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Making Super Easy Wooden Bookends - view of finished bookend with a pincushion in foreground

Making Super Easy Wooden BookendsWith just a few pieces of wood to complete this project, you can have lovely bookends for any room at home or your office at work. This project also makes a lovely gift, that can be personalized for a child or adult. Here is how!

Thumbs Up Father's Day Card - front of finished card with greeting on the front

Thumbs Up Father's Day CardThis is a cute and simple "thumbs up" card that can be used for any special occasion. This card could be used for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' card, birthday, or even as a Great Job, congratulations, for an awesome friend, teacher, etc. Just write the appropriate greeting for the occasion.

Making A Patriotic Flag With Left Over Wood - flag decoration leaning against house on porch or deck

Making A Patriotic Flag With Left Over WoodWe do a lot of projects using wood. We do not waste even the smallest pieces. For this project I wanted to make a patriotic flag for my porch. This is a simple project and can be used year around. Here is how!

Faux Tea-Dyed Paper Using Pattern Paper - close with fancy paper clip

Faux Tea-Dyed Paper Using Pattern PaperSometimes I want a vintage-looking page without actually dyeing the paper. I have used sewing pattern paper to achieve this result. For now I will be using this small journal to glue my water color art and hold a few recipes.

Father's Day Coffee Cup Greeting Card - card an a ceramic coffee cup

Father's Day Coffee Cup Greeting CardGive simple treats to your dad this Father's Day. Make a simple greeting card and creatively make a 3D compartment for your personalized token gift to start his day with a smile.

Kid Toy Rattle Drum - both rattle drums finished

Kid Toy Rattle DrumThe kids are enjoying music right now. Here is a rattle toy drum (twist straw to play) - we made this in two versions - one with a metal jar cap and one with a ribbon cardboard roll.

Summer Fun for Kids

A woman reading books in the summer.

Starting a Summer Book Club and Book SwapKeep your kids entertained and reading over the summer by organizing a book club and book swap. Consider one for yourself as well. This is a guide about starting a summer book club and book swap.

Yo-Yo

Attend Free Summer Community EventsThis weekend, we attended Celebrate Hillsboro, an annual summer event provided by the businesses and city of Hillsboro, Oregon.

A family that just discovered their geocache

Try Geocaching This SummerAs soon as I hear, "Hey, Gigi, let's go geocaching," from one of my grandkids, I'm ready to go.

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Almost Free Boredom Busters

Almost Free Boredom BustersIn June the kids aren't bored yet; the thrill of summer vacation is still upon them. However, August is another story. With movie prices at $6 or higher and gas soaring in its price per gallon, how can you keep the kids busy and your budget happy?

Fishing in a mountain lake.

Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids (and...If I do not make plans to keep my son busy this summer, he will be perfectly content to waste his days watching TV and playing with his DS. So I plan to set up a daily schedule for him.

A child blowing bubbles

Summertime Activities for Your ChildrenFrugal living is nothing new to us as I was raised in a family of 11 kids and many foster children. We may have struggled because money was tight, but we never seemed to lack for fun things to do and there was always something going on that held our attention.

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4th of July

Star Straw - star straw in a drink glass

Star StrawIf you're hosting a Fourth of July party, this would be a cute touch to add to your straws!

Ft. Vancouver

Fireworks at Fort VancouverMy family and I visited Fort Vancouver for their annual Fourth of July fireworks display. It is a very large park located in Vancouver, Washington, with historic and archeological exhibits and information.

car license plate painted as stylized American flag

Car Tag (License Plate) FlagMake an American flag from an old car tag. Spray paint the tag (license plate) using either red or white. That way you will only have to paint one set of stripes. Let dry. Paint on your blue background for stars, let dry. Paint on your other colored stripes, let dry.

An American flag showing the stars and stripes.

U.S. Flag EtiquetteCelebrate Independence Day, display your U.S. flag using the proper flag etiquette.

Red, white, and blue Lantern

Americana LanternGive your old lantern a new look for your Memorial Day Celebration. This was an old rusty lantern that I gave new life to with an Americana Theme for Memorial Day and can be used as well for 4th of July.

finished wreath

4th of July Mesh WreathI saw the rolls of mesh at the craft store and wanted to try making a wreath for the 4th of July. I love how it turned out!

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Pest Control

Mosquito on someone's hand.

Mosquito Repellent RecipesMosquitoes are a problem in many regions. This page contains mosquito repellent recipes.

Carpenter bee drilling into wood.

Getting Rid of Carpenter BeesCarpenter bees will attack the wood trim and porches around your home making holes and tunnels for nesting. This is a guide about getting rid of carpenter bees.

Flea on White

Use Ammonia to Kill FleasAmmonia applied to carpets where your dogs and cats sleep can be effective in killing fleas. Be sure to let animals out while you do this. This is a guide about use ammonia to kill fleas.

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Plastic Bottle Fruit Fly Trap - finished trap with a floating fly

Plastic Bottle Fruit Fly TrapWe have tried many things to get rid of fruit flies in our home, and this is hands down the easiest, cheapest, and most effective way. One of the most important things in order to catch them is the bait you put out. Fruit flies can be more attracted to some things more than others.

A lizard on a porch.

Keeping Lizards Off Your PorchLizards love to sun themselves during the day. Your porch may very well be a nearly ideal place for them to catch some sun and warm up. If you live in an area with many lizards, keeping lizards off your porch might be an issue you have to deal with.

Carpenter Bee Trap

How to Make a Carpenter Bee TrapCarpenter bees can destroy the wood in your home. Use this simple trick to capture carpenter bees. This is a guide about making a carpenter bee trap.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - planted basket sitting on stoop

Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry BasketEven if you purchase everything new, this is not an expensive project. I found the laundry basket at the curb, got the potting soil and burlap on sale, and traded plants with a neighbor.

Use a Plastic Plate Instead of Flower Pot Saucers - potted plant sitting on a blue plastic plate

Use a Plastic Plate Instead of Flower Pot SaucersAre your looking for a budget friendly alternative to pot saucers? Think plastic kid's plate! I recently was gifted this Castanospermum australe "Lucky Bean Plant". The cheapest saucers from Home Depot were 80 cents (very thin plastic) to $2.68 (still somewhat thin plastic) so I held off on purchasing a saucer.

Robin's Nest

Robin's NestOur spring cleaning and repairs were temporarily interrupted when we discovered two robins making a nest outside our back door. They found our light fixture to be the perfect place. They got all sorts of material to make the base of the nest, including some shredded pieces of tarp that my son missed when cleaning up.

Using Flower Trays As Seedling Planters - seedlings in multipack nursery trays

Using Flower Trays As Seedling PlantersAt your garden center they often have discarded flower trays and pots that are free for the asking.These trays are great for seed starting for all season long plantings. They have sections that are perfect for keeping them separate, without extra cost.

Growing Passionfruit from Cuttings - cuttings in a Home Depot bucket

Growing Passionfruit from CuttingsPlace passionfruit cuttings into water to revive the cutting before planting in the ground. You would want to place passionfruit cuttings in water for a couple of days until the cuttings are less limp and more firm.

Increasing Humidity for Newly Potted Houseplants - plastic bag over a houseplant being held up by two skewers

Increasing Humidity for Newly Potted HouseplantsTo increase humidity, you can use a plastic bag and skewer. The skewer is used to hold the bag up without touching the leaves. If the plastic touches the leaves, it could cause damage to the plant. The plant was being propagated in water and moved into soil. To help the transition into soil, I placed the plant under a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks to increase humidity.

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Father's Day

Father's Day Handprint Keepsake Card - finished card

Father's Day Handprint Keepsake CardFather's Day is right around the corner. This would be a cute craft for your child to do for Father's Day.

Father's Day Money Holder Card

How to Make a Father's Day Shirt and Tie Money Holder CardThis is the perfect card for the father who has everything or an older parent. The pocket on the shirt makes a handy money holder. This is a guide about how to make a Father's Day shirt and tie money holder card.

Father's Day Bow Tie Card - finished card

Father's Day Bow Tie CardFather's Day is around the corner. My dad absolutely loves plaid button ups so, I thought this would be a cute and simple card to make for him! I like cards that have dimension so I used felt for the bow tie, but you can use paper too.

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Dad's Neckties Card - finished card

Dad's Neckties CardThis is a super thrifty DIY card for Father's Day. With a few bends, you can turn a paperclip into an adorable little wire hanger that holds Dad's beautifully patterned neckties, which are made from paper scraps.

Homemade Father's Day Gifts, A child holding a homemade card that says "I love Daddy".

Homemade Father's Day GiftsThis is a guide for homemade Father's Day gifts. Every parent appreciates a thoughtful homemade gift for Father's Day. Homemade crafts are a great way to show Dad you care.

Dressed Up Pen Holder for
Father's Day - pens inside the can

Dressed Up Pen Holder for Father's DayI found a roll of DC-fix self-adhesive vinyl cover stacked in the back of a drawer. It had a blue and yellow tartan pattern, with small red dots. I thought of using this for a Father's Day gift. I decided to make a pen holder, using an old tin can. The tin can was dressed up to look as if it was wearing a formal shirt and tie.

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Videos

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.

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 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 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 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 fluffy Japanese style pancake in a snowflake shape with syrup.

Japanese Style Puff PancakesThese fluffy pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Ice cubes made in a metal muffin tin.

Use Muffin Tins to Make Large Ice CubesWhen larger than normal ice cubes are in order, using muffin tins can make the size you need. They will last longer in a pitcher, beverage cooler or punch bowl.

I Love Lilies - closeup of a light pink lily in the background and a much darker reddish pink in the foreground

I Love LiliesI love lilies! Every year when they are marked down at the end of the season (bulbs) I buy some. Often the package shows a variety of colors leaving me not knowing what color would come out after planting. Much to my surprise, there were 2 of my favorite colors! I get to enjoy them in bloom for up to a week before they fade.

Crafts Using Newspapers FB montage

Crafts Using NewspaperThere are a variety of ways to repurpose newsprint. Newspaper can an inexpensive way to get creative with your fingernails, make paper flowers, bags, and even seedling pots.

Using My Collection Of Wine Corks For Decorating - finished wine and cork decor on top of a black cabinet

Using My Collection Of Wine Corks For DecoratingI have a collection of wine corks that I to use as decor in my home. I have seen in various stores wine corks used as decorations, but often they are too pricey for me. With a thrift store wooden box I will recreate the look of those pricey store decor items.

Daisy at Dusk - roadside daisy at dusk

Daisy at DuskWhile not traditionally a garden flower due to its nature to grow wild along the countryside, the daisy is a beautiful and simple beauty. The sky was splendid on this evening so I laid down in the grass to capture this photo.

Nifty Storage Idea for Scarves and Belts

Use Shower Curtain Rings to Store Scarves and BeltsShower curtain rings can be used on a hanger in your clothes closet to store scarves and belts. It saves space and makes it easy to find the scarf you are looking for.

Questions

Hatching a Found Egg - hand holding a green egg

Hatching a Found EggI have this unknown kind of egg from the lake. Can we hatch it?

My Boxer Won't Eat After Being SpayedWe had our 4 year old female Boxer who was spayed a week ago. She only eats some canned food, but not her hard food. She just lays around and sleeps. She does drink water and goes out take care of her business and comes in and sleeps. How can I get her eat her hard food and be more active?

Best Weight for a Shih Tzu PuppyMy 5 month old Shih Tzu puppy is only 2.71kg. Is this a healthy weight?

Motherboard for a Janome 6500I have a Janome 6500 and the display screen started going very dim; soon it was completely dark. The machine still sews, but I can't see the screen to program in stitches. I took it to my local shop for cleaning and repairs, but was told the motherboard was gone and I would need to have it replaced.

Replacing the Top Thread Guide on a Singer Sewing MachineHow do I replace the top thread guide on a Singer 9410? Is there a manual or somewhere I can find an instruction manual on how to replace/change parts on a Singer model 9410?

Cub Cadet with Kawasaki FH721v Engine Won't StartI have a 2008 Cub Cadet with a Kawasaki FH 721v 25 hp engine and it will not start. I have replaced the coil packs, spark plugs, fuel filter, and fuel lines. I cleaned and rebuilt the carb, replaced the air filter, and fuel back fire solenoid. It will run briefly after starter fluid is added or gas is added directly to the carb. I know the fuel pump is working.

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Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

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Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

Brown squirrel eating

Keeping Squirrels from Digging in Plants

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

cigarette odors in a car

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Real Estate Business Name Ideas

Refrigerator

Refrigerator's Ice Maker Not Making Ice

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

A bunch of ants on a white background.

Identifying Small Black Bugs

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Ant Hill in Forest

Getting Rid of Ant Hills

Weeds Between Bricks

Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

backyard swimming pool

Tiny Orange Biting Bugs Near Pool

Dishwasher

Dishwasher Won't Drain

Cat laying on the hood of a car.

Homemade Cat Repellents

Kitten

Treating a Kitten with Eye Discharge

Weeds Between Pavers

Removing Weeds Between Pavers

Electrician Working on Circuit Breakers

Troubleshooting Circuit Breaker Problems

Furniture Dents from Carpet

Removing Furniture Dents from Carpet

Ants on the wall of a house.

Homemade Ant Killer Recipes

bug spray

Identifying Flying Insects

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Patchy unhealthy lawn.

Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Recipes

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain, Pulling Hair From Clogged Drain

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain

A gopher in the ground.

Getting Rid of Gophers

Someone mopping a floor.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost?

multicolored flowerbed on a lawn

Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

Man tinkering with a riding mower.

Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't Start

Dog on Homemade Pet Bed

Homemade Pet Beds

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

A blue above ground swimming pool.

Cleaning an Above Ground Pool

growing a cherry tree from a pit.

Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

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Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

Kitten outside of litter box on wood floors.

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

bug next to a penny

Getting Rid of Tiny Biting Black Bugs

Red on a shirt transferred to the white.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Tiny black bugs next to a penny for scale.

Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen

Aphids on a plant.

Homemade Aphid Spray Recipes

A birthday cake with a 13 topper.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

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Refrigerator's Ice Maker Leaking Water

White Film on Dishes

Removing White Film From Dishes

New Dentures

Wearing New Dentures

Bug Bites

Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs

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Home Remedies For Toothache

Super Glue on Eyeglasses

Removing Super Glue from Eyeglasses

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Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

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Repairing Scratched Eyeglasses

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Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

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