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Giving Cats Liquid Meds - cat licking top of front paw

Giving Cats Liquid MedsIt is really hard to give cats meds. If meds can be a cream in a tube or even a liquid, smear or drop the meds on the top of a front paw. Cats hate stuff on their paws and will lick it right off.

Valentine's Day Plant Stake - two gift plants

Valentine's Day Plant StakeDo you need a last minute Valentine's gift for a friend, loved one, co-worker, teacher, etc.? Plants would be perfect! And to add a cute touch to the gift, add a plant stake with a cute personalized message on a paper heart.

Cutout Heart Valentines - finished caterpillar card

Cutout Heart ValentinesHere are two examples of simple and practical Valentine's Day cards you can make.

Bottlecap Pincushion - looking down on pincushion

Bottlecap PincushionThis is a simple way to make a small pincushion from a plastic bottle cap. You could also attach a small loop of elastic band beneath it and wear it on one of you fingers as you sew.

Decorated Heart Box Crafts - photo heart lid

Decorated Heart Box CraftsI have seen people fill heart shaped boxes with roses or dried flowers. I thought they were pretty and I knew I could do something like they had. Well the best laid plans of mice and woman...I went another way.

"Eyes On You" Valentines - finished cards

"Eyes On You" ValentinesIf you shop in the dollar section at Target, the packaging can potentially be reusable. Here is how I made these Valentine's Day cards from the $1 paper tape packaging!

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Leprechaun craft made from wine corks.

Tiny LeprechaunThis simple leprechaun can be a cute addition to your table, place setting or in a centerpiece, or hide a few around the house and have the kids try to find him to claim a 'pot o gold'.

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Rainbow in a BagGive someone special a rainbow in a bag. This is a quick and inexpensive treat that makes a perfect gift!

No-Sew Pot O' Gold Wind Catcher

No-Sew Pot O' Gold Wind CatcherThis easy to make decoration is great for both indoors and outdoors.

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Leprechaun Trap Cake 10

Leprechaun Trap CakeMany kids have an opportunity to make a leprechaun trap at school when they are young. After seeing one that my kids brought home, I thought it might be fun to try and make a leprechaun trap cake.

St. Patrick's Day Sherbet Float 2

St. Patrick's Day Sherbet FloatThink green when you make this tasty float as a St. Patrick's Day party or family dinner dessert. This page contains St. Patrick's Day sherbet float recipes.

Girls in Green with shamrocks on their face.

10+ Great St. Patrick's Day IdeasCheck out 10 of our best crafts and snacks for St. Paddy's Day. Kids will love making a leprechaun trap or eating a pot of gold.

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Teak furniture on a deck outdoors.

Refinishing Teak Outdoor FurnitureTeak is a common material for outdoor furniture because it is long lasting if cared for correctly. Learn how to do it in this short video.

A small jar of butterscotch pudding.

Butterscotch PuddingCreamy butterscotch pudding is easy to make at home with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A mantle pennant made in Halloween patterned fabric.

Halloween Mantel PennantsDress up a boring fireplace mantle with this decorative pennant made from Halloween themed fabric triangles. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

A tent pole elastic that has been repaired.

How to Fix a Tent PoleMany tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix it in this short video.

Someone laying down roofing tar paper.

Removing Roof Tar from Skin with Olive OilRoof tar and other sticky substances can be gently removed from skin by using regular olive oil from the kitchen. Learn how to do it in this short video.

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Squash Soup in bowl on tray

Ginger Butternut Squash SoupThis ginger butternut squash soup is the perfect soothing soup for a cold winter day. I had leftover roasted butternut squash and decided to try adding ginger which made this soup really pop.

Heart Shaped Caterpillar Name Puzzle

Heart Shaped Caterpillar Name PuzzleAfter making the caterpillar Valentine's Day card, I thought the concept would be an amazing way for my daughter to learn how to spell her name. She knows her alphabet and that her name starts with a "J", but without having the letters in front of her physically, to complete her name she says them out of order.

Foil Lined Mason Jar Light - glowing red light filled Mason jar

Foil Lined Mason Jar LightThis is cute foil lined Mason jar light is perfect to turn on in a dark room and enjoy the views. (If you have white lights, it would be more of a constellation light jar), but we just had red lights only.

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cup of Orange Cinnamon Coffee

Orange Cinnamon CoffeeGourmet coffee without the gourmet price!

Easy Salmon Fettuccini on plate

Easy Salmon FettucciniI served this as a quick but delicious lunch!

Quick Chicken Chili

Quick Chicken ChiliThis is a quick meal you can make for lunch or dinner, especially if you are on a time crunch. Also great option to make if you have chicken leftovers.

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Lights Only Work OccasionallyA few months ago my living room ceiling light went off and because of the kind of very small bulbs we have been unable to change them. Suddenly last week it came on when I banged the ceiling, now it's happening to all of the upstairs ceiling lights. All seem to have blown, but if I bang the ceiling they will flicker or come back on.

Value of 1958 World Book Encyclopedia

Value of 1958 World Book EncyclopediaI have a nice set of 1958 World Book encyclopedias with the updates for years to follow. Are they valuable or should I try to take them to Goodwill?

Identifying a Stuffed Frog

Identifying a Stuffed FrogI need help finding a replacement for this frog. I thought he was a Rags brand, but I cannot find anything. I've searched for quite a while and I just need to replace my daughter's seizure buddy.

Color Zap Hair Dye Remover Irritated SkinIs Color Zap dangerous if I got some on my hands? I noticed a burning sensation, it got red and started to irritate my skin. I washed it off in hot water. I'm OK now, but I can still see what happened to my hands. They were red also. I did the whole thing wrong. My hair never got to look golden or anything like that because my hair is black.

Value of Snappin Turtle Mower Model 6st27

Value of Snappin Turtle Mower Model 6st27I am seeking the value of my antique Snappin Turtle mower. It is like new. It was never used and I have the original owner's manual.

Identifying a Cold Damaged Cactus - splotchy, yellowing cactus

Identifying a Cold Damaged CactusI accidentally forgot to bring my cactus inside when it started getting pretty cold outside (0°C). It looked fine a few weeks ago and then I had a look and it had loads of black/brown spots all over it with mouldy white spots. One of the stems was completely wilted and the rest of it is all skinny as if the life has been totally sucked out of it. Is it rotten?

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Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Man sitting on couch looking through phone book in flooded room with water up past his ankles

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Dental tools in open mouth

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

A man performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

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Buy now pay later button on a computer keyboard.

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Three vintage appliances in white.

Buying Second Hand Appliances

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A birthday cake with a 13 topper.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Inside of Empty new home.

Rates for Cleaning New Construction Homes

Photo of a microwave oven.

Repairing a Microwave That Won't Heat

Closeup of old garden hose.

Uses for Old Garden Hose

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

Snow Covered Truck

Troubleshooting Truck Heater Problems

Arched Window

Making a Curtain for an Arched Window

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Dentures in a glass of water.

Cleaning Dentures

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

Dog Standing on Carpet

Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

Sink drain with water running into sink.

Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Old wooden ladder leaning against a concrete wall with painted designs.

Removing Paint from Concrete

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

A cat getting a check-up from a veterinarian.

Finding Free or Low Cost Pet Clinics in...

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Removing Moss from a Roof, Cleaning Moss off Roof

Removing Moss from a Roof

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

A professional cleaner with his cleaning supplies.

Setting Rates for Cleaning Services

Finding a Lost Relative, Genealogy Study

Finding a Lost Relative

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

E6000 glue, commonly used for gluing glass.

Gluing Glass to Glass

Cat laying on the hood of a car.

Homemade Cat Repellents

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

Hiding Keys, A key hidden under a mat.

Hiding Keys - Tips and Tricks

young man using hairspray in front of mirror

Cleaning Hairspray Off Bathroom Surfaces

Someone mopping a floor.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Insulated Winter Window

Insulating Windows

An antique porcelain tub

Cleaning Porcelain Bathtubs

Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

A couple shopping online.

Using Sites Like ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities

Removing rust stains from a sink.

Removing Rust Stains from a Sink

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

elderly man with a gift

Valentine's Day Gifts Ideas for a Nursing...

Well water running a in a sink.

Removing Rust from Well Water

A pair of eyeglasses on an open laptop.

Removing Anti-Reflective Coating from Glasses

Ants on the wall of a house.

Homemade Ant Killer Recipes

Pink double layer birthday cake topped with at 12 candle.

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Cleaning Smoke Stains from Walls

Cleaning Smoke Off Walls

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

Finding Free Furniture

Finding Free Furniture

A vet giving a dog a vaccination.

ASPCA Pet Vaccination Truck Schedule

Paper Towels

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Paper Towels

Child Support Payments and Social Security, Paper entitled Child Support Hearing.

Child Support Payments and Social Security

Toilet Tank

Toilet Tank Not Filling

WetJet Package

Unclogging a Swiffer Wet Jet

Longshoreman at Work

Getting a Job as a Longshoreman

Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

Making a Candy Bouquet

How to Make a Candy Bouquet

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