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Finding the perfect Halloween costume can be a drag. Some people like funny, or scary, or even sexy and unique. I’m a huge fan of homemade Halloween costumes which are quick and cheap. Sure, you can go and rent or buy one, but why?
To help you find that perfect costume this Halloween, I’ve put [...]

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Carving a fiendish face into a big orange squash can be scary. Pumpkins are tough fibrous gourds, and cutting into one can cause cuts. So how to have fun while carving a cat, stabbing a spirit, or gutting a ghost?
Easy. Get the right Dremel Pumpkin Carving Tools, a dose of patience, and an ounce of [...]

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Looking for some pumpkin carving help this Halloween? Need a free pattern, stencil, template, cutout, or decorating idea for your Jack O’Lantern carving contest? Scary. I know. But don’t fear, I have 6 free scary Halloween stencils (templates or patterns) for your pumpkin carving pleasure. Or try these 20 Extreme Pumpkin Carving Designs (from Frightful [...]

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I’m bugging out and killing fruit flies dead. Sorry for the hostile language. But if you’re like me and have lots of fruits and vegetables hanging around your home, then eventually you’ll be a buzzing with these little flies. Elimination is key to maintain one’s sanity.
To help you trap and get rid of each and [...]

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Crafts are not really my thing. So when I moved into a 1970s raised rancher house with a big hole in the wall (was this ever stylish?) I needed a frugal DIY fix. I wasn’t about to patch or fill the big rectangular hole in my wall with drywall since I neither wanted a big [...]

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Learn how to use inexpensive rubbing alcohol to clean the grime from your rings and jewelery.

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