August 23, 2015

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finished Angel ornament

Darling Angel Christmas OrnamentThe countdown to Christmas has begun! What better way to start getting into the spirit of the season than by starting to make your decorations. Make this little angel to decorate your tree this year. She is quick and inexpensive to make, so make ten, make twenty, no! Make enough to decorate your whole tree.

 

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Washing a Viscose Rayon Dress?I have a dress that's made of viscose rayon nylon lining and the instruction on the garment states dry clean. Can my garment be hand washed? It's just a hassle to dry clean one garment for me! I guess if I have to I can dry clean it, but I wonder if there's any suggestion to clean this dress easier?

 

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14th Birthday Party Ideas?I'm turning 14 soon and I really don't now what to do! I don't have a pool, but do have a small backyard. I want a boy/girl party. What should I do?

 

Circuit Breaker/Ceiling Fan Issues

Circuit Breaker/Ceiling Fan Issues?I turned off a circuit breaker to replace a ceiling fan. The old fan had the green ground wire connected to the black wire on the right. I hooked the new fan up the same way. When I tried to turn the breaker back on it would not go fully into the "on" position and there is an orange bar showing.

 

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MTD Mower Stuck in Fastest Speed?My Lawn Boy MTD 13AO672G120 suddenly shifted into the fastest gear. It made for an exciting ride back through the woods on trails, but I can't get it out of that gear. It starts fine, but even in reverse, goes shooting out of the garage in the fastest gear.

 

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Craftsman Tractor Won't Start?My tractor started and runs strong, but it wasn't able to climb any kind of hill. I changed the drive belt, thinking the 10 year old belt had stretched out. I dropped the deck, threaded on the new belt, attached the deck, turned the key and...click. I charged the battery...click.

 

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Color Advice for Bedroom Comforter and Blinds?I just painted my bedroom. The main wall is dark sky blue and the other 3 walls are a lighter blue. My carpet is a tweed in a grayish blue. I would like advice on colors for a comforter and vertical blinds.

 

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Dry Cleaners Ruined Down Filled Pillows?I took two of my down-filled pillows to the cleaners. I asked if they could clean them, especially the shell. I pointed out that they were down filled, they said "Yes, no problem". I went to pick them up ($12/pillow) and they were flatter than a duvet. Any suggestions for compensation?

 

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Home Repair Assistance?I am wanting to know if there is any kind of help out there for home repair. I have some electrical problems in home. My husband was working on this and had an awful accident. He has spinal cord syndrome. We have no income right now and I need to get my house up to date before he comes home.

 

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Repairing Damage to Leather Handbag?This is my favorite handbag gifted to me by a special person. I was riding a bicycle and put this bag on the handle. I don't know how, but it got a a hole and few scratches. Kindly suggest a thrifty, cheapest, almost free solution to repair it and reuse it. I don't mind doing it by myself.

 

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Cleaning Corroded Salt Shakers?What do you use to clean corroded salt shakers?

 

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No Ground Wire in Electric Switch Box?I was changing a bad light switch on my wall and when I opened it up it only had 2 wires, one copper and one covered in red. There was no ground wire coming out of the metal box.

 

green and silvery white colored leaf draping plant

Identifying a Houseplant?My family received this plant as a gift, but we don't know exactly what it is. We'd like to know how to care for it as well.

 

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Value of 1941 Funk and Wagnall Dictionary?I have a two volume set of the 1941 unabridged dictionary, 2,970 pages, with illustrations. Does anyone know the possible value if any? They are in great condition.

 

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Living Room Paint Color Advice?Our living room is greyish brown, the sofa is also brown, it's a little dark. We have this space where the TV is placed. What color would be nice to paint it to brighten up the living room a little?

 

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Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's Birthday?I'm really stressed because my boyfriend's birthday is in 2 days. I don't really know what to do for him! We have been together for almost 6 months and best friends for about 4-5 years. I recently moved to a different state. What is something that I can buy that my boyfriend would love?

 

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Name Ideas for Interior Design Business?I'm starting my own business as an interior designer and consultant. I want a one word name for my company that hits the listener's mind. I want the kind of name that forces listener's mind to keep thinking of this.

 

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Organizing Day for Kids in Online School?I am looking for tips on organizing my kids' school days. My boys are in online elementary and secondary school. I don't teach them per se, but I keep them on task and help them with questions they have. If anyone can share their experiences and ideas I would be grateful!

 

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Buying Glass Blocks?Where can I buy 3 1/4" by 3 1/4" hollow glass blocks that are fillable from the top?

 

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