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Crab Handprint Card - add message

Crab Handprint CardIf you need card inspirations, you could always take a stroll in the card aisle at the store and snap photos of ones that you enjoyed! Or, online browse card selections for inspiration and then make your own twist!

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Vegetables on plate

Instant Pot Corned Beef and VegetablesI make corned beef and veggies every March in honour of my late grandfather. He was born on St. Patrick's day and absolutely adored corned beef. Now, this is first time I've tried making it all in my Instant Pot. I'm so happy I did because it was so incredibly delicious and super tender. This is by far my favourite method for making this dish.

Spring Paper Plate Flower Craft - two toddler paper plate flower creations

Spring Paper Plate Flower CraftSpring is just around the corner and my daughter loves flowers. What better way to decorate her room for spring than by designing her own flowers with simple items - paper plate, paint markers, construction paper, tape, and scissors!

Penguin Handprint Card - card with personal message added

Penguin Handprint CardHere is a cute and thoughtful card you and your child can make together. This card would be a cute touch to give to aunts, uncles, or other family members especially if your family members live afar, this card could be mailed. :)

Recycled Bunny Friends - cake plate with bunnies among the cupcakes surrounded by two white ceramic bunnies and plastic eggs

Recycled Bunny FriendsSpring and Easter are fast approaching. It is time to make some table top friends. Using a lot of items from around the house, this is how to get the family involved in this fun craft.

You Blow Me Away Card - finished card

You Blow Me Away CardThis card is ideal for Valentine's Day (late post, I actually forgot to post this), but this card could be used for other occasions too. For example: asking someone to a dance - "You blow me away, will you go to homecoming with me?"

Pest Control

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.

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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Horses with fly nets to keep the horse flies off their heads.

Getting Rid of Horse FliesHorse flies can be a menace to have around. This is a guide about getting rid of horse flies.

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.

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.

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Gardening Tips and Advice

Homemade Compost - The Natural Way To Green Gardening - mixing materials with a rake

Homemade Compost - The Natural Way To Green GardeningOur neighbors think we are very odd people when we save grass clippings, leaves, discarded fruit and veggie peels, and now shredded newspaper clippings.

Squirrel Scare Tool - supplies

Squirrel Scare ToolFrom my kitchen window, I enjoy watching the birds at our bird feeders. However I can't keep a lot of food in the feeders because of squirrels. In the cold months, early in the morning, I'll put out just enough seed to last through the day.

Rubbing Alcohol for Mealy Bugs in a Succulent Garden - rosette succulent

Rubbing Alcohol for Mealy Bugs in a Succulent GardenKeeping a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol is convenient and can be used to get rid of mealy bugs on succulent plants! Rubbing alcohol is inexpensive and succulent safe while also getting the job done by getting rid of mealy bugs!

Using Bird Feeders for Houseplants

Using Bird Feeders for HouseplantsI picked up two inexpensive wooden bird feeders that were actually a little broken in a local department store for $1 each. I decided to use them inside my house to hold some hanging plants. I bring in a number of herbs for the winter and so window and plant space becomes an issue for me in the winter.

Free Flower Pots at Lowe's Garden Center - shelves with plastic pots

Free Flower Pots at Lowe's Garden CenterSome garden centers like Home Depot or Lowe's have a rack for free pots. If they don't, you can ask if they have any free pots you can have. What's awesome is once in a while you may stumble across a nice ceramic, clay pot too!

Dividing Potted Plants - potted plant

Dividing Potted PlantsWhen your plant is getting tight in the pot (or when you purchase a plant like this one), you can easily get more plants by separating into more pots. This will allow room for your plants to grow, or is a great way to give some plants away as gifts.

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Easter

Easter Egg Curtain

Easter Egg CurtainPeter Rabbit will be delighted when he sees your windows on Easter morning and the youngsters will have a ball helping make this fun craft.

hand print lily

Handprint LilyTry making this Easter variation of using children's handprints for crafts. This is a guide about making a handprint lily.

Saving on Easter Baskets

Saving Money on Easter BasketsInexpensive ways to create, put together or purchase easter baskets and their filler as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.

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Children hunting for eggs after church on Easter.

Ideas for Celebrating Easter at ChurchChurch is a perfect place to celebrate Easter. Use these ideas to make your next Easter church gathering a success. This is a guide about ideas for celebrating Easter at church.

finished mailable basket made from two boxes

Mailable Easter BasketTo mail an Easter basket to my daughter in their apartment, without making her look like a little girl anymore, I created a cute, transportable basket that can be used afterward.

Easter Egg Lunch

Easter Egg LunchWho wouldn't love having their lunch packed into colorful Easter eggs? You may even find that you want to have your lunch this way. I will find any excuse to "be a kid"! :)

Mother's Day

Finished sequin flower pins.

Flower Pin for Mother's DayHere is the perfect gift for family and friends, that you can whip up in a matter of minutes. This flower pin is easy to make and they turn out so very beautiful. Everyone will want one.

Mother's Day Dress Cards Tacked on Cork Board

Handmade Mother's Day Dress CardThese cute little dress shaped cards can be personalized for your mom, using her favorite color and added bling. This page contains instructions for a handmade Mother's Day dress card.

Memory Jar For Mother's DayWhen last Mother's Day rolled around, I thought my mother would enjoy reading my own remembrances. I took a decorative glass jar with a lid and made a "Jar of Childhood Memories" for her to read.

Paper with letters spelling Happy Mother's Day, ribbon, flowers, and glitter hearts

Homemade Mother's Day GiftsHomemade Mother's Day gifts are always a hit. Whether it is the construction paper artwork of a small child or a handicraft made by an older one, moms love handmade gifts. This is a guide about homemade Mother's Day gifts.

A Mother's Day card with a scrubbie as a flower.

Scrubbie Flower Mother's Day CardMake this cute card for Mom on Mother's Day or change the sentiment and it would be nice for other occasions. This is a guide about scrubbie flower Mother's Day card.

Reasons I Love You for Mother's Day

Making a Mother's Day Book with "Reasons I Love You"Rather than giving your mother something she could buy herself, make a personalized gift that she will treasure. If given for a birthday add one for each year. This is a guide about making a Mother's Day book with "Reasons I love you".

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Videos

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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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A wok with tofu and vegetables being stir fried.

Tofu Stir Fry RecipesTofu can be a wonderful, chewy addition to a stir fry, and can even take the place of meat. This guide contains tofu stir fry recipes.

Recycled Lanterns As Planters - planted pots on garden table

Recycled Lanterns As PlantersI found 2 lanterns in great shape at a thrift store for pennies! I wanted to transform these beauties into something other than lighting - planters! Although you find a lot of them are in black, I will transform them into a softer look.

A landline telephone on a nightstand.

Anonymous Call Rejection on LandlineIf someone chooses not to reveal his Caller ID information, you can prevent that call from bothering you on your landline by dialing *77. The call will not come through. If you decide you dont want this feature anymore, dial *87.

piece of Breakfast Casserole

Leftover Stuffing Breakfast CasseroleI don't love stuffing as leftovers as much as I do when it's fresh. This breakfast casserole really brings it back to life. With a few mix-ins, eggs, and cheese, you'll be sure to love this treat. I serve it as a hearty brunch and it's always such a big hit.

Avocado Mango Salsa on plate with filled tortilla

Avocado Mango SalsaThis simple and yummy salsa is great with dips or burritos!

Pineapple Tarts on plate

Pineapple TartOne of my dreams is to become a pastry chef, but that only remains a dream. However, I still practice and try to improve my skills at home by cooking recipes I only learned from high school.

Questions

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Husky? - dog with airplane ears

Is My Dog a Pure Bred Husky?Can someone tell me if I have a full bred Husky? I'm curious because its ears are floppy.

Planting Grass in a Dog RunWe've lived in our home for 3 years now. We had a 20x40ft dog run, recently reduced to a 10x40ft run. After this last winter and now that the snow has melted, we have quite the mess of dirt and poop sludge. Yuck! What do I have to do to replant and bring some grass back to that area? Will grass even grow after all that poop? If so, what should I plant?

Reviving Dull Vinyl FlooringHow do I revive the sheen on vinyl flooring?

Name Ideas for a Home Care ServiceI have come along way in my business and I really need a name that explains what I was thinking. I am thinking, Grateful Home Care, Your Family Is My Family, or I'm Blessed Home Care.

Value of an 1858 Webster's Dictionary - cover page

Value of an 1858 Webster's DictionaryI'm curious what the value of my 1858 Webster's dictionary is?

Roof Repair Financial Help - damaged shingles

Roof Repair Financial HelpI live in Terre Haute Indiana. The weatherization program promised me a year ago that they would replace my roof on my house. Now they are telling me they won't help after this man promised me they could fix it. Who can I call to file a complaint or what can I do to get help? I now have mold in my spare bedroom.

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Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Patio Umbrella

Refurbishing a Faded Patio Umbrella

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of Ants

Dental tools in open mouth

Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

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

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

A man performing roof repairs.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof...

Buy now pay later button on a computer keyboard.

Buy Now, Pay Later Websites

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

A photo fo a carrot growing in a vegetable garden.

Keeping Animals Out of Your Garden

A woman looking at her medical bills.

New Era Medicare Supplemental Insurance...

Cat laying on the hood of a car.

Homemade Cat Repellents

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain, Pulling Hair From Clogged Drain

Clearing a Clogged Bathtub Drain

A birthday cake with a 13 topper.

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Snow Covered Truck

Troubleshooting Truck Heater Problems

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Itching from a bug bite.

Identifying Little Black Biting Bugs

Shampooing a sofa.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

Flipper Teeth

Buying Flipper Teeth Kits

Finding a Lost Relative, Genealogy Study

Finding a Lost Relative

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

Easter Lilies

Caring for Potted Easter Lilies

Well water running a in a sink.

Removing Rust from Well Water

open washing machine

Spin Cycle Not Working on Washer

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Removing Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes, Man removing clothes from the dryer.

Cleaning Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes

White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

pictures of shower walls

Keeping Your Shower Clean

Cherry Tomatoes

Growing Cherry Tomatoes

Ceramic Floor Tile

Fixing Cracks in Ceramic Floor Tile

Toilet Tank

Toilet Tank Not Filling

Making a Mosquito Trap

Making a Mosquito Trap

Asian Beetles

Getting Rid of Asian Beetles

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

a yellow and black wasp

Homemade Wasp Repellent

Fabric on rolls in a fabric store.

Finding Fabric That is Under $2.00 Per Yard

Removing Scented Oil Type Odor from House

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Bathroom with vinyl flooring.

Removing Stains on Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring

Mascara

Removing Eye Makeup Stains from Fabric

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

cleaning walls

Removing Soot from Walls and Ceiling

A vet giving a dog a vaccination.

ASPCA Pet Vaccination Truck Schedule

Photo of a window made more private using contact paper.

Making a Window More Private

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Pink double layer birthday cake topped with at 12 candle.

12th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Kitten outside of litter box on wood floors.

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

Cleaning With Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

Washing Walls and Ceilings

Washing Walls and Ceilings

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

A bunch of ants on a white background.

Identifying Small Black Bugs

A rug sitting on a wood floor.

Keeping Rugs From Slipping

A woman in pain wearing dentures.

Remedies for Pain from Wearing Dentures

Getting Rid of Green Mold Under a Mobile Home

Faucet running in a kitchen that uses well water.

Removing Sulfur Smell from a Well Water System

Red on a shirt transferred to the white.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

A photo of a real estate sign.

Real Estate Business Name Ideas

photo of ants eating a scrap of onion

Getting Rid of Ants in the Kitchen

A textured popcorn ceiling

Cleaning a Textured (Popcorn) Ceiling

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