Thrifty Tips (June 08, 2019)
Take scraps of wood to create this American flag decoration. It's perfect for celebrating Independence Day on July 4th or to show your patriotic spirit anytime.

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Today's Featured Post

Making A Patriotic Flag With Left Over Wood

By Ana

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

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Today's Guides
Using Coffee Grounds for Citrus Trees
A potted citrus plant with lots of fruit.
Removing Cigarette Smell From Fur
A mink jacket on a white background.
Name Ideas for a Furniture Painting Business
painting furniture business
How to Clean Earbuds
White Earbuds on wooden background
What Should I Do With My 401K After Losing My Job?
A calculator and notebook that says retirement plan.
Inexpensive Wedding Reception Ideas
Wedding Reception Decorations
Today's Posts

How to Ship Plant Cuttings

By 15mhhm15

How to Ship Plant Cuttings - several plants ready to shipAre you sending plant cuttings to friends or family? It's really easy and I'll share with you how I send plant cuttings to arrive safely and hydrated.

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Reuse Spray Nozzle on Bottles

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Reuse Spray Nozzle on BottlesI wanted to try a weed killer recipe and needed a spray bottle. But the dollar tree's were too small. So I bought the vinegar I needed and got a bottle at my local hardware store.

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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (GF)

By attosa

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (GF)Finally, a gluten free cookie I love! I usually don't like gluten free cookies because I can really taste the "gluten free" element, but not in these. They have more ground gluten free oatmeal than flour substitutes, and are packed full of walnuts and chocolate chips.

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Lacy Crocheted Dishcloth

A multicolored crocheted dishcloth.These delicate crocheted dishcloths look too pretty to be used for cleaning, but work great for scrubbing dishes. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Using a Swiffer and Washrag to Clean Area Rugs

By Robyn

Using a Swiffer and Washrag to Clean Area RugsBy using a wet wash rag on a Swiffer broom, I am able to get all the hair off of my area rug. It is amazing how effective this is ;) I have a German Shepherd Husky mix, named Samson, who is blowing his under-coat due to the warmer weather, so there is a big bunch of fur that comes off of this area rug.

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Today's Questions
Repairing a Janmoe mc9500 Sewing Machine
My Janome mc9500 doesn't recognize that the presser foot is already down.
Value of a Leonardo Collection Figurine
Value of a Leonardo Collection Figurine - dog figurine with one ear up
Identifying Small Flying Bugs in Your House
There is a brown bug in my house that flies really fast and could maybe be a mosquito. Except it appears to be attracted to light and maybe my cat. I've seen it flying around the corner my cat frequently sits in. I'm scared it may be a mosquito, could anyone help tell me what bug it is?
Shelf Life of Fruit Cups
Can you eat fruit cups past best by date?
Replacing a Torn Swing Canopy
Replacing a Torn Swing Canopy - torn canopy
Garden Uses for an Empty Pool Filter
Garden Uses for an Empty Pool Filter - black plastic drum
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