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Know Your Beneficial Insects - lady bug larva

Know Your Beneficial InsectsMost of us know ladybugs are just one of a group of insects that are beneficial to the garden. But what about the ladybug in other than the adult stage? I discovered something very interesting.

A girl with blonde hair.

Getting Hair Color Back to Natural After DyeingWaiting for your hair to grow out to your natural hue can take longer than you want to wait. This guide is about getting hair color back to natural after dyeing.

Blue Bandana

Craft Projects Using BandanasThis is a guide about craft projects using bandanas. These large handkerchiefs can be used in a variety of ways to fashion clothing and other fabric projects.

Urban gardening

10 Tips for Urban GardeningLiving in the city can impact how much gardening you can do. Here are 10 tips for urban gardening.

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland Decor

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland DecorThis is an inexpensive, trendy, and easy to make decor project for any party/event! It is great for an engagement celebration, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, anniversary, baby showers, and so forth. You can store and re-use this a handful of times.

Orange Tabby

Orange Tabby PhotosTabby is the name for distinctive fur pattern that is found across different breeds of cats. A tabby cat typically has striped fur with an "M" marking on their forehead. This page has orange tabby photos.

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A confetti launcher made from a toilet paper tube, decorated in red, white and blue for the 4th of July.

Toilet Paper Tube Confetti LauncherThese cute confetti launchers are a great way to celebrate the 4th of July without dangerous fireworks. Learn how to make them in this short video.

The end of a bunch of celery, being used as a rose shaped stamp.

Celery Rose StampDon't throw away the end of your celery bunch, use it to create these beautiful painted roses. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A paper rocket shot from a regular drinking straw.

4th of July Straw RocketThis human powered straw rocket is a great way to celebrate Independence Day without fireworks. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A plate of goldfish shaped cheese pizzas.

Goldfish Shaped Mini PizzasThese cute little pizzas are perfect for a child's birthday or get together. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A flower brooch made from a tape measure.

Tape Measure Flower BroochTake an ordinary tape measure, a button and a pin back to create this pretty flower brooch. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A bottle of vinegar and a white cleaning pad over a shirt with a sticker mark.

White Vinegar for Removing Sticker Residue from ClothingStickers are a fun way to decorate a t-shirt or jacket for a short time but they can leave a sticky residue if they are not quickly removed. Try this white vinegar technique to remove sticker marks from clothing by watching this short video.

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A clean grout line on a tiled floor.

Magic Eraser for GroutMy bathroom floor grout needed cleaning. I was very impressed with the job the Magic Erasers did. It was quick and easy. I used the knock-offs and cut them into thirds to use as few as possible. Wet them just to moisten.

Quick Chili Dinner in bowl

Quick Chili DinnerAutumn is right around the corner, which brings us chilly nights. This is my go to recipe for a nice hearty warm chili dinner. Pairs perfectly with cornbread, crackers, sourdough bread, or rice topped off with shredded cheese. This takes less than 25 minutes from start to finish.

Cleaning a memory foam pad.

Removing Smoke Smell from Memory Foam PadIf you have had a fire or had someone smoking in the house for a long time, things like memory foam pillows and mattresses can absorb the odor and hold it. Removing the smoke smell from a memory foam pad can be very difficult, but it's not impossible.

Making Fun Yard Signs - sign on fence or gate

Making Fun Yard SignsAt my area craft store I found some metal signs that would be great for making fun signs for my outdoor space. These signs can also be recreated on wood as well. These are perfect because they have their own hooks for hanging.

Remember Where You ParkedUse your phone so you do not forget where you parked. Go to your maps setting menu, and scroll down. You will see a toggle option labeled "Show parked location". Turn that feature on. The maps app will show you a notification that it has dropped a pin for your car location.

Homemade Laundry Soap

Homemade Laundry Soap Using Fels NapthaFels naptha is a common ingredient in homemade soaps. You can make your own homemade laundry soap using fels naptha.

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Questions

Cactus Is Turning Brown and Splitting

Cactus Is Turning Brown and SplittingI re-potted my cactus about 8-10 months ago and it's now split and gone brown, can it be saved? I've had it for about 15 years and it was only about 10cm when I bought it. Is it just getting old and dying? Do cacti have shelf lives? Did the trauma of being re-potted stress it as it had been in the same pot for years.

Eligibility for Social Security Survivor BenefitsI've been told by a few different sources, that my kids should be able to receive benefits even if their deceased father did not have enough work history. I'm not understanding why they are being denied.

Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Won't StartMy Husqvarna GTH2448T lawn tractor will not start. It turns over, but sounds like it is only firing on one piston (one lunger) chug-chug. I tried disconnecting the spark plug wires on both sides and it sounds the same. Any suggestions?

Removing Smell of Thawed Seafood from FreezerKing crab legs thawed as the freezer door was left ajar, how do I remove the smell?

Caring for a Succulent

Caring for a SucculentMy succulent has been looking a little off lately. It's an echeveria agavoides, if that helps. Have I been overwatering? Underwatering? Not enough or too much light?

Weight Watcher Daily Food Exchange ChartI am looking for an old chart to check off my daily food exchanges. If some one knows where I can get a copy I would appreciate it. I took weight off the old way, but the points system does not work for me. Also where can I get a book with the amounts of items per serving?

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11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

painting a countertop

Painting a Laminate Counter Top

Cleaning Mirrors

Cleaning Mirrors

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

A group of men dressed up like fruit.

Group Halloween Costume Ideas

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass Jars

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Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Hair Curling Tips

Hair Curling Tips

Flipper Teeth

Buying Flipper Teeth Kits

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies, Fruit Fly on Apple

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Cupcakes for a sweet 16 birthday party.

Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

7th Birthday Party Ideas

7th Birthday Party Ideas

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Banki ATM machine.

Banks With No Minimum Balance Requirement

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Getting Hair Dye Off Skin

Getting Hair Dye Off Skin

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Food Ideas for Wedding on a Budget

Food Ideas for Wedding on a Budget

Feeding a Large Crowd Cheaply

Feeding a Large Crowd Cheaply

Close up of housefly on white background

Homemade Fly Traps

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

A dog scratching his fleas.

Home Remedies for Fleas

Dog Standing on Carpet

Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Smashed bugs on front of car

Cleaning Love Bugs from Cars

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

Picture of a man holding up stinky shoes.

Remedies for Stinky Shoes

A woman with cleaning supplies.

Name Ideas for a Cleaning Business

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

2 Year Old Birthday Party

2 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Ramen Noodles Being Lifted by Chopsticks

Creative Ramen Recipes

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Photo of a man painting his house.

Removing Paint Stains from Clothing

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

Bleach Stains on Red Shirt

Removing Bleach Stains From Clothing

Mothballs

Removing Mothball Smell From Your House

Teenage girls having fun by a swimming pool

17th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for Teens

Photo of a teacher writing on a dry erase board with his sleeves rolled up.

Removing Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing

Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Woman Having Tooth Pulled

Eating After Having Teeth Pulled

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