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Protecting Hummingbird Feeders
By Gypsy Swan
I have been reading about a variety of ideas for keeping ants, etc., out of hummingbird feeders. I have cared for hummingbirds for over 30 years and I've tried just about everything out there.
Personalize Store Bought Party Hat
By 15mhhm15
It is hard to come by party hats with the age on it. Most of them are sold online and they can get expensive. This is a quick alternative.
By Judy
I have been trying to cut down on meat and find recipes for my kale crop. This one is tasty, and it can be customized with onions, carrots and other spices.
By katrine2706
Pasta isn't just for making food. It can be used even if not cooked. Never think that your pasta is wasted when the expiry date comes and you were not able to cook them. See how I transformed expired macaroni pasta into an accessory.
Store Large Trash Bags in Trunk
By Eileen M.
Keep a couple of big plastic trash bags in your car - trunk, tool box, or gear box - they will help keep the grease and grime off your clothes when you need to change a tire, attach or detach a trailer to the hitch, or add oil/radiator fluid under the hood.
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