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12-28-20, 04:46 PM
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Can't air out this smell after months
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Shadeladie
Maybe just try the baking soda alone. Might...
Maybe just try the baking soda alone. Might work. When you start mixing vinegar and baking soda (or a mix of anything for that matter) the smell starts becoming worse and worse. Then you have to...
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Electrical - AC & DC
12-28-20, 10:54 AM
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Death by Dryer -- dryer electrical question
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Shadeladie
It's just that time and energy is better spent...
It's just that time and energy is better spent responding to recent threads. After a year or more, most problems have been solved and sometimes the OP hasn't been back.
They shouldn't be taken...
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Shadeladie
Win10 has improved much since it was first...
Win10 has improved much since it was first released. Honestly, I don't find it any different than 7 or 8 at this point. You pretty much get used to it really fast. I would try upgrading again and...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
12-12-20, 01:49 PM
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Norton Anti-Virus expiring
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Windows Defender is really good IMO. I used to...
Windows Defender is really good IMO. I used to use Avast at one time until it started getting like Norton. Slowing down the computer big time. That's when I switched to Defender and have stayed...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
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Norton Anti-Virus expiring
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First of all, I would upgrade to Windows 10. I...
First of all, I would upgrade to Windows 10. I use Windows Defender and SuperAntiSpyware.
Defender should already be on your computer. You should be able to just turn it on. Well, when you're...
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11-29-20, 08:56 AM
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What is this on my sink? How do I make sure it doesn't happen again
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Looks to me like the surface has worn off, rather...
Looks to me like the surface has worn off, rather than a stain.
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
11-08-20, 08:53 AM
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Buttons Don't Work on a Dishwasher?
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Shadeladie
Yes. Walk away. Went thru that with mine. ...
Yes. Walk away. Went thru that with mine. First we replaced the panel, which was costly and then less than a year later, broke again and worse. Had to get a new dishwasher and would have been...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
10-24-20, 03:21 PM
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Car seat covers help
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Shadeladie
Maybe Weathertech...
Maybe Weathertech (https://www.weathertech.com/seat-protectors/) .....................................................................
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Sewing, Quilting and Needlework
10-18-20, 06:18 PM
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Replacing sweatpants drawstring
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Shadeladie
I've always used a large safety pin. Just pin it...
I've always used a large safety pin. Just pin it to the beginning of the string and push it along, while you pull the gathered fabric.
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Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
10-13-20, 11:18 AM
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Help Identifying Indoor Pest from feces
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Shadeladie
Hello and welcome to the forum. It would help if...
Hello and welcome to the forum. It would help if you could tell us what area you're from since there's different critters in different places.
I'll give my 2cents until the expert answers. Unless...
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Blinds, Shades and Shutters
09-30-20, 10:35 AM
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Uninstalling Hunter Douglas wooden blinds
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Shadeladie
The end of the bracket should flip up or out. ...
The end of the bracket should flip up or out. Can be difficult. Are they faux blinds? Faux tends to be heavy but real wood is very light.
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Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
09-13-20, 07:14 AM
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New A/C unit?
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You never answered as to whom you hired. Not an...
You never answered as to whom you hired. Not an actual name, but was it a real HVAC company or a jack of all trades? If the later, this will always cost you more money in the end. What kind of...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
09-04-20, 08:30 AM
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How to re-stick "peel-and-stick"?
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Shadeladie
I'm thinking a double sided sticky tape, the...
I'm thinking a double sided sticky tape, the width of the part of the window it's sticking to.
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
08-06-20, 12:38 PM
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Whirlpool dishwasher collects filth
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Shadeladie
First, just want to point out I know nothing...
First, just want to point out I know nothing about dishwashers or fixing them, but just want to say, I've tried different detergents and have to say that Cascade Platinum tablets clean dishes the...
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07-08-20, 12:55 PM
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Invoicing from the Plumber
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Shadeladie
Personally, I think you need to change plumbers. ...
Personally, I think you need to change plumbers. I've never heard of a company working like this, but maybe things are different in Canada.
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
07-07-20, 12:34 PM
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No content on Safari
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Shadeladie
I’ll point this thread to the techs and see if...
I’ll point this thread to the techs and see if they have any suggestions.
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Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
07-06-20, 12:07 PM
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Invoicing from the Plumber
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Shadeladie
I'll put my 2cents in. If it's the same company,...
I'll put my 2cents in. If it's the same company, you should only be getting one bill. Never heard of getting separate bills from different people from the same company for the same job at the same...
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Recipes, Foods and Beverages
06-25-20, 07:49 AM
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Cream Puffs
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Shadeladie
The recipes are the same, just shaped different....
The recipes are the same, just shaped different. Use a pastry bag to make eclairs and a rounded tablespoon for cream puffs. You can scoop big rounded tbsp to make bigger ones or a small rounded tbsp...
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Pets, Wild and Farm Animals
06-24-20, 05:43 PM
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What are the signs that an American Pit Bull Terrier is a bad seed?
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Shadeladie
It's a hard one to answer since dogs can be...
It's a hard one to answer since dogs can be different once you bring them home.
I would get one thru a pitbull rescue. They've lived with and evaluated the dogs they adopt out, so can tell you just...
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>Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
06-07-20, 06:47 PM
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Why is my mr. coffee not filling carafe.
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385
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Shadeladie
Honestly, I just buy cheapo 12 cup automatic...
Honestly, I just buy cheapo 12 cup automatic coffee makers like Hamilton Beach or Black and Decker. Between sales and discounts, I never pay more than $15. I find they make coffee as good as pricey...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-22-20, 02:58 PM
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Recall of Harbor Freight Jack Stands that can fail and kill you
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Shadeladie
Well if they’re giving them away and you have a...
Well if they’re giving them away and you have a choice, of course you’re going to pick the best brand. If you have to buy it, especially with limited funds, that’s a different story.
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Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
05-07-20, 09:11 AM
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Using soap oil before painting
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248
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Shadeladie
Umm, you've gotten them already. :coffee:
Umm, you've gotten them already. :coffee:
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Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
05-01-20, 12:19 PM
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Outdoor Sun / Privacy Blinds
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145
Posted By
Shadeladie
You can just get some bamboo (woven wood) shades...
You can just get some bamboo (woven wood) shades at Lowes.
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Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
04-26-20, 10:40 AM
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Hot tub pillows - replace or repair???
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455
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Shadeladie
I'm not familiar with hot tub pillows, but if...
I'm not familiar with hot tub pillows, but if it's denigrating, it's the fabric used (reminds me of bonded leather) that's falling apart and can not be fixed. IMO, it needs to be replaced. Not sure...
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Sewing, Quilting and Needlework
03-21-20, 02:23 PM
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Thickness sewing
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637
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Shadeladie
Yep, I'm here. :) Nice thing she's doing!...
Yep, I'm here. :) Nice thing she's doing! :thumbup:
Tell her to get some scrap fabric and fold it over a few times so it's even with the pleat height and sew it to make a little band. 4" long...
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