April 12, 2018

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One piece marble bathroom sink.

How to Clean a Marble SinkIf your sink is actual marble and not cultured marble, one recommenced cleaner is D2 Biological Solutions. This is a page about how to clean a marble sink.

 

Remote Control on a white background

Protecting a Remote ControlThis is a page about protecting a remote control. If your remote control always seems greasy or otherwise dirty, try wrapping it in plastic wrap. This will keep it clean and can easily be redone as needed.

 

Ingredients for making laundry detergent.

Storing Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap?This is a page about storing homemade liquid laundry soap. Homemade liquid laundry soap can be stored in a wide variety of containers from plastic milk jugs to lidded buckets.

 

Sweet potato cranberry and pecan muffins.

Cranberry Sweet Potato MuffinsThis is a page about making cranberry sweet potato muffins. These tasty muffins use fresh cranberries. They are easy to make and freeze well.

 

Finger switching off circuit in box.

Electrical Circuit Not Working After Adding a Light Switch?Unfortunately some seemingly minor DIY electrical repairs have unforeseen consequences. You add a new switch only to have the entire circuit stop working. This is a page about electrical circuit not working after adding a light switch.

 

Utility pole in a residential area.

Disguising a Utility PoleThis is a page about disguising a utility pole. Utility poles on your property can be unsightly. If it is legal you can use tall plantings and other garden options such as a trellis to hide the pole.

 

Everything bagels on a cutting board.

Trader Joe's "Everything But the Bagel" Seasoning ReviewsThis delicious seasoning is great on more than just toasted bagels. This page contains Trader Joe's "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning reviews.

 

Woman on balcony reading a book while air drying a shirt

Dealing With Dirty Clothes When TravelingThis is a page about dealing with dirty clothes when traveling. Your well packed suitcase becomes less so as clothing gets worn. Now you need to find a convenient way to store the dirty clothing until you get home. Packing it into a pillowcase or a mesh bag is one solution.

 

Kids playing with cards and learning math

Practicing Math With Playing CardsThis is a page about practicing math with playing cards. One or more decks of playing cards are great for teaching children basic math skills, from number recognition and counting, to addition.

 

Recipes

Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese in bowl

Greek Yogurt Cream CheeseI recently learned how to make cream cheese from Greek yogurt (and Greek yogurt alone) and I just can't get enough! It's not only incredibly creamy, it's packed full of protein and is a much healthier option than traditional cream cheeses out there. Adding a pinch of salt in the beginning of this method is optional, but definitely not necessary. Enjoy!

 

cooked turkey on plate with asparagus

Oven Bag Turkey BreastIf you cook a turkey breast in an oven bag, you will avoid splatters in your oven and end up with a lot of gravy for the meat and rice, pasta or potatoes.

 

Pickled Cucumbers in bowl

Quick Pickled CucumbersVery easy to make, refreshing to eat and pairs perfectly as a side dish to your main meal.

 

Articles

Clear Plastic Cap Magnets

Clear Plastic Cap MagnetsI have upcycled these salt/pepper containers into vases. I have the caps left and now finally figured out what I could do with them. I turned these caps into magnets!

 

Chocolate Box Photo Frame - finished framed photo against black backdrop

Chocolate Box Photo FrameI love repurposing chocolate boxes. Here, I've made a copy of a priceless photo of my mum as a bride and made a frame for it from a box of chocolates I got on Valentine's Day. I know my dad will love this because he gets hearts in his eyes whenever he sees her!

 

Questions

Removing Dye that Transferred in the Wash - red streaks on dark shirt

Removing Dye that Transferred in the Wash?I washed a small load of mostly delicate shirts along with a pair of blue jeans in a gentle cycle cold water wash. One of the reds ran all over everything. The only product that I have is OxiClean powder and I am wondering if this would be effective. Thankfully nothing has gone into the dryer.

 

Determining the Age of a Couch - gold upholstered couch with partial tufting and wood trim

Determining the Age of a Couch?I have inherited my grandmother's sofa and cannot identify what era it is. It weighs about 700 pounds and I can't really flip it over. I'm about to reupholster it and I'm trying to find out what it would've looked like originally. Please help me save my dear little grandmother's sofa and at least find out what it is.

 

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Value of 1955 Britannica Encyclopedias?I have a set of 24 1955 Britannica Encyclopedias. I just wonder if they have any value or can I just throw them out?

 

Identifying a Houseplant - plant with main stalk and long drooping green leaves

Identifying a Houseplant?I rescued this plant. It seems to want a lot of water. I don't know what it is. Does anyone know what it is so I don't kill it?

 

Gray Hair Dye Is Too Blue - woman with blue tints in hair

Gray Hair Dye Is Too Blue?I used a shimmering color by Fierra. My hair turned blue. It was suppose to be silver. How do I get this blue out.

 

Value of a Vintage Stereo and Radio Console - stereo and radio in medium wood console cabinet

Value of a Vintage Stereo and Radio Console?I can't seem to find any information on it. It's a dual 1015 record player in excellent condition and functioning and a Sylvania GTE AM FM radio. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Child Support and SSI?If a person gets or receives SSI benefits, by law in Kentucky can a court make that person pay child support?

 

Value of Mersman Card Table - view of dark wood card table with one side folded up

Value of Mersman Card Table?Any idea what this Mersman card table is worth?

 

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Shower Grip Left Stain on Wall?I have a round circular stain from a shower grip on the wall. Is there anything I can do?

 

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