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March 13, 2011

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Articles

Keeping Ponds Safe for Fish and WildlifeOne of the greatest joys to having a backyard pond is the variety of wildlife it attracts. Here are some ways to keep your pond a safe haven for wildlife visitors.

 

Instructions for Paper Pieced Quilt BlockReady to give quilting a try? Paper piecing allows you to more easily piece intricate patterns for your quilt blocks. Here are the instructions to make a simple paper pieced block. Once you have mastered this block you will be off to try more difficult patterns.

 

Ridding Your Kitchen of Fruit FliesFew things are more irritating than swarms of fruit flies hovering over the produce in your kitchen or pantry. Here are some quick, easy, and environmentally friendly tips for ridding your pantry and your produce of these unwelcome little pests.

 

Crocheted Shamrock NecklaceParty beads with tiny crocheted shamrocks added.

 

Questions

Homemade Acrylic WaterI would like to learn to use acrylic water with silk flower arrangements. Is there a home made recipe, or do you have to buy the boxes of acrylic water from the stores and mix it? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Dyeing Bath TowelsI have burgundy cotton bath towels that I would like to dye dark brown. Will this work?

 

At What Age Do Dogs Go Into Their First Heat?At what age does a female Chihuahua go into heat? Twice now in as many days I think I've seen blood on my white shorts and it's not coming from me. She's my brother's dog and he is sure to freak out never having a female dog before.

 

Preparing Parents' Home for Aging in Place Dear brothers and sisters in thrift, I need information on "aging in place". My mother-in-law broke her femur and is currently in rehab. I need to prepare her home for optimal use when she gets home. There is a powder room on the ground floor and she can stay in the living room.

 

Pen on a Leather PurseI have a medium tan soft leather purse; there's blue ink scattered on back of purse and bottom. How do I remove the ink without ruining the purse?

 

How Do I Remove the Tint from Eyeglasses?Is there a home remedy to remove eyeglass tint?

 

Repairing a Dooney and Burke BagI bought a Dooney and Bourke bag from eBay. The bag has scuff marks and some discoloration on it. Does Dooney and Bourke repair that type of damage? If not who does, if it can be done? Thanks.

 

How Can I Make a No Sew Wallet?How can I make a durable wallet without sewing?

 

How Do I Build An Overhead Garage Storage Area?How do I build an overhead garage storage unit for lumber?

 

Will a Silenced Smoke Detector Still Go Off?If my smoke detector is silenced, will it go off?

 

Finding Leaks in an Air MattressI have an air mattress and have got patches, but how do I find the leak?

 

What is the Best Way to Remove Callouses?Is there a way to permanently remove callouses? Also is it better to use a pumice stone or shave them?

 

Eating After Getting New DenturesI had to have all teeth removed that were left after accident. Also I had dentures put right in. My face is swollen, mouth and gums hurt. I need to find away to eat. Please no more jello or pudding. Oatmeal is running to going. What else is there?

 

Will Drinking Pool Water Harm Dogs?Does anyone know what I can do if my dog drank some nasty pool water and isn't eating?

 

Recipes for a Cocoa Latte MachineI have a Cocoa-Latte machine, but don't have the recipe or instruction booklet. How can I get one?

 

Best Dinner Plate Color for Someone With Vision DifficultiesWhich colour of dinner plate should I buy? My friend has very bad eyesight. Does anyone know which colour would show the food up best? I have used white plates, but that doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions folks!

 

Cleaning Fabric Dye Residue from Inside WasherHow do I rid my washing machine of dye? After 3 loads, there is still coloring ruining light cotton items.

 

Paint Color Advice for Kitchen and Adjoining Family RoomI'm looking for a paint color for my family room and kitchen. We have a medium to dark hardwood floor in the family room and the rest of the floor in the house is light green tiles. My cabinet color in the kitchen is light maple.

 

Advice for Buying a Prepaid Debit CardI'm wanting to find out where to buy a prepaid charge card and how it works?

 

Altered BooksI'm learning how to make altered books. I am in need of a free, tag template. Can somebody steer me in the "right dimensions" to make a tag?

 

Inexpensive Ideas for Boyfriend's 16th BirthdayMy boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over a year now, we just celebrated my birthday about 3 months ago. He made it a big deal and made the day very special. In 2 weeks he's going to turn 16, and I want to make his day as special as he made mine.