot Spot Body Program Hot Spot Hot Bodies

 

Identifying an Insect Egg - small round orange objects

Identifying an Insect Egg?
An insect egg would not be hard. Even a chicken egg is hard only at the shell level, then it breaks easily.

 

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Coloring Hair After Lightening?
Yes definitely do not do it before three weeks, and 6 weeks is a good time, if you can stand to wait. Never forget the toll on your hair that colouring takes. Worst case scenario, you can start losing your hair. Check out the DevaCurl disaster for a cautionary...

 

What Kind of Husky Do I Have? - montage photos of light brown and white Husky

What Kind of Husky Do I Have?
A beautiful dog. Some say that these type is considered a red Siberian apparently, they can come in an array of colours https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Colors-of-Siberian-Huskies

 

Value of Conant Ball Side Tables - two matching stepped end tables

Value of Conant Ball Side Tables?
These are basically two-tiered side tables or coffee tables. They are a very functional and attractive item, and these look to be Modern or pre-Modern, though I dont know how old they are but they look mid Century to me, which is a popular look, and a bit like...

 

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Value of a Signed 1992 US Olympic Basketball Jacket?
I would hold onto this for 10 or 20 more years in order for it to acquire more value. I have looked at various Olympic US team jackets and they dont seem to uniformly acquire value. Maybe if they belonged to a particularly talented individual they would, but...

 

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Selling Cabbage Patch Dolls?
at the end a reasonable value is predicated on what people are willing to pay, which is predicated on supply and demand. as others have noted, the doll market is in its nadir, and has been for a few decades. Most likely CPK are worth more than the ubiquitous...

 

Is My Pit Bull Puppy Full Blooded? - cute baby Pit Bull in the grass

Is My Pit Bull Puppy Full Blooded?
Super cute! It is hard to tell at that age but she looks very legit. The colouring is definitely on the money. The snout maybe looks a little long but that could just be the pictures. You will know in a few months more

 

Several used tea bags next to a package of sunflower seeds.

Used Tea Bag to Sprout Seeds
I wish I had seen this earlier today LOL, just planted some seeds and dont know how it will go

 

Identifying Wild Flowers  - closeup of the flowers on clumping plant

Identifying Wild Flowers?
that white clover is the only one we see along these parts that red clover is better known as crimson clover; the plain old red clover looks just like the white, but red. The crimson becomes conical like that. The seeds can be edible, and the flowers can be...

 

Value of Brandt and Randolph Furniture - tiered Brandt end table

Value of Brandt and Randolph Furniture?
These are very unusual pieces. I have never seen a 2 tiered coffee table with chest of drawers on top! Same with that middle table. Highly unusual. I would agree $300 to $400 is what you could get for these. As for that other picture, to me those are simply...

 

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Scunci Steamer Switch On All of the Time?
I do hope that this item was out of warranty, because now, even if warranty was available, it will be void because he tinkered with it. Most likely there was something else wrong with it than what the instructions suggested would have us believe was wrong, and...

 

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Finding the Value of Ashton Drake Dolls?
The best you can do if you are trying to get rid of this is to sell them in bulk to get $1 or $2 each, so that at least then you could get $300 or more for minimal effort. I would ask $500 for the lot. The person who will buy will then try to sell them for...

 

Identifying a Small Brown Bug - bug on wooden background

Identifying a Small Brown Bug?
This is definitely not a bedbug. This looks striated, which BB never are, and it looks like it has wings. It almost looks like it could be a moth, but it also looks beetle- like.

 

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Kenmore Zig Zag Stitch Knob Not Working?
It does sound like the gears. I used to have a machine that did this, and that ended up being the problem.

 

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Duck Eggs Scattered Away from Active Mallard Nest?
If the eggs are inconveniencing you, feel free to move them. Its all well and good that nature takes its course, but whatever is safe

 

Turning Off a Hydro-Sil Heater - thermostat

Turning Off a Hydro-Sil Heater?
Honestly, it should just be a simple matter of turning it OFF via a button A lot of these products have a button that if you press it numerous times, it cycles through options such as heat, cool, auto, off. Simply go to OFF. Or else go to AUTO and set the high...

 

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Janome Needle Arm Bumps into Threader?
I am not familiar with this sort of machine. To be honest, unless you really cant afford the $50 to have it diagnosed, I would just take it to a professional. Even for cleaning it is just a better use of your time, and they have the right materials and expertise...

 

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Bolens Riding Mower Won't Start?
YOu may actually want to test the starter itself. There are many things, possibly involving the battery, or simply involving the starter itself, that is causing this. Sometimes the starter is corroded or otherwise busted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k4R2WKRhDk

 

Reattaching Thread Tension Knob on a Kenmore Machine - knob attachment spot

Reattaching Thread Tension Knob on a Kenmore Machine?
So when was the last time your mom used it? Did it really come unattached? I am really suspicious of this as I have never seen a sewing machine that needed pre-assembly, or that the knobs were just taken off, unless it was easy/obvious how to put it back on...

 

Identifying a Perennial Flower -perennial bachelor button

Identifying a Perennial Flower (Mountain Bluet)?
It actually looks to me like a type of cornflower, the cornflower mountain bluet - it can be seen here https://www.ecrater.com/p/30407065/cornflower-mountain-bluet-perennial-centaurea

 

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John Deere z445 Keeps Stalling?
How long has it sat there without usage? These machines need to be cleaned and used pretty habitually, or else these things happen. Also sometimes parts are nto designed to go the distance. After cleaning all filters and lines, try it and see if it behaves...

 

Cause of Sudden Death in Dogs - French Bulldog

Cause of Sudden Death in Dogs?
I feel for your loss. Though it sounds ghoulish, the fact you were not there to experience his passing on makes it even hard to pinpoint cause of death. For instance, if you were there you would ahve known whether 1) there was paralysis 2) there was wheezing...

 

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Huskee Riding Mower Only Starts When Jumped?
you might check the lines, or the starter. Make sure no part of it is corroded. It is suspicious that it starts with the car but not the battery.

 

Duck Seems to Have Abandoned Her Eggs - nest with 5 eggs

Duck Seems to Have Abandoned Her Eggs?
In the last week, the eggs might have been abandoned or come to ill. You could leave them there a bit more and keep predators at bay.

 

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Paparazzi Jewelry Business Name Ideas?
Tammys Papparazzi Dungeon Tammy Times Papparazzi Times Tammys Papparazzi Paradise

 

Value of Noritake Dinner Plates - white plate with gold trim and floral and leaf spray with arching bud

Value of Noritake Dinner Plates?
These are lovely plates. Noritake began in 1876 as a trading company in the New York area. https://noritakechina.com/noritake-history/ So it is a company with history and pedigree. Obviously, the value of the plates depend on the age. $5 range is probably, as...

 

Identifying a Mirrored Hutch - perhaps antique hutch, with mirrored top, glass door on lower half, several shelves and quite ornate

Identifying a Mirrored Hutch?
This looks like an incredibly ornate and rare antique piece. Even if it was damaged, it is probably rare enough that it is worth preserving. It looks like it could either be a Chippendale or Hepplewhite era (or at least style) but heres a list of different...

 

Using Charcoal in a Betty Crocker Electric Grill

Using Charcoal in a Betty Crocker Electric Grill?
It looks like this is an electric grill, so I would not use wood chips or anything else on it - the electric part is what warms it up.

 

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Finding a Free Mattress and Box Spring?
Sorry about that but Im glad you found out ahead of time. The only thing I can tell you is that people on Craigslist give these away all the time. As well as on facebook groups. Or you can post a free mattress post on those places as well. You probalby dont...

 

Leaves on Peace Lily Slow to Unfold - potted peace lily with new growth

Leaves on Peace Lily Slow to Unfold?
I know that this type of plant will come back really easily if you water it a lot. These plants are resilient and use good water and are easy with lighting.

 

Business Name Ideas for a Wreath Company - collage photo of various wreaths

Business Name Ideas for a Wreath Company?
Door Decor Shannons Door Decor ShanDoor Shannon Door Decor Shandalay ShanDoDecor ShanDoDe Place

 

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Prognosis for a Dog with Parvo?
I had a dog that had parvo and he recovered. It does happen. And the vet gave you promising news, so I would be optimistic.

 

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Sun Star Plants Top Heavy and Drooping?
Make sure you do not overwater. You also want to make sure they receive bright indirect sunlight. Also it prefers a cooler indoor temperature.

 

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Kenmore Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Not Working?
Do check the connections. Also I assume you checked your circuit breaker because sometimes a random short circuit will do this.

 

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Breeding Zebra Finches?
Maybe the cage is not in an optimal local for them. Maybe it is too cold, or too hot, or the light is wrong or theres a breeze. Or they themselves could not be healthy. I would try to do things a bit differently next time and maybe it wont happen.

 

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Value of 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Pin Set?
Apparently, not a lot. I dont see them much over $20. Some Olympic memorabilia is worth a lot. Heres a list of how it breaks down: https://globalnews.ca/news/1142116/whats-your-olympic-memorabilia-worth/

 

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Value of a Seattle 2001 All Star Game Baseball?
This link describes the economics of baseball cards. Things such as the players performance, the relative rarity of the card, and Professional Sports Authenticator number. - https://econlife.com/2019/05/baseball-cards-prices/

 

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Looking for Village Wallpaper Border?
Wallpaper is not easy to find. They only come up with models for 5 years and have very little inventory in stock. YOu can do a google alert for the model and make of wallpaper, and see if it shows up on ebay somewhere.

 

Identifying Tiny Black Bug - black bug on white background

Identifying Tiny Black Bug?
I second that it is not a bedbug, which is a good sign Does it fly? How bit is it? It does look like some sort of beetle.

 

Identifying a Horse Stuffed Animal  - brown and white pinto horse

Identifying a Horse Stuffed Animal?
I think this is Kids Preferred - I remember these when they came out

 

Identifying Insect Eggs - cluster of tan eggs inside the car

Identifying Insect Eggs?
wow is that in your car? Far out looks like butterfly eggs. Not sure how they got there, not sure its realistic to keep them there. Maybe you can move them to a terrarium

 

Identifying Small Brown Bugs with a Black Head - dead bug on tissue paper

Identifying Small Brown Bugs with a Black Head?
These looks like garden variety beetles, There are so many different types of beetles out there; this is one example.

 

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Using Homemade Lawn Fertilizer?
this link says it takes 44 gallons to spray one acre https://www.domyown.com/about-how-many-gallons-of-water-would-it-take-to-spray-acre-yard-with-talstar-qa-11182.html so you would have to see how many feet are in an acre, because your amount would be a bit...

 

Non-Pleated Face Mask - women's over the ear mask made with pink fabric with cherry motif

Non-Pleated Face Mask With Filter Pocket
Does it take a long time to make?

 

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Repairing Broken Legs on an Upholstered Couch?
you can either buy legs that you screw on, or some sofa legs have hanger bolts that screw into T-nuts installed into the sofa. It depends on the sofa. Honestly, what I would do if I didnt want to invest the time and money, Id just mount it on some cinderblocks

 

Value of a Vintage Disney Record Player - Mickey Mouse record player

Value of a Vintage Disney Record Player?
It looks like they are going from $35 to $75, so a mean expectation is $50. Etsy is actually expanding as a marketplace into this sort of thing - one of them is even listed for $225 https://www.etsy.com/listing/721570672/rare-vintage-disney-record-players-and

 

Identifying an Old English Silver or Silverplate Tray - ornate serving tray

Identifying an Old English Silver or Silverplate Tray?
so first I point you at 2 site where people as a hobby ponder and study these things https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47541 http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionarydecryptingsilverplatemarks.html I agree that it could be a Denmar Tonder mark...

 

Abandoned Duck Egg - duck egg in dry grass

Abandoned Duck Egg?
A week is rather a long time. Best to assume that the duck couple has gone or run into trouble.

 

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Smith Corona Typewriter Won't Print?
sometimes the printhead is dislodged and not making contact so as to print properly. YOu have to make sure the entire machine is properly calibrated so that all the pieces fit in and work.

 

Selling Collectible Dolls - doll in the box

Selling Collectible Dolls?
Ashton Drake dolls are not a hot commodit right now. Neither are many kinds of dolls, actually. If you dont care about earning and just want to unload them, the most expedient thing would be list a bulk listing, either on ebay (cumbersome because shipping fees...

 

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Baking Canned Biscuits in an Air Fryer?
It is easy to provide recipes such as this one https://forktospoon.com/how-to-make-frozen-biscuits-in-the-vortex-air-fryer-instant-pot/ and this one https://www.emerils.com/130710/air-fried-buttermilk-biscuits and this one which is actually donuts https://hip2save...

 

Value of a Collectors Choice Porcelain Doll - doll wearing a long plaid dress with a white fur trimmed coat and matching hat

Value of a Collectors Choice Porcelain Doll?
These dolls have zero market value (well, $5 to $20) and zero pedigree because they were all mass-produced and have flooded the market Theres a niche thing that has been trendy but even now is probalby jumping the shark, and that is, the trend of selling haunted...

 

Identifying Small Brown Bugs - bug

Identifying Small Brown Bugs?
The photos are not clear, but they look a lot like crickets. If there is any spot in the house that is moist, and any area that has decomposing wood will bring it on.

 

Identifying Small Black Bug - closeup of the bug

Identifying Small Black Bug?
it looks like a beetle or a bit like a cricket. It is hard to tell from the photo. Chances are it is after decomposing matter in your home, or moisture

 

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Repairing an Oster Bread Maker?
This could be an electrical problem, as the mechanism meant to take the item from one mode to another is malfunctioning.

 

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Finding Fabric Donations for Making Facial Masks?
Absolutely contact quilters. Quilters always have tons of fabric onhand. You should google a local quilt guild group You can search in this link http://www.quiltguilds.com/ I would also try facebook or craigslist You might also use old clothes

 

Value of an Antique Brass Bed

Value of an Antique Brass Bed?
I have seen beds like this for sale for $400 to $500. It always depends on the market price, though.

 

Identifying a Vintage Table Lamp - off white bean pot lamp with floral motif

Identifying a Vintage Table Lamp?
These are very pretty lamps, and many different styles flourished in the 70s. However, without a marking, it is hard to know more about it. ` I cant tell what its provenance is, but on etsy I can see that these lamps go anywhere from $60 to $100 https://www...

 

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Duck Laid Eggs in Yard?
I would wait at most a week before moving them, if your intention is to have the duck come back to nest some more.

 

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Tension Not Adjusting on Singer Sewing Machine?
Sometimes the thread goes into a different gap or space, and if you move it, youre off and running.

 

Identifying Markings on a Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk - number 12 stamped into the leather strap

Identifying Markings on a Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk?
I have reason to believe the 12 refers to the shape of the key used - it can refer to HTM-12- different Hartmann trunks have different keys and a link that lists all of them is here https://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/howto/parts/keysfortrunks/

 

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Keeping Dead Snakes in the Freezer?
Im not sure its the best idea for him to even do that, for the sake of the snake. Cryogenics has proven that the water crystallization inherent in freezing decomposes tissue, which is why that avenue for eternal life failed. I assume hes saving them for the...

 

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Best Glue for Attaching Seashells to Velvet?
Glue guns are pretty good. They will have things adhere for fairly long. If you dont want to use that, Modge Podge works well as well.

 

Value of a Vintage Bed Frame

Value of a Vintage Bed Frame?
Regardless of its provenance, a nice bed like this could run to $300 or so because thats what you would expect to buy it for at a nice furniture place.

 

Information on Dixie Furniture

Information on Dixie Furniture?
Dixie furniture is from 1901 and founded by Henry Link from Lexington, NC. They created furniture here up until 2001 or so when the plant shuttered its doors.

 

Identifying an Old Piece of Mowing Machinery - looks like a chain driven reel mower of some sort that probably attached to something else

Identifying an Old Piece of Mowing Machinery?
This looks like a reel mower of some sort, so its either that, or some sort of thresher machine. Perhaps it was attached to a truck or some other sort of conveyance.

 

Value of Vintage CorningWare - cornflower CorningWare covered baking dish

Value of Vintage CorningWare?
I have seen these for sale in yard sales or estate sales for $15 or $25 a piece. So they still have value. They are nice and versatile, as well as good quality.

 

Value of a Brandt Drop Leaf Table - vintage drop leaf dining table

Value of a Brandt Drop Leaf Table?
https://www.kovels.com/collectors-questions/brandt-furniture-co.html I found an interesting link with info about Brandt Furniture, which was established in Hagerstown, Md., in 1901, though it went out of business in 1985. Former employees organized to reopen...

 

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Meaning of HCLR on Inmate Documents?
Online, the consensus is that those specific initials depend on the court. But it does show up associated with violation on parole.

 

Identifying Small Black Bugs - small bug on window sill

Identifying Small Black Bugs?
This looks like a carpet beetle

 

Age and Value of an Antique Reel Mower - reel mower with wooden handle

Age and Value of an Antique Reel Mower?
These have some use value, but would probably have more resale value if they were sharpened. You have to have them sharpened professionally. Then you would be able to have more resale value. Without this, you could get $25 for it.

 

Value of a Conant Ball Octagon Table - medium finish table with door

Value of a Conant Ball Octagon Table?
These lovely pieces could range from $200 to $400. They are a great addition to anyones home, so you should be able to get at least $200 for one in the right context.

 

Identifying an Old Vanity - old vanity in poor shape as to finish

Identifying an Old Vanity?
This looks like a mahogany piece from the 40s. It looks like a very nice piece which will soon have antique value.

 

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen - bug on painted white surface

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen?
From the photos, they actually look like roly-polys. These bugs scientific name is armadillidiidae, and are also known as woodlice. They are generally outdoor insects.

 

Identifying Tiny Household Bugs

Identifying Tiny Household Bugs?
Theres quite a few sorts of insects that will live in electronics. Weevils are one such bug, and these are what these photos look like.

 

How Many Cups in Jar of Marshmallow Creme? - jar of Kraft marshmallow creme

How Many Cups in Jar of Marshmallow Creme?
This is a very high volume product, and it should be about 3 cups.

 

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Name for a Bath and Body Products Business?
Cocos Goods Coco Loco Coco Yum Coco Products Cocolina

 

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Zig Zag Lever on New Home 613 Sewing Machine Stuck?
Aside from a good cleaning and oil, due to its age, unless you are a pro repairperson, you may have to take it to the repairperson.

 

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Slogan Ideas for a Home Daycare Business?
Dears Dearly Dear Daycare for Dears Days Dears Delightful Daycare Days

 

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Shopping for a Bandana to Use as a Face Mask?
I would go to Goodwill or another thrift store, if you cant find them in Targets or other stores. YOu might just use a shirt, cut it up, and make your own, even if you dont have a sewing machine to fix the edges.

 

Identifying Vintage Drinking Glasses - gold rim trimmed, stemmed glass with blue floral and leaf pattern around the top

Identifying Vintage Drinking Glasses?
It is a fairly generic pattern. These were in vogue in the past and now can go from $20 to $50 on Etsy. However, unless there is a mark at the bottom, it will be hard to know.

 

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Finding a Sister Who Was Adopted at Birth?
There is a pay-for service called pipl.com which is very good for searching. HOwever, it is a for-pay site, and pretty expensive. If I were looking for someone, I would go on fiverr.com and ask one of the people who will do a search for persons, and some of...

 

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Feed Dogs Stuck Down on Janome 415?
if you remove the bobbin, case, and plate you should be able to dislodge the stuck bits, and then it should work again.

 

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Repairing a Nakajima AE640 Electronic Typewriter?
yes the daisywheel is definitely off. And I would probably not want to set this by myself. This sounds like a job for a professional

 

Discontinued York Wallpaper - stonewall motif wallpaper on stair wall

Discontinued York Wallpaper?
Its quite hard to find discontinued wallpaper. They are by design discontinued after 5 years, and already do not hold on to much stock. If you do a google alert for York Wallcoverings PA130903 then you will get an alert every time someone for some reason were...

 

Identifying Tiny Bugs - small black or dark brown bug

Identifying Tiny Bugs?
These look like carpet beetles, or other type of beetle that feeds on glue and fabric.

 

Identifying Insect Eggs on Bottlebrush Tree Leaves - leaf with eggs on a Ziploc bag

Identifying Insect Eggs on Bottlebrush Tree Leaves?
These look like aphid eggs. You can eliminate them with neem oil, insecticide soap, and horticultural oils.

 

What Breed Is My Dog?

What Breed Is My Dog?
He has a nice brindle coat. Could be boxer mix, but maybe it is Staffordshire. Nice muscular body, which is just like the breed.

 

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Birthday Party Ideas for a 14 Year Old?
It is very cool that you are planning so far in advance. With so far in advance, you might be able to plan something cool in advance. It would be good to know 1) what sorts of things you enjoy - do you like theatre? movies? sports/outdoor activities? 2) What...

 

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Finding Tienshan Wallpaper Border?
There are many places online that sell it. Here is one example https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/tienshan-theodore-country-bear-wallpaper-border-nip

 

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Dog Not Drinking After Having Puppies?
It sounds like shes dehydrated. Also make sure that she isnt hemmorghaging inside or otherwise was harmed during the birthing process. It might be best to take her to the vet.

 

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Eggs Missing from Mallard Duck Nest in Our Yard?
Sometimes a duck will change her nesting site and began moving the eggs around. YOu should look around and see if the eggs were rolled around, to a place under the house or someplace.

 

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Olive Oil Lamp Set Off Smoke Detectors?
It is possible that the olive oil is burning hotter and thats whats setting off the smoke alarm. Maybe go back to the safflower oil.

 

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