June 1, 2018

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Apple jello salad in a bowl.

Cider Gelatin Salad RecipeApple cider is used to flavor gelatin in this refreshing fruit salad. This page contains a recipe for cider gelatin salad.

 

A porcelain sink in a bathroom.

Cleaning a Porcelain SinkPorcelain sinks are common in bathrooms and older kitchens. With regular care and cleaning, they can look great for years. This is a page about cleaning a porcelain sink.

 

Eclectus Parrot with missing feathers on its chest.

Eclectus Parrot Pulling Its Feathers OutBirds can pull out their feathers due to stress or health concerns. This is a page with advice for an eclectus parrot pulling its feathers out.

 

Man spools of grosgrain ribbons

How to Keep the Ends of Grosgrain Ribbon from Fraying?Certain types of ribbon, such as grosgrain, tend to fray along the cut edges. This is unacceptable, particularly when you are crafting. Try Fray Check from the craft store or even clear nail polish to solve this problem. This is a page about how to keep the ends of grosgrain ribbon from fraying.

 

Square bowl of miso soup.

Miso Soup RecipesMake this delicious Japanese soup right at home. This page contains recipes for miso soup.

 

Hairspray to
Preserve Artwork

Use Hairspray to Preserve ArtworkA frugal alternative to art fixative for charcoal, pastel, and pencil sketches is hairspray. The less expensive brands work just fine. The This is a page about using hairspray to preserve artwork.

 

orange thread

Preventing Tangled ThreadIt is extremely frustrating to have your sewing thread get tangled in the middle of a project. There are products you can buy such as bees wax, but sometimes it is more convenient to just grab something you have at home such as a bar of soap. This is a page about preventing tangled thread.

 

Back and white kitten staring at the camera.

My Kitten Has Ear Mites?Ear mites are very easy for young cats to pick up, especially if they are a rescue or were neglected. They are also easy to treat. This page has advice for when my kitten has ear mites.

 

Strawberry Gelatin Dessert.

Strawberry Gelatin Dessert RecipesStrawberries pair beautifully with gelatin, allowing all sorts of creative desserts to be made. This page contains recipes for strawberry gelatin dessert.

 

Strawberry and cream dessert in a glass.

Strawberry Dessert RecipesStrawberries pair well with gelatin, cream cheese and whipped cream, to name a few ingredients that can be used to make a delicious creamy dessert. This page contains recipes for strawberry dessert.

 

Close up of an open bible.

Making a Bible CoverMaking a cover for an often used book such as your bible will protect the volume and provide years of enjoyment. There are many ways to make book covers, including repurposing a worn crochet handbag. This is a page about making a bible cover.

 

Sofa bed pulled out.

Keeping A Hide-a-Bed CleanIf you have a sofa that converts into a bed, keeping it clean and ready for the next guest is preferred. This is a page about keeping a hide-a-bed clean.

 

Peaches being grilled on a BBQ.

Broiled or Grilled PeachesThe broiler or grill is not just for meats and veggies, fruit cooked in this way is delicious. This is a page about making broiled or grilled peaches.

 

Shoes on a rack and in plastic shoe boxes.

Storing Shoes Without DustKeep your shoes as good as new in storage by using handy shoebox containers. This is a page about storing shoes without dust.

 

Recipes

Banana Turon on plate

Banana TuronIn most schools this kind of snack is being sold because it's what most kids love. This one is kid friendly, healthy snack because its main ingredient is banana.

 

Opo Squash Chicken Soup

Opo Squash Chicken SoupBone in chicken breast was on sale so I cut the chicken breast off for a different meal. What remained was the bone and a bit of meat, which was just enough to make soup.

 

Articles

Recycled CD Candle Holder

Recycled CD Candle HolderI have been doing some major spring cleaning and I had a ton of CDs I no longer use or need. This craft project is perfect for repurposing them, you can make a candle holder or candle/small plant stand.

 

A wall memo board made from clothespins.

Wall Memo Clothespin BoardI have a personalized photo wall calendar, but I find myself not writing on it often because space is limited. This wall memo clothespin board I made will be much more useful especially since I'm a visual person.

 

Questions

Identifying a Houseplant - 4 stalks with ovoid leaves at the top

Identifying a Houseplant?What kind of plant is this? How do I make it happier? Why is it dying?

 

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14th Birthday Party Ideas?I will be turning 14 on June 18th and I was wondering if you had any party ideas because I have no idea what to do. If you could give me a few ideas within a week if possible.

 

Identifying a Houseplant - plant with long green leaves

Identifying a Houseplant?I picked this plant up at a yard sale. I was told that the name of the plant was silver _______. They couldn't remember what came after the "silver." Each of the leaves is attached to a bulb, and it is very prolific. In the time that I have had it (a couple years), I have probably divided (or quartered) it 2 or 3 times.

 

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Long Arm Sewing Machine Needle Hits Bobbin Casing?My long arm stopped working. The needle wouldn't move. I turned the wheel clockwise and counter clockwise and cleaned out the bobbin casing area. Now the needle hits the casing when I try and move the needle. How can I adjust the casing so the needle moves freely and enable me to sew?

 

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14th Birthday Ideas?I'm turning 14 and I don't really want to have a hotel party, outdoor scavenger hunt, indoor scavenger hunt, or anything really outside. I just want really close friends, but I have my all time best friend, who is a boy and I don't really think he would want to be surrounded with a bunch of girls.

 

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My Electronic Typewriter Won't Turn On?My grandmother has a Silver-Reed 8650 portable electronic typewriter and I tried to use it. I've plugged it into 100V, 110V and 220V sockets and it won't turn on. When I plugged it in there was no smoke and no burnt smell, but I am still guessing that the problem lies on the circuit board itself.

 

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Name Ideas for an Interior Decor Business?I want to start my new interior decor business. Please suggest the best name for my business.

 

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Speed Doesn't Change When Shifting Gears on MTD Lawn Tractor?I have an MTD lawn tractor, Diana t81. When I'm changing the drive speed in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear, it still drives slowly as if in the second gear? What could be the problem?

 

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Wait Time Before Re-dyeing Hair?I dyed my hair auburn 5 days ago and it's too red like a wine color. I would like to dye it dark brown to cover it. How long do I have to wait to do it?

 

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Composting Pine Sawdust?Is pine sawdust/shavings good for making compost? I have chickens so nitrogen is not a problem.

 

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