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Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 26 Jul 23

When Bob went on an errand the other day he was looking for someone who would replace screens in windows. Did not find anyone in the area. I am sure someone does it still. Instead, Bob bought screen, spline, and a screen roller....

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Health Matters: Homemade solutions to kill mosquitoes

Piyoz the Great @piyoz000 (487) • Philippines 27 Jun 23

Oh here comes another day of rain and shine. It's great so have some balance as plants will benefit it the most, or maybe not. For mosquitoes, it would be the best day ever and for us humans the worst. Thing is, I live with...

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Involving children in making Christmas cake or cookies??!!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 23 Dec 21

Hi guys, Hope you all are doing good and enjoying your holidays with loved ones. I am doing good too. I have seen in many Christmas movies that children are involved in making Christmas cookies...

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Are you more of a Do-it-yourself or “hire someone to do it” kind of person?

B @pitsipeahie (5758) 29 Sep 20

On simple things, I mostly try to do it myself. But for household repairs and other stuff I don’t know much of, I don’t attempt to do it myself. I’m afraid instead of fixing the problem, I might just end messing it up. I’d rather...

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How MyLot helped me make about $50.50 yesterday.

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 18 Apr 20

I noticed that my left headlight had burned out yesterday. It happens now and then. The "brights" worked, but not the "dims," on my left side. I'm not going to be "that guy"--the jerk that drives around with his brights on,...

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I want to have you, or DIY

Merryjoy @resukill22 (25050) • Las Pinas City, Philippines 16 Jan 20

My dream is to have a closet or a mirror table that where I can put my make up and my other hygiene kit. And also I can put there my important things. I really want to have it. I have here a simple table only. Want a new look so...

make up table

do it yourself

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I may have to do it myself

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 9 Jan 20

I was perusing the wonderful world of Etsy a while back when I came across a stamp. I talked about this stamp with @Marty1 today and told her that the stamp was out of stock. The seller just informed me that they won't be...

stamps

stamping

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Not Geek! Ghetto!!

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 16 Mar 19

It all started last night. My adapter for my laptop began to fade. It will be going to that great used and worn out adapter heaven with those that went before. I don't know what number adapter I'm on now. My...

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D.I.Y or D.I.WHY?

Brenna @isweartokira (3459) • United States 13 Mar 19

hello mylot, it's a sunny afternoon here, how's your day? today I am helping my grandmother wash and repaint her deck. it's a lot of work but it'll look great when it's done! however I've done plenty of projects that don't always...

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One of our workshop 'notebooks'

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381739) • Rockingham, Australia 4 Sep 18

We have quite a well-equipped workshop on our little property and have always enjoyed making things rather than buying stuff ready-made. When we were first married we couldn’t afford to buy new items so over time we’ve learnt to...

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Resource for Making a Miniature Doll House

MarleneAM @MarleneAM (293) 12 Jan 18

Are you a do it yourself builder? Do you like working with your hands? Are you great with miniature items? Did you ever make a doll house? Check out the link, for a great DIY.. doll house making demonstration......

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Who do you call when you have a problem?

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27156) • Dallas, Texas 10 Feb 17

Who you gonna call? 1. When your cat gets caught up in a tall tree and can't get down? 2. When your sink turns your kitchen floor into a swamp? 3. When your car gets a bit too hot and you are afraid of blowing a head...

problem solving

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or get help

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Grow Your Own Orange Tree - Part 2

Gus Kilthau @Ceerios (4698) • Goodfellow, Texas 23 Jan 17

Grow Your Own Orange Tree - Part 2 - This is a follow-up post that might be useful to those people who want to grow their own orange tree but who may not be allowed to receive several free seeds sent from my house to their...

do it yourself

orange tree

orange seeds

fast seed germination

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Cutting/Trimming My Own Bangs

Raine38 @Raine38 (12387) • United States 20 Nov 16

Sometimes, DIYs (do-it-yourself’s) are better options than going out and buying what is being offered, or availing services which are not at par to your preferences. And sometimes, DIYs are better left to professionals. I have...

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I would like to know where they have a serve yourself sandwich place.

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27156) • Dallas, Texas 4 Apr 16

Every time I go into a Subway sandwich place I have to get them to make it. I would sometimes like it if I could go somewhere besides home, to pick out all of the ingredients that go into making the perfect sandwich. A sandwich...

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sandwich making

sandwich shops

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My children cut their own hair, again!

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 2 Mar 16

I guess it's because we cut our own hair at home, so the children just like to imitate us. I remember my son used to cut his little sister's hair when she was less than 2 years old, that was more than a year ago. They were...

kids

haircut

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I have damaged my wrist - darn it!

MysD @mysdianait (66005) • Italy 20 Nov 15

Yesterday I bought a small cupboard from the local supermarket. It was on special offer and just what I needed. When products which I usually use (like detergents, kitchen rolls, loo paper etc.) are on special half price discount...

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My new project

Yuki @yukimori (10193) • United States 14 Nov 15

I found a shoji screen on the side of the road yesterday. I'm still working on decluttering our apartment, but brought it home because I've wanted one for years. The wooden frame is in good shape. It has fabric across the panels...

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DIY...Simple Halloween Wood Shelf

Sherrye Barrow @sherryeb (580) • Duncan, Arizona 2 Oct 15

If you have a piece of wood that is about 6-8 inches wide and approximately 12-14 inches long. Cut 3-4 inches off the bottom for shelf with a skill saw. Round the corners and sand if you prefer. Use wood glue to adhere the shelf...

wood

crafts

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Responsive Web Design Free

oldbuddy @StartFlatBoke (222) • Portland, Oregon 17 Apr 15

Since I read the other day, that Google is changing the search results to penalize pages that are not mobile responsive, I decided to change mine. There were plenty of designer that wanted to charge me for the updates, but I did...