January 31, 2015

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Bathroom Tiles

Bathroom Tile Color Advice?This is a page about bathroom tile color advice. Coordinating your color selections can improve the look of your bathroom and fixtures.

 

Questions

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What Breed Is My Dog?We just got this puppy. He's about 10 weeks. The rescue said his mom is a brindle Boxer, but they didn't know about the dad. Any guesses what the mix is?

 

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Best Soil for Starting Hydrangeas from Seed?What type of soil is best for starting hydrangeas from seed?

 

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Male Cat Losing Patches of Fur?I have a 2 1/2 yr old male cat. He has recently been losing patches of fur on his right side, on his belly, and on his inner hide legs. I just noticed that he has a new spot on the left side of his belly. When he starts losing a new patch it's got a red/pink tint to it, then goes away within a day or so.

 

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Curtain Color Advice?I was wondering what curtains to put in my living room. The window is on an accent wall which is a plum. The other three walls in the living room are a cream color and furniture is olive green with plum accent pillows. Also was wondering about suggestions for an area rug color.

 

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What Breed Is My Japanese Spitz Mixed...What breed is mixed with my Japanese Spitz dog? I only know she has a mix of Japanese Spitz. She's just a small/medium sized dog.

 

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Making Potholder Scissor Holders?How can I make a magnetic 2 scissor holders using 1 potholder?

 

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Village Wallpaper Border?I am looking for wallpaper border #5802695.

 

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Making a Blanket with a Hood?I saw a 2 sided blanket with a hole in the middle and hood attached. I was wondering if anyone could send me a pattern? Please.

 

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Cat Losing Hair?My cat has severe hair loss. It started off around his groin and has spread all over his body and he is always licking himself. What can I do because it has spread to my other cat, although it's only a small amount of hair loss.

 

small mostly white dog

Which Breed is My Dog?Please help me find out what breed my dog is.

 

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What Breed is My Dog?I have had my dog for two years now, but I don't know what you would call her. I know that her mother is a Samoyed Husky, but she doesn't look anything like one. If anyone could help me figure out what they think the other half breed might be, that would be great! Thanks! :)

 

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Freezing Mangoes?After slicing mangoes, I would like to make a sweet syrup to add to them before freezing. What type would be best?

 

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Swivel Sweeper Repair?I have a Swivel Sweeper that I use all the time. Lately it has been shutting off after 3-4 minutes. I want to send it to the company so they can check it. I do not want to buy a new battery, if it is the brushes that stop, etc. Does anyone know an address I can send it to in Ottawa or Montreal?

 

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Presser Foot Stuck in Down Position?My sewing machine pressed foot is stuck in the down position, and won't move up and down. I can manually lift the whole mechanism by pulling up hard on it, but the lever seems to be broken. Do I need to get it professionally fixed? Nothing else seems to be wrong.

 

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Value of Encyclopedia and Library of Famous Literature?I have the 1929 14th edition Encyclopedia (24vol) and International Library of Famous Literature signed by the editor Richard Garnett in 1851. What are the values? The books are in very good condition.

 

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Stained PVC Shopping Bags?How can I get stains out of Ted Backer PVC shopping bags? It seems to be ingrained.

 

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Shelf Life of Orange Juice in Freezer?How long can you keep orange juice you have frozen in a bottle?

 

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Removing Hard Water Residue from Pot?I simmered water in a saucepan and now I have mineral residue crusted on the pan. Any suggestions on how to get it off?

 

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Dog Suddenly Afraid of Floors?I have a 2 year old English Mastiff that out of nowhere has developed a fear of floors. How can I get him past this fear?

 

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Wiring on New Dining Room Light Gets Warm?I just bought a new pendant light for the dining room. I installed it. When I turn it on the wires get warm. Should I be worried?

 

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Uses for Large Print Encyclopedias?My mom has a complete set of World Book large print dated in the 50s. What can she do with them?

 

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Removing the Shiny Finish on Fabric?I bought some material that is 38 percent silk and 62 percent wool. The correct side is shiny, the dull side will pill if used on the outside. How can I dull down the shiny side permanently before the fabric is made into clothing? Will using a press cloth help?

 

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Powder Hair Dye Products?I have dark brown hair which is short. I get gray around my sides and the front of my hair. I am looking for a dye product, a powder or whatever to cover those gray areas. I want one that doesn't get on your clothes or pillow.

 

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Removing the Fabric Softener Dispenser?How do I remove the fabric softener dispenser to clean it? I'm afraid I may not get it back in correctly?

 

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11th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is turning 11 in a week and I would like to do something cheap, but I really want the party to be special for her. What should I do? She is a bit of a tomboy, she also likes girly stuff, but she really hates spas!

 

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Landlord Won't Fix Running Toilet?My landlord refuses to fix my toilet which is running. I am worried about my water and sewer bills going up. He stated he dosen't hear it running. All he did was lower the water level and it doesn't help. What do I do?

 

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Repairing a H2 Headliner?How do I tighten an 2003 H2 headliner?

 

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Value of Dan Dee Porcelain Doll?I have a Dan Dee collectors choice porcelain doll. I don't know the name of the doll or when it was made. I'm very curious about its worth.

 

pink stain on white leather seat

Clothing Dye Transferred to White...My daughter put on her new Christmas pjs right from the package and when breakfast was over we noticed two of our white leather bar stool/chairs were distinctly pink. They aren't 'plush' but rather firm/hard. The retailer has been no help in terms of finding out the composition of the dye.

 

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Upper Thread Keeps Breaking?What do I do if the upper thread is breaking?

 

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Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?My son had a baby with a girl that did not put his name on the birth certificate. My son died. Can the girl collect survivor benefits from my son's account?

 

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Painting Over Varnish?I am painting some chairs which are either varnished or stained. The coating is really light and goes back to the wood in most places easily, but some areas are harder to sand back. Do I have to take the entire varnish off?

 

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Death Benefits and Taxes?My boys receive death benefits from their father. I'm the payee on their checks. My question is can my oldest son claim them on his taxes since he lives with us and pays half the bills and buys half the groceries?

 

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Wallpapering Challenge?We are papering over an embossed wallpaper. We have put a lining paper on, but the joins are showing through. We cannot take embossed paper off, as the old house plaster will come off with it. Please help.

 

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