August 11, 2016

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pretty purple and white flowers

Cineraria BloomsThis gorgeous flowering cineraria plant was given to me in May as a gift and has flowered throughout most of the summer.

 

CD sun catcher hanging behind stand

Stand for Making Hanging CraftsI recently began making wind chimes, sun catchers, and mobiles out of recycled materials.

 

male flower

Hand Pollinating Vegetable PlantsIf your cucumbers and tomatoes are not setting fruit, it may be because there is not enough pollination. Bees usually do this, but you can do it yourself. Female flowers have the fruit behind them. Male flowers do not. You will need a small paint brush or Q-tip.

 

gray rabbit in a cage

Pepperoni (Rabbit)This sweet angel was bought for my daughter from a pet shop in Portchester New York. She likes to eat greens and hay all day.

 

yellowjackets

Getting Rid of Yellow Jackets on...This is a page about getting rid of yellow jackets on hummingbird feeders. Yellow jackets are attracted to the sweet mixture in your hummingbird feeders. Their aggressive nature make them an unwelcome guest.

 

paperclip to latch bracelet

Homemade Bracelet BuddyIf you open a paper clip, it will act as a third hand to help you put on your bracelet easily.

 

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Slogan for Child Care Center?I have thought of a the name for my center. It will be "Radiant", but am not sure about a slogan.

 

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Shelf Life of Home Canned Fruit?I canned nectarines last year in September. Some of the fruit in the jars I have left are darker, are they safe to eat?

 

falling ceiling

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners?My roof is falling in and has mold on the outside. My ceilings are also falling in on the inside of my house from the roof leaking. I have black mold growing in my installation. I do not have the money to fix this.

 

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Using Vinegar on Laminate Flooring?In my research for finding a good laminate floor cleaner, the advice I am getting is so conflicting. Even manufacturers say not to use vinager, yet many tell me to use vinegar. I had in the past, but it left streaks anyway. Now I'm told to add alcohol to the vinager and water solution.

 

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Fabric Scraps for Dog Charity?Where can I find fabric remnants or scraps to be used to make various items to be sold at craft stalls at dog shows and fetes, with all proceeds going to FOSS (Friends of South Glos. Strays). The money raised is used to care for dogs until they find new homes and to pay for neutering/spaying, etc.

 

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Electrical Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners?I live in Ft. Worth,Texas. The electric shut off in part of my house and I am disabled and can't afford an electrician. I don't know who to call to get help. The places that I called don't have the funding and I don't know what to do.

 

Plant off of patio

What Is This Garden Plant?What kind of plant is this?

 

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Finding Low Cost or Free Furniture?I'm on low income and live in subsidy housing. I need a couch; where would I go about getting one?

 

bush with new growth red foliage

What Is This Bush Tree?We have this bush tree, but we have no idea what it is. Can anyone help identifying it? The new shoots are red in color but they change to green afterwards.

 

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