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What is the value of a 1928 $5 bill?
They are NOT all the same- http://oldcurrencyvalues.com/1928_red_seal_fives/ as with most currency minor differences make major differences in price

 

How Much is a 1962 Midge Barbie Worth?
there is one on ebay now that 4 people are watching listed at almost 500 but WITH clothes. is it just the doll? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-1962-Bubble-Cut-Midge-Japan-w-Vintage-Barbie-Case-Clothes-Accessories-Lot-/252834775282?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

 

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Fantastik Cleaner Stain on Wooden Dresser?
there are reasons this happened- http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/1369-fantastikAllPurposeCleanerOrangeAction and as you are not supposed to use it on wood the answer is, unfortunately, no.

 

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How Do I Grow Cilantro?
cilantro basically grows like a weed once it gets going... cilantro can grow roots if the stems are placed in a glass of water. Once the roots are long enough, just plant them in a pot. In a few weeks new sprigs will be starting, and in a few months youll have...

 

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Geting Hair Back to Natural Color After Dyeing?
according to their website color oops will not work on hair that has been lightened, so using it again wont help

 

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Who Makes Winn Dixie Store Brand Bread?
in 1989 it was these guys---http://www.nytimes.com/1989/10/15/business/what-s-new-in-commercial-baking-a-squeeze-on-marginsas-grocers-compete-in-bread.html

 

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Who Makes Winn Dixie Store Brand Bread?
sad- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Bread_Company

 

Removing Plaster from Cast Tape from Clothing

Removing Plaster from Cast Tape from Clothing?
It should just wash out. Thats why you arent supposed to get casts wet, they arent waterproof

 

small gas mower with grass catcher bag

Year and Value of Lawnmower?
http://www.user-manual.info/408967/lawn-mower/yard-man/1040-5/8/ cant tell you the year but the value is approx 20 usd

 

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Repairing Floor in Pop-up Camper?
if its still under warranty contact the manufacturer. even if its not, look on their website for fixes. in the meantime...go easy on it

 

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House Trained Dog Pooping Inside?
I hope you have solved this by now! If you havent, please think back to whether or not your son did something to upset the dog. Have them play together 5-10 minutes each day and make sure your son says goodbye to the dog when he leaves and hello as soon as...

 

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plant in tea cup planter

What Is This Houseplant?
i think its a jade plant

 

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Uses for Empty Prescription Bottles?
i myself have lots of them- i use them mostly for coins i am collecting

 

doll wearing pink dress in box

Value of Porcelain Doll?
ebay has dolls from 10-10000-you need a specialist and/or give more info about your doll. all of them are worth less since the recession of the 80s https://www.thespruce.com/determine-porcelain-dolls-value-4089083

 

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Aunt Lydia Rug Yarn Patterns?
this is a helpful place to start: http://freevintageknitting.com/patternbook/star218/knit-and-crochet-with-heavy-rug-yarn

 

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Aunt Lydia Rug Yarn Patterns?
i would start here: http://freevintageknitting.com/patternbook/star218/knit-and-crochet-with-heavy-rug-yarn

 

What Is This Houseplant?

What Is This Houseplant?
looks like a diffenbachia to me-highly poisonus to cats!

 

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Best Cleaner for Tub Surround?
The best cleaner for almost anything is bartenders friend

 

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Gebhardt Chili Sauce Copy Cat Recipe?
here you go: http://www.food.com/recipe/gebhardts-chili-gravy-179214#activity-feed its onions, garlic, lard, beef stock, bacon drippings, oregano, chili powder, cumin, masa harina and bacon drippings. i believe your mistake in looking was caring about the hot...

 

leggy plant with dark pink stems and light green leaves

What Is This Houseplant?
take this picture to a flower shop and ask

 

Identifying a Houseplant

Identifying a Houseplant?
its a bird of paradise

 

Neck Pillows for Kitten Playtime

Neck Pillows for Kitten Playtime
those carts can injure both cats and kittens!

 

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6 Week Old Abandoned Kitten Still Tries to Suckle?
a cat taken away from its mother that young will most likely ALWAYS have sucking/eating issues. make sure you baby-proof your house as completely as possible and NEVER put icicles on the christmas tree or youll have a cat with a twisted intestine and tinsel...

 

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Cat Vomiting and Not Eating

Cat Vomiting and Not Eating?
i hope your cat has gotten the proper treatment-she needs sub qs---shots that you give her if you cannot afford to keep her at a vet with an iv line (and even then she will still need sub qs afterwards). did she hit her head? in addition to the fatty liver...

 

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Value Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia Set?
Youre better off donating them for the tax write-off and making room for something else. Unless you are in a major city to find a buyer for the 100 or so dollars they may fetch,the shipping charges would be outrageous!

 

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Terrible Odor Coming from the Basement?
its caused by rain and the sewers outside your home-dead leaves and other garbage decompose and the smell has nowhere to go but up and out. try and get the neighbors not to rake leaves into the street

 

What Breed Is My Dog? yellowish tan dog in the grass

What Breed Is My Dog?
looks like boxer and lab to me---DEFINITELY some lab in there

 

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Geting Hair Back to Natural Color After Dyeing?
you dont have to commit to a whole new permanent color. i use clairol natural instincts. Its not permanent and gradually fades the more you wash it, but it covers up the roots from what you have in a natural way and you can change the shade every 6 weeks, especially...

 

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Puppy Has Diarrhea and Blood in Stool?
dont give him pedialyte or any liquid besides water until a vet has seen him, the blood is a sign of a problem that pedialyte wont fix

 

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House Trained Dog Peeing on Owner's Bed?
i just answered this same question for someone else! While a vet and changes in routine are always things to consider, also look for other,less obvious reasons. new detergents, perfumes; something outside the room scaring the animal (squirrels,raccoons,etc...

 

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Getting Rid of Flea Beetles?
This stuff is a miracle! (Diamotaceous Earth) https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/diatomaceous-earth-insect-control.htm It has about a zillion uses, so its VERY thrifty!

 

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Dining Room Curtains and Rug Color Advice?
what type of furniture do you have? If youre dining set is dark go dark, if it is glass and/or modern go light

 

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Dog Lost Hair After Chemo Treatment?
is she cancer-free now? if shes going to get more chemo look into forms that wont cause the hair-loss in the first place. if she is done let her heal before you worry about it, the stress is bad for both of you and we all know stress causes hair-loss

 

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Volkswagen Golf GT Having Electrical Malfunctions?
many volkswagens are under recall https://www.cars.com/articles/recall-alert-2015-2016-volkswagen-golf-golf-gti-golf-sportwagen-and-audi-a3-1420691763817/. if you didnt bring yours in you should, and if you did and it started afterwards you should bring it...

 

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Washer Drains But Won't Spin?
is it a samsung? they have been all over the news lately...https://consumerist.com/2017/03/01/samsung-washing-machine-owners-complain-of-new-problem-after-recall-repair/

 

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Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner Stained Cabinet Shelf?
I would replace it: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/replace-sink-cabinet-bottom-68062.html

 

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Spayed Cat Spraying in House?
you may need to get her anal glands expressed-if she is skinny or often constipated that is even more likely

 

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Keeping Cat from Scratching a Wound?
hopefully this issue has been resolved but if not you could make a cut-out in the cone that will stop her from easily accessing the affected area with it. the rest of the cone will still block her from licking it

 

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Paying Child Support?
if you dont want these children you should relinquish all rights to them and let their relatives or others adopt them outright. then your financial obligations will cease.

 

Dog Has Bumps Along Tail - brindle dog on white couch

Dog Has Bumps Along Tail?
it could be arthritis

 

Feeding a 6 Week Old Puppy - young Pit puppy

Feeding a 6 Week Old Puppy?
i dont think the person giving this away was very responsible in not sending instructions along with it. that is a huge red flag imo. if possible your husband should return it to its mother until you can afford a vet.

 

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Using Other Soaps in Place of Dawn?
dawn is perhaps almost 1/7th petroleum which loosens up the grease. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127999735

 

Varnished Damaged by Spilled Perfume  - finish damage on dresser

Varnish Damaged by Spilled Perfume?
it will cost more in time and money to fix it rather than just pay for it and cover it with paint or fabric

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?
i would definitely look at work-arounds such as energy assistance programs. here is a governmental one in nebraska- https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1560 if you or another family member is a senior and/or disabled you should search for free...

 

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Wax Will Not Stick to Old Tile Floor?
was it refinished properly? was it cleaned, etched, regrouted? in my experience if the grout is bad so is everything else

 

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Getting New Puppies After Losing Dog to Parvo?
i am so sorry for your loss. it is the LITTLE things you must not neglect that the deceased came in contact with. Even LEASHES! http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/what-every-puppy-owner-needs-to-know-about-parvo-in-puppies/

 

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Arranging Payments on a Large Dental Bill?
Work done in December might not have a finance charge for 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the office and the agreement. But FOREVER? probably not. Try to renegotiate and be prepared to look for another office or be overcharged in the future.

 

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Slogan for Childcare?
How about sweet dreams baby?

 

Tiny Black Biting Bugs - bugs on striped settee

Tiny Black Biting Bugs?
they are bedbugs

 

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Finding a Free Bed?
It is moving season here in the big city-look on craigslist and you will find lots of free mattresses. Transpo is another story...

 

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Finding a Free Bed?
I am a back patient myself-waiting for a call from the hospital social worker. If you have one or a surgeon call them because they are making money off of you and might have resources to help quicker then charity.

 

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Alleviating Knee Pain?
believe it or not, rubbing alcohol actually gives the short term temporary relief it was used for in the old days! and once or twice i have used vodka (Externally) for very short-term numbing effect-it really does work. but in your situation i would ask my...

 

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Removing Polyurethane Stain Odor from Clothes?
your husband should be wearing something disposable over his clothes while he works-look at medical supply stores

 

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Cord on Singer Sewing Machine Shorts Out?
the problem is most likely over-loading your motor and/or circuits. dont do more than your machine is supposed to do or through trial and error find out what else needs to be turned off while you are running your sewing machine. even machines not in use but...

 

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Pit Bull?

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Pit Bull?
to be specific-basset hound. that is not a bad thing but youll probably know by his yowling

 

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Removing Sharpie from Dryer and Cabinets?
try the nastiest nail polish remover you have or can buy-pretty much guaranteed to eat thru anything!

 

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DIY Matte Medium?
i heard diluted mod podge is usually sufficient. from michaels.

 

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Lightening Dark Spots on Skin?
for your face i have no answer but for dark spots take one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily-internally.

 

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Living Room Paint Color Advice?
how light is your oak? i would try and match the paint to the floor in terms of color family. so...tannish/beige

 

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Finding Free Furniture?
go to one or all of your local food pantries. even in the middle of nowhere churches will have one or two. they may also have social workers with lists of housing agencies in your area. you should also call your local elected officials for help in finding resources...

 

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Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?
are you legally disabled? if not the answer is no. if you are then it could be yes,but you must apply right away because benefits only start from the date of filing.

 

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Buying Trader Joe's Many Cloves Garlic Sauce?
you will never find it again because its been discontinued. but judging by the amazon reviews thats probably a good thing.

 

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Making Lasagna for a Crowd?
that five cheese lasagna for 150 looks like the way to go-youre a VERY generous person because it will cost about $500-for a cheaper version skip the meat and use spinach-mix it into the ricotta before spreading

 

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Getting Natural Hair Color Back After Dyeing?
theres pretty much nothing you can do at this point that wouldnt cost hundreds of dollars and also wreck your hair. you have dyed it TWICE and then added highlights on top of that. please dont do more to it without consulting AT LEAST two professionals

 

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13th Birthday Party Ideas?
PINATAS!!! and twister (a game that was very popular 50 years ago).

 

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Receiving Social Security Survivors Benefits?
you MUST APPLY asap! https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf

 

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Removing Dye Transfer from Cotton Dress?
bleach it white and re-dye it

 

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Low Cost Xrays for Dogs?
i would call that first vet and ask that they see him again for free because it seems like a misdiagnosis

 

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Survivors Benefit for Graduating High School Student?
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf call the 800 number and ask

 

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Fixed Tom Cat Still Marking Territory?
take him to the vet and make sure he doesnt have a uti. it is sadly very common in neutered, especially older, males. if you see him straining or crying when in the box you can be sure of it.

 

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Finding Free Furniture?
also join the facebook groups in and around your neighborhood to see if people are giving things away and/or to ask for help. its also a good way to track garage sales which can eventually lead to free stuff.

 

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15th Birthday Ideas?
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. How about a Mexican theme? A taco bar, pinatas, maybe some soccer?

 

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Fixing a Toaster?
For cell phones dropped in water people swear opening up and burying in rice for a few days works, even if its 48 hours later. others say vacuum all the openings VERY well instead or before the rice. if its an expensive toaster i would vacuum and then pour...

 

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Eligibility for Medicaid?
Was your daughter born before you got married? If not, I HIGHLY suggest you consult an attorney before you call medicaid. Once you got married your rights substantially changed in every financial situation imaginable, and you need to stop taking any medicaid...

 

Remedy for Dark Circles Under Eyes

Remedy for Dark Circles Under Eyes?
I dont know what redeye is, do you mean pink eye? That is a highly contagious infection and she should see a doctor. Also, has she had her blood pressure checked lately? Puffy eyes are a sign of sodium retention and when you have high blood pressure and eat...

 

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Caring for a Puppy With Parvo?
young puppies should be given shots at 6, 9 and 12 weeks. you have one very sick puppy who needs a vet if there is any chance of living.

 

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Caring for a Dog with Parvo?
I would call the vet and ask. not having a bowel movement for over 48 hours might mean the dosage is wrong. good luck!

 

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Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 14th Birthday?
At 14 you should keep it very simple. Maybe 6-12 issues of his favorite magazine?

 

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Daughter Being Bitten by Invisible Bugs?
has she been tested for allergies? what is she doing that your other daughter is not?

 

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Treating 2 Week Old Kittens for Fleas?
I wouldnt even use dawn on 2weekolds-as the article cited above says, the kittens are so small you can go over their whole body with tweezers (and/or a fine tooth comb).

 

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Duck Abandoned Nest?
keep your cat inside. it takes 25-29 days to hatch after incubating has begun, so these eggs have 11-15 days left. if you are certain she is not returning (2 or 3 days of no return) contact your state wildlife agency because disturbing the eggs is against the...

 

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15th Birthday Ideas?
do you like horses? the Kentucky derby is Saturday the 6th. everyone could dress up with fancy hats and bow ties like at the derby.

 

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12th Birthday Party Ideas?
how about taking everyone horseback riding? just make sure parents sign waivers and chip in for each participant.

 

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Moving a Duck's Nest?
its illegal to move it-google it and you will see what others have done to baby-proof their balconies for hatchlings

 

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Breaker Trips When Outside Motion Light Shuts Off?
try and switch it to a different breaker

 

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14th Birthday Ideas?
if youre inviting only girls how about a spa day at your house? give each other facials, paint each others nails, maybe soak your feet in an outdoor kiddie pool filled with epsom salts

 

Treating a Kitten's Eye Discharge - fuzzy grey tabby kitten

Treating a Kitten's Eye Discharge?
go to thecatsite.com and good luck

 

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Using Self Adhesive Tile Paper on Plaster Walls?
go for it. if your plan is to rip it all up in the future anyway it doesnt matter how bad a job you do. it will stick.

 

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Donating Beautiful Old Greeting Cards?
I would ask on craigslist if any artists or teachers want them

 

Value of 1936 Blue Book of Knowledge - volumes standing on page edge

Value of 1936 Blue Book of Knowledge?
the pictures are worth more than the books. frame some and enjoy them.

 

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Bread Sticking in Welbilt Loaf Pan?
oil and flour before adding ingredients

 

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House Training a Year Old Pomeranian?
Do you walk him on any sort of schedule? if not you should start. praise him when he goes outside and be with him, dont just let him out where you cant praise him right away

 

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Mallard Duck Laid Eggs?
shes probably not done laying yet. once she is she will stay on all of the eggs

 

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Curtain and Carpet Colour Advice?
you need a pale blue rug and sheer pale blue curtains

 

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Washing Machine Not Spinning at Right Speed?
make sure it hasnt been recalled. some people have reported only one speed working after the recall fix too.

 

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Removing a Flea from Kitten's Eye?
there is NO home remedy for this, if in fact it is a flea there. im not sure how you even know thats what it is. if you refuse to take her to the vet my eye doctor suggests dunking my whole face into water when something is in my eye. good luck getting that...

 

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Repurposing 50 Gallon Plastic Barrels?
personally I would make it into a soaking tub

 

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Starting a Red Hat Society?
I guess you would have to be the queen bee and ladies would join as supporters, but a dues-paying sorority doesnt seem right for a nursing home imo. I would see if theres an established group near you that your members might join instead.

 

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House Trained Dog Started Peeing Inside?
what you can do on your own is not blame the dog for your mistakes. If you didnt have time to find a trainer you probably saw this coming and had problems before the move too. stress in the household affects animals, especially nervous little ones. he obviously...

 

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Best Glue for Sticking Rocks to Glass Aquarium?
check out marinedepot.com They even have different color glues for all your aquarium needs.

 

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Help for Homeless House Fire Victim?
im guessing you would have to get assistance in mass since thats where the fire was. were you a legal tenant in the place that burned? u should have been offered temporary housing at the time. if you had a lease or owned insurance should cover your reletting...

 

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Removing Moldy Smell from Leather Trainers?
baking soda-lots of it for a week

 

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Uses for Small Folger's Coffee Jars?
coins. and vases. perfect for outdoor events where glass can be a hassle

 

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Several Appliances Not Working After Power Interruption?
call the gas company-besides the ac you could have a gas problem

 

Identifying a Garden Plant - leaves and bright red berries

Identifying a Garden Plant?
looks like dogwood to me

 

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Removing the Smell of Dog Urine in a Home?
you must drench the spots with water and then put enough dawn on them to make a foam when scrubbed. then you must blot and rinse til all the soap is gone. forget the onions, but i read you cut a brow onion in half and put it cut-side up in a bowl of water that...

 

Remedy for Burnt Brittle Hair - dry tips

Remedy for Burnt Brittle Hair?
wow-this is VERY serious-if you paid for this procedure you need to go back there asap so they can treat it professionally and then explain what you will need to do for the next 6 months while it grows out. it will be worth the time and effort

 

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How Parvo Is Transmitted?
parvo lasts even more than a year. once you have an animal die from it you are taking a risk with even a vaccinated animal for the next two years. you should pour bleach over every inch of the yard the deceased dog touched.

 

Identifying a Houseplant

Identifying a Houseplant? (Corn Plant)
i can almost guarantee this is not a corn plant because the leaves are uniformly dark

 

Identifying a Houseplant

Identifying a Houseplant? (Corn Plant)
i think its a tropical plant-schefflera-as such it needs humidity and lots of water

 

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Repairing a 1986 Coleman Sunvalley Popup Camper?
its all connected-at the least youll need to replace the crank-shaft

 

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Yard Machine Mower Keeps Stalling?
you might need to replace the diaphragm-lowes has them

 

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Removing Dye Stains on Baseball Pants?
that type of dye does not come out

 

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Removing VapoRub from a Plastic Bowl?
soak overnight covered in 1/4cup vinegar to each gallon of water-then wash as usual

 

Value of 1924 World B ook Encyclopedia - embossed brown leather cover

Value of 1924 World Book Encyclopedia?
this question seems to come up a lot. since they are valueless go through them and find some pictures to frame of things you like-trains, birds, monkeys etc

 

What Breed Is My Dog? white puppy with brown on on eye and ear

What Breed Is My Dog?
looks part beagle to me-beautiful eyes! does it bark like a hound?

 

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Basket of Encouragement for Cancer Patient?
actually i would try to help him with his treatment-links to research trials and things about targeted chemo. unfortunately sometimes the cure is worse than the disease...if you dont want to be maudlin, include some dvds and/or cds

 

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Hair Color Did Not Take?
did you use natural instincts? theyve changed the formula recently and depending how old your box was they say to put on dry hair instead of wet-its a big change

 

Value of Encyclopedia Britannica

Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
it seems there are hundreds of thousands of people with old encyclopedias, my roommate included. trust me,get rid of them because they are worth nothing and probably have more bugs and mold in them than anything else

 

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Skin Peeling on Face from Sunburn?
no it wont. shadows probably stopped you from burning as badly there.

 

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