I received a Brother XL2600I sewing machine
My older daughter tends to put the knees out of her jeans periodically. I was really excited when I cut off the legs of two pairs of her torn jeans and hemmed them into shorts for her.…
If you’re tired of regularly having to manually pull carpet fibers, strings, hairs and other debris from the brushroll of your vacuum, Eureka has just the thing for you.
The new Eureka Brushroll Clean vacuum automatically cleans its own brushroll with the touch of a button, a procedure which Eureka recommends performing monthly. The vacuum includes a host of additional high-end features, together with impressively powerful suction, yet costs less than $200.…
My squeaky dryer problem started probably about two years ago. At some point, an appliance repairman told me it would cost $150 to $200 to fix my clothes dryer, including parts, labor and trip charge.
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After researching the problem on RepairClinic.com, I decided my squeaky dryer probably needed the drive belt and/or blower wheel replaced.…
I can’t tell you how many times over the years that I’ve read about the horrors that allegedly lurk inside our mattresses. They need to be replaced every 10 years because they’re filled with 10 or 20 pounds of dead skin, dust mites and other terrible things, right?
At the very least, you need to vacuum them regularly to protect yourself from all that crud.…
Looking for a fun Easter crafts for kids or for yourself? Whether you’re a natural born crafter, love to crochet, enjoy trying artistic cooking or baking ideas or just want to delve into whatever Easter crafts catch your fancy, you’re sure to find something on this list that you can’t resist trying.
Pink crochet Easter basket
If you like to crochet, check out this adorable pink crochet Easter basket with pictures and directions courtesy of Fave Crafts.…
It’s easy to see why Dyson attracts such a huge following of devoted customers to their vacuums, and the new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball surely ranks among the best vacuum cleaners you could buy.
The Cinetic Big Ball, available in animal or animal+allergy models, won’t lose suction since it lacks the filters most vacuums use – filters that need cleaned and eventually replaced.…
Nearly four years ago, I learned a number of lessons in what emergency essentials that families really need to have on hand in case of a disaster. Tornadoes tore through the Raleigh area, causing serious damage to my house and hundreds of others.
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You probably already know you should keep a supply of nonperishable food that doesn’t require cooking (like baked beans, crackers, dried fruit, etc.).…
Some day, I hope to have the time and courage to remove the popcorn ceiling from my girls’ bathroom, probably using instructions from View Along the Way. For now, I keep patching it when it starts falling apart above the shower/bathtub.
You’ll see textured ceilings in nearly any house you visit. Builders find it easier to slap on a textured ceiling (also known as a popcorn ceiling) than to use standard paint and have to hide their seams.…
Queen Bee Coupons posted an amazing story about getting a free clothes dryer from her power company.
It may sound too good to be true, but many, if not most, electric companies offer full or partial rebates on various energy saving household items and services. You can usually find all of the information you need to participate, including rebate forms, requirements, submission information and searchable lists of participating, approved vendors on your power company’s website.…
I knew that one side of my house needed power washed before I received the nasty gram from my homeowners’ association. It was actually just the top half of one side of the house, the one I couldn’t reach when I pressure washed the bottom half of it myself a few months ago.
The whole house received brand new vinyl siding in 2011 thanks to a tornado that tore through my neighborhood, and most of the house looked pretty good unless you got up close to it.…