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A box of Kleenex on a bed.

Take Toilet Paper From Hotel Room
So if you take the toilet tissue and facial tissue from a hotel room do you do the same if you are traveling on a bus, train or plane ?

 

A piece of farm equipment made out of metal.

Identifying Farm Equipment?
They are the stationary teeth to a sickle bar. You can purchase them at any larger farm store.

 

A damaged TV screen.

Smart TV Damaged Screen View?
Sadly because of the impact, the set is probably not repairable at a cost less than getting a replacement TV. Most likely the inner layer(s) of the screen have fractured, disrupting the signal coming through the mesh.

 

Brown sugar in a mixing bowl.

No Mix Homemade Brown Sugar
I make it even easier. If your recipe calls for mixing dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately first, just add the white sugar to the dry and the molasses to the wet ingredients.

 

A bug on a white surface.

Is This a Flea?
Sure looks like a flea.

 

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Riding Lawn Mower Battery Replacement?
Most batteries need the acid straight from the bottle, no dilution is required. Just to be sure read the bottles instructions. Fill each cell until the plates are completely covered. And remember to where rubber gloves and eye protection.

 

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Cooked Weight of Elbow Macaroni?
This question has a variable answer. It depends on how cooked the pasta is. Al dente pasta has less water and should weigh less than pasta that is full cooked.

 

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Pekin Ducks Not Sitting on Eggs?
Pekin ducks are not known for their mothering instincts, its too much fun to go play in the water for the day instead of sitting on a boring nest of eggs. If you want baby ducklings you are better off dropping them into an incubator. Otherwise, just pick up...

 

A shelf unit built on the back of a bathroom door.

Hidden Medicine Cabinet
Lilac, her rack is located on laundry room door, not the bathroom. Im sure she has far less traffic there.

 

Several containers stored in a wire basket that pushes under the microwave.

Corralling Essentials Under the Microwave
I would think that it is too warm to keep the butter under the microwave. I know that mine gets warm to the touch if it runs for say 10 minutes or so.

 

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No Spackle Hole Repair
As long as you own the wall, but landlords dont always see it as a proper patch and frown on repairs done haphazardly.

 

Reinforcing Subflooring in a Mobile Home - upright piano

Reinforcing Subflooring in a Mobile Home?
The weight of the uprights are generally about 300 lbs so I wouldnt go less than 1/2 inch plywood but 3/4 inch might be overkill. If you plan to put the piano in one room or location just laying plywood on top of the flooring (but under the carpet), is probably...

 

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Bread Machine Paddle Does Not Turn?
I have to agree with Judy. Likely, the belt that connects the motor to the shaft has either stretched or broken. Second hand machines are a dime a dozen and even your model is fairly inexpensive so you could just replace the entire machine. Just be sure to...

 

Identifying Small Brown Bugs - bug on skin

Identifying Small Brown Bugs?
Thats a flea !! Depending on your preference, you can choose to bomb your home or take a more natural approach by using FG Diatomaceous Earth or Borax.

 

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Repairing the Lift on a Pop Up Camper?
It sounds like the cable that raises that corner has been shortened or caught on an extra piece of the frame. Have you checked the travel of each cable ?

 

Small Duck Pond

Small Duck Pond with Ramp
lalala... What happened to the rest of your ducks? Ducks are social community animals and should not be raised as a solitary duck, it leaves them prone to depression and then illness. Please do her/him a favor and get some others or re-home it to a place where...

 

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Incubating Duck Eggs?
First, the sad news, the chances of both embryos surviving is highly unlikely. There is barely enough room for one baby duckling in an egg once it reaches the halfway point in the incubation process. Next, are you candling the egg and seeing the yolk sac? The...

 

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Getting Rid of Stink Bugs?
Assassin bugs and stink bugs are 2 different bugs from the same family. Stink bugs do not carry the Chagas disease. Generally, if your house has an infestation, it will be the more common stink bug. You can find them hiding everywhere in drapes, laundry, under...

 

A coffee brewing station at home.

Budget Friendly Coffee Shop Flavors
You might want to recheck you math since 6 oz goes into 30 only 5 times, so to purchase 30 oz of Dollar Store coffee you would buy 5 bags at $1.00 each, not $36.00. Maxwell House coffee imports their beans from brazil, columbia, guatamala, indonesia, ivory...

 

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Hens Not Laying?
There are several factors as to why your hens not laying. Some breeds dont mature until 6 months. Sunlight is a factor and temperature must also be taken into account. Their diet is very important, while commercial feed is convenient, nothing beats some fresh...

 

Could These Kittens Be Part Siamese? - fuzzy kittens with Siamese or Himalayan markings

Could These Kittens Be Part Siamese?
It is very hard to tell by looking at their faces, Siamese is only one possibilty, they could have traces of Himalayan, Ragdoll or even a Birman DNA in their lineage.

 

A vinyl placemat being used a shelf liner.

Vinyl Placemats as Shelf Liners
I found that using the inexpensive self-stick floor tiles work great too. They are easy to trim to fit most areas and have a wide range of patterns and colors. There is no curling or shifting once they are in place.

 

A misgrown ear of corn.

Take a Peek at Corn Before Buying
Im sorry but I need to disagree on this tip. There is nothing more annoying to find the ears half torn open and drying out because other customers dont know how to pick the ears by feel, smell and outward appearance. If you are unsure of your ability to pick...

 

A misgrown ear of corn.

Take a Peek at Corn Before Buying
Terrible tip. Have someone that knows how to pick corn pick then for you or buy them pre-shucked in a blister pack. Theres nothing more annoying than to see a corn bin that has ripped open ears exposing the kernels to everybodys handling.

 

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Algae Control in a Large Natural Pond?
You might want to think about a fountain to oxygenate the water and to create movement. Not only will that reduce the growth of algae but also the mosquito larvae that like to grow on still water surfaces. Sometimes doing something without the use of chemicals...

 

Identifying a Bug Found in My Kitchen - small two tone bug

Identifying a Bug Found in My Kitchen?
Thats not a carpet beetle, that a stick bug !!!

 

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Paddles on Bread Machine Not Turning?
Did you account for the 15-minute pre-heat delay the unit has?

 

A 15w LED lightbulb in a package with a loose one next to it.

Comparing CFL And LED Lightbulbs
You might be disappointed in your results using plain LED bulbs for your seedling starter area. Common LED bulbs lack the red spectrum that plants need for healthy growth.

 

An ice bucket with a lid, for food scraps.

Ice Bucket for Food Scraps
Countertop compost buckets should not be sealed, they need air to circulate around the scraps.

 

Packets of honey to be used as a hair treatment.

Honey Hair Treatment
The real honey packets have been replaced with a product called honey sauce which now contains honey, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, natural flavor, fructose, and caramel sauce. Seems to me you could find something better to use on your hair.

 

Seedling pots made from phone book pages, in a red basket.

Seedling Pots From Phone Book Pages
Ive been making my newspaper pots in the same fashion for years. I cut a Daily News into 3-inch strips. However, instead of tape, I use the water soluble craft glue sticks. Recently I started using a small piece of 2x2 wood and making the pots. The square shape...

 

Information on Maybe/Definitely Cassette

Information on Maybe/Definitely Cassette?
Well there is contact information printed right on the cassette, why not give that a try.

 

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Bread Machine Kneading Blade Keeps Spinning?
You havent mentioned a brand or model number in your question but I suspect in is the control board under the panel that has gone bad.

 

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Pit Bull? - black puppy with large stand up ears

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Pit Bull?
Id guess to say that your dog is a mix several breeds.

 

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Substitute for Garlic in Recipes?
I get an allergic reaction to the store bought dried varieties of garlic (both granulated and powder). Seems my issue is with one of the chemicals they use in the processing to prevent caking. I dont have any problems using fresh garlic.

 

grayish snake

What Kind of Snake Is This?
Its hard to tell as they get almost black in color as they age but I suspect it is a northern water snake.

 

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Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor Won"t Start?
Either what Mary Lou P. stated or it might be the kill switch to the mower deck if it is attached.

 

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Feeding 35 People at Party Inexpensively?
Let the extended family know you will be taking your h/h out to *** restaurant and advise them if they would like to join in that it is up to them to make their own reservations and pay their share of the bill. On a side note, if everyone would pitch in an...

 

What Kind of Snake Is This?

What Kind of Snake Is This?
It actually looks a bit like a female garter snake laying eggs.

 

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Buying Tires for Push Mowers?
Tractor Supply has a good selection, take one of your old ones with you.

 

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Comparing Cost of Drip Coffee to K-cups?
Black & Decker makes a single serve drip coffee maker that has a very small footprint and makes a decent cup of coffee. Amazon has it for less than 20 dollars.

 

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Removing Super Glue from Tip of Dog's Ear?
If the wound is clean and closed, just leave it alone, the glue will wear off over time. Do not use any sort of acetone as it will get into the wound and cause the dog unnecessary pain.

 

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Riding Mower Won't Restart?
It could be one of the safety switches in either the brake or the seat.

 

spots

Puppy Losing Hair and Has Red Spots?
It could be something simple like an allergy but it could also be a more serious issue. Best to have the dog checked for parasites, especially ringworm.

 

frozen veggies.

Adjusting to a New Life
Why not continue to cook for two and freeze the second portion for a quick meal later on.

 

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Washer Won't Spin?
Check your lid safety switch.

 

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Washer Not Draining or Spinning?
Finding the schematics on line is a start, based on your model number I came up with this site. http://www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=450538&ModelNum=WSM2420TAACC&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00110072i11&Position=9&mfg=GE&Type=Washer...

 

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Cleaning a Smelly Freezer?
It doesnt hurt to try tossing in a few charcoal briquettes and closing it up. Check it the next day, if the smell has indeed lessened take those briquettes and toss them in a sealed baggie in the outdoor trash and use a few new ones for the next 24 hours. Some...

 

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Removing Purple Sharpie From Hair?
You can try a small amount of dawn dish washing soap and warm water.

 

What Is This Plant?

What Is This Plant?
The top (purple photo) is a purple wandering jew. I cannot see the second picture clear enough to be certain of its type. Take it to your local florist or plant center and tey would probably be able to tell you right away.

 

Checking Eggs for Freshness

Checking Eggs for Freshness
Just because an egg floats does not mean that it is absolutely bad. It means that the air sack is beginning to get larger. Egg shells are porous and as the egg ages it will take in air, more air, more buoyancy. Thats why the slightly older than fresh eggs will...

 

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Cable TV or ROKU?
Roku isnt a true replacement for either cable or OTA TV broadcasts, but it is a really good replacement for many people who are tired of the expense of cable TV. As long as you have a reasonable high speed service and moderate bandwidth you should be fine with...

 

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HJC Motorcycle Helmet Shields?
Well HJC is a brand name, they make a line of motorcycle accessories. And shield is the plastic visor that is molded to fit a certain helmet that covers your face keeping everything from wind to debris from hitting your face. You could use a set of goggles...

 

face and chest closeup

What Breed Is My Dog?
Looking at your submitted photos she looks to weigh about 30 to 35 lbs so Im thinking pug or french bull dog is out. She does have bigger than average ears for the pitty or the boxer but otherwise she looks like a dead ringer for a mix of the two. Good luck...

 

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Welbilt Dual Loaf Bread Machine Manual?
Maggie, use this link, (no this isnt spam) and register to get a pdf file for your machine. http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/support/welbilt/bread-maker/welbilt-abm1l23-3612143. If you dont trust my link thats OK, just Google abm1l23 and youll see the link...

 

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Chickens Save You Money
You are certainly counting your eggs before they are laid. 4 chickens wont guarantee you your 20 eggs per week. There is a lot more to consider other than $15.00 non-organic feed before you can truly have organic farm fresh raised eggs. Youll need to make or...

 

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Activities for Someone With MS?
Deanna, a lot depends on the restrictions of your mobility. Most places are handicap accessible. Museums are generally very accessible. What about an overnight to a casino and staying off-site at a local hotel, they are usually full of alternate ideas for their...

 

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Dental Services for Low Income Seniors?
Check with your local Office of Aging.

 

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German Shepherd is Small?
First off, when you bought you dog, I hope you made the purchase from a reputable breeder and not from a pet store, as most of those dogs have origins from puppy mills. While at the breeders kennels, you would have the opportunity to see the parents. Were either...

 

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Washing Machine Won't Spin With Lid Closed?
Sounds like the lid switch has gone bad. Google your model number and look for lid switch. Most can be found for about 15 dollars.

 

britetap on water cooler

Using a BriteTap Chicken Waterer
Tractor Supply now carries a 3 gallon bucket you can hang by its metal bale handle with 4 of the watering tips on the bottom too.

 

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Nuwave Cook Book?
Amazon has lots of books to pick from. Just type Nuwave in your search from within Amazon.

 

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Phone Service Wherever You Have Wi-Fi
Or you could take it just one small step farther and use Skype on your computer, it allows you to make free calls to other Skype users. Your number will remain the same where ever you are calling from. Calls go both ways as long as you are on-line. There is...

 

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Phone Service Wherever You Have Wi-Fi
April, Neither of your arguments to my prior post stand up. MagicJack works from your computer, MagicJack plus works from an outlet not a phone jack. Skype does not require a camera unless you want to do a video call. Both Skype and MagicJack services require...

 

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees
With all of our valuable bees dying off because of chemical toxicity, you should look to re-home the bees to a more desirable location instead of killing them off. Even carpenter bees play an important part in plant pollination.

 

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Giving Medicine to Dogs
Check with your vet before crushing any pills ! Some pills are enteric-coated for a reason. Enteric-coated pills have a special coating to prevent the medication from dissolving in the stomach. This is intended to prevent irritation of the stomach lining from...

 

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Pet Safe Weed Killer?
Vinegar and hot water. Some people add some dish soap, but it is unnecessary as the vinegar does the job very well on its own. A strong word of caution if your weeds are close to your plants, you could harm them as well if you splash or over water your vinegar...

 

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Reviews of MagicJack?
Absolutely recommend a Magic Jack as long as you have a high speed internet connection. The standard Magic Jack requires a computer with a USB port to work but the Plus can be used as a stand alone device that allows you to plug your phone into the box or will...

 

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Getting Rid of Fleas in Carpet?
Many people have had success using either Diatomaceous Earth (food grade only), Borox or salt. Sprinkle on your carpets, wait a couple of days and vacuum up. Repeat every week until all signs of the fleas are gone.

 

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Using a Phone Number Parking Service?
You can look into MagicJack. It costs $19.95 a year. They do allow you to carry your old number over but there is an additional fee for that service. It has all the regular features that a conventional land line has.

 

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Treating Poison Ivy?
Jewelweed works wonders and Mother Nature supplies large amounts of this wild weed. Just break off some tips and leaves, smuch them up and rub on the affected areas. No cost, no chemicals.

 

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Tomatoes Turning Brown on Bottom?
Sounds like blossom end rot, which is generally caused by a lack of calcium in the soil.

 

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Causes of Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes?
Blossom end rot is usually caused by a lack of calcium in the soil. Since they are already established plants, you could crush up one or two antacid tablets like Tums and spread around the base of the plant and water it in. Next year, save your egg shells and...

 

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Squash Rotting on Ends?
The fruit dies off before reaching maturity because they were never properly pollinated.

 

The smallest apples come off easily.

Thinning an Apple Tree
I believe youve made a small error and meant to say - pollinate in this sentence; Apple trees do not self fertilize...

 

Square Foot Raised Garden Beds - Two Completed Garden Beds

Square Foot Raised Garden Beds
First off I have a question, why is your raised bed raised off the ground? Next, one should never use pressure treated wood or an oil based stain on any wood that you might grow vegetables in. They both contain poisons and it will leach into the soil and then...

 

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Buzzing in the Ear?
If indeed your diagnosis is tinnitus, it can be caused by many outside factors. Blood pressure, medications, certain herbs and even continuous listening to music via ear buds can all be contributing factors to the problem. Have a Dr make your diagnosis and...

 

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Making a Portable Pop-up Privacy Curtain?
Youll need 5 - 10 foot, 1/2 pvc pipes, (just a few dollars at the big box hardware stores and 6 - 1/2 tees. Make 2 rings (hula hoop style) of 1/2 inch PVC cut in 5 foot lengths connect together with 3 - 1/2 tees. It will give you a ring size of almost 5 feet...

 

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Wipe Off Messy Hands Before Washing
Since no one has mentioned this, has anyone thought to use the eco-friendly food service gloves. Most gloves release excess foods like the cookie dough, so you would be saving more of your prepared food product too. That way you would be saving the trees, saving...

 

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Copy And Paste Text To Print Information
For anyone that uses Microsoft Office there is a neat utility program in the tools section of the program, called Microsoft Document Imaging. It makes and saves images of whatever web page you wish and it is saved as an mdi file. You just need to set up a path...

 

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Check the Price at the Pump
It absolutely is illegal ! First off they must honor the posted price. Then you need to place a call to your countys weights and measures division, they will investigate your claim and if the station is found to have posted an incorrect price, they will be...

 

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Giving Medication To Pets
I need to express my concern as well about opening a capsule or breaking a pill. Some pills are coated for a reason, they create stomach upset. The coating allows the pill to pass into the intestine before it breaks down where the upset isnt as likely to happen...

 

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Saving Money At The Movie Theater
Seems to me that your savings will be spent on gas going the 40 miles each way.

 

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My Frugal Life: Defining Thrifty
Well said Zoek, but unfortunately our society is taught convenience and germ free. With that mentality drummed into the heads of the people day in and day out, we will never see the end of the wasteful lifestyles they have created.

 

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An Ounce of Prevention For Garbage Disposals
I know many of you will not like this response, but why are you wasting precious resources. Garbage disposals are a modern technology waste. How difficult is it to toss your bones and starches in the garbage and your vegetable scrapes into a compost bin. Just...

 

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Cat Scratching Wound?
Since your cat is probably scratching his neck with a back legs, trim the nails on the one foot and tape a finger of an old glove over the back paw so the result is that the nails cannot dig into his neck.

 

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Worms on Tomato Plants?
Sounds like you might have a tomato horn worm. Heres a link with some helpful info, http://organicgardensite.com/bugs-harmful/tomato-horn-worms/

 

Small white dog on couch with head on black pillow.

Removing Skunk Odor from Dog?
Mix 1 quart of Hydrogen peroxide with 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1 to 2 tablespoons of Dawn dish soap (not Cascade), which is a good degreaser. Wash dog immediately with this mixture, leave it on the dog for at least 5 minutes or until the odor is gone, then...

 

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Growing Buttercup Squash?
Both squash varieties are a winter squash. They both should be picked when the vine starts to die back. Once cut off the vine they should be cured before storing.

 

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Tomato Plants Turning Yellow?
Tomato plants leaves will turn brown on the bottom of the plant as they are non-essential and should be removed. Be sure to give tomato plants calcium and magnesium about once every 2 to 3 weeks for good fruit development.

 

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Tomato Plant Leaves Rolling Shut?
Your tomato root may be getting to hot. Water thoroughly in the AM before a hot day.

 

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Use Heating Pad When Letting Dough Rise
A word of caution using a heating pad. The pad even on low may be too warm for the yeast and kill it prematurely. Using a heavy towel or a cookie rack under the pan will give the bread pan a buffer against the high heat.

 

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Kitty Litter Substitutes
Cat fecal material should not be composted or put in any garden that may grow vegetables. The litter may well contain pathogens that could be transferred to the plant, then to humans. Bad idea.

 

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Manual for Culinare Rocket Chef?
Check with Amazon they had a listing for one there.

 

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Corn Bread Dog Food
Fuzzytufts, I have to agree with katie. Corn in any form is just a cheap filler in the dog foods. As a general rule, it along with other grains are not found in the holistic dog foods on the market. Certain fruits and vegetables are very good for dogs but others...

 

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