whimzy's Profile
| Display Name: | whimzy |
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| Member Since: | 2/20/09 |
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Please make sure when you are dismantling old TVs that you properly dispose of the CRT. Older sets like this one can have up to four pounds of lead inside of them that can leach into the ground and ultimately contaminate ground water. Recycling a set is clever but ultimately harmful if not done properly. Before & After: From Console TV to Console Table |
3/21/12 12:22 AM |
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Yeah. I splurged and get the LEDs and they burned out after ONE SEASON. Not just one strand, all of them. I will just stick to the cheap incandescents that last a couple of years or more and cost less to buy in the first place. I think that are prettier anyway. Upgrading to LEDs? How to Recycle Your Old Lights |
12/10/11 2:08 AM |
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I seem to be in the minority but that picture of the Queen is the stuff of nightmares. My Room: Poppy New York, NY |
10/4/11 10:07 PM |
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9 DIY projects for under $50 is not linked 9 Handmade DIY Projects For Under $50 |
9/30/11 3:58 PM |
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I'm sorry. It's ugly. I wouldn't want that in my house. Armchair Quarterback by Doug Brown and Bren Ahearn Design Showcase 2011 |
9/23/11 1:41 PM |
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The classic Wedgwood color scheme was a stroke of brilliance. I'm so glad she knew the drawer pulls were art and kept them Before & After: Connie's Ugly to Unbelievable Dresser Salvage Savvy |
9/22/11 11:08 AM |
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I question this tip. For blog that is centered on recycling and reusing, etc. I wonder why it's offering ways to use wax paper, which is not recyclable. Clean Garden Tools In A Snap With Wax Paper This Old House |
9/13/11 10:20 PM |
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yes, those sounds drive me to want to throttle the person making them. I hate it. I think unless you have suffered from this awful "quirk" you will never understand and I don't need your pop psychology. Must be nice to know everything.... Misophonia: The Unbearable Loudness of Chewing |
9/13/11 9:32 PM |
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The bed bath & beyond site says to machine wash them in the listing. I would assume you wash them as much as you feel they need them How Should I Care For Allergy Luxe Pillow Protectors? Good Question |
9/7/11 10:47 PM |
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I have never been a sponge user. Too expensive! Sponge To Dishcloth: Our Dishwashing Dilemma |
8/8/11 5:33 PM |
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Aside from the outrageous prices involved, I think I would worry about it staying clean. How often do you clean the keurig. Tell the truth now....almost NEVER! BabyNes Nutrition System |
8/4/11 10:51 PM |
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I find that if my dough is "sticky" it needs to be kneaded more. You have to work the dough to get the glutens to develop. I never try to roll or stretch the dough until it's smooth and elastic. I also let it rise for a bit because you have to let the glutens rest before you begin stretching the dough. Help! My Pizza Dough Always Sticks to the Rolling Pin Good Questions |
8/3/11 5:33 PM |
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It's a shame your culture is so into itself that it doesn't think about things like children cutting themselves on some jagoff's broken plate display. Repurpose Broken Plates for Colorful Garden Ground Cover |
7/30/11 11:34 PM |
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indeed. Plastic bag is shorting my brain Skip the Bin: Trench Composting |
7/29/11 10:18 AM |
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wouldn't the spray paint rub off or wash off relatively quickly Revitalize Old Buttons and Put Them To New Use Capture The Details |
7/29/11 10:17 AM |
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until the world stops reproducing, I would say this is a terrible idea. You might not think these are sharp enough to cut a foot, but a child's foot is far more tender and their hands are, too. Let's not forget how often kids are drawn to bright things, even if they are in an area that is not allowed. We also must not forget that kids fall a lot and it's human nature to try to stop said fall by throwing hands out in front of the body to cushion the fall. Repurpose Broken Plates for Colorful Garden Ground Cover |
7/27/11 2:06 AM |
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my irrational fear of introducing bed bugs to my house would make this something I could never do. Quick Tip: Take Your Crib Mattress Outside |
7/27/11 1:56 AM |
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Here's a tip, don't put this next to wooden siding or under the eaves of your house unless you want to set it on fire. A Portable and Balcony-Friendly Grill |
7/11/11 7:47 AM |
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does one need to worry about the holes in the bottom of most pots? I would guess a pot with a solid bottom is best? The Do's & Don'ts of Growing Mint |
5/24/11 2:41 PM |
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I have been seeing these at the store but didn't know really what they were. I like the idea and even though some of these things might seem "wasteful" to others, I'm very good at finding ways to reuse stuff. I'm totally getting one of these. The Simple Garden Is Container Gardening for Dummies |
4/29/11 4:10 AM |