December 2, 2014

Look for Early Editions of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThe basic guideline is that the 1st up until the 8th Editions have great collector values, defined by condition. The 9th and 10th Editions are so numerous that they are of small value. Anything after 1928 is basically worthless.

 

Felt Holly OrnamentThese colorful holly leaves are sure to brighten up your tree this year.

 

Felt Candy Cane OrnamentThese sweet felt candy canes are perfect decorations for your tree.

 

Reuse Produce Rubber BandsI use those big thick rubber bands from vegetables for use on shower pipes to stop shower caddies sliding off of the shower pipe that holds the shower head. Works great!

 

Bum Warmer CushionDump about a gallon of Styrofoam worms into an old pillow case. Lay flat and fold in half and pin with three or four pins or use a paper stapler. Smooth out the worms so the whole works lays flat. When sitting on this, even in an ice cold car, your bum will quickly warm up as it reflects the heat.

 

Felt Snowflake CoasterThese festive felt coasters are fun to make and are a unique way to capture your favorite paper snowflake designs.

 

Muffin Tin HendominiumThis is a hen's condominium. Notice that the empty space is for rent.

 

Felt Mitten OrnamentThis cute little mitten is easy to make and can be any color you want.

 

Felt Antique Christmas BaublesWith these felt ornaments you can enjoy the look of antique ornaments without worrying about breaking them.

 

Felt Gingerbread Man OrnamentThis little gingerbread man would look adorable on anyone's tree for Christmas.

 

Felt Gingerbread House OrnamentAlmost yummy enough to eat, this felt gingerbread house can easily be customized to your liking!

 

Home Repair Help for Low Income Person?I am handicapped, on a limited income and unable to repair my home. I need help. My home is falling apart and needs all kinds of repair.Where can I get help? I have no money for my repair work. I have bad a credit report.

 

Pros and Cons of Using Salt Dough in Crafts?What are the pros and cons of using salt dough in making craft projects?

 

Finding Low Cost Unpainted Figurines for Resale?I have searched the internet for a long time and haven't found a site that sells low price figurines that I can paint for resale. They can be of almost any medium. Any type of resin, plaster, ceramic, but not plastic. I have found a lot of sites that sell them that require a minimum order of 5000, 1000, some of 500, but I only need 3 of each maximum.

 

Guardianship and Social Security Survivor Benefits?My parents passed away two years ago and now I have guardianship of my brother and sister. If I get married does that effect the benefits?

 

Using a Frozen Pie Crust With Expired Date?Today is Dec.1, 2014. I have a few frozen pie crusts in the original package. The date stamped on the packages is September 2012. Can I still use them?

 

Value of Old Reel Mower?I have a 1925 Milbrandt reel mower with a Briggs PB engine. Runs fine. I'm thinking about selling and don't know where to start.

 

Feeding Pregnant Shihtzu Eggs?Will a pregnant Shihtzu like eating boiled eggs? How often can I give them to her?

 

Sewing Machine Needle Won't Move?I have an old Homemark sewing machine and it has been working excellently. I went to make a bow for my daughter this morning and the needle won't move up and down. My motor is working just fine and the belt moves when I push my foot peddle, but my needle won't move.

 

Curtain and Furniture Color Advice?I have just wallpapered one side of my living room in Damask wallpaper that is sand and gold. On the other walls it is a plain sand color. What color curtains should I go for and should I go plain or a pattern? Also what color wooden furniture would work with the gold and sand colors?

 

Name for an Extended Preschool Learning...We are creating an extended learning opportunity to 3 and 4 year old kids in our community after regular school hours. Two communities are coming together to create one district. It is a very diverse population that makes up our community. What could we call this program to connect to our kids and parents in the community?

 

Loquat Tree Leaves Turning Brown?Many of the leaves on my 3 yr. old loquat tree are turning brown suddenly. There are brown spots, brown edges, and the younger leaves are totally brown. What's going on? Is this a December thing? It has not blossomed one time yet and, of course, no fruiting yet. Help.

 

Planning a Gatsby Sorority Formal?I am planning a Gatsby formal for my sorority. There will be roughly 150 people attending and it will be held in a 6,000 sq ft (60x100) venue. I would like some tips on decorating and providing dessert, all for under $500! Please help.

 

Treating a Kitten With a Watery Eye?My kitten suddenly developed a water eye. It looks a little more pinkish than the other one. Now I have noticed a discharge which wasn't clear or watery, but it was slightly clumpy and had a very very light yellow color to it (which he also gets from time to time). So from what I researched it looks like conjunctivitis or some particle went in his eye, like litter box dust?

 

Bobbin Winder Not Working?What do you do when the bobbin winder does not work?

 

Replacement Parts for a Foley 2 Cup Coffee Pot?My dad has a 2 (?) cup Foley percolator that is missing the inside parts. I would to find the missing items and get them for him for Christmas. I am not having a lot of luck. Any ideas on where to look?

 

16th Birthday Ideas?So I'm turning sixteen in two weeks. I had in mind something active and something that will keep them moving (so there isn't a lot of awkwardness as is the usual for teens) and off their phones! All my guy and girl friends like outdoor/crazy stuff, but it's super cold and skiing isn't exactly great right now.

 

Dodge Truck Heater Fan Not Working?I have a '92 Dodge 250 and the heater fan is not working. Is there a way to test the switch and the fan independently to see which one is the problem?

 

20th Birthday Party Theme?My boyfriend is turning 20 this month and I'm confused as of what theme I should do for his birthday. We are planning to throw a party in my parents farm house, it's much of an open space. What should I do? :)

 

Hair Dye Too Red?I dyed my hair a reddish brown and it turned out more red. How can I lighten it so it's not as red? My natural color is blonde.

 

Washer is Displaying Error Code F21?My washer stops working every time I wash and blinks the code F21. What does that mean and what can I do?

 

Swiffer Wet Jet Won't Spray?I have put a new bottle of solution in the mop, but nothing will spray out. Suggestions?

 

Removing Pen Ink from Clothes?I got pen ink on my cargo pants and I don't know how to get it off. What should I do?

 

Orphan Charity Group Name?We plan to give things to orphans. What should we call ourselves? We need something catchy.

 

Water Leaks When Using Rear Window Washer?I am getting a bath when I try to use the rear window washer. Water drips from near the top of the windshield edge and overhead panel. No water reaches the rear window.

 

Feeding a Grasshopper?What does a grasshopper eat?

 

Value Webster's New International Dictionary?I am interested in the value of a 1935 Second edition- G&C Merriam, Publisher, with over 3200 pages.