December 31, 2013

Farewell Party for Child Leaving for Military?This page is about farewell party for child leaving for military. When your young person is heading off for military service, you want to show your appreciation with friends and family.

 

American Pit Bull Terrier Mix PhotosThis page contains American pit bull terrier mix photos. Mixed breed dogs make excellent family pets.

 

Ragdoll Breed Information and PhotosThis page contains ragdoll breed information and photos. A large, impressive-looking cat breed with a luxurious medium-long coat that looks like a large plush toy with a plumed tail.

 

Reusing Packing MaterialsThis page is about reusing packing materials. Bubble wrap, foam peanuts, and paper are commonly used to cushion things for shipping. These materials can be easily reused.

 

Making a Fire Wood CarrierThis page is about making a firewood carrier. When bringing wood inside your house, you can reduce the sawdust and dirt on you and the floor by using a carrier.

 

Inexpensive Bird Netting?This page is about inexpensive bird netting. Protecting your garden fruits can be accomplished with netting, but it can get expensive and not last as long as you need it.

 

Natural Snake RepellentsGetting rid of the snake's food source is the first step to reducing their attraction of your yard. This page is about natural snake repellents.

 

Choosing Kitchen Backsplash Color?This page is about choosing a kitchen backsplash color. You want to choose a color for the panel behind your counter, sink and stove that looks good with other colors in your kitchen.

 

Using Frozen Raw PotatoesWhen raw potatoes have been frozen, they are soft when thawed. They can be cooked right away and used in some dishes without a change in flavor or texture.

 

Making Hamburger PattiesDepending on the food composition and your tools, there are a number of different techniques for shaping the perfect patties. This page contains tips for shaping meat patties.

 

Southern Pecan PralinesPecan pralines are a delicious southern confection. When I ws a child, growing up outside New Orleans, my dad used to make them as a special treat. I thought it would be fun to have them for our family Christmas get-together.

 

Storing Needle Craft ThreadI cut cracker or cereal boxes into index card like rectangles that fit into a shoe/boot box. I snip out of the 2 long sides, about 3/4" deep, so it is shaped like a spool of thread to create a winding space.

 

Repairing a Scratched Plasma TV Screen?My sister was playing with Barbies on the TV and the Barbie slid and scratched the TV badly! So my question is, can you fix the TV screen?

 

Pruning a Hydrangea?When do I prune my Quick Fire hydrangea?

 

Chevy Truck Heater Blower Not Working Properly?The heater blower on my 1999 Chevy K1500 comes on and off when it wants to. What is causing this?

 

Sewing Machine Won't Work?I bought a Kenmore beginner sewing machine at a garage sale, but it didn't come with a manual or power cord. I got the manual off the Sears website, and found a 6V power cord at home.

 

Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Works Water Does Not?We have a GE side by side with ice maker in the door. We replaced the water supply line and now ice maker is working pumping ice out, but I have no water now at the door.

 

14th Birthday Ideas?I'm turning 14 in a few days and I don't want a big party I just want some ideas. I'm going to have like 3 or 4 friends. I don't know what to do. Do you have any ideas? Also it's not a party, I am just trying to do something with some friends.

 

Information on Wild Mayhaws?I hunt deer in northeast Florida and have mayhaws growing next to a drain where I hunt. I repeatedly see that the fruit is supposed to turn to a red color yet the ones where I hunt don't seem to do this. Is there a reason for this?

 

Value of Mechanix Illustrated How to Do It Encyclopedia?I have the Mechanix Illustrated How to Do It Encyclopedia published in 1961. Dopes anyone know if it has any value?

 

Looking for Children's Encyclopedia of Stories and Rhymes?I am looking for the encyclopedia of Children's stories and nursery rhymes. I believe it was published sometime in the 70s.

 

Sewing Machine Not Stitching?I have bought a mini sewing machine. When I start to stitch both threads are moving on the cloth, but there's no stitch. What shall I do to solve this problem?

 

Sewing a Neckline on Stretch Fabric?I have tried to make a cross-over top with a beautiful silky stretch fabric, but I have not been able to sew the neck line without it puckering and the stitches wandering all over the place.

 

Litterbox Training a Blind Cat?I have a blind and deaf kitty that is 6 months old.He's been eating and drinking good, but he hasn't gone to the bathroom. How do I get him to go to the bathroom in his litter box?

 

Removing Furniture Stain from Shirt?How do I remove wood stain from a shirt that has already been washed once? I didn't realize that the stain was on the shirt until I had already washed and dried the shirt.

 

Value of 1935 Wonder Book of World Progress?I am trying to find the approximate value of a ten volume 1935 edition of the Wonder Book of World Progress by Henry Smith Williams. It is in very good shape.

 

Sweet 16 Party Ideas?I am turning 16 in less than a month and I want to have a party, but I have no clue what I want to do. I'm thinking about inviting about 3-4 people. I'm not a girly-girl.

 

Shoe Rack for Organizing Paper Die Cutters and Punches?Have you heard of using a metal shoe rack with three spinning levels as a die or punch organizer? I saw it somewhere and can't seem to find it now that I bought the shoe rack. The rack holds 18 pairs of shoes.

 

Smoke Accumulates in House from Wood Burning Fireplace?I have an wood burning fireplace insert. The fireplace is in our den with a 10 foot ceiling. Smoke accumulates in the house, especially in our adjacent bedroom with an 8 foot ceiling.

 

House Training My Chihuahua?We have a 5 month old Chihuahua, that we thought we had house trained. We also have a cat so therefore have a cat flap which the dog has been trained to use and was doing brilliantly with hardly any accidents.

 

Value of 1943 Book of Knowledge Children's Encyclopedia?My parents and I just moved and we came across the 1943 complete set of the Book of Knowledge Children's Encyclopedia. All books are hard-cover.

 

Value of Donny and Marie Osmond Dolls?I have porcelain Donny and Marie dolls in excellent condition. I am trying to find the value.