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Fall Themed Kitchen Tea Invitation - finished card with metallic pen patterns in blank spaces

Fall Themed Kitchen Tea InvitationI have a pack of napkins that was left over after a garden party. I decided to turn them into invitations for a kitchen tea. The kitchen tea was a brunch, so the mushrooms printed on the napkins were ideal for the occasion.

Tulle Masquerade Mask - woman wearing the mask

Tulle Masquerade MaskYou can make a beautiful sheer masquerade mask using tulle, puffy paint, and some glitter. Use the mask template I've provided and get creative with your design. This is a fun craft for all ages.

Popsicle Stick Desktop Organizer

Popsicle Stick Desktop OrganizerThis colourful desktop organizer is made from a toilet paper tube and Popsicle sticks. Here, I've used it to keep my brushes organized. I've added a small bowl for mixing colours. This organizer can also be used to hold pencils. Just replace the bowl with erasers or a Post-it note pad. This is a great craft for kids.

I Love Chairs As Planters In My Garden - round chair planted flowers in the garden

I Love Chairs As Planters In My GardenI love the look of chairs transformed into lovely garden pieces. My favorite type of chair is metal. They are so easy to transform, by removing the seat or just using the full chair. You can see how using chairs as planters while only spending a little money makes a real conversational piece in your outdoor space!

Table Top Mini Christmas Tree - paper tree

Table Top Mini Christmas TreeA tissue core can amazingly be made into different things. Now, that the "ber" months have started, as part of our family tradition, we have also started decorating our homes for the holiday season. This season's theme may involve a lot of paper rolls and tissue core crafts. Here's one.

DIY Shirt Folding Board - folded t-shirt

DIY Shirt Folding BoardMy mum was recently poking at me because as I was folding laundry, all the shirts had slightly different widths and fold variations. What can I say? I did not inherit her folding perfectionist gene (jokes aside, she is an origami professional).

Birthday Parties

Teenage girls having fun by a swimming pool

17th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a birthday party is fun and often challenging. The older the child gets, it seems, the more creativity we need to employ. A 17th birthday is significant as the last one before reaching the milestone 18th birthday. This is a guide about 17th birthday party ideas for girls.

1st Birthday Party Ideas

1st Birthday Party IdeasA fun event for all to watch the one year old enjoy their first birthday cake. This guide contains 1st birthday party ideas.

A grandfather blowing out candles at this birthday party.

Walk Down Memory Lane Party IdeasMake the next birthday party you throw more personal by making it about the memories you have shared with your special someone. Here are some walk down memory lane party ideas.

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Goldfish Themed Party Ideas

Goldfish Themed Party IdeasAre you looking for a unique kids birthday party ideas? A goldfish themed party is cute and easy throw together. Check out these great ideas for a goldfish themed party.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a 13th birthday party can be difficult. Your child is not really a little kid anymore, but they also aren't a teen yet. This is a guide about 13th birthday party ideas for girls.

Teen girls throwing bright confetti outside

Birthday Party Ideas for TeensPlanning ahead can make for a fun birthday celebration. This guide contains birthday party ideas for teens.

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Halloween Ideas

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin Costume - final view of makeup

Golden Girl Beneath My Skin CostumeI've seen a lot of creepy, gory costumes using a zipper and special effects kits to make people look like they have zombies underneath their unzipped skin. My costume this year is a take on that, but showing that under my skin, I am a girl made of gold.

Halloween Rice Balls - decorated rice ball shapes

Halloween Rice BallsI love making Japanese rice balls (Onigiri). In Japan, it's very popular to go all out decorating rice balls any time of year. Over here, I do it more for Halloween. Enjoy this edible craft!

"Handy" Snacks - finished snack hand in cup

"Handy" SnacksThis "handy" snack was always my mum's lovely way of trying to give us something healthier than candy on Halloween. It is cute in a spooky way, and that always makes up for the lack of chocolate. Okay, part of the time!

Three kids wearing cute costumes.

Game Ideas for a Church Halloween PartyHave some spooky fun at your church this Halloween. These game ideas for a church Halloween party are sure to be a hit.

boy dressed as a truck

Halloween Log Truck CostumeWhile unconventional, a log truck can make a fantastic Halloween costume. Check out this Halloween log truck costume for you or your child.

Spooky Eyes Nail Art

Spooky Eyes Nail ArtCreate spooky, googly eyes designs with nail polish to show your Halloween spirit. This page shows you how to paint spooky googly eyes on your toes.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match Pot - pot with slight white accents and painted saucer

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match PotFlower pots and saucers are sold separately. I knew I had a saucer at home so I didn't buy a new one. When I went home, the saucer didn't match the pot. You can revamp the saucer with a little bit of paint and it pairs nicely with the accents of the pot. I was able to save the $1-2 on a saucer, and use an existing one.

hand holding a potato

Harvesting PotatoesThis is a guide about harvesting potatoes. Growing your own potatoes can be a fun and rewarding part of your vegetable garden. Once the potatoes are full grown it's time to harvest them.

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeder - twist the other end for the top

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird FeederMake a plastic cap moat to keep the ants from getting into your hummingbird feeders.

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Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard Debris - pool loaded with tree branches

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard DebrisI trimmed some low lying limbs on our pecan tree and thought about Hurricane Florence that is predicted to bring devastation to North Carolina and South Carolina. There is going to be a mess of debris left to clean up.

Asparagus Harvest

Extending Your Asparagus HarvestThis is a guide about extending your asparagus harvest. With a few simple strategies you can stagger and extend the length of your asparagus harvest.

Protect Ripening Fruit with Newspaper - fruit tree festooned with newspaper wrapped fruit

Protect Ripening Fruit with NewspaperIn our yard, we have been experiencing more wild animals lately (i.e.: birds, rats, rabbits, etc.) especially since our yard is near a canyon. These animals are eating our fruit! It is quite frustrating watering these fruit trees, watching the fruit grow, and then finding them eaten/ruined.

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Videos

A tray of peanut butter cookies.

Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesThese easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A lariat necklace with a decorated washer in the middle.

Washer Lariat NecklaceTake a flat metal washer from the hardware store and convert it into beautiful jewelry. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A stuffed red lobster with a black eye patch covering where an eye is missing.

Stuffed Animal Eye PatchIf you have a beloved stuffed animal that loses an eye, an eye patch might be the best solution. Learn how 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.

A serving of peach crumble topped with ice cream.

Peach CrumblePeach crumble is a classic summertime dessert, especially if you are lucky enough to have ripe fresh peaches. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Pesto Chicken Potato Patties on plate

Pesto Chicken Potato PattiesThis is one of my latest favourite high protein foods that I reach for when I don't feel like having bread or pasta. These chicken patties have plain mashed potatoes added to them to satiate my need for carbs. I've added a couple tablespoons of pesto to the mix to give it some depth. You can absolutely have these in a burger, but I prefer them with a big fresh salad!

Double Sided Tape on black paper.

Removing Double Sided Tape from Laminate FloorMineral spirits, baby oil or Goo Gone can be helpful in removing sticky residue from double sided tape. This is a guide about removing double sided tape from laminate floor.

Natural Centerpiece for Wedding or Parties - decoration on a cloth covered table

Natural Centerpiece for Wedding or PartiesThis simple yet lovely centerpiece was made for my daughter's wedding by the both of us. I think it is so natural looking and sweet. Just like my daughter! It really wasn't costly either compared to some of the things I saw!

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Dragonfly Clothespin - clothespin holding a gift card

Dragonfly ClothespinThis is a quick, easy, and cute dragonfly clothespin that can be used to attach a gift card for gift giving (or apply this craft to DIY seating cards for a child's party, or garden party.)

Starr Jennyanydots (Tabby)

Starr Jennyanydots (Tabby)Adopted from a pet rescue at about 8 weeks. She likes to sleep, fight with her brother, sleep some more, run all over the house, curl up with me and sleep some more. Play with string, foil balls, toy mice, eat my plants, and tonight I caught her licking a stick of butter I'd put out for the butter bell.

Young couple cooking.

Family Etiquette for Young Couples Visiting HomeIntimate behavior can be uncomfortable for others, when a young couple is hanging with other family members. This is a guide about family etiquette for young couples visiting home.

Questions

Keeping Sandals from Slipping Off Your FeetI'd like to know if anyone has found a solution (like an adhesive substance, etc.) to put on the insoles of slip-on sandals (slip-ons, not between the toes, just wrap around top of feet). I've had this problem forever with this style, much as I love them.

Value of a 1929 Geographical
Webster's Dictionary - embossed front cover

Value of a 1929 Geographical Webster's DictionaryWhat is the value of 1929 geographical Webster's dictionary?

Mammillaria elongata Cactus Turning YellowI'm experiencing an issue with my Mammillaria elongata cactus. I've had this plant for about a month and recently it's started to turn yellow. I have it by the windowsill and water it once a week so not sure why it's turning yellow.

Troubleshooting Dodge Caravan Air Conditioner ProblemsI have a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan and all the dash lights go on and off, but the battery lights stay on until I turn the van off. When the lights go on my air stops working, then when the light turns off the air goes back on.

Value of a Singer Featherweight 221I have my mother's Singer Featherweight 221. She was not a sewer so it was only used for mending. It sews and has been stored in it's black carrying case and has a little box of attachments and the booklet. It is shiny black with gold scroll around the base that you sew on.

Value of Seymour Mann Baby DollsI have 12 Seymour Mann baby dolls that my mum left to me. I believe she bought them in 2000. Does anyone how how I can find out their value? Can I contact the manufacturer directly? I have been searching, but I have cataracts on my eyes and I can't see very well.

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Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

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Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies, Fruit Fly on Apple

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Man scratching his head.

Getting Rid of Fleas in Human Hair

13 year old gift ideas

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

Man repairing plumbing under sink

Finding Plumbing Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners

Perennials

Cutting Back Perennials in the Fall

Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Veterinarian taking a blood sample from a cat.

Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

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

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Renuzit Air Freshener Crafts

Renuzit Air Freshener Crafts

A photo of an old, gold trophy.

Recycling Old Trophies

Bar Soap with Less Residue

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

50th Anniversary Gift Box

50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

14th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Flipper Teeth

Buying Flipper Teeth Kits

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

Eyeglasses That Need Repair

Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses

A couple shopping online.

Using Sites Like ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass Jars

A repairman looking at a washing machine.

Repairing a Washer That Won't Drain or Spin

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

New Dentures

Wearing New Dentures

dawn for fleas

Dawn Dish Soap For Fleas

Mosquito Bite Remedies

Mosquito Bite Remedies

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Starting a Bent N Dent Grocery Store

Refrigerator's Ice Maker

Refrigerator's Ice Maker Leaking Water

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

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Name Ideas for Adult Day Care Service

Hard Water Spots on Windows

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kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

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