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  • HELP QUICK :| before mom gets back LOL?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 12 hours ago

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    I brought Heart Shaped Handwarmers from iwoot.com and your meant to boil them for 20 minutes to reuse, i boiled them too long and almost burnt my kitchen down :( and now it stinks >.< how'd i get fumes out QUICK omg, thanks so much everyone who commented :P she found out, but i think she's calmed down a bit, fingers crossed :D omg, thanks so much everyone who commented :P she found out, but i think she's calmed down a bit, fingers crossed :D
  • problems hooking up overhead fan?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 13 hours ago

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    okay, I am having problems with this stupid fan, I am sure I have the wires connected right, the green is connected to the bare, the white to the white, black to black and red to blue. But when I turn on the switch, the fan doesnt turn on. Its not the breaker, it has power.. what should I do? yes i tried the chains, but it still doesnt work. I just tried rewiring it, (ceiling first) white to white, black to blue, red to black, and bare to green, and the second switch worked with the fan, but the light still doesnt work. i have 2 switches and no idea what you mean by hots the fan has a blue, green, white, and black wire. the ceiling has white, black, bare and red. I have no idea what to hook up and what not, and I moved this from one room to another, so I dont have a manual. okay randy so to attach the fan to one switch attach them both to the black one? well i tried attaching both the blue and black from the fan to both the black and the red from the ceiling. if they are attached to the black, nothing works. If they are attached to the red, the light works, but the fan still doesnt okay i have the light turning on, but the fan isnt working, i think you are right and that there is a problem with the switch wiring. Is it difficult to fix this?
  • Why does some of my clothing creat static when I remove it?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 15 hours ago

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    Is it the type of material they used? Does rayon, polyester or spandex have been known to do this? Also, which is softer, rayon or spandex?
  • What is the best product or formula you know of to clean glass and leave it streak-free?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 15 hours ago

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    I have a china cabinet, and the glass windows, mirror, and shelves are in dire need of a good cleaning, but everything I use seems to leave a sort of oily/foggy residue. I'm at the end of my rope with it. Anyone know of anything that really works? :-p
  • Ive got a bathroom with no windows (aprox 14' x 7') I need a powerful exhaust fan, suggestions?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 16 hours ago

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    Because it has very little airflow the steam builds and we have a mold problem. So before I paint I want to fix the fenestration problem
  • Does somebody know the easiest way to get free credit check and quickly?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 18 hours ago

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    I´m just wondering, does somebody know the easiest way to get free credit check and quickly?
  • Can you believe the price of propane?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 18 hours ago

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    Just filled my 500 gallon tank and it cost me nearly $1000! Why? 5 years ago I could fill it for under $500.
  • Toilet not put back on the same exact spot after wax ring change?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 19 hours ago

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    The plumber changed the wax ring and I just noticed from the old caulk stain that the toilet was not put back onto the exact same spot. It's placed about 1 cm. behind the old spot. Will this cause any leakage or problems, or is this ok? Thanks for helping!
  • tips on hanging indoor xmas lights?

    Decorating & Remodeling - 19 hours ago

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    i cannot seem to get the suction hooks to stick to the wall or window. any ideas on what i can use to hold up indoor xmas lights without using nails or other things that would damage the place? would blue tack work or not? any ideas appreciated, thanks cheers ansmen, really helpful mate. as for you THLW, i just assembled a sideboard myself with no man apart from my six year old son. deal with u later x
  • an unifinished job who should you go to?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 20 hours ago

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    mum mum payed someone (plumber) to fit a Jacuzzi and bath brand new. we also asked him to repair the leak. he's self employed doesn't work for any buisness. he has repaired the leak but the bath isn't fitted properly he lives down the road to us i think over the last 8 months we've asked him 8 or 9 times but he just says yeh il be round this weekend and il be round next blah blah day. i'm getting anoyed now my parents just burst in to my room to use my shower!! who do i talk to? we have already payed him full!

Snow globes

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Snow globes

The shimmering magic of snowfall is always transfixing, whether it's outside your window or inside this classic toy. Homemade globes let you create a wintry scene straight out of your own imagination.

Almost any jar works for this project: Baby-food, pimiento, and olive jars are good choices.

Look for plastic or ceramic figurines (metal ones are prone to rust) at flea markets and hobby or model-railroad shops.

Synthetic evergreen tips are available at many floral-supply stores.

If the jar lids are not in seasonal colors already, paint them with oil-based enamel paint.

Sand the inside of the lid until the surface is rough. With clear-drying epoxy, adhere the figurine to the inside of the lid, and let the epoxy dry.

Fill the jar almost to the top with distilled water; add a pinch of glitter and a dash of glycerin (available at drugstores) to keep the glitter from falling too quickly. Don't add too much, or the glitter will stick to the bottom of the jar when it's flipped.

Screw on the lid tightly, being careful not to dislodge the figurine. Turn the jar over and back again—and let it snow.

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