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Foxglove Companion Plant

Companion Plants for Growing VegetablesThis is a guide about companion plants for growing vegetables. Choosing the right combination of vegetables, flowers, and herbs can help improve your garden and save space.

Peony Shoots

Peony Bushes Not BloomingThe reasons that your peonies are not blooming include, planting too deeply or dividing too late in the previous summer. This is a guide about peony bushes not blooming.

A woman rubbing oil on a wood table.

Use Baby Oil To Treat Wood FurnitureThere are varying schools of thought on what type of products to use on wood furniture. For those people who like to use oil, this tip might appeal to you. This is a guide about use baby oil to treat wood furniture.

Father's Day Gift Idea

"I'm Nuts About You" Recycled Jar CraftThis cute jar filled with peanuts is a nice inexpensive gift the kids can make for Father's Day. This is a guide about, "I'm nuts about you!" recycled jar craft.

Veggies from small garden.

6 Ways to Get Big Yields From a Small GardenA small garden space does not mean you can't have a nice yield if you employ a few techniques to intensify your gardening. This is a guide about six ways to get big yields from a small garden.

Tote bag with fuzzy strap.

No Sew Fabric Carry AllThis is a guide about no sew carry all. Use your craft glue, surplus fabric and supplies to create a cute purse for a young friend.

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Videos

Three plastic bags folded using a football fold.

Storing Plastic Bags Using Football FoldKeeping plastic bags for later use can look disorganized but these folded bags are neat and easy to store. Learn how to easily fold them in this short video.

A plate of breakfast cookies made with healthy ingredients.

Healthy Breakfast CookiesTreat your children at breakfast time with these tasty treats. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A sandbox with trucks and construction toys.

Indoor SandboxMake an indoor sandbox for your preschool age child that's fun to play in, rain or shine. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A pen decorated with colored duct tape to resemble a carrot.

Duct Tape Carrot PenThese cute carrot shaped pens decorated with duct tape would be perfect in Easter baskets or to celebrate spring. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A blue robot made out of aluminum (tin) cans.

Tin Can RobotSave your recycled tin or aluminum cans of all sizes to assemble this adorable robot. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A fleece scarf with a penguin pattern on it.

No-Sew Fleece ScarfFleece is easy to work with and comes in many colorful patterns. This no sew scarf is a great first project. Learn how to make it in this short video.

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Father's Day Money Holder Card - fold in to meet for collar

Father's Day Money Holder CardFor Father's Day, I am giving my father money. I thought it would be cute to make a twist on the tie card by cutting out a pocket and putting cash there!

A magnified silverfish on a black background.

Silverfish in My BedSilverfish are a pest that need to be dealt with quickly before they become an infestation. This is a guide about silverfish in my bed.

Skirt Purse

How to Make a Skirt PurseDo you have an old skirt that you don't wear anymore but love the fabric? Repurpose the skirt and the fabric you love by making it into a purse. This is a guide about craft project: skirt purse.

Spoon

Using a Spoon for Tongue CleaningCleaning your tongue regularly can help with overall oral hygiene and bad breath. A spoon can be an effective tool for cleaning your tongue. This is a guide about spoon for tongue cleaning.

Paint Window to Hide Parking Lot - painted window

Paint Window to Hide Parking LotI sleep on a day bed in the living room and while I love the trees and sky, I hate the parking lot with the cars. So, with just 3 things and about 30 minutes, I made it so not only do I not have to see them, the people down below don't get to see me.

A woman taking a relaxing bath.

Homemade Bath Oil BeadsAdding a scented oil to your bath can make it an even more relaxing experience. Making your own bath oil beads will ensure you have your favorite bath oils ready to use whenever you like. This is a guide about homemade bath oil beads.

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Questions

Bobbin Not Turning on Euro-pro Sewing MachineThe bobbin does not spin on my Euro-pro Dressmaker sewing machine. Any guesses why?

Permanent Marker Stain on Leather Phone CaseI didn't get any Sharpie on my leather furniture, but I got it on my leather phone case. Any ideas of how to get it off? I don't need to get it off straight away, but it would be great if you could help.

Home Repair Assistance for Low Income FamiliesI'm a 35 yr old disabled mom of 3 kids. 2 of my daughters live with me. I have low income and get monthly checks. Is there any way I can get help with my house, it needs to be leveled? I own my house, but I can't get a loan on my home due to not enough income.

What Is This Houseplant?

What Is This Houseplant?I got this plant for a birthday gift. Of course it comes with no identification. Does anyone know what type of plant this is? Also, how should I care for this plant?

Daycare Slogan Ideas - mega blocks

Daycare Slogan IdeasI have a daycare named "Little Soles". I need a catchy slogan.

Dog Won't Pee on Piddle Pad After Pooping - Yorkie wearing a bow in her hair

Dog Won't Pee on Piddle Pad After PoopingHow can I train my already house broken 1yr 8mo (6lbs) Yorkie, to pee after she's pooped on the pad tray if I'm not around to scoop it? And prevent her from picking it out to play with it and/or finishing her business on the terrace couch?

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A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

A woman getting dental work done.

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

Brown squirrel eating

Keeping Squirrels from Digging in Plants

bug spray

Identifying Flying Insects

Weeds Between Bricks

Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

Buy Now Pay Later Websites

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Flooring for an Outdoor Kennel

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Bleach Bottle

Repairing Bleach Stains on Carpet

Finding a Lost Relative, Genealogy Study

Finding a Lost Relative

Ants on the wall of a house.

Homemade Ant Killer Recipes

Cleaning Moss and Algae on Concrete

Getting Rid of Moss and Algae on Concrete

A pencil and the word legal written.

Power of Attorney and HIPPA Rights

Photo of a potted plant.

Filler Ideas for Potted Plants

Homemade Cat Repellents

Homemade Cat Repellents

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

Craftsman Riding Mower

Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start

A man with a nail gun performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

contact paper shapes being applied to small window

Privacy Window Using Contact Paper

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Well water running a in a sink.

Removing Rust from Well Water

Weeds Between Pavers

Removing Weeds Between Pavers

Flying ant on a white background.

Getting Rid of Flying Ants

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

A black-eyed Susan in a garden bed.

Transplanting Black-eyed Susans

Hummingbird perched on a feeder.

Keeping Ants Out of the Hummingbird Feeder

Carpenter bee drilling into wood.

Getting Rid of Carpenter Bees

Dog Standing on Carpet

Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

Terra Cotta Lighthouse

Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse

Photo of a push lawn mower.

Fixing a Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

Old Deck Railing Used For Garden Tool Storage - tools hanging on railing with optional sigh above

Old Deck Railing Used For Garden Tool Storage

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

Kitten

Treating a Kitten with Eye Discharge

10th Birthday Cake.

10th Birthday Party Ideas

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

A wood table.

Fixing a Wood Table With a Nail Polish Remover Stain

A window with water condensation.

Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

A garter snake in grass.

How to Get Rid of Garter Snakes

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Removing Sticker Residue

Removing Sticker Residue

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Flower Beds

Killing Weeds in Flower Beds

Spooning coffee ground into a plants soil.

Plants That Like Coffee Grounds

Closeup of Gray Squirrel

Keeping Squirrels Out of Fruit Trees

cat outside

Discouraging Cats from Spraying the Outside of a...

Pill Bottles on White Background

Removing Labels from Plastic Containers

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Multimeter

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems

Caring for a Sun Star Plant

Buying Coil Spring Sofa Seat Cushions

Vinyl Couches

Removing Ink on Vinyl

A pair of eyeglasses on an open laptop.

Removing Anti-Reflective Coating from Glasses

photo of ants eating a scrap of onion

Getting Rid of Ants in the Kitchen

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Removing Condensation from Inside a Watch

Removing Condensation from Inside a Watch

Tiny Orange Bug

Getting Rid of Tiny Orange Biting Bugs

New Dentures

Wearing New Dentures

Rolly Pollies (Pill Bug)

Caring for Roly Polies (Pill Bugs)

Mildew Smell in Car

Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in a Car

Disposing of Old Gasoline, Red gas can.

Cleaning Gasoline from Car Carpet

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

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